Chapter 47: Rokuhara Ren VS Kusanagi Godou Part 1
Aogashima is a small volcanic island located approximately 358 kilometers south of Tokyo, part of the Izu Islands. With an area of only about 5.98 square kilometers, the island has a unique topography—a large caldera within the main caldera, creating a dramatic landscape. Its history records a major eruption in the 18th century that nearly wiped out its entire population. Today, although there is a small settlement in the northern part of the island, Aogashima's population is no more than 200 people, making it an almost uninhabited place.
For non-human entities like Campione, this is an ideal location for battle. There are no skyscrapers or billion-yen infrastructures that could be destroyed in an instant. Even if the Campione's powers run wild, the only things affected would be rocky terrain and volcanic craters. Additionally, access to the island is difficult—there are only two ways to reach Aogashima from Tokyo:
First, by plane and helicopter—flying from Chofu Airport to Hachijōjima, then taking a helicopter to Aogashima.
Second, by ferry—requiring a 10-hour journey from Tokyo to Hachijōjima, followed by a two to three-hour sea voyage to Aogashima, with the possibility of failing to dock if the sea is rough.
With a minimum travel time of 2.5 hours by plane and helicopter, it is nearly impossible for ordinary people to reach Aogashima without thorough preparation. This ensures no civilians could be dragged into their duel.
In the center of the island, Ren and Godou stood facing each other on rocky ground surrounded by 200-meter-high caldera walls. Strong winds blew in from the sea, carrying a faint sulfurous scent.
Five hundred meters away, Erica and Hayasaka stood on the edge of a hill, observing the battlefield.
Knowing Hayasaka was just an ordinary person, Erica cast Eagle Eye magic on her, enhancing her vision to witness the Campione duel as clearly as possible, even from a distance.
Hayasaka blinked a few times, feeling her vision suddenly sharpen. She could see the details of Ren and Godou's expressions and even the fine dust lifted by the wind around them. The sensation felt surreal.
"So this is magic... Amazing." Hayasaka murmured in awe.
"First time experiencing magic on your body?" Erica asked with a smile.