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

Are we just going to leave like this?

Ibaraki-dōji looked towards Heian-kyō, which was gradually receding into the distance.

"Don't you like it here?"

"this--"

Shuten-dōji blinked his purple eyes, then grinned.

"We're not saying we won't go back in the future, we're just here for a short trip~"

"I see..." Ibaraki-dōji nodded thoughtfully.

"By the way, did that Onmyoji really have sex with you last time?"

"I'm very curious!"

"This is it~"

Shuten-dōji licked his lips, as if recalling a taste.

"We didn't do that."

"But we took something even more important~ so I guess we won against that cow!"

"I see! As expected of Shuten-dōji from Mount Ōe!"

"Hehe, of course."

[The Demon Treasure has been upgraded to Demon Treasure+: Shuten-dōji greatly enjoyed that wondrous experience, and she considers you part of the sake.]

You have confirmed that Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji have left safely.

You have returned to Heian-kyo.

The Emperor's massive manhunt is gradually unfolding.

The atmosphere in Heian-kyo has clearly changed.

Ian looked at the foot soldiers on the street, his expression somewhat complicated.

He knew who they were arresting—the "Zao Nu" who was supposed to go to court to serve the French emperor.

However, the great Onmyoji felt that such a formation was a bit too exaggerated.

She's just a girl, is it really necessary to go to such lengths to find her?

Things are probably not as simple as they seem.

but--

The reason for arresting her had nothing to do with him.

How to win her over is what's worth thinking about.

After all, this can be considered a great contribution to the Genji.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's troubles will also be greatly reduced.

But the turning point in fate always comes very quickly.

Just as Ian was thinking this, a woman wearing a straw hat walked past him hurriedly with her head down.

He stared at her back and suddenly noticed something strange.

That is--

A fox's tail?!

136. An Encounter with Tamamo-no-Mae on the Streets of Kyoto (4,000-word chapter)

You feel that something is not quite right.

You glanced once more at the figure that had passed by you.

[The Great Yin-Yang Master's Talent++ has been activated: You did indeed see a fox tail; it wasn't an illusion.]

You realize that something might be wrong.

Is it a ghost?

Ian tried to recall the memories in his mind, but found nothing related to them.

In that case, it shouldn't be a ghost.

While it cannot be definitively confirmed whether this is the case, the likelihood is relatively high.

but no matter--

This is not a scene that should appear on the streets of Kyoto.

Ian looked at the figure again, only to find that the other person was also looking at him.

This time, we can confirm even more information.

It was a beautiful woman's face.

Her skin was fair with a rosy glow.

With rosy lips and white teeth, she was beautiful and charming.

Her golden eyes were alluring but not seductive, possessing a certain charm that suggested a beautiful woman.

Long pink hair peeked out from under the straw hat, neatly arranged like strands of cherry blossoms.

Even Ian, who is not interested in women, couldn't help but marvel at her stunning beauty.

However, it was just a sigh.

The great Onmyoji quickly suppressed his emotions—because he knew the other party had discovered him.

On the bustling streets of Kyoto, the two stared at each other.

Ian saw a pair of sorrowful eyes—slightly lowered eyes, a somewhat unfocused gaze, and a deep sadness emanating from them.

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But it stemmed from an unconscious kindness.

Ian still gave her a friendly smile.

But what he didn't expect was that...

Upon seeing the smile, the other person showed a surprised expression, as if they had never experienced anything like it before.

The sound of horses' hooves rose.

The French imperial forces, responsible for the search, marched past Ian in a grand procession.

When they left, the person had disappeared from the Great Onmyoji's sight, as if nothing had ever happened.

"This……"

Ian could hardly believe his eyes.

"Lord Abe?"

A foot soldier approached.

"what happened to you?"

"nothing."

Ian did not mention the dreamlike encounter he had just had on the street.

He always felt that behind that sorrowful expression lay some unspeakable issues.

You returned to the mansion with this worry in your heart.

You saw Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

You seem somewhat surprised.

[Because according to past practice, as a key minister, she should still be handling state affairs at this moment.]

"Husband!"

Upon seeing Ian return, Minamoto no Yorimitsu immediately dropped what he was doing and rushed towards him.

"You're finally back."

"..."

The heavy workload did not destroy their relationship; on the contrary, it made every meeting a joyful experience.

That unchanging, surging tide is the greatest happiness.

Ian was already used to Minamoto no Yorimitsu's affectionate way of treating him.

Besides——

This feeling is indeed not very uncomfortable.

"Madam is back very early today."

"Ah."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu raised his head, his eyes fixed solely on Ian.

"Because the search has begun... there are relatively fewer things to deal with today."

“That’s right—!”

Minamoto no Yorimitsu grabbed Ian's hand.

"My husband, let's take a bath together today!"

"Yes, madam, as long as you like it."

You have arrived at the bathhouse in the mansion.

This is a place that Minamoto no Yorimitsu specifically commissioned to be built.

[Both its size and shape are remarkably similar to the small pond where you first met.]