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

Minamoto no Yorimitsu put his arm around Ian's neck and breathed hot air into her ear.

"My husband, I want it so badly right now."

"Ok, I know."

You spent a sweet night on the tatami mats.

Everything is ready for the plan.

But you don't know that at this moment.

This will be the prelude to another period of turmoil in Heian-kyo.

142. Tamamo-no-Mae's Feigned Death and the Ingenious Use of the Fox's Tide! (4,000-word chapter)

[Minamoto no Yorimitsu did not initiate this exorcism operation in his own name.]

Instead, she chose to report the matter under the name "Abe Yasachika".

The situation has changed.

This becomes a demon-slaying operation organized by you—the goal being to kill the "Algae Maiden."

"lady."

"Why should I get all the credit?"

"Of course, because my husband is also part of the Genji."

"Seeing my husband's abilities recognized and respected by everyone makes me feel like I am being respected by everyone as well."

"This feeling...is much happier than taking all the credit for myself."

You understand what Minamoto no Yorimitsu means.

But what you need to deal with isn't just the situation with Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

There are also matters concerning Tamamo-no-Mae that require your attention.

You need to make the entire demon-slaying scene look flawless.

Inside the residence where Tamamo-no-Mae lived.

A thin rope passed through the upper beam, then fell back down and was tied to a nearby pillar.

The other end of the rope was tied to Tamamo-no-Mae's hands.

This forced her to adopt a posture with her hands raised high and her feet barely touching the tatami mat.

"Xiaoyu, are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"Okay, let's give it a try now."

"I know it."

After answering Ian in this way, Tamamo-no-Mae began to struggle to break free of the rope binding her hands.

She swayed back and forth on the tatami mat, her tail and ears wobbling along with her.

It was a posture with a unique kind of beauty.

However, Ian had no interest in appreciating it; instead, he silently recorded the time required for the entire process.

Only after Tamamo-no-Mae had completely broken free did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"Xiaoyu, that's great, you did it."

"That way, once the fire starts, you'll have a chance to escape."

"is it?"

Tamamo-no-Mae was very happy to hear this.

"Mr. Abe, my efforts have indeed paid off!"

"Hmm." Ian smiled slightly.

"Xiaoyu's efforts were indeed very effective."

The moment her eyes met Ian's, Tamamo-no-Mae suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Abe... have I been a little too complacent?"

"A little."

"But it's nothing serious."

Ian pinched Tamamo-no-Mae's cheek.

"Because I think Xiaoyu, you should naturally be cheerful and lively."

"Mr. Abe..."

Tamamo-no-Mae blushed slightly, but her heart felt as sweet as sugar.

But suddenly, as if she had remembered something, she seemed somewhat lost.

Ian could not possibly have failed to notice this change in Tamamo-no-Mae.

"Xiaoyu, what's wrong?"

"..."

Tamamo-no-Mae glanced at Ian, as if she had made up her mind.

She revealed:

"Mr. Abe, actually, I've had several strange dreams..."

[The talent "Fox Spirit's Dream" has been acquired: You have learned about several dreams that Tamamo-no-Mae once had.]

In her dreams, she destroyed several dynasties under different identities.

As Lady Huayang, she destroyed the dynasty known as Magadha.

[As a sister, she destroyed the dynasty called Xia.]

[As Daji, she destroyed the dynasty called Shang.]

[As Bao Si, she destroyed the dynasty known as the Western Zhou.]

She often felt very sad because of these dreams.

"..."

Ian embraced the grieving Tamamo-no-Mae and gently stroked her back repeatedly.

Only after she calmed down a little did the great Onmyoji speak:

"Xiaoyu."

"Are you also this lonely in those dreams?"

"……Um."

Tamamo-no-Mae tugged at Ian's clothes and nodded, looking slightly aggrieved.

"so--"

"I am somewhat worried that I might bring some misfortune to Mr. Abe."

"Xiaoyu, you may be underestimating me."

Ian looked at Tamamo-no-Mae, who had a worried expression, and smiled calmly.

"I am the number one Onmyoji in Kyoto. The curses of the demons and ghosts have no meaning for me."

"and--"

"Those are just dreams, nothing to worry about."

"In contrast."

The great Onmyoji lifted the fox spirit's long skirt with his hand, revealing the fox treasures inside.

"Xiaoyu, why don't we replace it with some more realistic memories?"

"Um……"

Tamamo-no-Mae took the initiative to press the Great Onmyoji's hand inside.

She brought her treasure closer to the Great Onmyoji's hand and then gently rubbed it.

"That's what I think too."

"Mr. Abe, please let me forget those terrible dreams."

"Migu!"

The fox spirit has begun her fingertip surfing journey once again.

[The talent "Fox Spirit Dream" has been enhanced to "Fox Spirit Dream+": You will replace the terrifying scenes in Tamamo-no-Mae's dreams with scenes of training her.]

You believe that it's better to experience beauty through interaction than to live in fear and nightmares.

[You unknowingly cultivated Tamamo-no-Mae's dependence on you for climax.]

She tends to be more opinionated when she's around you.

She's starting to look forward to a future where you two go further.

A future that won't lead to the downfall of a dynasty.

However, she also knew that everything depended on the success of this staged death.

You know this very well.

"Xiaoyu, get ready."

That day should come very soon.

"Well, I know."

Lying on the damp tatami mat, Tamamo-no-Mae nodded very seriously—even though her legs were still trembling.