His Father

Uncle Kyosuke's physical condition was terrible.

After fighting his way into the Pure Land and facing several Oracle Envoys, his physical injuries had slowly begun to heal, but the severe illness the Calamity of Sickness had left him with only grew worse as time passed.

Every organ in his body had been afflicted by disease, some more serious than others. Other than going to the hospital to get a haphazard pile of medicine and forcibly suppressing the symptoms, he had no other options...

If he dispelled the illusion of the Bewildering Pupil and revealed Yurina Kurotetsu's true appearance, it would be clear that his face was several times more haggard than before. He looked as though he had aged twenty years, his features steeped in sickness.

Uncle Kyosuke put away his medicine and glanced at the time.

"The new game is about to be released. After we buy it, we can pick up some groceries on the way back. I'll make curry pork cutlet rice tonight."

Curry pork cutlet rice?

Yurina Takishiro's eyes lit up. He licked his lips and obediently nodded. "Sure. The food you make, Uncle, tastes so much better than nutrient solution."

Uncle Kyosuke smiled faintly and reached out to pat his head, affection flickering in his eyes.

A few minutes later, Yurina Takishiro ran excitedly out of the store with the newly released Game Cartridge in his arms. His snow-white hair was tied behind his head, gilded by the setting sun. He smiled and waved at Uncle Kyosuke, who was walking behind him, looking like nothing more than an innocent boy next door.

Yurina Takishiro's handsome appearance drew the attention of girls wherever he went. They gathered in twos and threes, staring at him as they whispered among themselves.

"That boy is so handsome!"

"Yeah, he's