As the pair would make their way outside the shrine, a loud bang could be heard coming from the shrine. It wasn't like an explosion caused by dynamite or the sorts. It was more like a very large balloon being popped. Without much time to process this, an immense wave of those deadly fumes rapidly blanketed the shrine's surrounding premises, appearing like it would eventually spread throughout the village of Hinamizawa at the pace it was going.
Kijima and Saki were not able to decipher what else occurred once the fumes surrounded them completely.
❝ T... thank you so so much! ❞ Yui expressed her gratitude for Barrett's assistance, then checking over the person that was once pinned down by burning debri. They appeared to be unconscious, yet breathing, and thankfully it appeared like they didn't retain too many burns to prove fatal. Despite the flames raging around them, a peculiar pink flower was in the person's hand, intact and in full bloom.
❝ Alright sis, let's get you out of there! ❞ Yui declares and doesn't hesitate to do just that, reaching out to grab a hold of her older sister. The flower in her sister's hand began to release a darkened smoke in response. Yui could only ponder the strange development in bewilderment before the smoke suddenly spread around the festival grounds in a terrifying exponential rate.
Everyone present at the festival grounds was not able to decipher what else occurred once the fumes surrounded them completely.
Following the blood trail, Kamal would find an opened door to one of the inn rooms. Inspecting closer, the blood trail would lead up to a completely trashed room and two individuals. Much like the aftermath of a fierce battle from the looks of it. He would recognize one of the individuals being that red-haired woman from earlier. She appeared to be barely alive, the woman seemed to be grumbling in discontent with the situation. It was easy to pick from the scene that the red-haired woman lost the apparent battle.
The victor turns out to see Kamal stumble upon the scene, and only smiles.
❝ I believe my job here is done for now. Let's play again soon when I'm allowed to show up for round two, alright? ❞ The girl named Eien claimed before disappearing into thin air, leaving a mass of darkened smoke in her place. Before the woman could utter a single word to warn Kamal, the smoking fumes took over the area around them.
They both were not able to decipher what else occurred once the fumes surrounded them completely.
>Prologue Conclusion<
The Witch of Deception
The very next moment that everyone in the tour group would be able to perceive was their sudden appearance in a ruined city, which bore no resemblance to the Hinamizawa village. For those that were aware of the events that transpired at the shrine, Yulia was also present as if it never happened. Much like how what happened to everyone else shortly after didn't... happen?
Nearby, a glowing blue flower was in full bloom, its presence in complete contrast with the current setting. The deafening silence made it feel like they were the only living beings present in this ruined world, not even a trace of distant sounds of animals could be heard.
This silence didn't last for long, however.
❝ Hello hello, tourists of MY Hinamizawa! I take it the first trip around was quite... eventful, hm? ❞ A woman boasts with upmost confidence, appearing out of thin air in front of the group. She smiles with the notion that she was fully aware of what transpired at the festival, and all the events before it.
❝ I do sincerely hope it wasn't too much of a wait to finally meet me. To briefly introduce myself for your knowledge, I currently hold the role of Oyashiro-sama, the very same deity that this village worships oh so wholeheartedly. However, I suppose you would be more inclined to care to know that I am also the Witch of Deception as well. The very same Witch keeping you here for the sake of unlocking this world's treasure. ❞ She introduces herself with a wide grin plastered on her face, knowing extremely well that a particular identity of hers would stir up anger and opposition toward her.
❝ Go on! Ask away! I'm positively sure you all have questions you demand me to answer. ❞
~Guest List~
@Crimson Spartan as
Akira Kijima (
Spirit Hunter NG)
@Lucky as
Allen Chambers (
OC)
@mintyy as
Ansel (
Arknights)
@Jeremi as
Barret Wallace (
Final Fantasy 7 Remake)
@ShadowCoyote0 as
Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd (
Fire Emblem Three Houses)
@Yun Lee as
Dorothea Arnault (
Fire Emblem Three Houses)
@Capri as
Kamal Bora (
Smile For Me)
@Takumi as
Saki Haijima (
When a Magician's Pupil Smiles)
@Crow as
Tachibana Arisu (
The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls)
@York as
Yulia (
Everlasting Summer)
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