Kami no gyakuten:The yamato hero-Chapter 14: Cave of Seiryu Clan

As Fuyutake stood at the entrance of the ancient cave, he looked at Sho, Daigo, and Kyoko with a firm gaze. "You may enter now," he declared. Without hesitation, the trio stepped forward, crossing the threshold into the darkness. As soon as they entered, the entrance behind them sealed shut with a thunderous echo, leaving them surrounded by an eerie silence.

The air grew colder as they descended deeper into the cave, their footsteps echoing along the stone walls. The dim glow of strange blue crystals provided the only light, casting flickering shadows that made the cavern seem alive. A sense of unease crept over them, but they pressed on, determined to uncover the mysteries hidden within.

Without warning, figures emerged from the darkness. Their movements were unnatural, their eyes hollow and lifeless. A sudden attack ensued—swift and relentless. Sho and Daigo reacted instinctively, countering the ambush with their awakened powers. Kyoko moved strategically, supporting them while analyzing their opponents.

Sho struck down an attacker with a precise blow, but as the body hit the ground, he noticed something horrifying—there was no heartbeat, no pulse. Daigo, too, dispatched an enemy, only to realize the same grim truth. "They have no hearts!" he exclaimed, bewildered. "How can they be alive?"

The realization sent a shiver through them. These warriors were neither living nor dead; they were something else entirely. Kyoko narrowed her eyes. "Could they be manipulated? Controlled by someone or something?"

A deep, sinister laughter echoed through the cavern, sending chills down their spines. "You have entered the domain of the Seiryu Clan, and now, you shall learn the true meaning of despair," a voice whispered from the shadows.

Sho tightened his grip, his expression fierce. "Who's there? Show yourself!"

The laughter faded, replaced by an ominous silence. The enemies, despite having fallen, began to rise once more, their bodies twitching as if being puppeteered by an unseen force.

Daigo clenched his fists. "This isn't over yet. Be ready!"

Sho, Daigo, and Kyoko felt their hearts sink as an unimaginable pressure crashed down on them. It wasn't just any aura—it was something ancient, something beyond human comprehension. Their breaths became shallow, their bodies frozen in place, as if an unseen force had gripped their very souls. It wasn't fear that a normal enemy would bring—it was the fear of absolute power, of something they had no chance of resisting.

Kyoko clutched her chest, her hands trembling. "What... what is this feeling?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Sho's eyes widened as cold sweat dripped down his face. "I... I can't move." His legs felt like they were being pulled into the ground, weighed down by the sheer pressure of the aura.

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Daigo, usually calm, clenched his fists tightly, his breathing ragged. "This isn't normal... This is something else. It feels like... death itself is watching us." His voice cracked slightly, betraying the fear he was trying to suppress.

Just as suddenly as it came, the aura disappeared—vanishing without a trace. It left behind an unbearable silence, the only sound being their racing heartbeats.

Sho gasped for air, his body still shaking. "What... the hell was that?"

Kyoko wiped the cold sweat from her brow, her eyes still filled with fear. "If that was an enemy... I don't think we can win."

Daigo exhaled deeply, his hands still clenched. "No... whatever that was, it wasn't just an enemy. It was something else entirely."

The realization hit them hard. This journey wasn't just about strength anymore—it was about survival against forces they didn't understand. And deep in their hearts, they knew... whatever released that aura was still watching.