With Megumi Fushiguro's deft hands and Husky's help, Aikawa Kaze's Summoning Circle was soon complete.
But because he cared so much about this first summoning, he had gotten a little greedy and made the circle rather large.
Aikawa Kaze even steeled himself and cut his hand, pouring a considerable amount of blood into the engraved circle. He had to use Reverse Cursed Technique to heal himself so he could supply even more.
The sight made Megumi Fushiguro frown, and he couldn't help speaking up.
"Does it have to be your blood? I can help..."
"No need. I know Reverse Cursed Technique-wait, I said you don't have to!"
Before Aikawa Kaze could finish answering, Megumi Fushiguro decisively cut himself. Blood streamed into the grooves of the Summoning Circle, making Aikawa Kaze frown.
He rushed over and healed the wound with a dark expression. He was just about to say something when Megumi Fushiguro beat him to it.
"If you can't stand seeing this either, then you should understand how I feel."
"Sorry."
Aikawa Kaze had originally intended to placate Megumi Fushiguro with some excuse, like saying his blood would help summon the Heroic Spirit most compatible with him. But after hearing that, he gave up.
For one thing, that was pure superstition. For another, he didn't want Megumi Fushiguro to think his good intentions had made things worse.
And honestly, even with Reverse Cursed Technique available, watching someone close to him deliberately cut themselves was still deeply upsetting.
"If you know it's wrong, then don't casually abuse your body, even if you have Reverse Cursed Technique. Understand?"
"It's only occasional. I generally don't do it anymore."
"Right. I haven't seen you use blood for your usual summons."
Under Aikawa Kaze's puzzled gaze, Megumi Fushiguro pointed at the chain still wrapped around