"What are you talking about, Shirogane?..", Shinsuke reiterated his question inside his "Void Expansion" as he drew a sword in addition to his staff to point at the Yakuza king a few moments before the advanced magic spell got undone. "My master died valiantly as he protected the world from the 'Abyssal Calamity' two years ago.. Erida-kun has nothing to do with it."
"You are right about one thing, boy..", answered Shirogane while he approached the young battlemage, peering straight into his eyes. "The Battlemage did give his life honorably to take that monstrosity down.. as did many heroes that day. I know.. I was there.. but you are wrong about your other point. It has everything to do with Erida Seijurou.."
Shinsuke's eyes went round as grim thoughts began to course through his mind. "You're no hero! How are you supposed to be there? And, what did my junior do to kill countless heroes two years ago?"
