The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 95

Chapter 95: The Priestess of the Sun

The light shaped a priestess wearing a majestic outfit. A halo floated behind her, and her hair, bathed in light, glowed as white as morning dew.

When her closed eyes opened, her white pupils stared at us. Then, her red lips slowly parted.

“It feels like it’s been a long time since I’ve conversed with someone in this form.”

Her voice, which sounded unexpectedly warm and comforting, made me feel relieved. Kamtsuhi smiled at Hinowa as she spoke.

“Hinowa, thank you. Because of you, I can finally speak.”

“Speak…?”

I couldn’t help but ask. Kamtsuhi turned to me with an apologetic expression before speaking.

“A year ago, after I was used as a vessel to call the gods… I immediately did something reckless, which caused me to lose most of my power. I had been sleeping to recover, but thanks to Hinowa’s spell, I was able to awaken.”

“…I see.”

I had already heard about this from Aria and the others, but it seemed like reaching out to the world with her voice had been a heavy burden. It made sense that she couldn’t communicate with Hinowa because she had been in a dormant state.

“Should I tell you about the current situation?”

“No, even though I’ve been sleeping, I can still understand some things from this land, the air, and Hinowa’s voice. I also know that the gate to Yomi, which I once sealed, is trying to open again…”

Kamtsuhi said this and turned to face Hinowa. She studied Hinowa for a moment before meeting her eyes and speaking.

“Hizuchi is my homeland. If my homeland is in danger, I wouldn’t hesitate to lend my strength… But I must ask you one thing.”

“…What is it?”

“Why do you fight? Even without risking your life, there must be a way. Why, despite your fear, do you seek power?”

Kamtsuhi’s question made Hinowa lower her head, silent for a moment. But as if gathering her resolve, she began to speak.

“I… I was always protected.”

Hinowa spoke while hugging herself. Though her body trembled, she continued.

“I was protected by many people, helped by them, and always made excuses, saying that I didn’t have the swordsmanship talent like Amiri, so I stayed behind others.”

Tears ran down Hinowa’s cheeks. Without minding how the tears soaked into the floor, she continued.

“But I can’t stand it anymore. I don’t want to stay behind anymore. I want to stand beside them! I want to protect the future of Gommon that Father left behind! No matter how powerful the enemy is!”

“That’s why! Please lend me your power! Kamtsuhi!”

Hinowa cried out the feelings that had been building inside her. Kamtsuhi stayed silent for a while but eventually smiled and responded.

“You fear fighting, and yet you seek power for the sake of others… Very well.”

Kamtsuhi’s body began to glow, and her form started to dissolve. The light enveloped Hinowa, and in her hands appeared a mirror that had regained its radiance.

“As long as your resolve remains, my light will be with you. Let that light never fade throughout your life.”

“…Yes.”

And so, Hinowa became the rightful bearer of Kamtsuhi’s power.