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"It's you."

Shuten-dōji looked at Ian in front of him and responded in this way.

"We want to know exactly what kind of thing you are."

"Otherwise, we will definitely not be satisfied."

"..."

Ian paused for a moment, then realized a crucial problem.

"But if I take you back, wouldn't that be the same as not killing you at all?"

Shuten-dōji shook his head.

No, that's not true.

“My situation is different from yours.”

"You're in a dying state with the chance to go back, but I'm already dead. There's nothing to be attached to anymore."

"Don't you miss your great land?" Ian asked.

"Of course I miss it."

Shuten-dōji answered without hesitation.

"But we also expected this day to come."

"After all, people can't accept ghosts. We've already tried our best."

You realize that the chaos and disorder in Heian-kyo might not be solely due to Shuten-dōji's negligence.

She was also exploring the possibility of coexistence between ghosts and humans.

But in terms of the outcome—it's impossible to do.

A ghost is a ghost.

A person is simply a person.

Separating humans from demons is one of the very reasons for the existence of Onmyoji.

However, even though you understood this, you didn't agree to her request.

"Tell me about it first."

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji in front of him.

"I'd like to know how you came to that conclusion."

"..."

Shuten-dōji was very vigilant.

She did not respond immediately.

"What if we've finished explaining and you no longer want to talk about it?"

"But you had no choice at all."

Ian answered directly.

"Perhaps I have other ways to get back."

"As for you, the only possibility left is for you to rely on me to go back."

"..."

Shuten-dōji spat—but she truly had no other choice.

"Ok."

“We’ve already told you—our way of judging is by the alcohol.”

"Ghosts can drink wine, and humans can drink wine."

"And there isn't a single type of wine that's right for you."

Ian quickly realized that Shuten-dōji was referring to the smell of alcohol emanating from her in the fire.

It appears to be something created with the premise of "drinking".

But it's obvious.

It was of no use to Ian.

"Is this really your standard of judgment?" Ian couldn't help but say.

"Don't underestimate our wine."

Shuten-dōji looked at the great Onmyoji before him.

"People speak the truth when they're drunk."

"Many things that cannot be described in words can be easily solved by using alcohol."

"so--"

"We've finished speaking, you should give us some feedback now."

"..."

Ian looked at the petite ghost girl in front of him, his expression somewhat complicated.

for a long time.

He then spoke again:

"I see."

"Since you, like me, want to know the answer to this mystery, I should indeed give you a chance."

"but--"

"You must give me all your power."

"Give it to you?!" Shuten-dōji's face was full of anxiety. "Wouldn't that mean we'd become useless trash controlled by you?"

"But if you stay here, you'll be no different from a piece of trash."

"Besides -"

Ian looked at Shuten-dōji in front of him.

"That way, you can find out what you want to know as soon as possible. What's wrong with that?"

"..."

Shuten-dōji fell into deep thought.

Finally, she nodded as if in resignation.

"I understand."

"But I don't know if you can withstand my strength, uncle."

"You don't need to worry about that."

You have made a contract with Shuten-dōji.

[You have received Shuten-dōji's blessing: You have gained most of Shuten-dōji's power and control over her consciousness.]

She became the spirit behind your existence that you could control.

That way, you won't have to worry about her causing trouble after she returns to the human world.

"You haven't experienced any physical problems as a result"—this surprised Shuten-dōji once again.

However, you don't care about her thoughts.

Because your goal is to return to Minamoto no Yorimitsu's side.

But as you crossed that line, you sensed something was amiss.

The era of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons has not ended.

Are there other demons as powerful as Shuten-dōji?

128. Shuten-dōji is confirming another demon (4,000-word chapter)

You've woken up.

This is incredibly good news for Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

Bang.

The tray, along with the medicine on it, fell to the ground and shattered into black and white flowers.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's eyes were trembling.

She rubbed the corners of her eyes several times, repeatedly checking what she was seeing.

Seeing this, Ian smiled calmly and said:

"Madam, there is no need to doubt anymore."

"it's me."

"My husband—!"

With tears in her eyes, Minamoto no Yorimitsu approached the man and embraced him tightly.

"You finally woke up..."

"I've been waiting for this day for so long."

"Sorry, it's my problem."

Ian stroked Minamoto no Yorimitsu's soft, long hair, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Their eyes met, and they saw only each other in each other's gaze.

Emotional catharsis became a necessary action.

Their lips touched, creating a closed and moist space.