A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 196 Are there any masters?

Mr. Smith,

"We were kicked out again."

Standing outside the Changxi family mansion, the agent with the injured arm sighed.

"Now it's just you and me left, what should we do next?"

They were originally just going to investigate a random town suspected of having a 'supernatural history' to complete their assignment, but they actually encountered supernatural phenomena. Moreover, it seemed like a 'deity' was orchestrating it behind the scenes. What could these agents possibly do?
Two people had already died without anyone knowing what was going on.

If they could, they would love to flee straight back to America.

However, the mountain road they had come from was blocked by a landslide, and they had originally planned to cross the medicinal herb field of the Iwai family and leave via the county road.

As a result, they inexplicably separated and then inexplicably encountered two 'deep-water girls,' resulting in the loss of two people—and the colleague from before had turned into a monster after taking Iwai Osamu's drug.

It's hard to say whether there's anything wrong with that county road.

"These drugs,"

The agent pulled out a red and white capsule from his pocket, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Perhaps we should eat it now and submit to that 'tree god'."

They are all elite agents, and even from scattered pieces of information, they can piece together the general 'truth'.

This town was worshipped as the 'Water Dragon God' a thousand years ago; later, the Cedar Tree God suppressed the Water Dragon God, and the worship continued for hundreds of years until it was replaced by the 'Fox God' worship.

It was obvious that the tree god would not let this go.

There were no supernatural powers before.
No, the paranormal scientists' conjecture and explanation is:
Previously, the planet had very little 'psychic energy,' so even supernatural beings couldn't interfere with reality.

It's like a dried-up pond; the remaining fish and shrimp are lucky to survive, let alone wield their power freely, they even have difficulty moving around.

But now, as 'psychic energy' rises and falls like the tides, supernatural forces are active again, and those beings are beginning to try to demonstrate their power and reclaim their faith!
That monstrous 'Igarashi Sakiko' was a manifestation of the power of the Sugi Tree God. Their colleague who suddenly turned into a tree person was the same. Thinking about it this way, Iwai Osamu, who gave them the medicine, was most likely also related to the 'Sugi Tree God'.

"and many more,"

Commissioner Smith raised his hand to stop his colleague's idea of ​​defecting, his eyes darting around.

"It's not time for us to take a stand yet."

Based on the available information, the 'Changxi' family, represented by the Fox God, seems to be preparing for some grand celebration.

The central figure of the celebration

It must be that ridiculously strong Hinako from the Deep Sea.

Such a powerful supernatural being would undoubtedly be an asset if it could be brought under one's wing.

You can tell from that young master Nagayoshi's attitude that he gave away a 'supernatural arm' and enchanted it with a 'magic circle'. Such a huge investment is just to make the other party his own power.

This kind of thing is common not only in island nations, but also in other countries.

In the games that Commissioner Smith enjoys playing, various 'superhuman limb extensions' and 'magical tattoos' are classic elements.

Therefore, it is normal and reasonable for the Tree God faction to constantly obstruct Hinako Fukami's contact with the Nagayoshi family. However, it seems that the Tree God faction is ultimately at a disadvantage.

It seems that the entire town is shrouded in mist, and monsters roam everywhere.

However, he was unable to set foot in the Changxi family's house.
The fox spirit faction seemed completely indifferent to all these anomalies, paying them no heed.

"Let's go somewhere."

After reviewing the intelligence in his mind, Commissioner Smith had an idea.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Nishida's family?"

"Yes, this is it."

Without any monster attacks, the two quickly arrived at a deserted spot in the misty town: a building that was noticeably taller than the other houses, with a sign that read 'Nishida' and a triangular family crest.

That is, the house of Nishida Rinko.

"The Osamu Iwai family is a traditional medicine family that has practiced medicine for generations in this small town."

"Sakiko Igarashi is a shrine maiden at the Thousand-Year-Old Cedar Shrine."

Hinako Fukami is at the heart of all events.

So--

"Nishida Rinko is definitely not an ordinary person."

To reiterate, they've walked through this town so many times, yet they haven't seen a single 'normal person'.

Aside from monsters, there are beings with supernatural powers—whether it's the indestructible shrine maiden Sakiko Igarashi, the action-packed sports student Hinako Fukami, or the incredibly mysterious fox-masked young master Toshiyuki Nagaki.

Even the most 'ordinary' Osamu Iwai,
They all possess a secret medicine that can instantly heal injuries, but can also turn people into monsters.

"Find the diary!"

Two agents broke down the door and went straight to the second floor.

They quickly located a charming, girly room, and after a thorough search, they found a diary in a locked box.

'I am different,'

'Because I am the daughter of the Nishida family.'

In her diary, she wrote these words in her childish handwriting.

'I have plenty of pocket money, so I can freely treat others to candy and snacks.'

"Every time I buy a bunch of candy, the other kids gather around me with envy: like fish that flock together waiting to be fed when you clap your hands."

"Another rich girl born with a silver spoon in her mouth,"

Upon seeing this, Commissioner Smith frowned.

He'd seen plenty of people like that: his ex-wife was one of them, driven by ambition.

Once he gained power, the first thing he did was kick that idiot out; he felt physically uncomfortable even looking at him for a second longer.

'I really enjoy helping others because, to me, it allows me to receive their gratitude from a position of superiority, which is as enjoyable as feeding fish. It assures me that I'm not on the same level as them.'

"Besides, doing this will earn me praise from the teacher, make my parents happy, and make me happy too."

Even the fish wag their tails.

As you flip through the diary, a seemingly gentle and caring girl, but actually arrogant at heart, comes to life. 'Hinako is independent and only plays with boys, which is why she's isolated by everyone.'

Sakiko always talks nonsense and is therefore isolated.

As time went by, high school years arrived.

"That won't do. I'm the class monitor, a top student. I'll 'help' them integrate into the class, and that way, I'll receive two kinds of gratitude."

'After getting to know her, I discovered that Hinako is surprisingly assertive and very opinionated about everything: even without me, she probably wouldn't feel troubled, would she?'

'It seems I was too arrogant; the little chick doesn't need any help at all.'

'But getting along with the little chick is quite nice.'

Gradually, the handwriting became gentler, and the name 'Hina' appeared more and more frequently. It seems that through her interactions with Hinako Fukami, the proud and arrogant young lady's values ​​were gradually being distorted, moving towards a more normal direction.

Unfortunately, the contents of the diary changed from a certain day onwards.

'Xiu? His name is Xiu!'

From the moment I first saw Xiu, my eyes were glued to him!

"He's handsome and sunny, sincere, genuine, and incredibly knowledgeable. I've fallen in love with Xiu!"

"But...but why do you two always talk about Gundam? Even though I've secretly watched quite a few Gundam anime episodes, I still can't join the conversation?"

"It really is a love triangle,"

Seeing this, Commissioner Smith's network of relationships became even clearer.

Osamu Iwai likes Hinako Fukami, Rinko Nishida likes Osamu Iwai. No, there's also Sakiko Igarashi, who clearly likes Hinako Fukami as well.

Add to that the fox-masked prince Nagayoshi Hisayuki, and is that girl some kind of succubus reincarnation?

Recalling the scene of the girl's heroic battle,

Commissioner Smith's heart suddenly raced.
Who wouldn't like a beauty like that?
"Sir, sir?"

Smith stopped flipping through the diary, and the agent's questioning brought him back to his senses.

"I've been thinking about some issues."

He brushed it off with a casual remark and continued reading.

Why? Why?

'I clearly confronted Hinako about it, and she explicitly stated that she doesn't like Shu, so why is she still constantly hanging around in front of him?'

Doesn't she know that she's actually very cute in the eyes of boys?

'Damn it, damn it, Xiu is completely captivated by her!'

The sisters turned against each other because of a man.

This was perfectly normal, Smith continued flipping through the diary.

'I will curse Hinako!'

'Using the Taira clan's curse techniques, whether they move or disappear, they will vanish from our world!'

? !
Ping family?

Once this name was mentioned...
Smith, who had been watching casually, suddenly perked up.

He was previously sent to the island nation and spent his days in maid cafes in Akihabara, so he is naturally very familiar with the island nation's culture.

So this time, he was leading the team as well.

Ping family,

One of the four great families of the island nation during the Heian period.

Source, Ping, Fuji, Tachibana!

Strictly speaking, all four families were once members of the royal family.

However, in island nations where the imperial line is unbroken for generations, it is common for some emperors to have fifty or sixty children when they have nothing else to do.

Such a large group of offspring became an unbearable burden for the royal family: so they implemented the policy of "bestowing surnames and making subjects", turning most of their offspring into subjects and letting them go out to expand their territory.

The name 'Minamoto' means 'of the same origin'. 'Taira' means 'peaceful and stable'.

As a result, Taira no Taira entered the palace with a sword, completely shattering the imperial family's rule.

After the Battle of Hiragen, the Minamoto clan gained control of the country.

The Taira clan scattered and fled.
"The Nishida family is the queen of the Ping family!"

Upon seeing this, Commissioner Smith's eyes lit up.

Since they are descendants of the Ping clan from a thousand years ago, there must be some supernatural inheritance.

For example, the 'art of cursing' mentioned in the diary.

I did it!

'Hinako is about to leave our world.'

As the frantic diary entries continued, the paper became crumpled and wrinkled, but the handwriting gradually returned to normal.

'But I regret it, because Xiu still hasn't accepted me; thinking about it carefully, maybe Xiu, Hina, and Sakiko have long seen through me and realized I'm just a woman with a dirty heart.'

'After Kohina leaves, Shu will leave, and then there's Sakiko. In the end, my curse will do nothing.'

Looking back, I, Rinko Nishida, don't even have a single friend?

'so--'

'I've decided, I'm going to have a huge fight with Hina at the festival!'

'Speak your mind completely.'

Snapped,
Commissioner Smith closed the diary and a smile appeared on his lips.

"Finally, I finally found it."

This diary not only contains the girl's innermost thoughts, but also records a story about the inheritance of the Taira clan.

Ping's Spiritual Sword!

(End of this chapter)