"Grow!"
The once cute and small rabbit had transformed into a giant, fearsome monster, letting out a roar that echoed through the entire forest. The wind generated by its roar was much stronger than when it was still the size of a normal rabbit.
"Ukh!" Yuki drove his sword into the ground, using it as an anchor to prevent himself from being blown away. His ears ached from the deafening roar of the monstrous rabbit.
"Damn it!" Yuki cursed, regretting underestimating the monster he was hunting.
The giant rabbit had white fur that now looked dull and ragged. Its body, which was once small and adorable, had grown into a terrifying figure. Standing at a height of one and a half meters, its sharp fangs protruded from its mouth. The claws on its feet were now made of gleaming metal under the moonlight. The eyes, once innocent and gentle, had turned into glowing red orbs filled with hatred and the intent to kill.
Yuki took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He knew he had to focus and think quickly if he wanted to survive this encounter. The giant rabbit didn't give Yuki much time to think. With surprising speed, the monster lunged at him with its claws extended.
"Seira, get ready!" Yuki shouted, raising his sword high, preparing to face the attack. The blue gemstone at the hilt of Seira's sword glowed, signaling that the sword was ready to follow its master's commands.
The giant rabbit attacked ferociously, its claws aiming to tear Yuki apart. Yuki dodged nimbly, moving backward and swinging his sword to parry the strikes. Each time his sword met the rabbit's claws, a loud metallic clang echoed through the air.
Yuki hadn't landed a single blow on the monster, and he was being pushed back continuously while trying to defend himself.
"I can't keep this up; I'll die at this rate," Yuki thought. He needed to find a way to strike back, but every time he tried to get closer, the giant rabbit managed to push him back with its brutal attacks.
The rabbit leaped with incredible speed, its claws aiming straight for Yuki's head. With quick reflexes, Yuki raised his sword, deflecting the attack that could have decapitated him. The clash of metal against metal sent shockwaves through his arms, nearly making him lose his grip on the sword.
Struggling to hold onto 'Seiryū no Inazuma,' Yuki found it increasingly difficult to mount an offensive. Meanwhile, the monster didn't give him a moment's respite, launching a relentless barrage of attacks—swinging its claws, biting with sharp fangs, and even using its powerful horns. Yuki was forced to retreat, parrying every blow with all his might.
Each of Yuki's movements grew slower, his energy draining rapidly. The giant rabbit seemed tireless, attacking with even greater ferocity. In a miscalculated move, the rabbit's claw managed to graze Yuki's arm, leaving a deep gash that oozed blood.
"Argh!" Yuki grimaced in pain, blood streaming from his wound. However, he had no time to dwell on the pain. He had to keep moving, keep fighting.
Suddenly, the giant rabbit unleashed a new attack. It opened its mouth wide and released a powerful gust of wind. Yuki was thrown several meters backward, crashing into a large tree.
"Ukh!" Yuki groaned in pain. His body felt battered, and his breathing was labored. But he knew he couldn't give up now. He had to fight until the end.
The giant rabbit approached, ready to deliver the final blow. Yuki saw the crazed gleam in the monster's red eyes. With the last of his strength, Yuki gripped Seira's sword tightly and closed his eyes, trying to focus his thoughts.
"Seira, I need your power now," he whispered with desperate hope.
Suddenly, the blue gemstone on Seira's sword shone brighter than ever before. Yuki felt a surge of powerful energy coursing through his body. Without thinking, he swung his sword towards the approaching giant rabbit.
"Thunderbolt!" Yuki shouted instinctively.
From Seira's sword, a bolt of blue lightning shot out, striking the giant rabbit with tremendous force. The monster staggered back, its body charred by the powerful electric attack. The giant rabbit let out a piercing scream of pain.
However, the monster was not yet defeated. Despite being burned, the giant rabbit charged again, even more ferociously. It leaped high, aiming to attack Yuki from above. With extraordinary speed, Yuki managed to dodge just in time. He turned around and concentrated all his energy on one final attack.
"I have to end this now! Thunderbolt!" Yuki yelled.
With all his remaining strength, Yuki leaped into the air and swung his sword with full force. A larger and more powerful bolt of blue lightning erupted from his sword, striking the giant rabbit with devastating impact.
The giant rabbit let out one last agonizing scream before collapsing to the ground with a heavy thud. Its body smoldered, and its glowing red eyes slowly dimmed and went out.
Yuki panted heavily, sweat pouring down his face. He couldn't believe what had just happened. With the help of Seira and the accidental emergence of the blue lightning, he managed to defeat the giant rabbit monster on his own, without anyone's help.
Yuki sat on the ground, trying to catch his breath. His body still trembled from the adrenaline rush. He looked at Seira's sword with gratitude.
"Thank you, Seira. Without you, I might have died just now."
Seira's sword glowed softly as if acknowledging his words. Yuki took a deep breath and decided to lie down on the ground, completely exhausted.
"Ha-ha-ha." Yuki laughed, covering his bloodied face with his hand. He couldn't believe he had defeated such a massive monster on his own.
Yuki was truly satisfied to have finally won and survived. He realized just how terrifying the world he was living in now was. After finishing his laughter, he let out a strong breath.
"What should I do now?" Yuki looked at the dead monster. He thought it would be impossible to carry the giant rabbit back to the village in his current state.
Let alone carrying the monster's body, he found it difficult even to stand up because his whole body was in pain.
"Ah, whatever! Seira, Human Mode!" Yuki commanded Seira to transform into her human form. In an instant, Seira, the sword 'Seiryū no Inazuma,' changed into her human form.
"Master, what is your command?" Seira crouched beside Yuki.
"Seira, can you carry that creature to the village? I can't carry it myself," Yuki pointed at the giant rabbit monster lying lifeless on the ground.
"Alright, Master. And what about you?"
"I'm going to sleep for now. I'm out of strength and... it seems... I'm losing too much blood..." Yuki passed out after finishing his sentence.
"Argh!" Yuki groaned, feeling every part of his body aching. His head throbbed, and it was the first time he had experienced such intense pain all over. He tried to remember what had happened before everything went dark."You're awake?" Aira's voice sounded, making Yuki turn his head to the side. Aira was sitting on a chair right next to his bed, her eyes filled with a mixture of concern and anger."Where am I?" Yuki asked weakly, trying to endure the pain without complaining too much."At an inn," Aira replied curtly. "I didn't know you were that reckless. You should know that a body not accustomed to using magic or forcing itself to use magic it can't handle will suffer severe consequences. The power generated is immense, but so are the effects. It can even lead to death with a shattered body." Aira started lecturing him the moment Yuki opened his eyes.Yuki, weak and in pain, couldn't escape Aira's scolding. In this situation, Yuki thought Aira was very similar to Hana when she was
“What do you mean by dangerous, Aira?” Yuki stopped eating and looked at Aira, who was staring out the window with a cold expression.“This village is dangerous,” Aira replied with the same cold expression.“Please explain more, Aira. I just woke up from being unconscious,” Yuki protested. He was not ready to leave immediately after just waking up from a two-day unconscious state.“You know, Yuki. You’re an illegal monster hunter,” Aira stared sharply at Yuki.“Illegal? What do you mean by that?” Yuki asked, confused.“It’s because you haven’t officially joined the adventurer’s guild, yet you’re taking on monster-slaying missions. That’s considered illegal. Accepting a mission to kill a monster without being officially registered with the adventurer’s guild is a crime. Not only that, but you also don’t even know what magic you possess,” Aira, who had been looking out the window, now turned to face Yuki, who was taken aback."I was just helping the villagers because they said they wer
That night, according to their plan, Yuki and Aira slipped out of the inn. They packed their belongings in silence, careful not to make any noise that might draw attention. As the night grew darker, they stepped out of their room, taking care not to alert the innkeeper or anyone else.As they stepped outside, Yuki felt the cold night air brush against his skin. Aira signaled for him to stay quiet and follow her lead. They navigated through dark alleys, staying within the shadows."Why do we have to sneak out like this? Wouldn't it be better to leave during the day?" Yuki whispered."Trust me, it's safer this way. During the day, everyone can see us. Now, at night, we have the advantage of darkness," Aira replied in a low voice.Before completely leaving the inn, Yuki glanced back at the place they had rented. He couldn't believe they weren't allowed to rest longer, especially since his body still ached from their last battle.They continued walking in silence until they heard suspicio
“You?!” The village elder and innkeeper were shocked when Yuki and Aira burst into her hideout. “How did you get here?” she asked again, her voice filled with disbelief.No wonder the old woman was surprised by their presence. She had expected Aira and Yuki to be unconscious from the drugged tea they were given.“Let them go!” Yuki demanded, trying to remain respectful despite facing someone older. However, his polite demeanor only seemed to enrage him further.“Pah! A mere child dares to command me?! You should have stayed quietly in your room, waiting for your turn to be sold. Your lives hold no value other than as commodities for the slave market.” The innkeeper spat on the floor, glaring at Yuki with contempt.“Why you…!” Yuki's expression twisted with anger. His grip tightened on the Seiryū no Inazuma in his hand.Aira, standing beside Yuki, was taken aback. She had never seen him so furious before.“Yuki….” Aira called out softly, sensing the intense emotion radiating from her p
"Seiryū no Inazuma... release!" Cornered, Yuki shouted with the last of his voice, channeling all his remaining energy into his sword. The blade glowed brilliantly before unleashing a massive wave of blue lightning.The innkeeper screamed as the lightning struck him, his grip on Yuki loosening. The magical force sent him flying into a distant wall."Bastard!" the innkeeper cursed, coughing up blood. Yuki's attack had undoubtedly shattered some of his bones.The innkeeper looked around as if searching for something.Meanwhile, Yuki collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. His breath came in ragged bursts, his throat throbbing from the innkeeper's brutal chokehold.He glanced towards Aira, who had managed to free the prisoners.After noticing Yuki's gaze, Aira rushed to his side, her hands glowing with healing magic. "Hang on, Yuki. I've got you."Despite his severe injuries, the innkeeper wasn't done. He rose from the debris, his eyes blazing with crazed fury. "You... will... pay!" he
“You lowly human. You will become my feast, and your soul will be offered to him, the ruler of the underworld. Ha-ha-ha.” The terrifying monster laughed in satisfaction. Its mouth, shaped like a goat's snout, revealed its sharp teeth. Blackish-green saliva dripped, emitting a suffocating stench.Anyone who saw this creature would feel a palpable horror. It was a true embodiment of what could only be described as a demon.The horrifying being, born from the greed of the innkeeper’s grandmother, now targeted Yuki as its next meal.Yuki, his eyes filled with rage, glared at the repulsive creature before him. His eyes glowed blue, with flashes of light surrounding his body. Yuki's right hand gripped the sword given to him by the god of death.The wounds covering Yuki's body had vanished without a trace. Just moments ago, he was on the brink of death, drained of energy and blood, with several broken ribs. But now, Yuki was brimming with energy that suddenly filled his body. His immense fur
“Wow, wow, wow. Why are you already here?”“Death God? Why are you flying like that?”Yuki found himself lying in a dark place, with light only illuminating the area around him and the Death God, Shinigami, who now hovered directly above him, staring down at his face with a mysterious gaze.Yuki shivered, feeling both unnerved and annoyed to be facing the being who had made his life a misery in the magical world. Curiosity gnawed at him; the Death God’s face, now so close, was hidden beneath the dark hood of his cloak, leaving only two glowing red dots visible. Those red dots seemed to lock onto Yuki’s gaze, forcing him to feel intimidated in the eerie silence.“How did you end up here? Didn’t I tell you to live long in that place?” The Death God’s bony index finger tapped Yuki’s forehead with a cold, piercing touch.“So, am I dead?” Yuki spoke unconsciously, his mind blank, unsure of how to process the possibility that he might have died a second time, especially since his mission wa
"Where am I?" Yuki's voice echoed as he stepped into a place of complete darkness. The only source of light came from the eerie blue glow emanating from his own body and the figure cloaked in black sitting on a throne adorned with skulls."You are at the border of two worlds," the cloaked figure finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant. "I am Shinigami, the God of Death, tasked with escorting your soul to the afterlife.""The God of Death, Shinigami?" Yuki instinctively took a step back, his wariness growing as he processed the introduction.Shinigami remained silent, watching Yuki intently."So... I'm dead?" Yuki's voice trembled as he pieced together his last memories. He recalled the truck that had hit him, leaving his body battered and broken."Possibly, yes. Possibly, no," Shinigami answered calmly."What do you mean?" Gaining a semblance of composure, Yuki dared to question the figure whose face was hidden within the depths of the hood."I brought you here for a reason. I know
“Wow, wow, wow. Why are you already here?”“Death God? Why are you flying like that?”Yuki found himself lying in a dark place, with light only illuminating the area around him and the Death God, Shinigami, who now hovered directly above him, staring down at his face with a mysterious gaze.Yuki shivered, feeling both unnerved and annoyed to be facing the being who had made his life a misery in the magical world. Curiosity gnawed at him; the Death God’s face, now so close, was hidden beneath the dark hood of his cloak, leaving only two glowing red dots visible. Those red dots seemed to lock onto Yuki’s gaze, forcing him to feel intimidated in the eerie silence.“How did you end up here? Didn’t I tell you to live long in that place?” The Death God’s bony index finger tapped Yuki’s forehead with a cold, piercing touch.“So, am I dead?” Yuki spoke unconsciously, his mind blank, unsure of how to process the possibility that he might have died a second time, especially since his mission wa
“You lowly human. You will become my feast, and your soul will be offered to him, the ruler of the underworld. Ha-ha-ha.” The terrifying monster laughed in satisfaction. Its mouth, shaped like a goat's snout, revealed its sharp teeth. Blackish-green saliva dripped, emitting a suffocating stench.Anyone who saw this creature would feel a palpable horror. It was a true embodiment of what could only be described as a demon.The horrifying being, born from the greed of the innkeeper’s grandmother, now targeted Yuki as its next meal.Yuki, his eyes filled with rage, glared at the repulsive creature before him. His eyes glowed blue, with flashes of light surrounding his body. Yuki's right hand gripped the sword given to him by the god of death.The wounds covering Yuki's body had vanished without a trace. Just moments ago, he was on the brink of death, drained of energy and blood, with several broken ribs. But now, Yuki was brimming with energy that suddenly filled his body. His immense fur
"Seiryū no Inazuma... release!" Cornered, Yuki shouted with the last of his voice, channeling all his remaining energy into his sword. The blade glowed brilliantly before unleashing a massive wave of blue lightning.The innkeeper screamed as the lightning struck him, his grip on Yuki loosening. The magical force sent him flying into a distant wall."Bastard!" the innkeeper cursed, coughing up blood. Yuki's attack had undoubtedly shattered some of his bones.The innkeeper looked around as if searching for something.Meanwhile, Yuki collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. His breath came in ragged bursts, his throat throbbing from the innkeeper's brutal chokehold.He glanced towards Aira, who had managed to free the prisoners.After noticing Yuki's gaze, Aira rushed to his side, her hands glowing with healing magic. "Hang on, Yuki. I've got you."Despite his severe injuries, the innkeeper wasn't done. He rose from the debris, his eyes blazing with crazed fury. "You... will... pay!" he
“You?!” The village elder and innkeeper were shocked when Yuki and Aira burst into her hideout. “How did you get here?” she asked again, her voice filled with disbelief.No wonder the old woman was surprised by their presence. She had expected Aira and Yuki to be unconscious from the drugged tea they were given.“Let them go!” Yuki demanded, trying to remain respectful despite facing someone older. However, his polite demeanor only seemed to enrage him further.“Pah! A mere child dares to command me?! You should have stayed quietly in your room, waiting for your turn to be sold. Your lives hold no value other than as commodities for the slave market.” The innkeeper spat on the floor, glaring at Yuki with contempt.“Why you…!” Yuki's expression twisted with anger. His grip tightened on the Seiryū no Inazuma in his hand.Aira, standing beside Yuki, was taken aback. She had never seen him so furious before.“Yuki….” Aira called out softly, sensing the intense emotion radiating from her p
That night, according to their plan, Yuki and Aira slipped out of the inn. They packed their belongings in silence, careful not to make any noise that might draw attention. As the night grew darker, they stepped out of their room, taking care not to alert the innkeeper or anyone else.As they stepped outside, Yuki felt the cold night air brush against his skin. Aira signaled for him to stay quiet and follow her lead. They navigated through dark alleys, staying within the shadows."Why do we have to sneak out like this? Wouldn't it be better to leave during the day?" Yuki whispered."Trust me, it's safer this way. During the day, everyone can see us. Now, at night, we have the advantage of darkness," Aira replied in a low voice.Before completely leaving the inn, Yuki glanced back at the place they had rented. He couldn't believe they weren't allowed to rest longer, especially since his body still ached from their last battle.They continued walking in silence until they heard suspicio
“What do you mean by dangerous, Aira?” Yuki stopped eating and looked at Aira, who was staring out the window with a cold expression.“This village is dangerous,” Aira replied with the same cold expression.“Please explain more, Aira. I just woke up from being unconscious,” Yuki protested. He was not ready to leave immediately after just waking up from a two-day unconscious state.“You know, Yuki. You’re an illegal monster hunter,” Aira stared sharply at Yuki.“Illegal? What do you mean by that?” Yuki asked, confused.“It’s because you haven’t officially joined the adventurer’s guild, yet you’re taking on monster-slaying missions. That’s considered illegal. Accepting a mission to kill a monster without being officially registered with the adventurer’s guild is a crime. Not only that, but you also don’t even know what magic you possess,” Aira, who had been looking out the window, now turned to face Yuki, who was taken aback."I was just helping the villagers because they said they wer
"Argh!" Yuki groaned, feeling every part of his body aching. His head throbbed, and it was the first time he had experienced such intense pain all over. He tried to remember what had happened before everything went dark."You're awake?" Aira's voice sounded, making Yuki turn his head to the side. Aira was sitting on a chair right next to his bed, her eyes filled with a mixture of concern and anger."Where am I?" Yuki asked weakly, trying to endure the pain without complaining too much."At an inn," Aira replied curtly. "I didn't know you were that reckless. You should know that a body not accustomed to using magic or forcing itself to use magic it can't handle will suffer severe consequences. The power generated is immense, but so are the effects. It can even lead to death with a shattered body." Aira started lecturing him the moment Yuki opened his eyes.Yuki, weak and in pain, couldn't escape Aira's scolding. In this situation, Yuki thought Aira was very similar to Hana when she was
"Grow!"The once cute and small rabbit had transformed into a giant, fearsome monster, letting out a roar that echoed through the entire forest. The wind generated by its roar was much stronger than when it was still the size of a normal rabbit."Ukh!" Yuki drove his sword into the ground, using it as an anchor to prevent himself from being blown away. His ears ached from the deafening roar of the monstrous rabbit."Damn it!" Yuki cursed, regretting underestimating the monster he was hunting.The giant rabbit had white fur that now looked dull and ragged. Its body, which was once small and adorable, had grown into a terrifying figure. Standing at a height of one and a half meters, its sharp fangs protruded from its mouth. The claws on its feet were now made of gleaming metal under the moonlight. The eyes, once innocent and gentle, had turned into glowing red orbs filled with hatred and the intent to kill.Yuki took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He knew he had to focus and thi
After a long journey, Yuki, Aira, and Seira finally arrived at the inn. They disembarked from the freight cart with tired but relieved faces."Um, Aira. Are we staying here?" Yuki asked hesitantly."Of course, Yuki. It's already dark, and it's too dangerous to continue traveling now," Aira replied, puzzled by Yuki's question."But, Aira... it's like this..." Yuki looked unsure. He scratched the back of his head and seemed nervous."What? Speak clearly.""Well, it's like this. Sorry, just a moment." Yuki leaned closer to Aira's ear, his tall frame bending down to match Aira's shorter height.Yuki whispered, and Aira burst out laughing."Hahaha. It's fine. I'll cover it this time. Don't worry. Hahaha." Aira laughed, patting Yuki's arm.It turned out Yuki had confessed he had no money. He told Aira his money pouch had fallen somewhere. Of course, he couldn't mention that the death god who threw him into this magical world hadn't given him any money to survive.Yuki felt embarrassed, but