In the world of Type-Moon, it all begins with becoming Morgan's husband!

Ian's unreserved self-introduction surprised Yuan Manzhong.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at Ian with a surprised expression.

After all, back in that village, he seemed reluctant to leave the mountains.

That's why.

I was still worried until just now that he might suddenly give up everything and return to the mountains.

It seems unlikely now.

Was this a change made by myself?

As Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at him, a feeling of touching admiration welled up in his heart.

However, she was unaware that her father had seen all the love she was expressing.

The general immediately became dissatisfied.

What are you talking about in your sleep?

"Even if you are the most famous Onmyoji that Raikou found, what does that mean?"

"Is there anything you can help us accomplish?"

"From a general perspective, I really can't do anything for the Minamoto clan."

"But--"

Ian was unfazed by the resentful look that Minamoto no Manchu was giving him.

"This does not mean that I am unable to take any action to secure benefits for the Minamoto clan."

"what do you mean?"

Yuan Manzhong asked.

"Are you trying to confuse me with this contradictory logic, and then make me have incorrect perceptions?"

"Absolutely not."

“There’s nothing contradictory about this,” Ian continued to explain.

"I really cannot secure anything for the Minamoto clan that is publicly known, such as wealth or territory."

"But correspondingly—"

“I can clear away those ‘thoughts’ that are secretly hindering you, and in this way, I can indirectly play a beneficial role.”

"..."

Minamoto no Manaka's expression grew even more somber.

"Are you saying that our Genji clan is being held back by 'Nian'?"

"That's right, sir."

"But you should know the status of our Minamoto clan in Heian-kyo. All of our descendants have risen to high positions. How can you say that we have been blocked?"

“Before the stream stops flowing, no one will notice the accumulated silt,” Ian replied calmly.

"but--"

"If you don't believe what I'm saying, then just laugh it off."

Your words have made Minamoto no Mitsuaki take them to heart.

He had a furrowed brow, as if he were deep in thought.

You notice that his gaze never leaves Minamoto no Yorimitsu beside you.

You realize that there may be some secrets within the Genji family that you are unaware of.

Silence filled the entire room.

After a long silence, Minamoto no Nakano finally spoke again:

"Are you serious?"

"Is 'Nen' (念) part of the foundation of our Genji clan?"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu was somewhat surprised.

In her memory, her father clearly hated Onmyoji so much.

But at this moment, he uttered a concept that could only be understood by those who had carefully studied the Yin-Yang Technique.

Something seems a little off.

But before Minamoto no Yorimitsu could think further, Ian nodded and replied:

"Yes, you're right."

"To be precise, it has already formed a strange thought."

"Do you have a way to solve this?" Minamoto no Manchu then asked.

Ian smiled.

"I cannot guarantee a solution, but I will do my best if you need it."

There was another moment of silence.

It took Yuan Manzhong a while before he spoke again.

"I understand."

"However, speaking of which, although there are many rumors about you circulating in Kyoto."

"But to this day, it seems that no one has ever officially mentioned your surname."

"So--"

"At least let me know your last name, okay?"

"..."

Almost simultaneously, the moment Ian heard Minamoto Manchu raise this question, a scene flashed through his mind.

It was a hand touching my head, trembling and cold.

Following that came the final whisper.

"Your name is Abe—"

The words in the dream were left unsaid.

The reality has already responded.

"master."

"My surname is Ampère."

116. Master, please marry me (4,000-word chapter)

General Minamoto no Mitsunaka has decided to give you a chance.

He immediately appointed you as the exclusive Onmyoji for the Minamoto clan.

Of course, you know that this kind of naming comes at a price.

If you don't accomplish something in the coming period, he might turn hostile on the spot.

However, you're not worried about this issue.

[Because you have indeed discovered some 'Nian' that exist in Heian-kyo.]

"Master."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's gentle voice came from beside him.

"I never expected you to dare speak like that in front of my father."

Ian smiled calmly.

"There's nothing strange about that, is there?"

“Lai Guang, your father is not an unreasonable person.”

"At least--"

"He's still willing to listen to my reasoning, isn't he?"

Upon hearing this, Minamoto no Yorimitsu turned his head to the side and muttered to himself.

"Of course I know."

“I never said he wasn’t a good father… he was just a little too controlling.”

"Yes, it's great that you think that way."

"I don't want things to fall apart between you two."

With Minamoto no Mitsunaka's tacit approval, you and Minamoto no Yorimitsu began appearing together in Kyoto.

She takes care of your daily needs as your partner.

She is fulfilling her promise, using her own body to 'nurture' your memories after arriving in Heian-kyo.

Every night you can see her sitting quietly in your room, bathed in the moonlight that seeps in from the night.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu was very particular about etiquette.

So even when she needed to take off her clothes to serve her master, she would fold the kimono neatly and place it on the tatami mat next to her.

"Master."

She asked the man in front of her with utmost respect.

"How would you like to be served tonight?"

"The same as usual."

"Okay, I see."

After understanding Ian's wishes, Minamoto no Yorimitsu nodded.