The Everlasting Sea of Flowers - Vocaloid 神威x巡音

💜💗💜💗💜 Story 💗💜💗💜💗 At the boundary between the human world and the underworld, there was a vast field of red spider lilies that never withered. There was no changing of seasons and no alternation between day and night. The sky was always covered in a faint red mist, as though the entire world had been dyed in the color of the flowers. Countless red spider lilies bloomed along winding paths, their crimson petals swaying gently in the breeze. Occasionally, a few petals drifted into the air before slowly settling onto the damp earth. This flower field was not a place ordinary mortals could easily enter. According to legend, it was home to a Demon King who commanded countless spirits and a nine-tailed fox who possessed extraordinary spiritual powers. The Demon King's name was Kamui Gakupo. He was no ordinary wandering spirit, but a powerful ruler who governed one of the territories of the underworld. It was said that he could summon countless demons and spirits, and that the sword in his hand could sever even the deepest attachments of evil beings. He rarely left his domain, but he had one particular habit: practicing his swordsmanship among the blooming red spider lilies. And accompanying him was Megurine Luka, a nine-tailed fox. She possessed nine soft and graceful tails, each containing a different kind of spiritual power. She could transform into a human appearance or return to her original fox form whenever she pleased. Her illusions were powerful enough to deceive all five senses of mortals. Even Taoist practitioners who had trained for many years might not be able to see through her true appearance. On this particular day, Gakupo arrived at the flower field as usual. Holding his sword, he stood in the middle of an open space surrounded by flowers. His blade traced an elegant arc through the air. With the movement of his sleeves, his figure shifted gracefully between forward steps and flowing turns. Every movement was steady and precise. Each swing of his sword stirred a gentle current of air, causing the surrounding red spider lilies to sway. His swordsmanship was not merely intended for battle. For the Demon King, sword dancing was also a form of cultivation. Every strike was like a conversation with his own power, allowing the spiritual energy within him to flow with each movement before eventually returning to tranquility. Not far away, Luka was preparing lunch beside a stone table. A selection of carefully prepared dishes had been arranged on the table, accompanied by two cups of warm tea. Behind her, her nine fox tails occasionally swayed. A few of them even mischievously reached toward the table, seemingly interested in the food. "Gakupo, lunch is ready." Her voice traveled across the flower field and reached the ears of the Demon King. Gakupo brought his sword dance to an end, returned his blade to its sheath, and turned toward her. "Thank you for preparing everything, Luka." "I specially prepared today's meal, so we should enjoy it while it's still warm." Luka smiled gently, her nine tails swaying softly with her mood. Gakupo walked over to the stone table, placed his sword on a nearby stand, and took a seat opposite her. "How was my sword dance today?" "Very beautiful." "Only beautiful?" Luka deliberately pretended to think for a moment. "Hmm... It was smoother than yesterday, but during your final turn, your sleeve almost brushed against a flower branch." Hearing this, Gakupo couldn't help but chuckle. "You even noticed such a small detail?" "Of course. After all, I watch you every day." She answered as though it were the most natural thing in the world, but her words brought a gentler expression to Gakupo's face. He picked up his chopsticks and began tasting the dishes she had prepared. Neither of them was in a hurry to discuss matters concerning the underworld, nor did they bring up the recent disputes between the spirit and demon realms. To them, this lunchtime was a precious moment of relaxation. One was the Demon King who commanded countless spirits, while the other was a nine-tailed fox who had cultivated her powers for a thousand years. Their names alone were enough to inspire fear and reverence among countless beings in the human and spirit worlds. Yet, at this moment, they were simply sharing an ordinary meal among the red spider lilies. "By the way," Luka suddenly said, remembering something as she pushed a small plate of desserts toward Gakupo. "I learned a new recipe yesterday. Please try some." Gakupo picked up a piece and tasted it carefully before nodding. "It tastes wonderful." "Really?" "When have I ever lied to you?" Luka laughed, and her nine tails swayed happily behind her. One of her tails quietly slipped around the table leg and gently brushed against Gakupo's boot. He glanced down but chose not to expose her little mischief. Instead, he reached for the teapot and poured her another cup of tea. After lunch, Luka did not immediately clear the table. She walked over to the flower beds and crouched beside a blooming red spider lily, gently touching one of its petals. "There seem to be even more flowers here than yesterday." "Quite a few souls have recently passed through the underworld." Gakupo stood behind her and answered calmly. "Have all those souls safely reached the places they were supposed to go?" "Yes. I've already made the necessary arrangements." Luka turned around and smiled at him. "That's good." Gakupo reached out and gently brushed a petal from her hair. "You don't need to worry about such matters. Today, you should simply enjoy the afternoon." "But I also want to accompany you on your patrol." "We can do that later. For now, you should rest." His voice was gentle, yet carried the unquestionable authority of a Demon King. Luka did not argue. Instead, she simply reached out and took his hand. The two walked side by side through the field of red spider lilies. Luka's nine tails swayed slowly with every step, while Gakupo's sleeves fluttered in the breeze. Just then, several mortals who had accidentally wandered into the area appeared along a distant path leading from the human world. They had originally been searching for the mysterious flower field mentioned in local legends, but without realizing it, they had crossed into the borderlands of the underworld. One of them suddenly noticed what appeared to be two figures in the distance. "There's someone over there!" The group stopped and tried to make out the two silhouettes standing among the flowers. However, no matter how hard they stared, all they could see were two indistinct, faceless humanoid figures. One was tall and seemed to be holding a long sword. Behind the other figure were several moving shadows resembling blooming petals. They could not see Gakupo's face, nor could they see Luka's beautiful features. They also had no idea that those swaying shadows were actually nine fox tails. "What... what are those things?" Someone instinctively stepped backward. Another person attempted to take out a protective talisman, only to discover that its paper had somehow lost all its spiritual power. Deep within the flower field, Gakupo had already sensed the mortals' presence. Without drawing his sword, he simply turned his head slightly. "Some mortals have wandered into this place." Luka followed his gaze, and her nine tails drew slightly closer together. "Should we send them back?" "Yes. This is not a place where they should remain." Gakupo raised his hand, and a wisp of ghostly purple energy gathered at his fingertips. In the next moment, the mist flowing through the flower field began to shift. A path leading back to the human world appeared before the lost mortals. They felt only a gentle breeze passing by. When they regained their senses, they were already standing at the entrance to a familiar forest. None of them knew what they had just witnessed. And none of them knew that, deep within that crimson flower field, the Demon King and the nine-tailed fox were walking together. "That should take care of it, right?" Luka asked. "Yes." Gakupo took her hand and led her farther into the flower field. "Shall we have lunch here again tomorrow?" "As long as you wish, I can accompany you every day." Hearing his answer, Luka's eyes curved into a warm smile. "Then it's a promise." Her nine tails spread gracefully behind her, gently brushing against the blooming red spider lilies. The figures of the Demon King and the nine-tailed fox gradually disappeared into the sea of crimson flowers. To ordinary mortals, that place held nothing but two eerie, faceless figures and a field of red spider lilies so mysterious and intimidating that no one dared approach. But to Gakupo and Luka, it was a place where they could set aside their identities and responsibilities, spend time together, and share the simple pleasures of everyday life. And this everlasting field of flowers would continue to witness every afternoon shared by the Demon King and the nine-tailed fox throughout their endless years together.