The next day, Kotori couldn't help but grit her teeth in frustration. In front of her, the two mischievous spirits who hadn't returned home were flirting with each other, creating a mini shura field of jealousy from Tohka. But this didn't concern Kotori; as a single woman, this was torture, especially since her mind was still fixated on what these two had been doing last night.
However, what Yuki reported after arriving made most of her thoughts disappear.
"'Witch'? Another spirit we don't know?"
"Not necessarily unknown."
"Huh? Explain yourself."
Kotori didn't understand what Yuki meant. After all, 'Witch' wasn't yet in the database of discovered spirits, as she hadn't caused any spatial quakes so far. However, that didn't mean 'Witch' hadn't appeared before.
To start, Yuki used Rasiel and showed the image of 'Witch'. She had emerald-colored hair and eyes, a curvaceous body, and wore semi-transparent purple stockings with star patterns all over. Yuki even thought she was seeing Misaki's eyes because of the star pattern.
A belt hung around her waist, holding some pieces of fabric. She wore a cape and a witch's hat with a pair of bat wings and a belt with an emerald gemstone attached at the front. Overall, her appearance resembled a striking witch, hence the codename. In short, 'Witch' was a sexy Onee-san, about 170 cm tall, who wielded a broom. Kotori even clicked her tongue in envy of that perfect body.
"Why am I not surprised she's beautiful?"
The disdain in Kotori's gaze was obvious, but this didn't bother Yuki in the least. On the contrary, he used it to attack the commander's ego.
"Thanks to Reiryoku, spirits are more beautiful than they were as humans. I think you understand that, Kotori."
"Tch."
"But that's not the important part. Look at the next image."
The image on Rasiel changed, and what Kotori saw left her speechless.
It was a small girl with disheveled hair and clothing, and although she looked cute and small, her Astral Dress here was an orange shawl with star-shaped decorations and a miniskirt with bat-shaped extensions on the side. The outfit was completed with orange and purple striped stockings. Her witch hat was now comically oversized for her. The brim of the hat now had pointed corners, and the number of gemstones, which were now much larger, formed a ring around the edge of the hat. She stood at 144 cm tall.
Needless to say, this appearance of 'Witch' was as flat as a board, which made Kotori a bit happy. Still, Yuki explained.
This was 'Witch's' true appearance, and due to her Angel 'Haniel,' 'Witch's' strength was in altering reality—a power almost similar to her Dojutsu of Limits.
"If that's her true appearance, why the disguise?"
"..."
Yuki didn't speak further on this; he already knew, but he decided that he needed to talk to 'Witch' first since this involved her past life as a human...
"Don't worry, Yui-kun. We'll help you."
"That's right, Nushi-sama."
Fortunately, both Nia and Mukuro offered their help. As the only ones to sit on the throne of the Crown, they also wanted to see the other thrones with their rightful bearers. They were a bit anxious to know what would happen if all the spirits gathered...
And of course, Yuki wasn't the only one who had his eyes on 'Witch.' Reine's eyes lit up when she heard Yuki and sank into her thoughts...
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"Hm~ hm~"
Of course, 'Witch' didn't know she was already being watched. She was now happily flying aimlessly around the world, and thanks to Haniel, who was in the form of a broom, 'Witch' had the privilege of a comfortable journey...
*Shiii, shiiiii*
Suddenly, a strange sound like static was heard. A small spatial crack opened, and a figure made of static emerged. 'Witch' stopped abruptly upon seeing it...
"It's been a long time, little Natsumi."
"It's you."
For 'Witch,' this figure was impossible to forget, as it was the one who gave her these powers when she needed them the most. Because of this, 'Witch' wasn't hostile towards this figure. On the contrary, she smiled since it had been a long time since this figure last visited her. Therefore, 'Witch' thought there must be something important, and she wasn't wrong.
"To what do I owe this visit?"
"It's good that you remember me, little Natsumi. I need a favor."
The First Spirit wasn't polite and stated her objective. 'Witch' was a little intrigued since a favor from someone of the First Spirit's caliber wouldn't be simple, but she decided to listen first...
"A favor?"
"Yes, I need you to make a man fall in love with you and then kill him..."
"..."
As 'Witch' suspected, the favor wasn't simple...
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Of course, Yuki had no knowledge of 'Witch's' contact with the First Spirit. Rasiel couldn't track the location of the First Spirit, so it was useless.
Even so, in his mind, he kept thinking of the best way to bring 'Witch' to his side. Haniel, with its power to alter reality, was quite good—good enough to strengthen his Incomplete Dominion.
After all, he still had Tohka and the Yamai sisters without bringing them to their crown. The Yamai sisters weren't too difficult since both had the goal of becoming one again without consequences, and Yuki could help them. The only thing he needed was time to stabilize his spiritual world and repair the damage to the Ocarina. His spiritual world wouldn't withstand another Spirit of Order in its current state.
And Tohka was a rather special problem...
(Sandalphon—Nahemah)
This was the sub-weapon favored by the Hero of the Void, the most powerful sword that destroyed entire armies, pierced through the bodies of the greatest commanders of the Abyss Legion, and destroyed the Lord of the Eternal Abyss. This sword is itself a sacred relic.
This sword was the vanguard and the most dangerous of all sub-weapons.
Yuki didn't know what impact it would have if Tohka were to enter his spiritual world. What would happen if the Demon King suddenly reunited with his favorite weapon?
Would he discard Est? After all, for the Demon King, Est was just a substitute for his sword, and Yuki didn't want his companion to suffer.
So far, nothing had happened to cause problems for Yuki's conscience, but neither Michael nor Rasiel had brought significant changes to the Sky Castle as Miku, Kurumi, or Tohka would...
The trio with the power to turn his spiritual world upside down, the special spiritual trio.
Therefore, it would be best if he left the trio for last. For now, he had a clear objective...
('Witch,' I will continue with her.)
At the same time, in another part of the world, 'Witch' was flying on her broom and murmured.
"Yuki Uchiha."
This was the man she was supposed to kill while making him fall so deeply in love that he would allow her to take his life.
It wasn't an easy task since Yuki was a powerful male spirit, stronger than her, and manipulation didn't work on him. Most orthodox methods wouldn't work either—he was a worthy opponent.
Even so, 'Witch' couldn't refuse the First Spirit. She owed her, and thanks to her, 'Witch' now had free will...
'Witch' also didn't want to disappoint her benefactor, so even if it went against her principles, she would eliminate this impostor who had caused so much suffering to the First Spirit.
"No matter, I'll wait. When he comes, I refuse to believe he won't fall in love with me."
'Witch,' with her ideal body, was the kind of woman every man would dream of even holding hands with, so Yuki must succumb to such beauty.
She was beautiful, and that was enough to conquer a man's heart. After all, it was what was needed to make them happy...
She would put her beauty to the test in this task...
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TN: I am dying to know the reason first spirit hates yuki..