High School Hack and Slash Chapter 85 Part 3

「This is a mystical sight….」

In the subterranean cave illuminated by the faint phosphorescence of light moss, a series of vermilion-lacquered toriis were lined up layer upon layer.

The water, boasting a high degree of transparency, was as clear as glass, creating an air of purity.

In the center of the space filled with a heavy pressure that even Mirin and the others could feel, there desolately stood an iwato (rock door).

It was a feng shui genki (black tortoise), a device that was linked to the eight trigrams, which symbolized heaven, earth, and nature.

Mayhap, it also resembled the Eight Gates Astrology Formation, which was created to seal off『Chiyou』, the god of destruction passed down in Chinese folklore.

East, west, south and north, the toriis set up in the surrounding all directions were beckoning gates that invited in miasma, gods, and spirits.

And, it had now turned into a man-made singularity that trapped them inside and swallowed them up endlessly.

「Seiichi. Pull yourself together.」

「Y, yeah. Now that I got to actually see it, it’s sick… It feels like I’d get sucked into it.」

While knowing that there was something he desired there, he averted his gaze from the melty, intense temptation.

Different from that of man, it was something akin to an instinct that couldn’t be resisted.

Holding Shizuka’s hand firmly, Touma retreated all the way to the rocky stage leading from the original entrance.

「Somehow, I think I feel a little tingly too.」

「Looks like you shouldn’t get too close to it, either, Mai.」

Although they were overpowered by the miasma pressure, the only ones who managed to maintain their presence of mind were the quartet.

「So, by the way…. It’s a little too late of a matter after going this far, but do you have any sake to be given to Yamata no Orochi to drink?」

In the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who appeared in Japanese mythology, it was said that what made Yamata no Orochi drunk was『Yashiori no sake』.

The manufacturing method was described as『eight jars of sake ought to be brewed using a variety of fruits』, and it was believed to have a sweet taste with a high sugar content as it was brewed from fruit wine over and over again.

Mayhap, there was also the possibility of finding some Imitation Model of『Yashiori no sake』 downloaded from the legend in the dungeon treasure chests, but it was not something that could be arranged right this instance.

「Yeah. Actually, I have some panacea that the Senpais in the dorm asked me to buy for them in the Item Box.」

「The heck is this panacea thingy? Rather, make sure you give it to them.」

「No, they requested me to keep it stored until the next yakiniku festival.」

From the Item Box, which was treated as a storeroom, paper-packaged beverages that were put in cases were taken out one after another.

It was a mysterious panacea with dazzling, highlighted notes of 1.8 liters, strength 24%, for restaurants [For Dilution].

「Th, there are countless people who are having a hard time….」

「If I drank this much, I think I’d throw up before I went down.」

「I believe you’ve hoarded too much.」

「We’re going to split this? Rather, you’ve even bought some soda, huh…」

「Just in case, let’s make it stronger.」

What he took out of the Item Box next was eight barrels, which he also used for bathing.

A widely smiling Serie covered the mouth of Shinobu, who as expected was about to throw in a retort.

「It looks delicious, like juice.」

「It’s still too early for you, Nodoka-chan. This is a devil’s drug that turn humans into hopeless beings.」

The mysterious liquid, bubbling and foaming, was filled into the barrel to the brim.

As the finishing touch of the recipe, once the magatamas, the divine beast cores (guardian cores), were tossed into each of the barrels, it was completed.

If it sought after the magatamas to destroy the barrier, it would have no choice but drink up the mysterious panacea.

「Place this in front of the eight gates and wait for Yamata no Orochi to extend its necks.」

「Suppose it really comes out, you see…. Will a monster really sleep after drinking this?」

「Snake is also known as a heavy drinker, so I believe even if it knew that it was a trap, it would have no choice but to drink it.」

「It’s a routine akin to a promised retort….」

Perhaps sniffing the spirit of alcohol, a fog began to form faintly on the surface of the water, which had been as clear as glass.

「Looks like it’s going to work. At once, let’s place the barrels and get into position ourselves.」

「Aye-aye sir.」

「B, but… As expected, I’m still not confident that I’ll be able to do it.」

The torii they were in charge of as well as the technique for defeating Orochi’s head had already been imparted to all of them.

The reason why the dragon kinds were MONSTER of the strongest rank was exactly because they were feared as monsters of the strongest rank.

The projected illusion was exactly the origin of the monster.

Thus, the characteristics and weaknesses passed down in the legends were also projected.

One of it was the『reverse scale』, which was said to grow only one piece in number under the dragon’s jaw.

This was a common weakness of dragon kind monsters that appeared in the dungeon, and it was even mentioned in textbooks as a way to defeat the dragon kinds, which were monsters that boasted enormous power.

Unlike the sturdy dragon scales, the reverse scales were believed to be sensitive and delicate sense organs.

As they were organs that were directly connected to the brain, destruction of the reverse scale alone would result in its death.

However, as aiming for the jaws of the dragons that moved around with their huge bodies was already difficult in itself, piercing through the area under the jaws with pinpoint accuracy was nigh impossible.

Unless they were dead drunk and asleep, that was it.

Shizuka gently hugged the hesitant, trembling Nodoka.

「It’s okay. Don’t be afraid of failure. Don’t give up from the beginning.」

「Onee-sama….」

「Since should anything happen… I’ll be there to save you.」

「Ye, s… Onee-sama. I’ll do my best.」

Nodoka, somewhat enraptured and with her face flushing, ran along the perimeter of the cave.

The perimeter area of the circular dome-shaped subterranean cave was not submerged in water, and there were even shielding to hide themselves.

In front of the toriis of the eight directional eight gates that rose up from the water mirror, barrels filled with a mysterious, bubbly liquid were placed.

At the『Northeast Zhen Gate』, which governed thunder, was Touma.

At the『East Li Gate』, which governed fire, was Shizuka.

At the『Southeast Dui Gate』, which governed streams, was Nodoka.

At the『South Qian Gate』, which governed heaven, was Mirin.

At the『Southwest Xun Gate』, which governed wind, was Mai.

At the『West Kan Gate』, which governed water, was Shinobu.

At the『Northwest Gen Gate』, which governed mountain, was Serie.

At the『North Kun Gate』, which governed earth, was Seiichi.

Each of them hid themselves in the shadows of rocks and stood on standby for their role.

『Now then, well, I’ll give the signal for the operation. Just in case, be on standby so that you can escape at any time.』

Seiichi’s voice rang out from the breast pocket of each of them.

As a compensation for the hastily created『Yorishiro Doll (Spy Bot)』, Seiichi’s bangs had gotten a little bright.

「—Shizuka. I’m leaving the rest to you.」

「I….」

Touma, standing in front of the torii, called out to Shizuka, who remained behind.

Shizuka, closing her mouth as she was about to open it, pressed her hand against her chest and nodded.

「… Yes. As you wish.」

『Hey, you two over there. Quickly get into position… Heck, hey, wait, Touma!』

「I forgot to tell you, but I have something to do. If it’s you, you can handle the portions of two people, can’t you?」

Without turning around, he took a step, and then another one into the torii gate, which was shrouded in fog that concealed the surface of the water.

The eight gate toriis trembled as if shivering, and the layers of shimenawa wrapped around them undulated.

The rotting charms hung on the shimenawas made a faint jingling sound.

It was a score that depicted a very old children’s song.

 

 Come on in

 Come on in

 What narrow path is this?

 Raijin’s narrow path this is

 

Thus, the gate was opened.

The northeast zhen gate showed the path to Touma.

 

 It is good to go

 The way back is scary

 Although it is scary

 Come on in

 Come on in

 

*Swoosh* The song was sealed, and *Crack*, the barrier creaked.

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