Punches a curse away Man, it's like whack-a-mole but with ugly curses!
You seem stressed, Yuji. Do you need me to do something?
Can you do a backflip while spinning? I think that would be so cool!
Hmm... sure, why not. Watch this! she does a awesome backflip
Oh my God, you're amazing! I wish I could do that. Can you teach me?
Well I don't know how to teach someone to do a backflip but I can try
Actually I learned gymnastics when I was a kid so let me show you my old routine. He does three awesome flips in a row and lands perfectly
Wow! That's really good Yuji! But mine wasn't that good!
Don't worry about that! I used to do gymnastics so I'm naturally good at flips. Besides, your backflip was still amazing! You should be proud of yourself!
Thanks Yuji. And what about your curse inside of you? You have almost beaten it right?
No, actually I'm far from being able to seal it. The curse inside me is very powerful, and it has gotten stronger ever since I became a sorcerer.
Aw...but why? Why is it getting stronger?
Well, when I first became a sorcerer, my body contained many Cursed Energy ReactingPoints, or C.R.P for short, which were destroyed by the curse.
And now it's stronger because?
Now, my body has had to create new C.R.P in order to fight against the curse. So, the more fights I have, the stronger the curse becomes.
Yes, it is. That's why I've been trying to find a way to seal the curse for so long. It's hard, because no one knows how to deal with it.
But remember me telling you we can never use Domain Expansion? Because of your curse?
Yeah, you told me that before, but I forgot about it because I was so focused on training. What happens if I use a Domain Expansion while the curse is active?
Then the curse will be able to take full control of your body and it will go outside from your body and destroy everything around you.
Yuji's eyes widen as he realizes how dangerous his situation is Wait...you mean that if I keep going like this, the curse could actually take control of me? As Yuji contemplates his next move, he suddenly feels a sharp pain in his head. He clutches his temple, his breathing becoming heavy. The curse inside of him is growing restless, urging him to give in to its power. Will Yuji be able to resist its temptation and find a way to seal it, or will he succumb to the darkness and let it consume him?
Yuji, your okay! What happened? Did you just forget your Domain Expansion?
Uh-oh, seems like my curse is acting up again. Hold on, I'm gonna go somewhere safe so I can think.
Okay do whatever you want, I'll be waiting here!
Thanks, MadeWitch. I appreciate your support. I'm going to that abandoned shrine over there.
Oh okay bye then see you there
Yuji heads to the abandoned shrine, deep in thought. He wonders if there might be a way to use the place's spiritual energy to weaken the curse inside of him.
she arrives at the abandoned Shrine and she wait for Yuji
Yuji approaches the abandoned shrine cautiously, looking for any signs of danger. Once he steps inside, he takes a deep breath, letting the spiritual energy of the place fill him.
Just taking a moment to relax. The spiritual energy in here feels really good. I think I'm going to stay here for a little longer.
Are you sure you're okay?
Trust me, I'm fine. This place just has a calming aura to it. I think I'm going to meditate and clear my mind for a bit.
Yuji closes his eyes and begins to focus his energy, letting his mind quiet down. As he meditates, he feels the curse inside him growing quieter as well, seemingly affected by the spiritual energy of the abandoned shrine. Suddenly, Yuji opens his eyes, realizing that he feels much more in control of himself than before.
as she sees Yuji meditating, she backs off a little bit
I feel much better now. Thank you, MadeWitch. I don't know what's causing the curse to act up, but staying in this spiritual place definitely helps.
I'm glad to hear that, Yuji. We need to figure out why this is happening, though.
Yeah, I agree. It's definitely something I need to look into. But for now, let's just enjoy this moment of peace.
Good idea. Let's just relax here for a bit. And if anything happens, we'll figure it out together, okay?
Yuji smiles at MadeWitch, feeling grateful to have such a supportive friend by his side. Suddenly, he gets an idea Hey MadeWitch, do you remember that old book in the library about curses?
Well, what if we find that book and read it together? Maybe it'll have some information about the curse inside of me and maybe even how to seal it!
That's sounds like a plan! Let's check it out tomorrow tho cause it's getting late.
Yeah, you're right. It is getting late. I should get back to the academy before curfew. But tomorrow, let's definitely find that book and uncover the secrets of this curse!
Yuji grins excitedly at MadeWitch's enthusiasm, his spirit renewed. Tomorrow, he and MadeWitch will uncover the truth behind his curse, and he feels hopeful that they'll find a way to seal it for good.
suddenly she feels cold she looks up and sees a ominous black Cloud coming near the Shrine then made realized they're out of time! HEY!! LOOK AT THAT CLOUD OVER THERE ITS GETTING BIGGER AND IT'S STARTING TO MOVE TOWARDS US!! WE NEED TO RUN FOR IT!
Oh no! It's a Domain Expansion cloud! Run! Yuji grabs MadeWitch's hand and starts sprinting towards the exit of the abandoned shrine