The Deadly Charm

Part 22 : Interlude - Sora

The Love Story of the Tengu God

In ancient times, when gods and humans lived together in a world full of magic and mystery, there was a Tengu god, one with great power and revered by both gods and humans alike. He fell in love with a village girl named Sakura. Their love was extraordinary because it had to overcome obstacles and opposition from both sides.

Sakura was a young woman with a beautiful and pure heart. She had a special ability to see spirits and communicate with them. Loved by the people in her village, she often helped those in need. Her beauty and pure heart made the Tengu fall in love with her completely.

Their love, however, offended some gods and humans. Tengu and Sakura faced battles and resistance from those who disapproved of their relationship. Eventually, a violent conflict broke out. The Tengu had to use all his power to protect Sakura from danger.

During the battle, the Tengu was violently attacked, causing a sliver of his soul to escape from his body. This shard became a spirit with power and sentience, a remnant of the Tengu's love and concern for Sakura.

This remnant spirit was given the name Sora, which means "sky" in Japanese. Sora became a powerful spirit capable of helping and protecting those he loved. He possessed the ability to use white magic and was skilled at countering black magic.

Sora became a guardian spirit alongside Sakura and her descendants for many generations. He used his powers to protect and save them from danger and evil. His love and concern for Sakura remained in his soul, passed down through her children and grandchildren.

And this is the origin story of Sora, a guardian spirit born from a fragment of the Tengu god's soul, who continues to uphold a love and care that will never end.

Tengu Spirit

My name is Sora. My story begins with the love and battle of the Tengu god.

In ancient times, the great god Tengu was the ruler of the sacred forest. With vast wings and unrivaled strength, Tengu was revered and feared by both humans and gods. But despite his greatness, Tengu also had a gentle heart.

One day, Tengu met a village girl named Sakura, a girl with beauty and a pure heart. The love between the god and the human slowly blossomed amidst the tranquility of the forest. But their love did not go smoothly.

A human named Ryu, ambitious and desirous of harnessing the power of the Tengu, learned of this love. Ryu wanted to use Sakura as bait to lure Tengu, intending to capture the god and misuse his power. When Tengu discovered Ryu's plan, he decided to protect Sakura and their love.

A fierce battle between Tengu and Ryu took place in the sacred forest. Tengu used all his power to protect Sakura, but Ryu did not give up easily. With deadly magic and sharp weapons, the battle raged on endlessly. At one point, Tengu was seriously injured, and a sliver of his soul escaped.

That sliver became me, Sora, half of the Tengu God's soul.

Although Tengu was able to defeat Ryu in the end, the wounds from that battle weakened him. Tengu decided to retreat into the sacred forest to maintain his power and protect the peace of the forest.

Since I emerged from the Tengu God, I have watched humans wage war and engage in conflict for thousands of years. I have seen them build and destroy, love and hate, in the endless cycle of good and evil. I have witnessed stories of humans fighting for power and domination, which has made me weary.

One day, I realized that I could no longer just watch. The descendants of the Tengu god must take on a larger role in the world of humans to bring peace and harmony to this divided world.