I Can See Health Bars in Real Life-Chapter 375 - 25: A World of Just Two People (Not Really)

If it’s only over eighty kilometers, it’s not too far, so there’s no problem with traveling. However, the two of them are not in a rush. Then again, it’s not entirely accurate to say they’re not in a hurry. If possible, Kikyo naturally hopes to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.

But she is not a reckless person, so she naturally listened to Gu Mo’s suggestion—

Stopping time on earth and destroying everything on earth seems similar, but there is a significant difference. Direct destruction is an almost irreversible process, and if you don’t stop it before the destruction arrives, then it becomes meaningless.

But now it’s different...

Kaguya’s heaven-defying Curse Technique is to stop the flow of time. If she is not dealt with, the history of the world will end here. But as long as she is resolved, time will resume flowing, and everything will seem as if it never happened, with the people caught in the time stop not even realizing it.

Kaguya has taken away all the time of the world...

And those who can also act in this eternal night essentially have unlimited time.

So there’s no need to rush and race against time at all. This is not a speed run, and there is only one chance, so there’s no need to take risks... They can fully prepare as much as possible. Even a little more preparation means a little more chance of success.

Therefore, after approaching Mount Fuji, the two slowed down.

Now...

In the town also bathed in moonlight, Gu Mo sits under a parasol in front of a cold drink shop on a street, watching the witch quietly crafting, while the new wooden scabbard resembling the scabbard of an ancient straight blade is gradually taking shape under her hands.

However, Gu Mo is not focused on this. Instead, he sits opposite, leisurely with one hand on his cheek, quietly appreciating the witch’s appearance.

Though this is the modern world, not a village from the Warring States Era.

And the sky features a mysterious giant full moon, not the bright afternoon sun of midsummer.

But the feeling for him is the same, like during that time, he wandered around the village every day, the witch would come in the afternoon to deliver food to him, and they would sit on the shady hillside. When the wind blows, the grass and trees would make sounds.

But this makes it felt even quieter, with the witch silently present... He really liked that atmosphere, similar to now.

"...Is there something on my face?"

Kikyo’s calm voice sounds.

"No, there isn’t." Gu Mo blinks.

The witch lowers her gaze, saying nothing further, seemingly entirely focused on her work, yet feeling somewhat internally unsettled. Especially after discussing a certain topic not long ago... Even she can’t completely calm her heart, pretending as if nothing happened.

Some issues previously wouldn’t bother her, but now she can’t help but feel concerned. Her mind doesn’t seem entirely peaceful.

Her heart is a bit troubled...

She lowers her head, breathes a silent sigh, then speaks: "If, as you mentioned before, the material of this Demon Sword’s scabbard itself is made from the branch of a Great Demon aged over two thousand years, then the Power of Divine Wood is relatively lacking..."

"I see..." Gu Mo nods. It’s rare for the witch to continue seeking a topic to discuss with him.

According to the pattern he’s long accustomed to, Kikyo would typically fall into extended silence afterward, not speaking for half the day unless he initiates the conversation... Perhaps she’s not as calm as she appears, instinctively trying to divert her attention?

He speculates, then pretends to seriously contemplate, asking: "Would this scabbard be sufficient?"

"Given the characteristics of Divine Wood, if I set a seal, it should work... At least it would be much better than the old scabbard, which is about to fail." The witch speaks softly, glancing at the ancient straight blade beside her.

"Indeed, I am nearing my limit..." A tired and elderly voice emanates from the scabbard. The Sword Scabbard Spirit, having sealed Cloudy Fang for seven hundred years, has diligently maintained overwork, but dedication doesn’t change a fact.

The Demon Sword is eternal, but the wooden scabbard is not.

Moreover, in prolonged confrontation, the scabbard’s strength has nearly depleted.

Considering the need for the Demon Sword’s power to confront the demons that have obtained the Celestial Maiden’s power, the witch also cannot ignore the inherent dangers of the Demon Sword. So before confronting Kaguya, she decides to replace the scabbard... The spirit within the scabbard strongly agrees.

There’s no bitterness or resentment about being discarded and replaced; instead, there’s eager anticipation for the process to hurry as it truly cannot hold on anymore.

"There’s still some wood left. Kikyo, do you want to make a bow or something..." Gu Mo asks, looking at the nearby lumber.

Though hesitant to be too extravagant, it’s definitely well within the expenditure compared to crafting a scabbard... The Era Tree’s wood is indeed extremely rare material. According to the system’s notes, it’s "wood containing mysterious Power of Space-Time," all Gold Level quality.

Yet material is ultimately just material; if it cannot be made into functional equipment, it has no value. He didn’t gather it for mere collection.