Since Kurogami Masayuki left the Academy of the Gods, the lives of Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka had passed quietly, tinged with a hint of monotony. Snow Sky-Dog still regularly dated his four beautiful girlfriends, which included Mizuchi Haruka, yet he seemed to feel the absence of his elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki. (Though Masayuki's care often took the form of half-joking remarks laced with profoundly philosophical advice for Snow Sky-Dog.) The time for Kurogami Masayuki to complete his mission and return to the academy to reunite with his younger brother and sister, Snow Sky-Dog and Mizuchi Haruka, was still far off. Snow Sky-Dog found himself yearning for Kurogami Masayuki in a way that was hard to express with ordinary words. (Even though Snow Sky-Dog was exceptionally skilled with words, using them creatively and subtly to portray the vivid and beautiful colors of his inner kingdom, or to articulate his mood during difficult times like this.) It seemed to be a neutral obse
Today is a significant day for the Academy of the Gods, as well as for the World of the Gods.“Are you ready for this mission, Snow Sky-Dog? This time, the two of us are determined not to let that scoundrel, 'The Deity of Deception and Cunning' Hokage Masayuki, escape from our grasp. But in this plan, I am the one who devised the strategy to capture this dangerous enemy! And I also play the most crucial role in determining the success or failure of this mission! So, if we succeed in capturing 'The Deity of Deception and Cunning' Hokage Masayuki and his accomplices, don't you dare boast to the lecturers and other students in the academy that this is solely your achievement! And don't you dare vie for the rewards from 'The Progenitor of the Gods' with me! Otherwise, I won't consider you my friend anymore!""I understand, Fire Deity Hinokagami no Kami! You play the most crucial role in this mission's success. I'm merely an auxiliary player! Does that satisfy you?""Very well! Then take t
After the battle with the Cynocephaly clan, Snow Sky-Dog had to spend several days lying in the infirmary bed of the Academy of the Gods. Today, he could finally enter the auditorium to join the meeting of the academy’s strongest deities.“Friends, fellow deities of this academy, one of our students, the Fire God Hinokagami no Kami, has been captured by ‘The Deity of Deception and Cunning’ Hokage Masayuki. That scoundrel wishes for us to use the magical artifacts that the formidable trio of deities in this academy had to laboriously acquire, enduring numerous perils, in exchange for the freedom of the Flame Deity Hinokagami no Kami. I have discovered where Hokage Masayuki is holding Hinokagami no Kami. This ‘old fox’ has stationed all the warriors of the Cynocephaly tribe there. In my opinion, we need to send a mighty deity to lead the alliance forces of mythical creatures and attack directly at their stronghold to rescue the Fire God. Who among you will take on this task?”“Let me! I
A fortress stood on a mountain near a forest in the Youkai World, imposing and steadfast. Inside its walls were thousands of Cynocephaly, wielding sharp weapons and clad in sturdy iron armor. These warriors had allied themselves with "The Deity of Deception and Cunning" Hokage Masayuki, and they gathered in this fortress at his command. Deep within the fortress lay a dark dungeon, where the Fire God Hinokagami no Kami was imprisoned by his captors. He was bound by thick iron chains, fastened to a steel pillar. Despite his dire predicament, Hinokagami no Kami maintained his pride and admirable strength of spirit.Outside the fortress, a gentle breeze began to blow. Initially, the Cynocephaly paid no heed to the faint wind. However, the winds grew stronger, soon transforming into a fierce storm. The Cynocephaly peered into the distance, astonished to see a formidable army of Wind Fairies, the Vila, riding on massive white clouds, advancing towards the fortress. These fairies wielded div
Four young deities sat drinking together in a tavern within the World of the Gods. They were the God of Ice, Snow, and Eternity, Snow Sky-Dog, the Fire God Hinokagami no Kami, the Thunder God Raiden Hayato, and the War God Shirogami Takeshi."Ah, Hinokagami no Kami, the Academy of the Gods has been in utter chaos these past few days. All of that was because every god in the academy wanted to rescue you, and they succeeded in saving you! You really know how to stir up quite an urgent atmosphere, Hinokagami no Kami! I’m not even surprised you got captured by that bastard ‘The Deity of Deception and Cunning’ Hokage Masayuki! It’s not too difficult to deceive a deity who is immensely powerful in battle but has a rather simple mind! Fortunately, for the academy, your father, the 'Fire King,' didn’t complicate things further!”“Don’t mock our friend like that, Raiden Hayato! You can speak so casually about Hinokagami no Kami because you weren’t in his position! If we’re being honest, your m
"The Deity of Deception and Cunning," Hokage Masayuki, along with his comrades "The Slayer of God" Raiden Kazama and The Green-Faced Ashura, were imprisoned in the dungeon of the Academy of the Gods. Darkness enveloped them. The pitiful silence stared back at the three notorious villains, feared across the three vast worlds. Suddenly, they heard footsteps. The sound grew clearer, indicating someone was descending into the dungeon.“Who are you, and why have you come here? I thought this dungeon was a secret even to ordinary students of the academy!” The Green-Faced Ashura asked weakly. He had been resisting the head deity of the academy by fasting for days, and his voice reflected his weakened state.“Do you think I am an ordinary student of this academy? I am here to help you three worthless fools!”“You don’t look like a traitor, Shark God Kaiyo no Kami! How can we trust a deity whose eyes exude a radiant aura of integrity?” Hokage Masayuki remained suspicious of the only deity to vi
From the day Fire God Hinokagami no Kami sent the dove bearing a letter signed by the foolishly belligerent leader of the Ashura, everything seemed normal. Yet, he awaited news on the developments he had set in motion. In his private room at the Academy of the Gods, Hinokagami no Kami sat in a chair, deep in thought. (Perhaps a visitor would bring him the information he sought!) Suddenly, an intensely hot flame burst forth in the air before him."Greetings, my leader!" An Ifrit, one of the five types of Jinn, appeared from the blazing fire before Hinokagami no Kami. The flame surged uncontrollably. (Curiously, none of the items in the room were scorched, perhaps due to the Ifrit's effort to protect the room from its fiery powers!)"Report the news I seek, one of my soldiers!""Master, everything has transpired exactly as you predicted! With their three heads and six bizarre arms, the Ashura immediately marched to rescue the dangerous rogue, The Green-Faced Ashura! After a strenuous ma
News of the Fire God, Hinokagami no Kami’s, victory had enraged the three dangerous ruffians imprisoned in the dungeons of the Academy of the Gods. "The Deity of Deception and Cunning" Hokage Masayuki and his cohorts realized they were mere boars trapped by the cunning and experienced hunter. That night, the Shark God, Kaiyo no Kami, paid another visit to the three soon-to-be-tried conspirators.“Kaiyo no Kami, you bastard! I should have never trusted you!” Hokage Masayuki spat, his voice a mix of anger and betrayal.“Oh, Hokage Masayuki, just as you said, I am indeed a 'great traitor.' But whom I betray remains a mystery to you, oh grand 'Deity of Deception and Cunning’!” Kaiyo no Kami responded with a sly smile.“Just you wait, Kaiyo no Kami! Once I get out of this wretched dungeon, you’ll wish you were never born, Shark God!”“Ah, look who’s bristling like an angry porcupine! Aren't you the 'Deity of Deception and Cunning'? How could you be so easily deceived?”“Shut up, you foolish