The Sekirei’s Covenant

"Kaoru!!!"

Originally sitting quietly on the side, Yuri suddenly stood up after hearing their conversation and shouted at Kaoru. Her hesitant expression seemed like she wanted to stop Kaoru from continuing.

"Alright, Yuri, you're good at everything except worrying too much about others. These things aren't secrets in the industry. Even if I don't tell him now, he'll find out sooner or later."

Looking at her friend who always cared too much and was overly responsible, Kaoru shook her head with a speechless expression.

"Yeah, yeah, I agree. Ena thinks so too. Yuri really worries too much about others!"

Normally, fearing Yuri's ideological lectures, Ena wouldn't dare to say anything, but since Kaoru said it first, she quickly joined in the teasing.

Seeing the girl's pitiful look, it was obvious she was often "worried about" by the miko, sigh…

"Kaoru, Ena, you two… I…"

Knowing her two friends were complaining about her, Yuri was momentarily speechless, her face turning red, standing there awkwardly.

"Alright, Miss Kaoru, and Ena too, stop bullying Yuri."

Seeing the girl's shy and anxious look, Sora felt a bit of pity and spoke up to help her out.

"Actually, I'm not very interested in these things. If it's inconvenient, Kaoru doesn't have to say it. I appreciate Yuri's kindness, thanks! Hehe…"

Having gotten to know this girl's personality, Sora naturally didn't think there was some big secret she didn't want him to know. Probably what Kaoru was about to say might bring him trouble, so this overly responsible and caring girl couldn't help but stop her.

Seeing Sora's smiling and genuinely grateful expression, Yuri's heart fluttered and felt a warm current.

Although she often cared about people around her, most found her annoying and meddlesome. Few truly understood and appreciated her. So seeing Sora's sincere gratitude moved her deeply.

As for Kaoru and Ena, they exchanged a glance and then looked at Sora with a strange light in their eyes…

"Sorry, Sora, Kaoru is right. Even if we don't tell you, you'll find out sooner or later. On the contrary, if we tell you earlier, maybe you could avoid a lot of trouble in the future."

"From now on, I'll be the one to tell you, Sora."

Taking a deep breath, Yuri bowed slightly to Sora and spoke solemnly.

Seeing the seriousness on her face, Sora put away his lazy attitude. Meanwhile, Kaoru and Ena looked at Yuri with a mysterious smile.

"Sora, the most dangerous beings in this world are not sorcerers, magicians, or ability users. Above them, there exist even more powerful beings: Campione and Gods!"

Well, although Sora thought he was usually calm and nothing unconventional could surprise him, when he heard Yuri say this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat!

"Campione… Gods?"

His eye twitched; he felt like this was nonsense, but hearing it from Yuri, it didn't sound like a joke at all!

Kaoru and Ena stared at Sora without blinking, as if seeing his surprised expression was very satisfying and relieving to them.

"Yes, in this world, people have woven all kinds of myths, and myths have created various gods. The gods should maintain their roles in their respective myths to keep the world running normally. However, not all gods obediently follow their myth roles. Some, called 'Heretic Gods' break free from their myths and descend to the earth, bringing disasters to people!"

Her words shook Sora deeply, leaving him stunned for a long time. He listened carefully, knowing there was more to come.

"Gods possess immense authority and power. Even the weakest disobedient god is hundreds or thousands of times stronger than the strongest human! To humans and this world, they are invincible beings!"

"However, there are always a few lucky ones in this world who, by chance, successfully slay a god and seize their authority and power. These people are called Campione, also known as Demon Kings or God Slayers."

"Sora, please remember, never ever approach gods or those god slayers. They are extremely dangerous beings, and nothing in this world can restrain them!"

Recalling his childhood experience, the wild green eyes like wolves still appeared in his dreams. Yuri clenched her hands tightly, her face full of emotion and seriousness as she warned Sora.

"Uh… Yuri, don't worry. I hate trouble the most. I won't let myself get involved in such dangerous matters."

Coming back to his senses, Sora quickly calmed down and nodded in agreement.

"Phew… that's a relief…"

Hearing Sora's reply, Yuri let out a long sigh and sat down again.

She was really worried. Back at school, Sora often caused rumors. If this reckless kid ever got involved with gods or Campione, it would be truly dangerous.

However, the miko's heart hadn't settled for three seconds before Sora muttered to himself:

"Hehehe… interesting, interesting. There are even Campione and gods. Should I go kill a god and become a Demon King myself?"

Rubbing his chin, Sora subconsciously showed a mischievous smile.

Silence. Dead silence. Kaoru, Ena, and Yuri were all dumbfounded, staring at Sora. The entire cave was deathly quiet…

"Hahaha… I'm dying laughing! Oh, my stomach hurts!"

"Hahaha… me too, my guts hurt! Sora, you're hilarious!"

"Sora!!!"

Finally coming back to their senses, Ena and Kaoru held their stomachs and patted the ground, almost laughing out loud. As for Yuri, well, the miko stood up, her face red—not from embarrassment, but pure anger!

Yuri suddenly regretted telling Sora such things. If he really foolishly challenged Heretic Gods and Campione and died, all the blame would be on her…

Ugh… damn Sora, stupid Sora, can you please think straight?!?

"Ahem… Yuri, don't take it to heart, don't take it to heart. I was just joking a moment ago."

Feeling awkward, Sora apologized to Yuri, who was glaring at him angrily. Then Sora turned to the two girls who were still laughing hard on the side and said:

"Hey, Miss Kaoru, Ena, is it really okay for you two to laugh so recklessly right in front of someone like that?"

Seeing the exaggerated reactions of the two girls, Sora felt speechless inside. Even Yuri had said that someone had successfully slain a god and become a Campione, so why couldn't he? Did they really look down on him, Sora, that much?

"Hahaha… No, Sora, it's just that you're too funny, really!"

"Do you know how many god slayers there are in the entire world right now? Six. Only six! That means out of more than six billion people worldwide, the chance is less than one in a billion!"

"Although we admit your talent is high and your strength is enough, no matter how hard humans try, it's impossible to defeat gods. This is a gap between dimensions that can never be bridged!"

"Yes, yes, Sora, even Ena here never dreamed of becoming a god slayer, so you shouldn't think about it either!"

Trying hard to calm herself and suppress the urge to laugh again, Kaoru and Ena said to Sora.

"Tch, that sounds so scary. Then how did those six guys become god slayers before?"

Originally not paying much attention, but seeing the two annoying girls' distrustful expressions, Sora's competitive spirit was unexpectedly ignited.

Unexpectedly, Sora suddenly asked such a question. Kaoru, Ena, and Yuri all returned to serious expressions, exchanged glances, and under Sora's puzzled look, they all said the same answer simultaneously—

"It was fate!"