Betrayal is the 668th chapter of the Kingdom manga.
Synopsis[]
Kyou Kai and Rei continue their duel as they both start using their respective Priestess Dances. In a move that Kyou Kai barely dodges, Rei claims that Kai would have died had Shiki performed that move. But she then angrily remarks yet Kai is alive while Shiki remains dead. While Kai acknowledges Shiki's skill, she retorts that she has not fought with all her power. Rei dismisses her by exclaiming she never underwent the Ritual. During the emotional duel, Kyou Kai begins to ask her little sister about the circumstances of the former's twin's death, which she answered that Shiki was strong. Unlike their older sisters' situation, theirs was no alliance in the 1st place. Shiki had even told her that if they were to cross paths, then she would kill her as an enemy despite being her sister.
The battle, as expected, was brutal and bloody. As Kyou Kai holds out and the rest of the Hi Shin soldiers observe Rei begins to relive the ritual from her memories while continuing to fight. At the same time, she claimed that Shiki had betrayed her. The battle was a living hell with each Shiyuu candidate fighting with all they had while they butchered each other. Rei continues to fight relentlessly for her life despite her lungs being torn to ribbons from excessive breath techniques and her bones fracturing from excessive strain. By the end of the battle, Rei survived with no one alive left in sight.
But as she began to sit down, she felt Shiki standing behind her. Before she could say anything, Shiki gave off massive killing intent and slashed at her. Acting out of reflex, Rei turned to stab her but realized she was slower. Despite that, Shiki halted her slash in front of Rei's neck just as Rei's sword pierced her heart. At the same time, a shocked Rei stands baffled at her decision.
Characters[]
Qin[]
Clan Shiyuu[]
- Kyou Shiki (flashback)
- Kyou Shou (mentioned)
High Points[]
Trivia[]
- This chapter features peeks of the promotional posters to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the series.