Chapter 1: 1: To Cut Nature

“Damn, this lollipop is good. Might buy some for Yasaka when I come back.” I muttered out loud.

 

Walking on the old road, listening to music as I hummed the tune of the song. My steps are slow as I take in the fresh breath of air. It was slightly windy and caused my hair to fly out. As I continued on my journey, little by little. The winds began to pick up.

 

Slowly, the winds were blowing more force into my face and I knew for certain that I was closing in on my objective. Carrying a giant container holding a multitude of swords. Every single one of them contains the same metals. Taking out two swords and a police tape, I wrapped the ends of the tape to one of the swords and threw it far away to my side. Repeating the same process to the other end, I created a blockage for the beaten road. Satisfied with this, I continued my journey forward.

 

“Now, would she like flowers? Nah, she’s more of a sweets' gal. Although, I do hear that a movie already came out that critics are saying is good. Might take her out to watch the movie. For dinner, I think I’m craving some Chicken Bellagio. Yeah, that’s some good shit. I’m sure she’ll love it.” Talking out loud as I continued my path forward. After an hour, I could finally feel the winds becoming stronger by the passing second. Blowing my hair as I felt the force of the wind on my face.

 

“Damn, they weren’t lying when they said it was a big one.” Starring up in the sky, I could see a Hurricane forming slowly. Dark clouds with thunder shooting all over the place.

 

“Maybe, four? No, I might be able to do this with at least one. If I go over two then I might have to train once again.” Setting down the container and opening it once more. I took out two katanas. There was nothing special about it, no secret abilities, unique metals, or history. It was simply an everyday normal blade one may find in a common weapons shop. Not to mention the fact that it was a dull blade, only made its price cheaper.

 

What mattered the most is how one uses said sword. As my hands gripped the hilt, I began to breathe in deeply. It’s funny how many people romanticize the sword. But they all tend to ignore the main purpose. A hideous weapon used to kill and maim. Yet, I still picked it up because it was the only thing that I knew would never betray me. I’ve already tried using guns before but they sometimes tend to jam once and a while. Especially the amount of care one needs to do for a simple handheld pistol.

 

The Hurricane was almost done forming and yet the destruction is already happening. Trees rupturing from the force of the winds now picking up speed. Rocks and debris flying in a manner similar to bullets. My stance wide, my grip slightly loosened and feet steady. Due to my steady foot work, I wasn’t blown away immediately from the force of the winds picking up speed. Even when the winds blew my face, I had to keep my breathing steady.

 

The act of cutting is the division of infinity.

 

I couldn’t help but chuckle at the words forming in my mind. To think I would be using the knowledge of a fictional world and use it as the basis of my swordsmanship. There were no techniques, no special movement set, everything was so basic that even a child can remember the basic lessons. Yet, there was a reason why I was able to do what I did. The process of how I did it was through constant training and desire to do the impossible. Stubborn at how weak and shitty my life was in the beginning. Being one of the few “aliens”, I found out that even if I gain Oripathy. Perhaps this is due to my outer dimensional origin. I wouldn’t be able to use Originium Arts.

 

The fact that magic here exists in the form cancer rocks should have told me otherwise. Especially with all the different species of human-like races that consider themselves as “human”.

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“Adam! Are you there?!” Causing me to blink.

 

Pressing the earbud on my ear, “Yeah, it’s me. What do you want?”

 

“The Catastrophe has already formed! It’s heading your way!”

 

“I know, I’m in front of it in fact.” I told the voice calmly.

 

“Really?! Well you better hurry up because it’s heading towards the town!” Yelled the voice.

 

“Fuck! Don’t scream through the mike asshole! That shit hurts my ear!” I yelled back at him.

 

“Okay! I’m sorry! But please hurry!”

 

“Leonhardt. Don’t worry. You of all people should already know that I can do this. Now fuck off! I’m trying to work here!” Pressing the earbud once more. Cutting off the call and leaving myself alone.

 

Once again, I returned to my actions. Deep breaths, steady footwork, and mind focused at the Catastrophe before me. Muscles tensing, waiting to spring forward. The sword pointing at the floor with the blade facing upwards.

 

And then, I cut the world.