New law of Beast Taming

"I understand what you want me to do. Looks like I have no choice but to follow you until the end."

Sean sighed, and he knew that it would be better to follow Yoko than to try things on his own. He was getting tired of the government’s interference in the divine guild as well, and it was a relief to have someone backing him up.

"Good. In that case, I will arrive with my trump card as soon as you are done setting up a meeting for me. Kagura, there is someplace we need to visit. I know you do not have full control over your powers, but I still want you to try and help Sakura."

Kagura wanted to complain and say that she did not want to help. She did not want to wake Sakura and share Yoko’s time and affection with her.

But the hope Yoko had placed on Kagura’s shoulder felt burdensome. Her dignity was at stake here, so Kagura knew he had no room to refute Yoko’s request.

"I get it. I shall help you out as much as I can."

Kagura assured, but she was not confident in her powers.

Yoko nodded and bid Sean a farewell. Kagura followed behind her with a nervous energy. They both headed toward the hospital, and the nurse did not stop them. They were well-acquainted with Yoko at this point.

They did not even blink as Yoko passed them with Kagura in toe. They did look at Kagura occasionally to check her out.

"Kagura, this is the room. Can you feel anything in there?"

The hospital was filled with different smells and powers. They all layered on top of each other and distracted Kagura.

Even then, Kagura was shocked to notice that she had ignored Sakura’s burning flames all this time. She was so close to the source now, and it was still difficult to feel her powers.

"Yoko, this is…"

"I know. Sakura has gotten too weak to maintain her powers properly. If this continued, then she might die as well. Truthfully, we are on a ticking timer for Sakura. And this is also why I gave my powers up."

"You will be able to use them better than I can, and these powers are the only thing that can combat ’The Law’."

Yoko admitted, and Kagura felt a shiver go down her spine. She did not know what ’The Law’ was, but it terrified her to think of it. She immediately took a step back, and her limbs froze.

’I-I cannot do this. I cannot anger ’The Law’ for something as insignificant as a human being. My instincts would not allow it.’

Kagura did not know why she was feeling this way. Her instincts had never warned her this hard before. And before she knew it, Kagura had stepped out of the room.

Yoko’s disappointed eyes looked at Kagura with a sigh, but Kagura knew she could not do it. She could not go into that room again and risk her life.

"Looks like I asked too much of you, Kagura. If you cannot help me out, then it’s fine as well. I will not force you to help me."

Yoko had a lonely look on her face, and she also looked disappointed. It made Kagura feel guilty, and it pricked her consciousness.

She wanted to help Yoko at all costs. She tried to help, even if she forced herself to help. That was the only way Kagura could overcome her instincts and do what she needed to.

"I…no. I will help you out. Just give me a minute, and I promise. I need to get my instincts under control, and then I will be ready to help you out."

Doing this was easier said than done. Fear was a significant factor that caused Kagura to cringe and step back. But she refused to give up her position by Yoko’s side.

She slowly approached Sakura and ignored all the alarm bells ringing inside her mind.

She was almost there, but the last few steps felt too challenging.

"Here, use me as your support. I will catch you anytime you want me to."

Yoko moved fast, and her arms closed around Kagura’s waist in time to keep her up. It felt liberating to be in Yoko’s arms and offset the fear Kagura had been feeling until now. Suddenly, she was sure that she could do it.

If Yoko remained by Kagura’s side, she could move toward Sakura and place her hand on top of Sakura’s.

The power that rushed toward Kagura and attacked her felt familiar. It was the same power she used and the same power of the void.

It belonged to Rabelais, but it was thicker and more intense than when Kagura used it.

The rushing power caused a cut to appear on Kagura’s face. The bleeding wound forced Kagura’s concentration to break, and she touched her wound.

"Ouch, this must have hurt. Are you alright? Kagura, do you need to rest for a bit?"

Yoko asked this in quick succession. She looked worried and held Kagura’s face. She turned it around to check for any other injuries, but she did not find any.

Rabelais’s power did not attack someone from the outside. It caused internal injuries, rendering someone useless very fast. But since Kagura’s source of energy was identical to Rabelais’s, she was able to offset this power and make it her own.

"I can…do this, Yoko. I think I can combat whatever is ailing Sakura and bring her back. This void… is made by Rabelais’s powers. So, I will be able to combat it."

Kagura assured Yoko, but she needed to be more confident in her mind. She could see what needed to be done in this situation.

But Kagura needed more confidence in herself to achieve it.

"I see. So, this power is something you can combat against. I will leave this in your hand then, Kagura. Do you want me to stay with you and look over your shoulder?"

Kagura wanted this to happen. She wanted Yoko to stay with her and to encourage her. But she also knew that there was a huge chance of failure that might kill her.

And Kagura wanted Yoko to avoid getting stuck during that opportunity and be in danger.

"No, there is no need for you to be here. I would prefer it if you were not here during the next few days. I need to concentrate, and your scent is distracting."

Kagura admitted, and they both knew that this was an excuse for Kagura to be alone. And as much as Yoko would prefer not to leave Kagura alone, she knew she had to follow Kagura’s words. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"I understand. In that case, I wish you the best of luck. Call me as soon as you are done. And there is no need to push yourself. I do not want you to die while bringing Sakura back, alright? You are my precious Moony, and you need to live."

Yoko’s hug was warm and familiar. Kagura felt like a child in her mother’s embrace once more. But she also knew that her feelings for Yoko had long passed the parental category and had turned romantic.

"Hmm, I will call you first. I am sure that I will be able to control my powers and help you out once I am finished here."

Kagura assured before she squeezed Yoko back.

There was a feeling of loss when Yoko pulled back. Kagura looked back at her longingly before she forced these feelings before and focused on Sakura. She grabbed Sakura’s limp hand and flinched.

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It was cold and felt lifeless. But there was a warm pulse under her skin that indicated that Sakura was alive. That was what Kagura needed to concentrate on.

She did not even notice when Yoko walked out of the room. She was too focused on making sure she did not damage Sakura in any way.

Sakura responded to her when Kagura sent a jolt of her power through her body. Sakura still had all her senses intact, and it was a miracle. The teenager was fighting against her fate as well.

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"This stupid dragon refuses to go down. What am I doing wrong? Charlie Suzuki, are you not going to help me out? Don’t you want to get out of here as well? And how did the both of us end up here in the first place?"

Sakura looked up at the giant black dragon that hovered over their head. It was feral and had no thoughts other than killing its prey. Its red eyes looked ready to tear Sakura apart whenever she looked up.

Sakura had to actively hide from the hovering dragon ever since she had stepped into this realm.

But she was not the only one in here. Someone, she had ended up being locked into this domain with Charlie Suzuki, the divine leader. And unlike her, Charlie was calm, and the dragon did not attack her.

"Well, I cannot leave this realm anyway since I am dead. And the dragon is also not sensing my presence for the same reason. I cannot help you, Sakura, or even my soul would perish."

It was selfish of Charlie to say and do this. But Sakura understood why she was like this.

If Sakura had been in Charlie’s place, she would have done everything in her power to maintain her existence as well.

"Oh shit! What is happening now?"

Sakura asked as the realm shook. Sakura lost her balance and fell, but not before she noticed another presence in this realm.