As Kaito and Aria continued their conversation, a sense of urgency hung in the air, each word weighed down by the gravity of their shared mission. Kaito's resolve remained unshaken, his determination to confront Enishi burning brightly in his heart despite Aria's warnings.
"I'll prove you wrong, eventually... Even if it drags me down and costs me my life, I will kill Enishi," Kaito declared, his voice filled with unwavering resolve as he reaffirmed his commitment to their cause. Aria's expression softened at Kaito's words, her concern for her friend evident in her eyes.
"Well, it's time for you to learn a few things," Aria replied, her voice gentle yet firm as she sought to impart her wisdom to Kaito. His brow furrowed in confusion as he turned to her, his curiosity piqued by her cryptic words.
"What? What do you mean?" Kaito asked, his voice tinged with curiosity as he awaited Aria's explanation. Aria took a deep breath, her gaze steady as she prepared to share with Kaito the knowledge that could mean the difference between life and death.
"Have you not learned anything from Raiden? Did he not tell you anything about Enishi's past?" Aria questioned, her voice tinged with incredulity as she sought to understand the extent of Kaito's knowledge. Kaito shook his head, his expression clouded with confusion as he struggled to recall any mention of Enishi's past from his training sessions with Raiden.
"No, not really. Why?" Kaito replied, his voice tinged with curiosity as he awaited Aria's explanation. Aria sighed softly, her gaze drifting off into the distance as she grappled with the weight of the information she was about to share.
"I'll try to make it short, but, I hope it'll reach you and act as a warning to prevent you from attempting anything stupid, like attacking Enishi," Aria said, her tone grave as she prepared to delve into the dark history of their most formidable adversary.
And with that, Aria began to recount the tale of Enishi's past, a story shrouded in mystery and darkness, yet filled with lessons that Kaito would do well to heed.
Aria's words hung heavy in the air as Kaito absorbed the weight of their implications. The Heian era, a time steeped in legend and myth, was known for its tales of heroic battles and legendary warriors. Yet, even amidst the bravery and valor of those who fought against the forces of darkness, the story of Enishi stood as a grim reminder of the power that lurked in the shadows.
"Back in the Heian era, many practitioners, and even spiritual beings gathered together to fight him, but they ultimately lost against him," Aria recounted, her voice tinged with a mixture of sorrow and resignation. Kaito's eyes widened in disbelief as he struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the defeat suffered by those who had dared to challenge Enishi's might.
"What?" Kaito exclaimed, his voice filled with incredulity as he struggled to come to terms with the reality of their situation. Aria sighed softly, her gaze turning inward as she sought to gather her thoughts before continuing her tale.
"I'm not finished yet," Aria replied, her voice somber as she prepared to reveal more of the grim truth that lay hidden in the annals of history. Kaito listened intently, his heart heavy with the weight of the knowledge that Aria was about to impart.
"The major divisions gathered together in that war, if you didn't already know," Aria continued, her words measured and deliberate as she sought to convey the gravity of the situation. Kaito nodded slowly, his mind racing as he tried to piece together the puzzle of their shared past.
"What divisions?" Kaito inquired, his voice tinged with curiosity as he sought to understand the nature of the forces that had once stood against Enishi's tyranny. Aria hesitated for a moment before replying, her gaze distant as she delved into the depths of her memories.
"I don't remember which were the most powerful and which acted as support, but I remember the 'Phantom Regiment,' 'Abyssal Vanguard,' and 'ShadowSteel Vanguard,' and that these were among the most major in the war," Aria explained, her voice tinged with a sense of reverence for the brave souls who had once fought alongside her.
"They sound powerful," Kaito remarked, his tone tinged with awe as he contemplated the might of the legendary divisions that had once stood against Enishi's darkness. Aria nodded solemnly, her expression grave as she reflected on the sacrifices made by those who had come before them.
"They were," Aria affirmed, her voice filled with respect for the heroes of old who had dared to defy the darkness that threatened to consume their world.
Kaito's mind raced as he struggled to come to terms with the grim reality of their situation. The knowledge that all those who had once stood against Enishi in the Heian era had perished weighed heavily on his heart, casting a shadow of doubt over their chances of victory in the present day.
"What do you mean, 'were'? Did they all die?" Kaito asked, his voice trembling with a mixture of fear and disbelief. Aria nodded solemnly, her expression grave as she confirmed his worst fears.
"Yes. Everyone that fought against Enishi in the Heian era died," Aria replied, her voice filled with sorrow for the brave souls who had sacrificed everything in the name of duty and honor. Kaito's heart sank as he contemplated the magnitude of their loss, realizing that they were now faced with a foe of unimaginable power and cunning.
"Well, maybe they weren't all that powerful," Kaito mused, his voice tinged with uncertainty as he sought to rationalize the seemingly insurmountable odds stacked against them. Aria shook her head, her expression grim as she dispelled any illusions of false hope.
"The Enishi you witnessed fight against Altharion was nowhere near his maximum power," Aria explained, her words echoing with a sense of foreboding that sent shivers down Kaito's spine. He struggled to comprehend the implications of her words, knowing that they were now faced with an enemy whose true strength remained shrouded in mystery.
"Why?" Kaito asked, his voice filled with confusion as he sought to unravel the enigma of Enishi's power. Aria sighed softly, her gaze distant as she grappled with the complexities of their adversary's nature.
"It's too complicated... Even we don't know why," Aria admitted, her voice tinged with frustration at the limitations of their knowledge. "Probably has something to do with his incarnation... Whatever it might be, we still don't stand a chance against him, even in his current state."
Kaito's heart sank as he realized the futility of their struggle, knowing that their chances of victory were slim at best. "If Enishi regained all his power, would we be doomed?" he asked, his voice barely above a whisper as he contemplated the grim possibilities that lay ahead.
"We already are," Aria replied, her voice filled with resignation as she acknowledged the harsh truth of their reality. "Unless we discover an extremely powerful individual that can fight against him and be toe-to-toe with him... Which is nearly impossible, if not completely impossible."