ILLIMITABLE UNTIL DEATH

— "Scarlet Blazing God."

The mention of this name caused Fang Li's expression to gradually become serious.

Thus, Fang Li looked at Hilda and said, "Can you explain to me about the Scarlet Blazing God?"

Perhaps even Fang Li himself did not realize it, but at that moment, his pitch-black eyes were gradually shimmering with an ice-blue hue.

Seeing this, Hilda felt her entire body go cold from the gaze of those eyes and fear began to take root deep in her heart.

"Aah..."

The next second, Hilda let out a joyful sound, and her charming face even turned slightly flushed.

Although the sensation of her blood freezing was frightening, Hilda was captivated by it.

(Having one's will subdued by mere eyes is so noble...)

This is why Hilda was willing to follow Fang Li, even to such a remote island, the enemy's stronghold.

Now, being gazed upon once again by those eyes, Hilda was struggling to control her emotions.

The urge to embrace Fang Li was almost overwhelming.

She believed that now, if Fang Li gave an order, no matter what Hilda was doing, she would willingly comply.

Unfortunately, Fang Li did not understand Hilda's feelings.

Therefore, Hilda had to suppress her longing, deliberately clearing her throat to hide her accelerated heartbeat and to cool down her flushed cheeks.

Then, Hilda began her explanation.

"Although Hihi'irokane possesses extremely powerful abilities, it has a strong preference for war and romance. The host possessed by Hihi'irokane turns into a Scarlet Blazing God, displaying an intense heart for war and love, becoming a formidable and awe-inspiring entity."

Hilda's explanation further confirmed Fang Li's guess that Sun is the consciousness of Hihi'irokane.

After all, Sun had admitted this.

"In this world, only battles and romance make me so passionate," Sun had said.

"Romance is interesting and makes one's heart race."

"Battles are exciting and stir the soul."

"Without battles and romance, there would be no point in the world's existence."

This is how Sun described it.

The intense heart for war and love described was exactly as Hilda had portrayed.

Then, Hilda revealed another astonishing truth.

"It is said that seven hundred years ago, a human became a Scarlet Blazing God, seducing the Emperor and inciting war, plunging the entire world into chaos," Hilda said. "In the end, that Scarlet Blazing God was killed by the Tohyama family's Samurai and the Hotogi Shrine's Miko."

Fang Li was stunned.

"The Tohyama family's Samurai and the Hotogishrine's Miko?"

Both sides were familiar to Fang Li.

He hadn't expected to hear such a thing in this place.

However, Hilda's words made Fang Li recall something.

That is the relationship between the Tohyama family and Hotogishrine.

When Fang Li first met Kinji and Shirayuki, they mentioned that the Tohyama family and Hotogi Shrine had dealings long ago.

"Could it be that the connection between the Tohyama family and Hotogishrine was due to that ancient enmity?"

In other words, the Tohyama family and Hotogishrine might have been associated with Hihi'irokane as far back as seven hundred years ago, or even earlier.

So, that's why Shirayuki is so familiar with Irokane and even knows about the Ulus tribe having the Hihi'irokane.

That's also why Tohyama Kana targeted Sherlock, who possesses Hidan and entered I-U, ultimately teaming up with Tohyama Kinji in an attempt to dismantle the I-U organization.

Both sides have significant connections to Hihi'irokane.

"Wait, this isn't the time to be concerned about such things," Fang Li suddenly realized.

"Since those who possess Hihi'irokane face the danger of being possessed and turning into a Scarlet Blazing God, then Aria…"

Isn't Aria in danger?

Perhaps sensing what Fang Li was thinking, Hilda spoke up.

"That's why I mentioned before that the girl from the Holmes family is very dangerous," Hilda said. "For some reason, the Golden Shell within that girl seems to be malfunctioning, causing her to be influenced by Hihi'irokane."

"Golden Shell?" Fang Li asked immediately. "What's that?"

"It's a metal shell created to prevent the occurrence of Heart Bond," Hilda explained. "According to Sherlock's Study in Scarlet, to allow people to use Irokane's powers without becoming Heart Bonded, Hotogi Shrine collected various precious materials and many Miko to forge this metal shell, known as the Golden Shell."

"Hidan's surface is covered with this Golden Shell, so Heart Bond is completely prevented, allowing Sherlock to use Hidan's power as Method Bond," Hilda said with a frown. "However, when I last saw that girl from the Holmes family, her body emitted a scent similar to Hihi'irokane, which might indicate that the Golden Shell is malfunctioning and allowing Heart Bond to appear."

Hearing Hilda's words, Fang Li finally gave a bitter smile.

Now, Fang Li finally understood.

He understood why Reki was so adamant about Aria and considered her extremely dangerous.

It was because Riri'irokane had told Reki that Aria was gradually transforming into a Scarlet Blazing God.

Since Riri'irokane and Hihi'irokane have a poor relationship, Reki wouldn't want to see a Scarlet Blazing God emerge.

As a result, under Riri'irokane's guidance, Reki was trying to prevent Fang Li from becoming closer to Aria.

"A Scarlet Blazing God is a goddess who loves war and romance," Hilda said frankly. "If Aria develops romantic feelings, the transformation into a Scarlet Blazing God will definitely accelerate, right?"

That's the reason.

Shirayuki must have noticed this, which is why she wasn't puzzled by Reki's actions and, when talking with Fang Li, also claimed that Aria had a problem that needed investigation.

"But why would Aria's Golden Shell malfunction?"

Hilda first expressed this question, and when she saw Fang Li's bitter smile, she quickly reacted.

"Could it be, that it was during your time in I-U…"

Yes.

During the I-U incident, Fang Li had nearly killed Hihi'irokane.

It's likely that, although Fang Li did not kill Hihi'irokane, he might have damaged the Golden Shell covering Hihi'irokane at that time.

In other words, if Aria has become a Scarlet Blazing God, the responsibility might lie with Fang Li.

"I…" Hilda suddenly didn't know what to say.

Conversely, Fang Li soon calmed down and said to Hilda:

"Return for now."

Hilda nodded, her body turning into a shadow and merging into Fang Li's shadow.

Fang Li then got up from the bed and left the room.

(End Of This Chapter)

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