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<<Absolute Duo>>———.
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«Absolute Duo»——.
   
 
I never had any time to inquire as to the meaning of those words.
 
I never had any time to inquire as to the meaning of those words.
   
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"——Ku!!"
“ ——— Ku!!”
 
   
The mark called <<Astar>> appeared on my chest and it emitted a strong heat.
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The mark called «Astar» appeared on my chest and emitted a strong heat.
   
The heat spread throughout my entire body instantly and it became hard to breathe.
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The heat spread throughout my entire body instantly, making it became hard to breathe.
   
 
This hellish fire was tearing me apart.
 
This hellish fire was tearing me apart.
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However, this was a ritual.
 
However, this was a ritual.
   
A power that surpasses mankind —— the process of sublimating by taking <<Lucifer>> into your body.
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A power that surpasses mankind——the process of sublimating by taking «Lucifer» into your body.
   
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"Ugh...ah...aaaaaaaaaagggh!"
“Ugh……ah……aaaaaaaaaagggh!”
 
   
 
I shouted in agony, expressing the feeling of having my blood, flesh and bone burn.
 
I shouted in agony, expressing the feeling of having my blood, flesh and bone burn.
   
Shortly after, my body is surrounded by <<Flame>>.
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Shortly after, my body was surrounded by «Flame».
   
The hell fire, which was overflowing from the <<Astar>>, goes wild as if it was trying to burn me to ashes, the very person who had released it.
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The hellish fire, which was overflowing from the «Astar», went wild, as if it was trying to burn me, the very person who had released it, to ashes.
   
But I cannot give in.
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But I could not give in.
   
That’s because I would not be able to obtain what I desire unless I overcome this Flame.
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That's because I would not be able to obtain what I desire unless I overcome this «Flame».
   
(I... I have an ambition I must fulfill!)
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(I... I have a wish I must fulfill!)
   
 
That's right. I can't stop until I reach my goal.
 
That's right. I can't stop until I reach my goal.
   
For this reason, I must control the <<Flame>> that burns wildly.
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For this reason, I must control the «Flame» that burns wildly.
   
 
No, I should be able to control this.
 
No, I should be able to control this.
   
That’s because this <<Flame>>——— is my <<Soul>>.
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That's because this «Flame»——is my «Soul».
   
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"Ooooooooooooooooh!!"
“Ooooooooooooooooh!!”
 
   
I shouted with all my energy. I then lifted my fist up and grabbed my Flame.
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I shouted with all my strength. I then raised my fist up and grabbed my «Flame».
   
“<<Blaze>>!
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Blaze»!"
   
It responded to the <<word that carried strength>>, the <<Flame>> encompassed my entire body, burning wildly as if it was trying to incinerate me, swirled around my arm like a snake, radiating a bright light.
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Responding to the «word that carried strength», the «Flame» encompassed my entire body, burning wildly as if it was trying to incinerate me, then swirled around my arm like a snake, diffusing a bright light.
   
“Ku...!
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"Ku...!"
   
Because it was so bright, I wasn’t able to keep my eyes open and ———
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Because it was so bright, I wasn't able to keep my eyes open and——
   
Eventually the light disappeared, I moved my gaze to my arm, and I was shocked by what I saw.
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Eventually the light disappeared. I moved my gaze to my arm, and was shocked by what I saw.
   
My <<Flame>> has turned into a <<Shield>>.
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My «Flame» has turned into a «Shield».
   
“This... is my <<Blaze>>...?
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"This... is my «Blaze»...?"
   
“<<Irregular>>, that’s how I would put it.
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Irregular». That's how I would put it."
   
The person who had been watching over me silently since I said that word finally spoke.
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The person who had been watching over me silently since I said that finally spoke.
   
 
Devilish, or ominous.
 
Devilish, or ominous.
   
These words came to my mind when I looked at the little girl in a gothic dress.
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These words came to my mind as I looked at the little girl in a gothic dress.
   
<<Irregular>>——— there was only one reason for this girl to say that.
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«Irregular»——there was only one reason for this girl to say that.
   
Normally, <<Blaze>> which was used to define the <<Soul>> would have been shaped into a weapon.
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Normally, a «Blaze» which was used to define the «Soul» would have been shaped into a weapon.
   
However, the thing which materialized on my arm, without a doubt, assumed the shape of a protector.
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However, the thing which materialized on my arm, without a doubt, assumed the shape of a shield.
   
The mass of metal was thick, heavy and hard, giving me the impression that it would definitely not be cracked or pierced.
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The mass of metal was thick, heavy and hard, giving me the impression that it could definitely not be cracked or pierced.
   
(What an irony...)
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(How ironic...)
   
For me, a person who was not able to protect, to have attained a <<Shield>>, a symbol of protection...
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For a person like me who was not able to protect, giving birth to a «Shield», a symbol of protection...
   
Despite my memories of the past I could not return to———
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Despite my memories of the past I could not return to——
   
The girl in the black dress brought an end to my recollection.
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The girl in the black dress brought an end to my reminiscence.
   
“Now, go. The path that <<Shield>> will lead you to... I’m really looking forward to it.
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"Now, go. The path that «Shield» will lead you to... I'm really looking forward to it."
   
While leaving her laughter, the girl in the black dress disappeared into the darkness.
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Leaving with her laugh, the girl in the black dress disappeared into the darkness.
   
 
The only thing left was silence.
 
The only thing left was silence.
   
This was the beginning of me —— the story of Tooru Kokonoe.
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This was the beginning of my story——the story of Tooru Kokonoe.
   
   

Revision as of 06:57, 29 January 2015

『I pray, that you will reach to become the 《Absolute Duo》 one day.』


Prologue

«Absolute Duo»——.

I never had any time to inquire as to the meaning of those words.

"——Ku!!"

The mark called «Astar» appeared on my chest and emitted a strong heat.

The heat spread throughout my entire body instantly, making it became hard to breathe.

This hellish fire was tearing me apart.

However, this was a ritual.

A power that surpasses mankind——the process of sublimating by taking «Lucifer» into your body.

"Ugh...ah...aaaaaaaaaagggh!"

I shouted in agony, expressing the feeling of having my blood, flesh and bone burn.

Shortly after, my body was surrounded by «Flame».

The hellish fire, which was overflowing from the «Astar», went wild, as if it was trying to burn me, the very person who had released it, to ashes.

But I could not give in.

That's because I would not be able to obtain what I desire unless I overcome this «Flame».

(I... I have a wish I must fulfill!)

That's right. I can't stop until I reach my goal.

For this reason, I must control the «Flame» that burns wildly.

No, I should be able to control this.

That's because this «Flame»——is my «Soul».

"Ooooooooooooooooh!!"

I shouted with all my strength. I then raised my fist up and grabbed my «Flame».

"«Blaze»!"

Responding to the «word that carried strength», the «Flame» encompassed my entire body, burning wildly as if it was trying to incinerate me, then swirled around my arm like a snake, diffusing a bright light.

"Ku...!"

Because it was so bright, I wasn't able to keep my eyes open and——

Eventually the light disappeared. I moved my gaze to my arm, and was shocked by what I saw.

My «Flame» has turned into a «Shield».

"This... is my «Blaze»...?"

"«Irregular». That's how I would put it."

The person who had been watching over me silently since I said that finally spoke.

Devilish, or ominous.

These words came to my mind as I looked at the little girl in a gothic dress.

«Irregular»——there was only one reason for this girl to say that.

Normally, a «Blaze» which was used to define the «Soul» would have been shaped into a weapon.

However, the thing which materialized on my arm, without a doubt, assumed the shape of a shield.

The mass of metal was thick, heavy and hard, giving me the impression that it could definitely not be cracked or pierced.

(How ironic...)

For a person like me who was not able to protect, giving birth to a «Shield», a symbol of protection...

Despite my memories of the past I could not return to——

The girl in the black dress brought an end to my reminiscence.

"Now, go. The path that «Shield» will lead you to... I'm really looking forward to it."

Leaving with her laugh, the girl in the black dress disappeared into the darkness.

The only thing left was silence.

This was the beginning of my story——the story of Tooru Kokonoe.



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