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

This way.

This fake body, apart from being lifeless, was almost indistinguishable from a real fox.

Even the taste is exactly the same.

of course.

If you look closely, you can find some clues.

But Ian chose a day when the new moon was rising, when there wasn't enough sunlight.

He also used flames to treat it a second time.

No one will notice anything wrong—not even Minamoto no Yorimitsu could do that.

"Husband."

Looking at the "fox corpse" before him, Minamoto no Yorimitsu said with some emotion.

"It's back to how it was before."

"Yes."

Ian responded to Minamoto no Yorimitsu, preparing to make things even more real.

"Madam, I'm about to proceed with the final step."

The great Onmyoji took out his small knife from his sleeve.

That was a weapon that had killed many monsters, and it was also the beginning of the bond between Ian and Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

He stabbed fiercely at the "fox corpse".

Just before arriving, Ian silently cut his hand with it.

Suddenly.

Fresh blood flowed onto the "fox corpse" as the tip of the dagger pierced through it, like a blooming flower of blood.

Everything that was illusory suddenly became real.

Ian pulled out the knife, picked up the "fox corpse," and smiled at Minamoto no Yorimitsu, saying:

"Madam, it's over."

"We can now report this to the French Emperor and claim our credit."

"..."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at the man before him and nodded happily.

"Well, it's all over."

"My husband, let's go home."

The exorcism saga in Heian-kyo has temporarily come to an end.

The fact that Onmyoji Abe no Yasachika recognized the fox demon will be recorded in history.

You and Minamoto no Yorimitsu treated the foot soldiers who participated tonight to a good meal.

Afterwards, you walked together towards the mansion.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu was unusually drunk tonight.

But Ian could completely understand her behavior—after all, the "Algae Woman" incident had been troubling her for almost a season.

And speaking of it.

The great Onmyoji looked at his wife beside him and couldn't help but smile.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu pouted and breathed out hot air as he spoke:

"Husband~ Don't you think Mommy is adorable~"

"Does my husband really like his mother?"

Even when she's being coquettish like this, she's a beautiful sight to behold.

anyway--

Ian looked at the road not far away.

Tamamo-no-Mae should be able to escape by now, right?

If she continues along that escape route, there will be a village outside Heian-kyo where she can stay temporarily.

I had observed and confirmed all of this beforehand.

With that thought in mind, Ian supported the drunken Minamoto no Yorimitsu with one hand and carried the "fox corpse" with the other, returning to the gate of the mansion.

But right now.

He suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Migu!"

Tamamo-no-Mae hasn't left yet?

143. The Fox Demon Also Wants to Possess the Great Onmyoji Alone (4,000-word chapter)

This sound is unmistakable.

Only Tamamo-no-Mae can produce such a highly recognizable sound.

While supporting the drunken and spoiled Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Ian surveyed the surrounding area.

Soon, he spotted Tamamo-no-Mae.

At that moment, the fox demon simply followed behind the two of them.

After realizing that she had been noticed by the Great Onmyoji, she even made a "shh" gesture with her finger in front of her pink lips.

Tamamo-no-Mae's meaning was quite clear—she wanted her to deal with Minamoto no Yorimitsu's situation first before considering anything else.

"Husband, what's wrong?"

The tipsy Minamoto no Yorimitsu started acting cute again.

Why aren't you looking at your mother?

"……nothing."

Ian glanced at Tamamo-no-Mae behind him, then at Minamoto no Yorimitsu beside him, and finally decided to pretend he hadn't seen anything.

"I almost tripped just now, and I was just looking to see what it was."

"is it?"

With a flushed face, Minamoto no Yorimitsu held onto Ian's arm tightly.

"Those things aren't pretty... just look at Mom."

"Madam, you are too drunk."

"No, Mom isn't drunk! My husband is Mom's child! He should listen to Mom!"

[Amidst Minamoto no Yorimitsu's drunken whining, you and she returned to the mansion.]

As you instructed, the servants are now asleep.

However, this actually gave Tamamo-no-Mae a small advantage.

She quietly followed you into the Genji residence.

You have settled Minamoto no Yorimitsu into your room.

"Madam, please get some rest."

As Ian said this, he went outside and gently closed the shoji door behind him.

He looked at Tamamo-no-Mae in front of him, his brows furrowed with confusion.

"Xiaoyu, what are you still doing here?"

"Didn't I already plan the route for you?"

"..."

Tamamo-no-Mae lowered her head.

"Mr. Abe, I cannot leave now."

"can not go out?"

“Yes.” Tamamo-no-Mae nodded, looking quite troubled. “I have been following the route Mr. Abe gave me.”

"but--"

"There are many Onmyoji and Foot Soldiers waiting at the place where we go out."

"I... have no way to break through them without the mirror."

"this?"

You realize something is wrong.

The Emperor has approved your demon-slaying plan—which means he knows you will definitely kill the "Algae Maiden" tonight.

[And before that, you had intentionally or unintentionally diverted the search forces along Tamamo-no-Mae's escape route.]

In short, this is a route out of Beijing that you designed after careful consideration.

If Tamamo-no-Mae can escape from the mansion, she can basically leave Heian-kyo unscathed.

However, the French emperor has now added extra personnel at the exit from the capital.

[Considering all previous events.]

You feel this is more than just simple assistance.

"Husband~"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu's voice came from inside the room.

Ian, who was still thinking, was brought back to reality.