" It seems like you're the fourth winner, please state your.. "
A man said as he saw Shu enter what seemed to be an isolated white room, but his words came to a stop as an immense feeling of fear took over the man
" Hey, you "
Shu whispered, his voice echoing throughout the room as the man's eyes widened in fear, the pressure this kid was releasing was incredibly scary, so much so, that tears began to fall from his eyes
" Why was it that, the moment I stepped out of the maze, I was moved over to this place? I can't feel anything in here, not your energy, and for some reason not even mine "
Shu said as he walked toward the man, taking slow but powerful steps, each one of them making the poor man tremble in fear
" Why aren't you answering me? "
Shu questioned, as he tilted his head while blue energy began to surround his body, making the bloodlust he was releasing even stronger
" I-I don't know, I'm just the person in charge of welcoming the winners, I-I don't know how this place works, pl-please don't hurt me .. "
The man begged, stuttering as he pleaded, while Shu got closer every second, his aura crushing the man's spirit the closer he got. He would slowly raise his arm, stretching it toward the man with hostility in his eyes, but before he could grab the man, his hand was stopped, squeezed upon slightly
" Don't you think that's an overreaction, Shu? "
The voice of another man was heard, as Shu's hand got squeezed harder
" Overreaction? How would you react if you were suddenly blinded? "
Shu questioned, as an expression of irritation took over his face, while he slowly turned to look at the man, as soon as he did, all he could see was his chest, with no other choice he looked up, staring up at the man.
The man had kind looking eyes and a welcoming expression, everything about him, screamed kindness and warmth, his hair was a bright red, complementing his already mentioned features
" Well, yeah, I would be irritated if I were blinded but, not so much to the point where I would randomly attack everyone like you're doing right now "
The man said as he looked down at Shu, holding his hand tight, while all the boy did was glare at him
" And who the hell are you supposed to be? "
Shu questioned, his eyes stabbing at the man's eyes like knives
" Ouch, that hurts, I thought you would remember me considering that I was the one who recommended you to the academy, but I guess not "
The man said as he looked down at Shu, smiling at the boy, receiving nothing but a raised eyebrow
" I don't recall meeting you anywhere "
Shu replied, making the man chuckle in return
" I guess that happens when you don't talk to someone for about a month. Anyway, my name's Reimen, that should ring some bells "
The man said as Shu's eyes widened a bit, as the blue energy surrounding his body slowly dispersed
" You're that strong guy who stopped my kick when I was fighting that other guy "
Shu replied as his usual look of innocence took over his expression, making the man now known as Reimen calm down and release the boy from his grip, while the other man ran away, leaving the place by entering a door that randomly opened
" So then, how about we fight? "
Shu suggested as he punched his left hand with his right, causing a small shockwave making both his and reimen's hair flow roughly
" I don't think that would be wise "
Reimen replied, while his eyes began to glow a bright red, as his smile slowly disappeared
" And why is that? "
Shu questioned as his eyes began to glow a dark blue, glaring up at the man, awaiting his answer
" Well, because we'd destroy this small space of course! "
Reimen replied as the glow in his eyes disappeared while his smile grew back
" Then, can I fight you later? "
Shu asked, making Reimen chuckle slightly
" Sure, if we ever get the chance I'll grant you your wish, but I think it's about time we'd head out of this space "
Reimen suggested, making Shu scratch his head somewhat confused
" Why? Can't we just stay and fight? "
Shu questioned as Reimen simply patted his head, beginning to walk toward one of the walls
" No, this space is limited, it can only exist for a few hours "
The man explained before placing his hand on one of the walls, and as soon as he did a small square of blue light formed around his hand, before becoming a door big enough so that Reimen could walk through it
" Come on "
Reimen said, as Shu with no other choice, walked over to him, taking one step into the other side of the door hesitantly
" Don't worry, nothing will happen to you "
Reimen said, attempting to encourage the boy, but Shu would look up at him with a look of doubt, before taking a deep breath, passing through the door quickly, and once he did, he found himself in another room, this time a room with windows for a ceiling, windows that allowed him to stare out at the sun and a garden
" Where is this? "
Shu questioned, as he continued to look around, finding a dining table in the middle of the room with couches, all around the place
" I'm glad you asked "
Reimen's voice was heard as he passed through the door, entering the room that Shu found somewhat interesting
" This is where the winners stay and rest, till it's time for them to participate in the tournament "
Reimen explained as Shu look around, finding even more interesting things he hasn't seen before
" What's with all the weird objects in this place? "
Shu questioned as Reimen looked down at him with a smile
" Well, they're most likely the things the winners wished for "
" Wished for? "
Shu asked as Reimen nodded
" Yes, in this place, you can wish for whatever thing you want, and it'll manifest in front of you "
The man said before patting Shu's back, turning around, planning to leave
" Where are you going? "
Shu questioned as he grabbed an empty cup from the dining table
" Well, I have to leave, I need to watch over the other participants as I did with you and the others "
Reimen explained, before taking a quick look at what Shu was doing, proceeding to leave a few seconds after
" This place is boring "
Shu said to himself as he scratched the back of his head, he then closed his eyes, attempting to feel the presence of any other person, but just like the other room, he couldn't feel a thing
" I forgot to ask him about this crap "
He whispered as he opened his eyes looking down at his hand with a bit of irritation
" Well, I guess I'll just have to look around then "
He said, before walking around the room, nothing in his head but the idea of finding a person to talk to you
" Hello! Anyone here!? "
He yelled, getting tired of searching, but he began to hear a voice, no, multiple voices actually. With curiosity he would follow them, ending up in front of a door.
Standing at the door all he could hear was voices, talking to each other, not in a friendly manner nor in an antagonizing one either.
With even more curiosity, he would open the door, finding himself standing in front of, Ean, Asai, and Arthur
" Shu!! "
Ean yelled, walking over to him with a smile on his face, but before a conversation could begin, Shu's eyes shifted over to Arthur's who did the same.