*At ubuyashiki residence*
"I hope you are doing well master, we pray for you to have a healthy life" I uttered in the moment without thinking twice and god knows how long I wanted to wish master during our meetings. It's an honour, really, having the privilege to ask our master about his well being.
"I am doing okay for now Akia, I appreciate your concern." I can sense the immediate rush of a feeling, like a kid waiting for a head pat from his mother after doing something that makes her proud.
"My children, I hope you all are doing well. There has been an increase in demon appearances recently and a lot of casualties in the town nearby. Mitsuri, I want you to go to that town and deal with the demons there. Take along a few slayers also to accompany you" The man spoke with the same sweet calm in his voice.
"As you wish, master. It'd be my pleasure." Mitsuri responded, visibly blushing. Such a cutie. The meeting continued for 2 more minutes, about this year's final selection and the newly appointed slayers. The meeting ended and our master left with his two daughters offering him support.
I wish he gets better, his health is visibly declining and I am trying to stay positive and just hope he gets better.
All of us left and I went back to my estate. I was really tired from all the missions I've been getting recently. Just as I was about to get ready to take a bath, my crow, Rinko, flew over my shoulder and said " Master wants to see you now." Huh? Now? But why?
Anyway I rush to the ubuyashiki residence and greet master who happens to be already waiting for me.
"Akia."
"You wanted to see me, master?"
"Yes, do you know who used moon breathing in the past?"
Well, I am not completely aware but I have an idea I think?
"I am not really sure, master." Anyways, why has this topic come out now.
"The man who created moon breathing walked down a dark path, from which he couldn't return. Which I suppose he chose to be that way. In the near future, all of us have to face our enemy, which will happen sooner than expected."
"Why do you think so?". Wait why was I so direct with him. Shit. I can't take it back now, master already started to speak.
"It's just an intuition." He smiled.
"So what does this have to do with me, master?"
"You are one of the very few people who inherited the moon breathing. It can get tricky, but do not let power cloud your judgment. Your breathing style is far different than others, it is difficult and not much spoken about. Here, this journal is from the archives. It is about moon breathing, there may be things you'd like to know because I am aware you are trying to get to know about your breathing style. This journal was lost and that is why it took us so long to find it."
"Thank you, master. This means a lot to me, I'll do my best to refine my techniques."
"I'm sure you will Akia, I believe in you". This man knows exactly what to say to warm one's heart. I had a sense of pride, not really sure why though.
I returned to my estate with the journal, plunged into the bath, changed my clothes and sat down to read the journal.