Becoming an Oni in this land of illusion

Chapter 71

As Surtr and Yukari strolled down the deserted highway, the foggy and empty city around them seemed to amplify the stillness of the environment. They spoke about various mundane things, from their favorite foods to their daily routines, all the while trying to fill the eerie silence that surrounded them.

Despite the peaceful atmosphere, Surtr's mind was on the battle that lay ahead, and the thrill of the fight was beginning to consume her. The warrior's patience began to wane as she longed to unleash the full extent of her powers, and she could feel the fiery energy within her beginning to burn brighter and hotter.

Surtr's impatience continued to grow, and she couldn't help but feel frustrated with their aimless wandering. "Where is the True Ancestor, Yukari?" she asked, her voice tinged with sadness. Surtr had been hoping for a chance to prove her worth and show off her powers, but so far, their journey had been nothing but empty streets and idle chatter. She couldn't shake the feeling that she had been duped by the mysterious and enigmatic Yukari Yakumo.

Yukari turned to Surtr with a sly grin on her face. "He is here, but it seems he has been intimidated by me," she said, her voice filled with amusement.

Surtr couldn't help but chuckle at Yukari's comment. "Well, they are quite sensitive to blood lust. For someone like you, who has probably stood on top of numerous bodies, they likely fear you," she remarked, a smirk playing on her lips.

Despite Yukari's playful attitude, Surtr knew that the Youkai was a force to be reckoned with. She could easily imagine Yukari strolling around the True Ancestor's backyard and casually stealing a tea or two without anyone noticing. It was clear that she was dealing with a being who was both powerful and cunning, and Surtr was intrigued to see what she was truly capable of.

Yukari let out a sigh and said, "Well, I guess I'll just have to peek into a hole then." She then opened a gap and gracefully slipped inside, disappearing from sight.

Surtr observed the gap that Yukari had opened and couldn't help but feel a bit unnerved by the eyes staring back at her. "You have quite the peculiar taste, Yukari," she muttered under her breath. The sensation of being watched by multiple eyes was unsettling, and Surtr couldn't help but wonder if the Youkai was some kind of eldritch horror.

But before she could finish her thought, Yukari suddenly appeared out of the gap and smacked Surtr with a fan. Surtr stumbled back, surprised by the sudden attack.

Surtr rubbed her forehead, trying to shake off the surprise attack from Yukari. "Jeez, don't be offended," she said, trying to diffuse the situation. Despite the unexpected hit, Surtr knew that Yukari was just playing around, and she couldn't help but admire the Youkai's mischievous nature.

"Let's keep moving," Surtr continued, eager to continue their journey. "I'm sure we'll find something interesting soon enough." She turned and started walking down the empty highway, her fiery aura burning bright as she went.

Surtr waited for a while, but the True Ancestor didn't show themselves, and her patience started to wear thin. "Fuck rules!" she exclaimed, stabbing her sword into the ground. A rupture of lava quickly spread from the sword, burning everything in its path.

Surtr was furious. She had come all this way to find the True Ancestor, and they weren't even willing to show themselves. She couldn't stand the thought of being made a fool of, and her fiery temper had reached its boiling point.

Surtr's rage had attracted the attention of the local creatures, and soon a black lump with sharp teeth came charging towards her. Without a moment of hesitation, Surtr blocked the attack with her sword and easily ripped it apart with her left hand.

Surtr's eyes scanned the surroundings until she spotted a figure on top of a nearby building. "So it's the fake 666," she muttered, recognizing the figure as one of the True Ancestors she knew from the game.