The next day
"What are you doing?"
Mikhail looked at Shizuka who had just woken up and went to the refrigerator, grabbing a bottle of orange juice. Sitting down right next to Mikhail who's drawing something on a blueprint, she listened to Mikhail's explanation about the drawing.
"It's a prototype for a mechanical suit that will enhance the user's strength, speed and durability. In case I lose my power for unknown reasons or something's wrong with my body that I can't use my energy without hurting myself, I will wear this suit that will also grant me the ability to materialize weapons via nanoparticles."
Shizuka chuckled and remarked how nerdy Mikhail was, much to his amusement. She then asked him what colour it would be, to which he chose black.
"What's the name for it?"
Mikhail stopped drawing and looked at Shizuka, thinking about a suitable name for the armour. After considering it for a while, he smiled and said, "I'm thinking of Dark Hazard."
"Dark Hazard, eh? That's a nice name, but what about Black Reaper?"
Mikhail stopped drawing and smiled, staring at the smirking Shizuka.
"That's a nice name."
***
Somewhere on an island, Dayana could be seen relaxing on a beach chair while enjoying a glass of human blood. She pulled down her sunglasses and chuckled at the antics of Damia, who's throwing the volleyball at Rae's head, angering her who retaliated by hurling the ball into the sky.
Finishing the blood, Dayana handed the empty glasses to her personal servant and then snapped her fingers, summoning four figures before her in a kneeling position. The Queen of the Demons whistled to both Rae and Damia who rushed towards her and knelt before their leader.
"Good, since everyone is here. I want to discuss something. It's about Genji Mikazuki, the Cursed Child."
Signalling her servant to apply lotion on her body, Dayana spoke up, "On the night of September 3rd, I am going to launch an attack in Kuala Lumpur as soon as it is midnight. I will begin the attack at Pasar Seni MRT station before shifting the location to Pavilion Bukit Bintang and the Petronas Twin Towers."
"Permission to speak, mother."
Dayana looked at the bulky male figure kneeling before her and nodded her head, "Permission granted, Ifrit."
Ifrit, a grumpy, light red skinned-demon with fiery eyes and dark brown hair that resembles a lion's mane, asked, "May I know why you decided to attack on that specific date?"
"It's simple. It's his birthday. Besides, the last time a big event happened was eight years ago on his birthday where he fought and with a miracle and luck, he killed Daihachi," Dayana explained her reason to Ifrit. "If you are wondering about the location, it's because the station is a strategic location that is also connected to the LRT station. During peak hours, it'll be very busy and if I'm not mistaken, that week is a vacation week for everyone to celebrate the victory of Mika against Daihachi years ago."
"You guys can kill as many humans as you want but there are five steps that are required to do so."
Dayana gave a sadistic smile and then said, "On September 3, 2024, at six in the evening, I want all of you to cast a powerful barrier around Pasar Seni MRT and LRT stations. Make sure the barrier prevents anyone from entering or leaving, after the required amounts are fulfilled, including the Royal Families and Hunters with the exception of one person."
"That one person is Genji Mikazuki," Dayana smirked at her confused children. "As soon as Mika enters the barrier, I want the five of you to engage him in a battle and force him to use his powers on you guys. Now, I know that some of you have zero knowledge regarding his powers and only Rae witnessed it before whereas I felt his magnificent power."
"His powers are his eyes. The divine eyes are known as Kamigan. The prestigious technique and prize of the Genji Clan. Genji Mikazuki is the second Genji to be born with those cursed eyes," Dayana paused and rubbed her scarred belly. "I fought the previous Genji with those eyes during the Asuka Period and trust me when I say this…"
"If Genji Mikazuki unlocked his potential and awakened the true power of his eyes, no one could stop him. Not even I in my full power, Daihachi or our combined powers, let alone all of you are capable of stopping him. Once he reaches that level, he will be a monster."
"Mother," Dayana stared at a tall woman with a curvaceous figure that had short blonde hair with a pair of blackish red bat wings. The woman wearing revealing dark leather attire then asked, "Not to be rude, but are you sure that Genji Mikazuki is capable of awakening the true power of his eyes? Didn't he lose one of his precious eyes years ago?"
"Good question, Succubus. Here comes the second step. Let's say if he doesn't rely on his eyes while fighting all of you. I want you to make him choose between saving the civilians or ending the fight. I know that Mika is someone who won't let anyone die during a battle because he is too weak and soft."
"He doesn't understand and won't accept the fact that someone will always die in a battle regardless of how many people he has saved. That's his weakness. Now, here comes the next part. Let's say if you guys make him think about saving the civilians or ending the fight, there's a chance that he will finally use his hidden power."
A crimson-black humanoid dragon with a pair of majestic blazing wings and six arms, known as Bahamut, asked Dayana about Mikhail's hidden power. His question caused Dayana to giggle and replied that years ago, after kidnapping and torturing him, she accidentally messed up his DNA, triggering something that has been sealed since the day he was born.
"That's for me to know and for all of you to wonder," Dayana thanked her servant and planted a soft kiss on her cheek before dismissing the blushing maid. "The fourth step is to exhaust him. Mentally, emotionally, and physically. For this part, I will lend a hand to you guys. Once he's completely exhausted…"
The six Demons looked at Dayana who's smiling sadistically, "The last step will be to seal Mikhail who's already completely exhausted and powerless. With one of my ultimate techniques, not only can I seal him but also take over his body and erase his soul. With his body as my vessel, I can reshape this world with my own image and rule it as a God."
"On September 3, at six in the evening, the Downfall of Angel Operation begins."
Getting off from the beach chair, Dayana instructed Ifrit and Nero to search for Ammar and Camellia to test their capabilities and see if they are worth her future plans. The two Demons were confused and looked at one another before nodding their heads and vanished into thin air, leaving Dayana to dismiss her other children as she looked up at the sky and smiled.
"Oh, Mirza, if only that day you choose to end my life instead of saving your precious Mikayla… None of these will happen."
Before leaving the island that slowly dissolved into dark liquid, Dayana remarked how the man who shattered the chains of destiny failed to destroy her, leading to numerous disasters.
***
Childhood memories.
One of several important factors that shape who you are.
Everyone has it, be it good or bad. Unfortunately, Genji Mikazuki doesn't have one. He couldn't remember anything about his childhood memories which is very important for someone who's living with a heavy burden and loneliness like him. Sitting in front of the grave that belongs to his father, Mikhail didn't speak a single word ever since he came.
He only stared at the picture of his father and the words engraved on the tombstone.
Genji Mirza.
A loving father, a good husband, and a powerful warrior.
He couldn't even remember when his father died or the reason for his death. He couldn't even remember anything before he was seven years old. And that's the main reason why Mikhail couldn't forgive his mother and sister for what they did to him. He often wondered whether he would keep living without knowing his true identity for the rest of his life if Daihachi didn't reveal the truth to him on that fateful day.
"Dad… Why were you taken away from me so soon? I don't know if I could keep on living like this," Mikhail whispered as he stared at the picture of his father. He then continued, "If you are here… How much different will my life be?"
Mikhail then heard footsteps and saw Ammar approaching him. He stood up and bid farewell, promising that he will visit his father next time.
"You're looking for me?"
Mikhail nodded his head and then explained, "Well, I was wondering if you are interested in going on a mission with Shizuka. Nishiki and Camellia are currently heading to Busan, at the request of the Japanese government, as we're speaking right now to investigate the death of a few Hunters by a group of Level 1 Demons."
"They asked me if I was interested in investigating the disappearance of a group of Hunters in Shikoku. I have to reject it because I need to do something more important than heading to that island. Don't worry, you will be paired with Shizuka and you will get paid."
Ammar's lone eye turned into a bright star upon hearing that he will get paid, much to Mikhail's amusement. Without even considering it, he agreed to Mikhail's offer. This brings joy to Mikhail as Shizuka, Mizuki, and a woman in mid 20's with black hime cut and dark eyes approach them.
"So?" Shizuka looked at the smiling Mikhail. "You're coming as well?"
"Nah… Ammar will be with you," Mikhail went to Shizuka and placed a metallic bracelet around her left wrist, confusing the head clan. "If you are in a very dangerous situation that is beyond your control, just pour your energy into this and I will be there instantly."
Shizuka nodded her head and then signalled Ammar to follow her. Mikhail, Mizuki and the other one watched them slowly disappearing from their sight. He then looked at them and smiled at the woman with hime cut.
"It's been a while, Kiyomi-san."
The woman identified as Kiyomi smiled and shook hands with Mikhail. She looked at him from head to toes and said, "You've grown so much. Last time I saw you, you're just a scrawny kid. How have you been?"
"Well, my life is like a rollercoaster that never stops. Anyways, thanks for coming here. I need a favour from both of you."
Mizuki was surprised because her younger brother was asking them a favour. She smiled slightly and nodded her head while Yukiko just gave a thumbs up with a bright smile.
"Let's talk inside. It's a very long story."
Entering a limousine driven by one of Shizuka's butlers, Ammar asked, "So, are we just going to investigate the disappearance of the Hunters?"
"Yes."
Ammar nodded his head and then asked something that he really wanted to know, "Are we going to fight any Demons?"
"There's a chance we might encounter low-level Demons. I don't foresee any issue bringing you with me, just don't be a liability to me," Shizuka coldly told Ammar. "But there's a chance that we might encounter an extremely powerful Demon and if that happens, I want you to run away as far as you can and call for Genji. Is that clear?"
"Yes, sensei."
Shizuka chuckled when he called her that and decided to take a nap while Ammar observed the city after rolling down the windows. He smiled and began to create a scenario where he fights Demons with his bare hands and defeats them with ease. Unknown to him, something beyond their capabilities including Shizuka herself, is waiting for their arrival.
Waiting for Ammar's arrival.
At the same time, Nishiki and Camellia had just arrived in Busan. The moment they stepped out from the train, they both were hit by a very powerful and sinister demonic presence that alerted them.
"You feel that?" Nishiki asked Camellia as he scanned the environment, noticing something different about the civilians.
"Nishiki-san… I don't feel so good." Camellia said to Nishiki.
Placing his hand on her shoulder, Nishiki told her, "Calm down. I am here. If anything goes wrong, just run as far as you can and call for Mika."
"No… I… I feel–!!"
Nishiki turned around and widened his eyes when he saw Nero standing behind Camellia with his demonic hand around her neck. In a split second, he freed her by discharging a powerful burst of electricity that forced Nero to jump away.
"Nero…"
"If it isn't the great coward who ran away from death," Nero snapped her fingers and the three of them were transported to an environment that resembles a dark forest with dead trees and purplish black sky. "Unfortunately, I have no interest in taking you."
"Then, what the fuck do you want?"
Nero gave a creepy grin that exposed his sharp, jagged teeth and pointed at Camellia, striking great fear within herself.