How long have I been here?

I repeat the same unanswered question again today.

The people of the human village who warmly welcomed me, though I was not human.
There was certainly a friendship that transcended race.

One day, as I was reminiscing about those happy days, it came without warning.

The loosening of the seal.

What I saw beyond it was hard to believe.
A winged race that resembled humans, yet was not human — tengu.

What happened to the humans? … Don’t tell me they were wiped out?

I must avenge the villagers.
Let justice fall upon those wretches!

But to do that, I must regain my strength, build it up, and confront them only when I am fully prepared.

Not now! Wait! Don’t unravel!