Year:X778 January , 9
Takeshi Haruka POV:
Location:Shinohara household-
1.)Day
It's morning time, I went over to the perfectly made pancakes that Mrs.Shinohara had prepared.
10 minutes later-
After breakfast I went to go brush my teeth, after brushing my teeth, I then made my way back to my room to study the 4 books of Drama/Acting.
4 hours later-
I finished studying for today, I then got out of my room, went to go towards the new The Twisted Vine: shop.
Location:The Twisted Vine-
I was inside the shop, I noticed the types of potions, that where either useful or useless.
The only 4 note worthy potions I took notice of were.
1.)Poison potion.
2.)Anti-Poison potion.
3.)Healing potion.
4.)Stamina/Energy potion.
My eyes landed on the poison potion, although I'm somewhat immune to them, I want my immunity to poison be stronger than it is now.
I also want to see if I could control the liquid poison. With this I'll be able to cure or prevent someone from getting sick of liquid poison in their system.
"How much for 5 poison potion?"
I asked the shop owner.
"Aren't you a little young for such things , well no matter they're 500 jewels ."
"Okay."
I used shadowstorage:to pull out 500 jewels, now that leaves me with 15,050 jewels.
(Shadowstorage:The power to seal items into your shadow.)
I made my way to the lake and do my routine.
Location:Lake-
I was at the lake instead of doing my routine in the water, today I did it on land, but before I do anything, I pulled out 1/5 of my poison potion.
I opened the bottle and focused on the liquid of the poison, then lifted a finger and just as I did both the lake water and poison liquid pointed up vertically.
Nice I can manipulate the liquids of poison.
(Authornote: he can't cast or use magic poison, only manipulation the liquids of poison.)
I then poured the poison liquid into my mouth and drink it.
•gulp
Now then time for my workout routine.
4 hours later-
I was still at the lake, I finished my workout.
However, since I haven't used a wooden sword or sword in a while, I think it's time I get a sword, however I think I'll look for monsters cells/armor to craft or any metal ore I find.
Tomorrow I think I'll focus on training my sword techniques and skills.
Location:Shinoharahousehold-
I was in the living room with Mr.Shinohara, I think this will be a good time to ask him about the orphanage incident.
"Mr.Shinohara can I ask you about the incident of the orphanage?"
Mr.Shinohara had a complicated expression then began saying.
"Hmm…that's a difficult question."
He continued with saying.
" 4 years ago there was a raid on a the orphanage, also our village wasn't the only orphanage's that was raided."
He then adds on saying
"Our orphanage consists of 5 orphans who went missing ,which we never where able to locate,but thanks to you we now where they are now."
He continued.
"Now the incident of the orphanage we theorize contain at least 11 people.4/11 of those people were found dead, the other 6/7 were the orphans and 1 unidentified person who abducted them."
"There was 15 people, 6/15 were the people of the orphanage and the other 9/15 of them were bandits."
I said then continued.
"The 4/9 of the bandits that died, I killed them, 5 others escaped. The 4/5 were men and the last one was a woman, she was strong."
"So it was you who killed them."
Mr.Shinohara stated with absolute certainty that it was me, however still doubtful because I was 8 years old at the time.
"Yes it was me."
I confessed.
"I see, normally I would have to bring you down to the station, but given how the case was already settled as unsolved, you get a pass."
Mr.Shinohara says with a village guard persona, but still choose to let be.
"Mr.Shinohara what happened to Akemi Imamura she is the orphanage caretaker."
I asked Mr.Shinohara a question that's been bothering me.
"Hmm are you referring to the woman who was found unconscious in the orphanage she's at a mental hospital right now."
Mr.Shinohara replies, his reply confirm theory (2 and 3 combined).
(Authornote: recall to chapter 16)
"Do you want to see her?"
Mr.Shinohara asked me, hmm I would like to, but what kind of damage would come if I showed my face.
I then asked Mr.Shinohara two questions.
"What is her mental health status? And why hasn't anyone done anything to fix or at very least clean the orphanage."
…
…
Mr.Shinohara took the time to think about the two questions.
"She is suffering from memory loss and trauma.The reason it hasn't been cleaned is because, some type of magical power makes be forget things, anyone that enters loses some type of memory."
Mr.Shinohara explained Akemi Imamura , however what shocked me the most was the magical powers, to make people forget.
Now that I think of it, I forgot the letter that my mother wrote to me. It can't be a coincidence.
Some magic can be achieved through mental or physical trauma.
It would mean either Akemi Imamura or Gorou,Madoka, Hideki and Nao gained the power to make people forget.
No there's two more possibility.
1.) The orphanage somehow gained some type of magical power.
2.) One of the 5 bandits who got away has the ability to do that.
However the more I think about it the more likely the outcome (1.)
"To answer your question Mr.Shinohara I don't want as much as I want to, I don't know what more damage I could do to her."
"That's okay."
Mr.Shinohara said with thoughtful understanding.
End of day 1
Year:X778 January , 10
Location:Shinoharahousehold -
I just finished breakfast and brushing my teeth , now off to study more about the 4 books.
4hourslater-
I finally finished 1/4 of the books, now I could focus on the other 3/4 books.
I got up made my way outside, but before I did , I remembered asking Mr.Shinohara if I could borrow a wooden sword.
Location:Lake-
I did half of my routine in the water and the other half on land, but first I'll drink the poison potion(2/5) then do my routine.
4 hours later-
Now that I finally finished my workout routine, it's time I polished my swordsmanship.
I'll practice 4 swords motions
1.) Slashing vertically(up and down-100 times
2.) Slahing horizontally(left and right)-100 times
3.) Stabbing/Pointing-100 times
4.) Charging Slash/Dash-100 times
2hourslater-
•98
•99
And
•100
I finished my 100
Charge slash/dash.
Man I'm tried.I pushed myself to hard. My physical strength and endurance had grown rapidly, ever since I started training underwater.
I think doing my training underwater would be better than doing it on land.
I guess I'll be doing both my physical training and sword training underwater.
Location:Clothing store-
I was inside the clothing store,I'm in the needed for something formal or semi formal.
My eyes landed on a ash-gray color suit and pants that go with it. I then looked around the shoe rack , there I found a pair of ink-black colored shoes that could match the attire.
I made my way over to the register, and asked for the price of the items I'm planning to purchase.
"How much will it cost?"
The cashier attendant then says.
"That will be 1,200 jewels young sir."
I reached over with the my hand and handed over the 1,200 jewels to pay the fee.
(13,850 jewels left)
End of day 2
Year:X778 January , 11
Location:Shinoharahousehold-
Day3.
It's morning already, since I already finished 1/4 books, I'll study only 3/3 left to study.
3 hours later-
I finished 2/4 of the drama and acting books. They've been such a bother to study hopefully they produce results.
Location:Lake-
I was at the lake and today. The water glowed meaning snow will be coming soon.
Anyway onto the training , I'll be doing all of my training underwater including my swordsmanship, but before I start , I need to drink another poison potion(3/5).
2 hours later-
I finished my training, for the day I'll head over to the flower shop then back to the Shinohara household.
(13,650-flower fee)
2 hourslater-
Location:Cemetery-
I was at the cemetery , visiting grandma graves today would mark ,the 4th anniversary of her passing.
I walked up to the grave and placed brand new flowers. I placed the flowers inside the flower pot that contained the previous flowers.
I then kneel down near her grave and spoke.
"Hello Hana Haruka , I've been doing well like you have asked of me.
So far life hasn't been good, since your passing. It's been troubling, but I'll manage."
"Thank you Hana Haruka ,who always look after me in spirit."
•sobs
•sobbing
Endofday3.
Year:X778 January , 12
Location:Shinoharahousehold-
Day 4-
I was up and ready to go it's a new day , I'll do my daily studying.
2 hours later-
I finished 3/4 Drama and acting books, tomorrow I'll be able to finish th. Then start with learning 3 new incantation magic spells.
Location:Lake-
Now then for my physical training and sword training, since I skipped half yesterday, I'll be doing the other half today and the whole routine today.
•glup
I drink the poison potion straight from the potion battle before heading inside of the lakes water.
6 hours later-
Man that training left me to die.
I think my body is starting to get used to such training, however I don't think changing my routine will help me grow.
I guess going at this on a steady 2 whole year , will improve my physical attributes and my swordsmanship.
It's late afternoon, I guess heading at the Shinohara household will be, the end of this day.
End of day4-
Year:X778 January , 13
Location:Shinoharahousehold-
Day 5-
It was morning and most importantly, it's about time I finally finished reading all the books I've been studying.
I made my way towards the kitchen table where Mrs.Shinohara is making breakfast.
•sniff
"That smells so good Mrs.Shinohara."
I said complementing Mrs.Shinohara lovely culinary skills.
"Enjoy!"
Mrs.Shinohara exclaimed.
15 minutes later-
I finished my breakfast, I brushed my teeth and cleaned my clothes, then made my way into the guest room where is my room for now.
I then picked up the last book, that I haven't finished. The book I haven't finished was Inspire, Act, Transform: book, it was the most complex one of them all.
2 hours later-
I finally finished all the books, now that I'm done with reading them. I should go to the library.
Location:library-
I went over to the magic section pick up a book full of incantations.
I skimmed through the book and really did found three note worthy spells.
1.) name-ImmolationWard.
Type of magic-enchantment.
Abilities-immunity to all forms of mundane and magical fire/heat damage.
Duration-10 minutes.
Chant-Cold of Soul. Fire Not Yours. Forever NullifiedCold of Soul.
2.) name-TheWallofSovereignty.
Type magic-Abjuration / Mental Defense.
Abilities-Grants complete immunity to external mental manipulation, suggestion, compulsion, or psychic probing for the duration.
Duration-10 minutes.
Chant-My heart/mind is not a place for intrusion!
3.)name-LimitationofVoice.
Magic type-Sonic Manipulation (Vibrational/Acoustic)
Abilities-Allows the caster to precisely raise or lower the perceived volume and clarity of a target's vocalizations within a short radius. Can muffle speech entirely or amplify a whisper to a shout.
Duration-Until Caster Shuts Down
Range-10 feet closer the stronger the spell.
Chant-Can you hear that. This voice, what color is it?
What useful incantations , they will be needed for the hunt.
Location:Lake-
I was by the lake ready to do my exercise however I sense something of by the lake.
I went over to the lake then placed my palm on the water, while both of my feet touch the ground.
I sensed it's pretty yet terrifying presence.
I could feel myself shivering from such clam yet gentle pressure. It's like trying to reach out towards me or calling out to me.
I didn't move towards the presence or just into the lake.
Instead I just stood there, like a animal watching out for a predator to pounce onto you.
Then the water glowed, it wasn't the same glow, when the lake Spirit warns us of heavy snow. It glowed like it was from into a mass object, then was shaped into a human like being.
???
!!!
"Hello, human I am Rhyllia."
It continued to speaking.
" Spirit Rhyllia brings forth gentle rains, nourishing the earth and keeping balance between lake and land."
T..the spirit grandma once told me about.
I then asked two bold question.
"Why do you appear now? I mean, do you always show yourself to others or is there something else at played?"
"Hmm the reason I appeared was because of you human."
Spirit Rhyllia says, like it was the most obvious reason.
"You somehow triggered my spirit force that remains untouched for hmmm..what year is it?"
Spirit Rhyllia then said something interesting, spirit force remains.
"Its year X778."
I replied to her question.
"Hmm so it's been almost 200 years since I was last actively alive."
"Human I don't know how you've summed me or awoken, but do know this if you ever harm the lake or the village there will be consequences."
I didn't like how the spirit said that, however I have no intention of harming my birth village.
"Don't worry I won't harm the lake or the village, I was born in this village , however I grown fond of the lake, it has such a beautiful view and pleasant atmosphere."
I sated with absolute certainties.
I then said.
"Actually I was going to train under water of the lake, well that be a problem?"
"Train under water, what kind of bizarre training is that."
Spirit Rhyllia says, with complete utter disbelief of such complex of training.
"Well there's nothing wrong with training under water, your free to do as you like."
Spirit Rhyllia replied to my question.
"Thank you spirit."
4 hours later-
I finished my training regimen, then I cupped water from the lake and proceeded to drink from it.
•sip
•gulp
It still tastes sweet like honey.
I looked up the sky it's get late better go back to the Shinohara resident.
Before I left, I glanced over at the newly confirmed spirit.
It's powerful, it's slightly stronger than Brian.
So if I ever come across a evil spirit, it's best not to encounter them.
Man why are beings so strong.
End of chapter-
Word count: 2,514