Chapter 5: Didn't Expect That, Did You? I Can Use Sealing Techniques Too (Continued)

Reine Murasame's gaze turned cold as she felt the situation slipping somewhat beyond her control.

If that was the case, she could not simply stand by and do nothing.

"W-What... what does that even mean...?"

Unlike Reine Murasame's indifference, Kotori Itsuka trembled all over as she listened to someone's account. Her expression changed drastically, and her pair of red eyes snapped toward the boy who had revealed in his words that he had once been human. Even her voice began to shake.

"Kotori, what's wrong with you?!"

Itsuka Shiori panicked as well when she suddenly noticed her younger sister losing control of her emotions. She hurried to Kotori's side, gently comforting her before looking hopefully at the people around them, hoping for an answer.

"Something probably struck a chord with her."

As one of the few people in this world who knew the truth, Li Zihan calmly explained the reason behind Kotori Itsuka's emotional breakdown.

Five years ago, Kotori Itsuka had still been human. Then, she accepted power bestowed by a madwoman who wanted to resurrect her lover and destroy herself, becoming a half-spirit.

Kotori Itsuka quickly returned to normal under Itsuka Shiori's comfort. Her expression was complicated as she looked at the person who seemed to be her own kind. After a long while, she finally let out a breath and spoke, though it was unclear whether she was speaking to herself or Li Zihan.

"No matter what, you're already a Spirit. You should try to adapt to your new life. We, who gathered to speak with Spirits and resolve the disasters caused by spatial quakes through peaceful means, are where you belong most."

"That's true."

The boy, who had provisionally accepted the title of Spirit, smiled.

From the perspective of the Divine Spirit Race, being called a Spirit