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You could tell Yato was in his bitter end. He was now bearing the unimaginable pain.

Bishamon: Do you understand now? The agony of losing your shinki? Allow me to put you out of your misery!

But his name did not fade.

Yato: Come! Sekki!

A strong wind swirled in a rage as the sekki was coming back together. Bishamon-ten was shocked. Not only did a shinki sacrifice itself for Yato's sake... but they were witnessing an evolution of a shinki. Just like what happened to Kazuma. This was a sign of eternal loyalty towards their master... the art of a blessed regalia. You could tell the greatest god of war was peeved. As for all the other jealous regalia, wondering how he managed to become blessed.

Yato: You okay, Yukine?

Yukine: Better than ever, actually. Man! I could've been a goner! I was in a daze!

Yato: Well Yukine... You have my thanks! You're the first shinki to ever evolve for me! I'm so bragging when we get back!

Bishamon: No! How can you have a blessed vessel?!

-------------- Y/N POV -------------------

You and Kazuma kept on trying to bust the cursed door open but were unsuccessful. You felt helpless in the situation... You couldn't do anything to help. Heck, you're supposed to be dead. But you aren't somehow, and you cant figure out why. Kazuma turns to you, realizing your sudden shift in mood.

Kazuma: L/N-san, are you alright?

Y/N: I just wish I could be more of use...

Kazuma: Damn... We played right into Kugaha's trick... I suggest you rest. We cant have something happen to you.

------------ Yato's POV --------------

The battle continued with Yukine's improved state. You could tell the atmosphere became tighter the more they fought. The clicking of their regalia weapons would fill the air with an anxious feeling. The battle kept going on and on... you couldn't even reassure an actual victor. Suddenly Bishamon-ten is hit with an ugly blight, suddenly taking her off the lead. Her shinki call for her desperately out of concern. Bishamon orders her shinki to not come near.

Bishamon: Stop! Or you'll catch the blight as well!

Yato: Of course you've fallen...! That's what happens when you arm your shinki and send them to kidnap people!

Kuraha: We'd never do something of the sort...!

Yato: Well someone's stinging her!

Bishamon: ... Kuraha... Attack the enemy before you... Kill Yato and save us!

Bishamon stands and attacks Yato. She still fights despite the blight that eats at her. Her shinki call for her desperately to stop. Her wrath was going to far... it was hurting her and making things worse. Kuraha begins to evacuate shinki into the estate along with the other regalia.

Kuraha: If only Kazuma were here...

Aiha approaches Kuraha. You can still hear the shinki begging Bishamon to let them go. The blight burned and was a heavy pain to bear alone. The fight dragged on and more shinki were being involved. Bishamon-ten was being far too rash... Yato could see this. It was getting so out of hand, there was possibly no chance of saving Bishamonten. Matter's only got worse as time stretched.

---------- Y/N POV -------------

You and Kazuma desperately kept banging at the door. You knew Kugaha's plot and desperately wanted the two gods to stop fighting. It was all a huge misunderstanding. Kazuma hits at the door defeatedly cursing under his breath. The pain inside of you only grew worse. You really wanted to do something... but what could you do...?! You heard a small sound as you backed Kazuma away from the casted door. The door busted open as Aiha stood there, blighted in tears. Kazuma takes a look as he's in shock.

Kazuma: Aiha?!

Aiha: Please forgive me... I-I stung Ane-Sama... Please save everyone... stop Kugaha... Help everyone...

You could see a lion coming, it was Kuraha san. He called out to Kazuma desperately. Ojo has fallen. Kazuma could see the weight of the situation as we exited the casted cave. Yato could kill Bishamon. We have to stop them...! Kazuma turns to you.

Kazuma: Y/N! Please go back to the human world!

Y/N: N-Not yet! I'll stop Yato!

Kazuma: But you-!

Kuraha: Please hurry!

Kazuma: Okay... I'll stop Veena.

As you got on Kuraha's back, you rushed to the scene as the air was tense as it was. Kuraha spoke to Kazuma as they'd unraveled Kugaha's plot. The blight had been hidden by a drug. Kazuma was right about his suspicions. Kuraha was frustrated for not seeing through him, but it was understandable. Doubt among shinki causes discord to their master. They just had to smile... To you, this sounded odd. Just smiling isn't enough... If anything a smile can hide pain and anguish. You use to hide your burden this way... by smiling. That's all you had to do...

Y/N: Wouldn't it be better if Bishamon developed a bond with her shinki? Yato and Yukine always talk like family... But a smile is capable of hiding things that could make Bishamon feel bad... Knowing that her shinki don't tell her anything that concerns them. It must be hard.

We arrived at the scene as Bishamon was in her last wits. You could feel a burning pain just seeing the sight. This was way worse than you'd imagined. You had to do something. You wanted to help desperately. For Yato and Bishamon's sake... for everyone's sake...

Kazuma: Veena...!? It's worse than I thought..!

Bishamon could feel more name's fading... It was like the last time. It was all happening again.

Yato: She's beyond saving...

All Yato had to do... was slay her... raising the sekki-

Y/N: Yato...! 

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