Chapter 761: Chapter 613 Another Shadow Fragment Chapter 761: Chapter 613 Another Shadow Fragment Higurashi Gushan’s gaze was indifferent, as he looked at Roger as if he were a stranger.

Roger’s heart skipped a beat, and his muscles tensed instantly.

The power of Higurashi Gushan was witnessed by all.

If this guy went crazy, he would definitely be on the same level as Sword Master Cold Crow.

What’s more important…

He was mad.

And a madman with amnesia at that.

Although Roger really wanted to say that there had been a mistake, and then leave with swagger after patting his butt, he knew that if he did, the response from Higurashi Gushan’s Twin Blades would be immediate.

“I am Senka’s friend.”

Roger said bravely, feeling tremendous pressure under Higurashi Gushan’s gaze.

“Senka?!”

Higurashi Gushan’s vacant pupils flickered, and a spark of life appeared within them as if a computer that had crashed was struggling to search through its hard drive’s space.

As time ticked by, the light in Higurashi Gushan’s eyes grew brighter, and he slowly reached out to grasp the hilt of the blade at his waist.

“This guy…”

Roger inhaled sharply, already planning to activate the ability of Shadow’s Touch and retreat immediately.

Fighting was not an option.

A tactical retreat was more realistic.

Just then, Higurashi Gushan spoke again.

“Oh, it’s you…”

Was he touching his sword to speed up the data retrieval process?

Roger couldn’t help but grin. According to his previous guess, Higurashi Gushan’s Twin Blades stored not just his power, but also part of his memory.

Could it be that he categorized his memories, slowly deleting the unimportant ones?

Huh?

Why does it feel like talking about a computer?

If it crashes, should it be rebooted and a system reinstalled?

Cough cough, but a Sword Master level system…

Higurashi Gushan seemed to have finished accessing the memories related to Roger, and a slight change appeared on his face.

Of course, this “change” was merely Roger’s guess and embellishment–in fact, Higurashi Gushan’s face was still as impassive as stone.

“Roger, is there anything you need from me?”

Higurashi Gushan’s grip on the sword handle gradually loosened.

Roger’s taut muscles relaxed as well.

It was always harmless to be cautious around an amnesiac armed with a blade.

In such a situation, Roger naturally couldn’t say that he was just there to check on him and casually boost their camaraderie.

However, seeing Roger reminded Higurashi Gushan of something, and Roger realized this with a smile.

“Don’t worry, she’s fine,” Roger said.

“I am here because there are some matters I would like to consult you about.”

Then, Roger briefly recounted the events that had happened in Maple Forest and presented his thoughts.

“You want to go underground?”

Higurashi Gushan shook his head.

“It’s dangerous there.”

“It’s not the traditional distinction between above ground and underground; it’s filled with numerous rifts and many broken spaces where some terrifying things are sealed.”

“It is known as Endless Hell.”

“What kind of place is that, and who are confined there?”

Roger asked.

Higurashi Gushan shook his head again.

“It’s dangerous, the deeper you go, the more perilous it becomes. Once you enter a chaotic space, you’ll never be able to return to the normal world.”

“Entry is permitted, but not exit.”

A thought crossed Roger’s mind. He quickly thought of a similar place and couldn’t help but glance at the shadow beneath his feet.

“If not using the power of Spirit Eater, is there a way for a Nekomata to quickly enhance strength?”

Roger asked again.

Higurashi Gushan shook his head.

With a sigh in his heart, Roger knew that no matter what, he needed to explore the Land of Eternal Darkness underground.

After asking several questions and getting answers from Higurashi Gushan, Roger took one last look at this strong man before leaving.

“Mr. Higurashi, is there anything I can help you with?”

It wasn’t for so-called goodwill, but because of Higurashi Chika, Roger felt that he could do something if possible within his ability.

Higurashi Gushan’s still eyes twitched.

He looked at Roger.

“Take good care of her.”

After speaking, he closed his mouth.

The red rock beneath his neck crept upwards, slowly covering Higurashi Gushan’s face until, at last, only a humanoid boulder remained in front of Roger.

Rigid and cold, indistinguishable from an ordinary stone.

Roger slowly backed away, then leapt down from the mountain peak.

Such was the price of being an Asura, but what was the point of possessing such power?

The so-called Way of the Asura was nothing but a dead end, and nobody would choose it. Roger always felt that there must be a great secret hidden within Higurashi Gushan.

Since he knew Sword Master Cold Crow, they might have crossed swords in the past. What was the outcome?

And what was the reason for their fight? Could it be that at Hankawa Peak, Sword Master Cold Crow had not recognized Senka?

Pondering this, Roger did not slow his pace.

Higurashi Gushan had pointed him in a direction, and in his hand, Roger now held a red raw stone, similar in principle to what was in the hands of Yatagarasu Kensumi.

It could help Roger correct his course.

All along the way, Uma, who was usually quite talkative and lively, was uncharacteristically silent, and Roger was preoccupied with heavy thoughts.

In this place, without the concept of time, it was unclear how long they had traveled when a vast swampland with a foul stench and dark brown in color appeared before Roger.

Just a short time ago, this area had been covered with vivid, fiery red maple trees.

Roger stopped, and before he even got close, a gloomy energy enveloped him. It seeped through the black cloak surrounding him and was repelled by the Spiritual Power on the surface of his body.