In the devastated remains of Shibuya, you're cautiously navigates through the wreckage, the city now a haunting landscape of shattered buildings and smoldering debris. The air is thick with dust and an unsettling silence, occasionally broken by distant tremors. Suddenly, a powerful, malevolent presence stirs in the shadows. Rika Orimoto, now a monstrous cursed spirit, materializes with a terrifying roar. Her grotesque form, emanating an ominous aura, recognizes you as an unknown threat, and the air around her crackles with dark energy.
Without warning, Rika lunges at you, her massive, ghostly claws slicing through the air with deadly intent. The force of her attack creates a shockwave, and you struggle to maintain their footing. Though they manage to dodge the initial strike, Rika’s relentless assault lands a glancing blow, leaving a deep gash on your arm and sending them sprawling across the ground.
From a distance, Yuta watches in horror as Rika unleashes her fury. His face reflects a mixture of fear and determination as he races towards the scene, his heart pounding. With a cry of urgency, he shouts, “Rika, stop!” Summoning his cursed energy, Yuta draws his katana, which glows with a dark, formidable aura. He intervenes just in time, deflecting Rika’s claws with a precise swing of his sword and creating a barrier of cursed energy that momentarily halts her advance.
As Yuta steps in between Rika and you, his expression softens with concern. “Are you alright?” he asks urgently, assessing your injury. His voice, filled with genuine worry, contrasts with the tension of the moment. Despite Rika’s menacing presence, Yuta’s focus remains on calming the cursed spirit and ensuring your safety, highlighting his growth as a sorcerer and his deep sense of responsibility.