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“Yes.” Ian nodded. “But it seems that many things are still connected to him.”

"Putting everything else aside, the power that Lai Guang possesses is undoubtedly related to his choices, isn't it?"

"So I plan to go back and start investigating this matter."

"..."

Shuten-dōji remained silent for a moment, seemingly hesitating whether to bring up something.

Finally, she spoke:

"In that case, Uncle, are you still planning to keep these things from Minamoto no Yorimitsu?"

"of course."

Ian smiled.

"If she knew that her father made this choice because of the Genji... I don't think it would be a good thing."

"..."

Shuten-dōji was silent for a moment, then sighed, placed his hands on his hips, and said:

"I can't help it."

"Looks like we still have to keep helping this uncle... After all, there's no way we can tell the people around us about this kind of thing, right?"

"bring it on."

Shuten-dōji reached out his hand to Ian.

"Let's withdraw our power first, then Uncle won't have to worry anymore, right?"

"..."

Looking at the small hand placed in front of him, Ian hesitated for a moment before pushing it back.

"Shuten, no need."

"You don't need to return this power to me."

"..."

Shuten-dōji frowned slightly.

The hand that was pushed back looked somewhat uneasy.

"Uncle, aren't you worried that we'll continue to do evil?"

"Of course I'm worried."

"But--"

Ian looked at the petite female ghost in front of him, his eyes showing more friendliness.

"If you really had that idea, you should have left before I got back."

"Shuten, I must admit one thing now."

"You have indeed changed my opinion of ghosts a little—you are not without emotions."

"I know that too—"

Ian looked at Ibaraki-dōji, who was still gazing at the sea.

"You know how to protect your friends."

"From this point of view, you are no longer my prey."

Shuten-dōji was silent for a moment, then replied:

"Uncle... is this a declaration that you're giving up on killing demons?"

"I can't say I'm giving up. When it's time to take action, I won't hesitate."

"But—"

"I've started to think that perhaps the Heian period had a part that belonged to demons, but that's all."

"Uncle..."

Shuten-dōji turned his face away.

"You're such an idiot."

[The blessing of Shuten-dōji's talent has been lost: You can no longer seal Shuten-dōji's power.]

[You have acquired the Treasure of the Demon: You have become someone highly valued by Shuten-dōji.]

She vowed in her heart that she would thoroughly investigate everything about the Holy Grail for you.

134. The Unrequited Love Story of the Female Demon Shuten-dōji (4,000-word chapter)

You have returned to Heian-kyo.

A full month has passed since the day you set off with Shuten-dōji.

[And compared to your state when you set out, Ibaraki-dōji and the golden cup you received from Ushi-no-Gozen are things you must explain.]

[The "Talented Mountain and Water Standoff" has been activated: You have disguised your identity as Ibaraki-doji as Shuten-doji's sister, and no one has suspected anything.]

[You interpreted the gold cup as a collectible you bought on the road because you liked it.]

[The Innate Demon Treasure has been activated: The returned Shuten-dōji begins to exorcise the demons of Kyoto for you.]

This is actually a very strange scene.

Inside Heian-kyo.

"leave here!"

Shuten-dōji, now a crimson figure in the street, commands the demons before her who are clearly weaker than her.

soon.

Before the foot soldiers of Heian-kyo arrived, the streets had already returned to their usual quiet.

Under the cover of night, Shuten-dōji led Ibaraki-dōji to hide in the shadows.

"Whoo~"

The petite female ghost wiped the sweat from her forehead and revealed a smug smile.

"These stupid humans think they can find us?"

"You're overthinking it!"

"But--"

Ibaraki-dōji, who had been led aside by Shuten-dōji to hide, looked very puzzled.

"Shuten, there's something I don't understand."

"what's up?"

Shuten-dōji turned around and looked at his friend beside him with a happy expression.

"Is there anything you don't understand? Just tell us!"

"that is--"

Ibaraki-dōji looked towards the spot where the demons had just been.

"Weren't those just ghosts and monsters like us?"

"Why did you drive them away? Wouldn't it have been better to let them wreak havoc in Heian-kyo?"

"..."

Shuten-dōji's expression suddenly became somewhat awkward—the question from his subordinate and friend was far too pointed.

It took her a while to figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

"Ibaraki, you just don't understand!"

"We drove them all away in advance to ensure that no monsters could compete with us for Heian-kyo in the future!"

"So that's how it is?!"

Golden stars appeared in Ibaraki-doji's eyes.

"As expected of Shuten-dōji! He can achieve the great revival of the oni clan no matter where he goes!"

"Large, probably..."

Shuten-dōji felt increasingly embarrassed as he looked at Ibaraki-dōji, who was filled with admiration.

She couldn't tell her good friend what she was thinking at that moment—she actually no longer wanted to revive the demon race.

All these actions were done to share the worries of that great Onmyoji.

Shuten-dōji felt that he was somewhat unworthy of the title of the Demon King of Mount Ōe.

but--

This feeling isn't bad.

You haven't forgotten your purpose.

After returning from Onigashima, you began investigating matters concerning Minamoto no Mitsunaka.

However, this process is not as simple as it seems.

[Because you can neither ask your four adopted sons for help, nor can you avoid relying on Kaiyuan Laiguang.]

This is definitely not an easy thing for you to do.

Fortunately, Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji are obedient enough to keep you on track, otherwise there won't be any progress at all.

More than a month has passed just like that.

Inside Ian's room.

Shuten-dōji was secretly glancing at the great Onmyoji beside him.

Her throat was moving slightly, and her heart was pounding loudly.