Starting to Practice Swordsmanship from the Rural Area of the Second Dimension (1-323).

Summary

A muscular man with a safety axe and a young man with a baseball bat discuss the recent retreat of monsters into an emergency passage. The axe-wielding man insists on investigating, despite objections from his companion, who eventually agrees to join him. They enter the passage, finding it empty, and take precautions to ensure they can return safely. As they explore, they discover remnants of defeated mannequins and hear strange noises. They press on, encountering a scene of destruction where mannequins have been torn apart, leading them to a sleeping girl at the end of the passage. Meanwhile, General Cheng, observing from Youkai Mountain, is approached by Fujiwara Mei Hong regarding a monster complaint. Their conversation touches on a year-end party and General Cheng's responsibilities, revealing his connection to the human world. They share a light-hearted exchange about recent battles, with Mei Hong boasting about defeating a powerful opponent. General Cheng notes the presence of two men blocked by a barrier he created, indicating a temporary lull in their situation.

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