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

The tongues wriggled like intricate tree roots until they became entangled together.

for a long time.

The warrior reluctantly let go of the great Onmyoji, gently pulling out a few strands of silver thread.

Yet, there was still an unbreakable attachment in her eyes.

Ian certainly understood why Minamoto no Yorimitsu had these feelings.

He smiled and said:

"Madam is as warm as ever. I feel like she's about to break a few of my ribs from hugging me so much."

"Does my husband dislike me doing this?"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at him with a hint of worry in his voice.

How could I possibly hate it?

Ian stroked the smooth, long purple hair, savoring its delicate texture.

"It would be more accurate to say that I caused Madam's predicament."

"I should have woken up sooner."

“That’s not true.” Minamoto no Yorimitsu shook his head. “This is not something you, my husband, can decide.”

"Being able to meet again like this is already much better than I imagined."

"……Too."

Ian's gaze fell on Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who had taken care of him tirelessly for the past two years, and his eyes were filled with emotion.

"Madam, then please tell me again what has happened in the past two years."

"no problem."

[Minamoto no Yorimitsu is very pleased to tell you about the events of the past two years.]

You have learned about some of the major changes that occurred within the Genji clan.

For example, the death of Minamoto no Mitsunaka, and the promotion that Minamoto no Yorimitsu received after succeeding his father in his position.

She already stands out as a unique figure in Kyoto.

You realize that she's carrying a tremendous amount of pressure all by herself.

But she never stopped taking care of you during this time.

You could sense the fatigue in her eyes.

She really tried her best.

"Thank you for your hard work, Madam."

"You have indeed become much stronger."

Ian looked at her and didn't hold back his praise.

"but--"

Can I ask you one more question?

“My lord, you don’t need to use such a cautious tone,” Minamoto no Yorimitsu replied gently. “I am your wife, and it is only natural for me to answer your questions.”

"That--"

Ian stared directly at Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

"Madam, are ghosts and monsters still rampant in Heian-kyo?"

He didn't think of this question by chance.

Upon returning from that place of death, Ian sensed that the era of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons had not ended with the death of Shuten-dōji.

On the contrary, the entire Heian-kyo seemed to have become even noisier.

This is not a good thing.

Ian had a bad feeling.

This feeling quickly became a reality.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, my husband."

"The scene of a hundred demons parading at night has not disappeared, and..."

"And what?" Ian pressed.

"Madam, there is no need for you to hold back in front of me."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at the man before him and nodded with a smile.

"Yes, my husband, you're right."

"I... I feel that these new ghosts have a very strong purpose."

"Very purposeful?"

“Yes.” Minamoto no Yorimitsu nodded once again.

"They seem to be here to destroy Heian-kyo."

"This is a more radical action than the last one."

"..."

Ian paused for a moment, then asked:

"Madam, during the time I was unconscious, nothing major happened in the capital, did it?"

"No, not at all."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu smiled with satisfaction.

"Tsuna and the others have been working very hard to share my responsibilities."

"So although the ghosts came in a very strong manner, they were actually able to maintain the same scene as before."

"That's great."

As the two were talking, a voice came from outside.

"Young Miss, it's time for you to attend court."

The servants outside the door naturally had no idea that Ian had woken up.

and so--

This is an "insurance" to remind Minamoto no Yorimitsu not to forget the time because he is worried about Ian.

"..."

Hearing the calls from outside, Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at Ian, his eyes filled with reluctance.

However, the latter readily reached out and comforted her:

"Madam, important matters are at hand."

"The master is no longer here, and the Genji clan can only rely on you to survive now."

"If I cause any delays in important matters, I will become a sinner of the Genji."

"..."

"My husband is right."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu leaned forward slightly and gently kissed Ian on the cheek.

"Husband, if there is any problem, please send someone to call me immediately."

"Also... I will tell other people the good news that you woke up."

"Well, I see."

You're the only one left in the room.

Actually, if possible, you would like to spend more time with Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

[But you know that, compared to this beautiful tenderness, you have more important things to do.]

[The blessing of the innate Shuten-dōji has been activated: You have released Shuten-dōji, who was sealed within your consciousness.]

You have something you want to ask her.

"Eh?"

Shuten-dōji, who had just been released, was still in a daze.

She touched her head several times before realizing what had happened.

"We're out?!"

"Uncle, you really are a good person! You can't stand seeing us trapped inside your head!"

"Shuten-dōji, you seem to have misunderstood something."

Ian looked at the petite girl in front of him with a very serious expression.

"I didn't call you out because I'm any good."

"But——"

"I have a question for you."

"..."

Shuten-dōji turned his head away, looking somewhat displeased.

She muttered to herself:

"That tone is so annoying, we're not your subordinates."

"first question."

"So you weren't even listening to us?!"