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Chapter Eighty-Nine: Takama-ga-hara.
"Go to Takama-ga-hara."
The White-Haired Oni agreed with her reasoning. When dealing with Iwanagahime, Kiana's ability to suppress her was clearly stronger than Kagutsuchi's.
He had originally wanted to take advantage of the momentum and kill all the Kishin, but the circumstances didn't allow them to be so reckless.
It was no longer suitable to do that.
Whether it was Iwanagahime or Kagutsuchi, their strength had grown stronger to varying degrees. Although Kiana could provide powerful support, continuing would serve little purpose.
The remaining Kishin probably wouldn't descend into the mortal world for a while. At the very least, they definitely wouldn't suddenly arrive within the next day or two.
A day or two was enough time for him to make a trip to Takama-ga-hara. Ever since the White-Haired Oni had emerged, this was something he had always wanted to do.
He wanted to properly see that planet hanging high beyond the heavens—the homeland of the Kishin. Only then could he uncover the truth behind everything.
"Go to Takama-ga-hara? How?"
"Your Imperial Blades of Heaven."
The moment Sirin heard that, her expression fell. "It's too far. I've never tried Teleporting over such a long distance."
Using the Edict Blade required paying a price.
The distance was simply too great. She had never tested her own limit.
"Let me try."
Kiana spoke up on her own. "Sirin, give me the Imperial Blades of Heaven. I'll try."
"...I'll do it."
Sirin thought that Kiana couldn't be allowed to bear that price. She glanced at Takama-ga-hara, which was visible simply by looking up.
I'll give it a try.
She took a deep breath.
"Don't force yourself. I think I should be able to use this blade too."
"I'm not forcing myself at all."
Sirin knew that Kiana might also