"It only makes more work for me later..."

His bitter, apathetic feelings were none of the stranger's business, yet he voiced them all the same. Perhaps later he figured he could say, 'I told you so'.

"Mm... but you may be able leave at least scratch with that."

"Well, you'll have no trouble finding them..."

What would his past self think? In his bizarre un-life, the masked man had become too jaded to care.

"Azakana are not demons that can be vanquished or slain. Mortal steel alone is hardly enough," he paused, eyeing the other's weapon,

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@yuushaclub.bsky.social

Yone was most certainly 𝘯𝘰𝘵 familiar with the concept of 'Magical Girls'. Even if he was, he'd have no reason to believe they were real. Thus the blue-haired schoolgirl's presence seemed very out of place to him.

"..."

"Are you lost..?"

"— of these 'things' eludes you. The 𝘈𝘻𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘢 are no simple threat."

// An odd account. Related to that Slime Rancher Discord thing, I believe? It's odd that they went for you specifically, given their issue seems to be with a general group.

In any case, it seems nonsensical. I'm sorry that is what you woke up to.

// In the future, might I suggest changing your interaction settings?

@thehellripper.bsky.social

Through narrowed eyes, the masked swordsman peered at the other man with almost distaste.

He had just finished a particularly lengthy hunt and was in no mood to deal with the living. Forsaking any pleasantries, he spoke with a sharp edge.

"State your business."

@seongjinwoo.bsky.social

Watching the seemingly young and ordinary man— in particular, eyeing his clothes— the swordsman wondered just how much the world of the living had changed since his departure. Though now wasn't the time...

"I would choose another location for your walk, if I were you."