"Burning Soul ・ Undying Flame" Assemble

* TW/JP Servers: February 19 - February 22 2022
* GL Server: February 19 - February 22 2022

This event was the pre-release assembly event for the SSR shikigami Suzuhikohime. Over the course of three days, players could click on a red daruma in the summon page to receive six mystery amulets, and read a short story about Hiromasa and Kohaku's journey to the frozen north, and Suzuhikohime's teasing of the High Priest. Meanwhile, Kidomaru's curiosity is piqued.

* Day 1
* Day 2
* Day 3

*Hiromasa trudged against the north wind in the boundless snowfield.*

Hiromasa
Brr... It's freezing... Kohaku! Where did you go, you little puppy!
Hiromasa
(A strange blizzard dragged me here. I still haven't figured out where I am, but I think I know what happened from the change of direction.)
Hiromasa
(The place I'm standing at right now must be the snow peak I saw when the last altar was unlocked.)
Hiromasa
Tsk, so there really was something wrong with that altar!
Hiromasa
That said, I must leave this place as soon as possible...
Hiromasa
The wind here is different from that of the outside world... I only came for an hour... but my spiritual power seems to have stagnated already.
Hiromasa
Now I have barely enough power to support my protective amulet for one day, no... half a day, even.
Hiromasa
If an ordinary man came here... without a protective amulet, their soul would be frozen.
Hiromasa
I wonder how that little puppy's doing... He's a fox spirit, he should be...
*Suddenly, Hiromasa hears the sound of bells ring out.*

Kohaku
Master Hi-ro-ma-sa!
Kohaku
Master Hiromasa! Over here!
Hiromasa
It's you, Kohaku... So you found a place to take shelter, huh? You...
Kohaku
Hmm? Sorry, Master Hiromasa? Are you trying to compliment me?
Kohaku
Haha, I knew you'd never say it out loud, Master Hiromasa. But I understand you!
Hiromasa
You had me worried sick, you little puppy.
Kohaku
What? Did I just hear right? Were you worried about me, Master Hiromasa?
Kohaku
(Sniffs around) There's nothing strange here. You are indeed Master Hiromasa.
Hiromasa
That's enough... Don't cross the line! So, how did you find this place?
Kohaku
Well, I'm not quite sure myself. I just picked up the scent of something burning.
Kohaku
And then I followed it all the way here to this snowy valley.
Kohaku
But there's nothing here except the bell. There seems to be a broken realm sealed inside. Don't touch it, Master Hiromasa, it's...
Kohaku
！！！
*Suddenly a scorching flame engulfs Hiromasa and Kohaku. When the flame recedes, they find themselves in the middle of a battle.*

*In the snowy valley, a lady, bright and fiery like fire, is holding a cold steel weapon in a bid to fend off a group of wolf spirits. Hiromasa's sudden appearance surprises both sides.*

Kohaku
Master Hiromasa! Just let me finish!
Hiromasa
I sensed something that resembles the Frost Essence on the bell. It may hold the clue to getting us out of here.
Hiromasa
Alright now, stay alert. The wolf spirits are coming at us!
*► Battle*

*► Later*

Kohaku
Um, lady...
Kohaku
Oh, she disappeared. I didn't even get to say hi.
Hiromasa
She seemed deeply connected to the flame on the bell. I think we'll see her again in this Snow Realm.

*In the distant past on the holy peak of Mt. Skywatch...*

*Inside the shrine, acolytes in uniform scurry around, looking for something.*

*On the roof and away from prying eyes, the culprit lazily basks in the sun.*

Suzuhikohime
What lovely sunshine.
Suzuhikohime
Even when the sun shines on us just for a short while.
Suzuhikohime
I think the gods have seen how faithful you are. Why not sit back and enjoy their gift together?
Suzuhikohime
I'll make the decision for the High Priest: we'll take a day off from the ceremonial rite today.
Suzuhikohime
I'll consider it a blasphemy if the gods leave directly after my ceremonial dance.
*"Is that so?"*

*It's the High Priest's voice. Suzuhikohime darts up. But she sees no one.*

Suzuhikohime
Honesty is one of my many traits, High Priest, as you well know. The most sparkling one, I think.
*"If this is how little you value yourself, you need to work harder on your inner force."*

Suzuhikohime
I'm sorry, High Priest. It's already hard for me to appease my inner fire. I don't really work hard on anything else.
*"Okay. Let's see how well you've mastered your inner fire."*

Suzuhikohime
?
*An invisible realm is created and envelopes Suzuhikohime.*

Suzuhikohime
I have a question. Can I say no?
Suzuhikohime
Okay, never mind. What do I get if I pass your test? We haven't even agreed on the terms!
*► Battle*

*► Later*

Suzuhikohime
That was easy... But don't you think you were too harsh...
Suzuhikohime
Wait, where did he go? Where's my reward? Has he blocked me?
*"We're taking a day off from today's ceremonial rite."*

Suzuhikohime
Hey, you still there, High Priest?
Suzuhikohime
Looks like he's gone. Let's see... what would the High Priest say...
Suzuhikohime
(She majestically puts her hands behind her back) This is how it should have been done. I shall spare you today. Don't make that mistake again.
*"Excuse me, any instructions for me, Madame Saint?"*

Suzuhikohime
...
Suzuhikohime
I'm sorry. I'm done here. See you. Bye.

*In the Demon Domain...*

*Monsters are running about, trying to escape from their fears which creep around in the darkness.*

Kidomaru
Run about all you want. But do me a favor and think about this while you run...
Kidomaru
When are you planning to die by my hands?
Kidomaru
Today's hunt has begun.
*The smell of blood hangs heavily in the darkness. A series of painful cries. Then, silence.*

*Through the silence... the sound of someone breathing... slow and steady footsteps and the clashing of chains can be heard.*

Kidomaru
Poor souls.
Kidomaru
Weak lives will fall before the strong and be shredded to piece.
Kidomaru
After toying with the weak for a while, I'm already bored.
Kidomaru
I need to find a new, more powerful prey. Something that'll make you shiver just thinking about it.
Kidomaru
So, this imprint of mine... tell me where I should go.
Kidomaru
To the north... by the Demon Domain... So that's the place, eh?
Kidomaru
There're more than just prey there...
Kidomaru
I'm intrigued already.
Kidomaru
I better hurry. I don't want to miss out on this much fun.

## Event Story Video Recording

You can experience the Burning Soul ・ Undying Flame event story in video format below.