"Things seem to be taking a turn for the worse, Snow Sky-Dog, my apprentice!" The Water Deity of the Gods furrowed his brows tightly and silently gazed at Snow Sky-Dog with an expression of concern."My master, as I see it, everything in life is a danger within, yet also an opportunity. I believe we should not be too pessimistic! Eventually, darkness will fade away; only light and noble beauty will endure ahead. Seek the light, and darkness shall not find you.""Oh, Snow Sky-Dog, it seems you possess not only a deeply philosophical perspective but also many life aphorisms. Why don't you articulate your most cherished thoughts, the ones you've expressed to all the gods as students of this academy and before all the gods who are the teachers of this academy, Snow Sky-Dog?""It's simple, my dear master! On the battlefield, if one cannot adjust the rhythm, they're merely an amateur. A true professional knows when to attack and when to retreat.""Well spoken, Snow Sky-Dog! Now, stand on th
"Mizuchi Haruka, why have you come to me today?" The Water Deity of the Divine asked Mizuchi Haruka, though perhaps he already knew the answer."Master, I have come to seek your counsel regarding my feelings for Snow Sky-Dog! You may perceive me as a selfish goddess, and perhaps I detest admitting it myself, but the truth is I feel uneasy about Seraphina Frostwind's presence in the love triangle between Snow Sky-Dog, her, and me.""Oh, Mizuchi Haruka, this is entirely normal! Whether you are a man or a woman, when sharing a lover with another, jealousy and discomfort are bound to arise in your mind.""Master, does that mean the darkness of wickedness is slowly encroaching upon my soul and mind?""Oh, Mizuchi Haruka! Do you know why a stone sinks while a boat floats on the water? It's because the stone looks down. The darkness beneath the water is vast and formidable. The boat also senses the darkness, every second, every minute, as the darkness tries to possess and pull it down. But th
"Kurogami Masayuki, are you once again the earliest riser in this academy?" The Water Master of the Divine Ones held a cup of ginger tea in his hand. Though he sipped the ginger tea slowly and peacefully, his eyes were fixed on the handsome face of Kurogami Masayuki. Since becoming a student of this academy, Kurogami Masayuki had become increasingly handsome, but behind that handsome face (masculinity not much inferior to the most handsome divine being in the academy, Snow Sky-Dog), lay a significant concern. This concern of Kurogami Masayuki was quite easy for a wise deity like his mentor to detect, as his mentor did not need to expend much time and energy to discern it."Yes, my mentor! I've come to your office today because there's conflict and turmoil in my mind that I find difficult to resolve. Truly, my mind and thoughts are in disarray, like a tangled thread! What I need most now is to unravel the confusion in my mind and thoughts. So I've sought you out, the wisest deity in all
"Snow Sky-Dog, a few days ago, your elder brother and sister, Kurogami Masayuki and Mizuchi Haruka, sought my advice. Are you here today seeking guidance as well, Snow Sky-Dog?""Indeed, my master, Water Ancestor of the Gods, you have only guessed partially right! While I do seek your advice for myself, that is not the primary reason I've come to your office today. The most crucial reason for my visit is to inquire about a particularly formidable character, about whom you might possess information.""The Right Arm of the Dragon King - 'Desert Dragon' Ryujin Sabaku, you wish to learn about this deity, correct, Snow Sky-Dog?""Indeed, so! Master, you truly are a seer and a sage of the world of gods!""Snow Sky-Dog, heed my every word! 'Desert Dragon Ryujin Sabaku was once a student of this academy. He delighted in sparring with fellow students. He was as proud and defiant as 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu, but more cunning. If 'Steel Dragon' Ryujin Tetsu is a sharp blade that cuts steel as
"Snow Sky-Dog, are you serious? Do you truly believe that only I can defeat a fearsome and ruthless deity like 'Desert Dragon' Ryujin Sabaku?""Indeed, Mizuchi Haruka. My elder brother, Kurogami Masayuki, and I were powerless against the strange magic he wielded. His magic transformed his entire body into a natural phenomenon, an entity of nature; his body ceased to be that of a living creature and became a form that could not be harmed by conventional attacks. Only you, Mizuchi Haruka, have the potential to learn the specific magic capable of countering his. War Deity Bishamonten will instruct you with utmost enthusiasm. Therefore, Mizuchi Haruka, my beloved, strive onward!""But Snow Sky-Dog, I've heard other students in the academy saying that War Deity Bishamonten is the strictest instructor here. I'm genuinely worried, Snow Sky-Dog!""Everything will be fine, Mizuchi Haruka! Wherever you sit, that place becomes a throne.""Could you stop jesting, Snow Sky-Dog! Are you still jokin
"You are Mizuchi Haruka, aren't you?""Yes, I am indeed, revered God of War Bishamonten.""You don't seem particularly special apart from your charm, beautiful goddess Mizuchi Haruka.""Sigh! Why does everyone at this academy think so?""Mizuchi Haruka, I believe that in all three worlds, everyone thinks the same about you!""God of War Bishamonten, are you trying to flatter me? I can't tell if you're my magic 'Colorful Armament' teacher, or if you're Snow Sky-Dog's rival, my boyfriend!""Oh, Mizuchi Haruka, I praise you straightforwardly, I'm not flattering you! Like many other gods in the world of gods, I am unmarried; I am not like Snow Sky-Dog, the male deity promised by the Ancestor of Gods to hold a grand and majestic wedding once he completes the task of collecting the eight most ancient and powerful magical artifacts lost throughout all three worlds.""Are you jealous of both of us for that, God of War Bishamonten?""Every day, I pray for myself for three things. First is the
"Mizuchi Haruka, why did you come to the Kingdom of Light a few days ago, a small kingdom in the world of gods?""Well, my eldest brother, Kurogami Masayuki! That kingdom was under attack by rebellious youkai, plotting to conquer it. The Rainbow Goddess Aurora asked for my help to defeat that rebellious youkai.""Is that so, Mizuchi Haruka, my sister? Did you alone defeat all those rebellious youkai?""My eldest brother, Kurogami Masayuki, why are you so surprised? I had taken on my strongest fighting form, wielding the magical power of the diamond element. Furthermore, I mastered the magic of the 'Colorful Armament', so even though the rebellious youkai were numerous and ferocious, not only did they not harm me, but I also defeated all of them within a few rounds.""Mizuchi Haruka, you are truly outstanding! So, how long did it take for you to learn the 'Colorful Armament' magic from the War God Bishamonten?""Oh, Kurogami Masayuki, my eldest brother! It didn't take too long in terms
"Kurogami Masayuki, Snow Sky-Dog, today I have something very important to discuss with you two deities! Are you willing to listen to my confession?""What could be so important, Mizuchi Haruka, my girlfriend?" Snow Sky-Dog showed interest in Mizuchi Haruka's demeanor through the expression on her face, but perhaps he didn't care much about what Mizuchi Haruka was about to say."Just go ahead and tell me, Mizuchi Haruka, my little sister!" Unlike Snow Sky-Dog, Kurogami Masayuki felt completely drawn to her mysterious demeanor."Well, Snow Sky-Dog, Kurogami Masayuki, yesterday I met a girl in the academy grounds of the deities. She was walking and crying, looking very pitiful! Her face looked extremely sad, so I approached her to talk, to confide in her. And I realized something very surprising! The girl is facing a difficult situation as a character playing an extremely important role in a series of difficult and complex tasks that we have undertaken, are still undertaking, and will c