Chapter 47: Curse Mark
Arthur quickened his pace.
He found a general store still open. Remembering what was written in the texts, he said within himself, "rare herbs, specific metals, and a vial of water."
Arthur paid for the materials without a word, using his saved ryō.
The clerk eyed him suspiciously throughout the transaction, muttering under his breath about "young troublemakers."
Arthur ignored him, content with his gains.
Back in his apartment, he concealed the materials in the closet. Whether someone suspected him of anything or not, these were regular items that held no purpose when left separated.
The next step was finding a place to practice.
He ventured into a dense forest that was far from prying eyes. Here, he stood on a clearing and closed his eyes to concentrate on his surroundings using his Tamashii.
There were rustling leaves and nocturnal creatures. Apart from that, he was all alone.
When he opened his eyes, he knew within himself that attempting the Reanimation technique tonight would be perfect. He would have his power and his vengeance, even if it meant teetering on the brink of darkness.
As the night air swirled around him, he recalled the contents written in the Scroll of Seals. It might have felt like years to some, but to Arthur, it was like he had read it yesterday.