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

You don't know their situation.

But you can only trust them now.

"Shuten."

Ibaraki-dōji looked at Shuten-dōji beside him with great surprise.

You're really energetic today.

"Have it?"

Ibaraki-dōji nodded.

"some."

"You're practically on fire."

"Eh?"

Shuten-dōji extinguished the flames on his body that had been generated by the release of magic.

"Ibaraki, can you please stop emphasizing these trivial details?!"

"Oh...I understand."

"...You don't need to make that face. We just hope you'll be careful this time."

"This is a human palace! It's very dangerous!"

"it is good."

Let's get back to the question itself.

Although he had agreed to Ian's requests, Shuten-dōji didn't actually know what to do.

After all, this was her first time here.

If only someone could show me the way...

Just as Shuten-dōji was thinking this, a figure walked past the corridor she was secretly observing.

Is that another person dressed as an Onmyoji?

151. The Mastermind Behind Heian Palace (4,000-word chapter)

"Hey hey~"

Shuten-dōji cautiously waved to Ibaraki-dōji on the other side.

"Ibaraki, look over there!"

"..."

Ibaraki-dōji poked half his head out and looked into the corridor outside.

"Eh? There's another Onmyoji?"

"Ibaraki, you noticed it too, didn't you!"

Shuten-dōji looked at the Onmyoji ahead.

"Do you think we should follow them?"

Ibaraki-dōji shook his head.

"I don't know."

“I will listen to you. If you say to follow, I will follow.”

The choice suddenly returned to Shuten-dōji's hands.

She watched the Onmyoji's retreating figure, hesitated for a moment, but decided to risk following him.

Shuten-dōji certainly knew that oni and onmyoji were extremely hostile to each other.

But with no usable information at the moment, following him was the only option for the two ghosts.

"Ibaraki, let's go!"

"Yes, I understand."

[You have no idea what happened to Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji on the other side.]

Because your attention is currently focused on Fujiwara Tokuko.

Because you noticed something was off about her.

"lady."

Ian asked Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who was standing beside him, without changing his expression.

"Don't you think... she's acting a little strange today?"

Minamoto no Yorimitsu naturally understood that the "she" Ian was referring to was Fujiwara no Tokuko.

After learning what she had done to the Emperor, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who had risen to the rank of shogun, and Ion no longer showed her any respect in private.

"That's true, I feel that she..."

“I’m in a hurry,” Ian added.

“Yes.” Minamoto no Yorimitsu nodded.

Just as the two of them had reached a consensus, Fujiwara Tokuko seemed very anxious today.

It could even be said that something is not quite right.

"Madam, has something happened recently?"

"not at all."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu cautiously observed Fujiwara no Tokuko, who was still receiving her retainers.

"But recently, she has always been like this."

"Has it always been like this?"

"Ah."

You realize that the situation at Heian-kyo is somewhat different from what you expected.

You have a vague feeling that Fujiwara Tokuko is also under some kind of pressure.

You've developed an adventurous idea to go out and see the world.

"Madam, may I leave for a moment?"

"Eh?"

Logically speaking, Minamoto no Yorimitsu should not have allowed Ian to do this.

but--

As his first wife, Minamoto no Yorimitsu could sense that her husband was thinking about something.

Without hesitation, she took out the Genji token and tied it to the Great Onmyoji's waist.

"I understand."

"My husband, go do what you believe is right."

"I'll handle this situation."

No further words needed.

The Genji couple exchanged a glance and completely trusted each other.

You have temporarily left the main hall of the court assembly.

This should not have been allowed.

But Fujiwara no Tokuko doesn't seem to have time for you—she looks really anxious.

You walk through the silent Heian-gu Shrine.

You begin to think about all of this.

Ian always felt that something was off about this series of events.

It is true that Fujiwara no Tokuko wanted to participate in court politics.

but--

Setting up formations in the Heian Palace by Onmyoji (Yin-Yang Masters) who connect with the outside world in this way is not a good method.

After all, this is an extremely risky activity.

As the top Onmyoji in Kyoto, he could become aware of all of this at any time.

The great Onmyoji hiding behind Fujiwara no Tokuko was naturally aware of this.

So--

This shows that he resents the fact that even after being discovered, things can still continue in an orderly manner.

Is this what you call confidence?

Or should we call it arrogance?

In addition, there is one more thing that Ian cares about very much.

Why did Fujiwara Tokuko wear a veil to cover her face?

Is there some secret that can't be known by others?

You are thinking about these questions.

Meanwhile, Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji continued their pursuit.

Ghosts and humans are different.

As beings that survive by relying on "thought," demons can easily conceal their presence.

This is also the reason why the profession of Onmyoji came into being—the people needed someone who could find the hidden ghosts and monsters.

As demons with exceptional abilities, Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji naturally knew how to conceal their presence.