My Kitsune System-Chapter 53

Renjiro was quiet before him was a shikiban. He looked at it intently. His Gaze began to grow dark. Again, he performed another divination, but the result came out the same.

And finally, he looked up at the three demigods.

"I see darkness and destruction heading toward us."

The camp was quiet; no movement or voice could be heard within the camp. The hot air blew across the camp, slightly tugging against the tents that were made. The demigods are in the middle of the camp. All arranged in rows and columns. They all looked toward the mini podium that was in front with someone standing there ready to speak to them.

The hot air blew across his face. The sun caused him to sweat. The beads of sweat dripped down his forehead. Rolling down his face and cheeks.

"The last few days have been hellish for us all," Baozhai began talking.

"We have lost a lot of brothers and sisters due to the last campaign we took against the demons. The earth runs with the blood of our comrades and also that of our enemies."

The demigods within the camp began to murmur as they heard those words.

"But all that was not without reason, as now we are a step ahead of the demons and their allies. During this last raid, we were able to get valuable intel on the location of the Killing Stone."

"Apart from that, we also got information that a battalion of six hundred demons is headed towards the location of the killing stone."

Again, the demigods began to murmur.

Baozhai kept quiet as his eyes searched through the gathering. Slowly, the voices started to quiet down.

"The location of the killing stone is within the mountains, and it is safeguarded by a powerful array."

"This is the last hurdle on our path, and we would bring down all that stands in our way. The blood of our brothers and sisters will not go to waste."

Baozhai finished speaking, the demigods immediately saluted before leaving to do other things.

Dan was part of the demigods who had assembled. He just stood there looking at the other demigods go before he was later called by Baozhai.

Following Baozhai’s motion, Dan headed towards him. Dan was now in the company of Sigrid, Baozhai, Renjiro, and a few other demigods.

Baozhai then headed toward Dan, he placed a hand on Dan’s shoulder.

He began to pull Dan aside from the eyes of the other demigods. But Dan could feel heated glances across his back. It was coming from Renjiro and three other demigods.

Baozhai stopped walking with Dan and looked into his eyes, before he looked him up to down.

"So, how have you been?" Baozhai started.

"I have been better," Dan answered.

"I wanted to talk to you about something, that’s why I called you here."

One of Dan’s eyebrows began to rise. He turned round as he watched the other demigods around. Their hands seemed to be not too far away from their weapons.

What is this all about?

"I would like you to join us as we go to get the killing stone?"

So, that’s what it’s all about, and if I am to refuse, I would be killed on the spot

Dan turned again to stare at the demigods one more time. He noticed that Renjiro’s hand was already close to his side, as were the other demigods.

Sigrid though with Renjiro, she hesitated to reach for her axes. Her expression was different from the rest of the demigods. It wasn’t dark or cold like those of the other demigods, but instead it was grim.

"It would be an honour to fight by your side once more" Dan spoke as he bowed his head a bit.

Baozhai then came closer to Dan, he tapped him on the shoulder.

Thank you Baozhai smiled before he later watched Dan leave.

Dan began to head out of the camp.

Renjiro then walked over to Baozhai. His eyes on Dan as he watched him go.

"I still believe he would be a problem. He is hiding how strong he is bidding his time."

Baozhai looked at Dan too, as Dan’s figure slowly faded from their sights.

"I know his hiding how strong he is."

"So, then allow me to take care of him when the time comes"

Baozhai turned to look at Renjiro. His eyes unshaken and unwavering.

"We may have other things to worry about apart from him" Baozhai said as he gaze turned to look at Sigrid.

"I wouldn’t want us to have to harm, Renjiro. But if he is to step out of line during this last campaign you...." Baozhai kept quiet and shut his eyes.

Finally he opened them up again.

"You know what to do" Baozhai completed his statement.

Meanwhile, far away from the cool shade of the tents, Dan sat down as he watched the camp from above. He could see the soldiers running here and there getting ready to prepare for the upcoming battle with another horde of demons.

Some shinned their armors other worked on their footwork or even archery accuracy. It was going to be an all out war. He had barely survived his encounter with a high tier demon and now they are to fight a greater demon.

Just the thought of it kind of amused him.

Dan then shut his eyes as he held on to the sand. Packing some in his hands, he brought his hand up and watched as the wind blew the dust. Scattering it all over the place.

Like an omen he knew as he watched that happen so will many lives be lost today.

"Just one more. Just one more and I’ll leave this place." Dan spoke out loud as he lay back into the hot scorching sand. The sun now blinding his eyes. His breathe becoming slower. He could feel the ripples in his shadow as Soul Reaper yearned to be in the field once more.

"Soon enough my friend. Soon enough"

And then a blaring sound echoed through the scorching desert.