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

The latter——

It is absolute confidence in one's own abilities.

And Ian is doing just that.

Ashiya Dōman was certainly aware of this.

He roared hysterically:

"Abe, are you trying to play me like this?!"

"I'm not playing a trick on you."

Ian looked at Ashiya Doman, who had completely lost his mind, and said calmly.

"Have you... forgotten the essence of Yin-Yang magic?"

"Nature?"

“Yes.” Ian, who was engulfed in flames but unharmed, stared directly at Ashiya Doman in front of him.

"The essence of Yin-Yang art is the balance of the five elements."

"The things you use to prove yourself have completely deviated from this essence."

"in addition--"

Ian's gaze passed over Ashiya Dōman and landed on Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji behind him.

What I saw was a rather peculiar scene.

The two demons, who were severely injured by Ashiya Dōman, were surrounded by a curtain of water and were completely unharmed by the flames in the fierce battle.

This couldn't possibly have been released by them themselves; only Ian could have done it.

In other words, he was simultaneously confronting Ashiya Dōman with his own flames while protecting the two little devils.

"I still have the edge over you."

Ashiya Dōman's pupils trembled.

He originally thought that after such a long period of training, he would be able to defeat this great Onmyoji.

But now it seems——

Everything is still a long way off.

"What kind of monster are you...?"

Ashiya Dōman looked at Ian in front of him and couldn't help but ask this question.

"This is Abe no Seimei V, Abe no Yasachika."

The man responded in this way.

"An ordinary Onmyoji."

You shattered all of Ashiya Dōman's illusions.

You know he won't do it again.

[You braved his flames and arrived before Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji.]

You picked them up, one on each side.

You are preparing to leave.

The room was engulfed in flames.

The remains of Ashiya Dōman himself were burning continuously.

The aroma of burning flesh filled the room, accompanied by bursts of popping sounds.

Ian held Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji in his arms and glanced back at Ashidōman kneeling in the sea of ​​fire.

He hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"I actually feel quite sorry for you."

千"寻,.免!:费:.小"说",裙"!2;5,5'.5,9!5!3,:0."0". :,千??寻;小;说,中!'转'裙.!5:5?4?7'!0;7!:5"5;;5“可、可惜？”

Luwei Daoman looked up, slightly distraught, at Ian who had said those words.

"Abe, are you showing me pity?"

“No, that’s not it.” Ian shook his head.

"The fact that you were able to set up such a Yin-Yang formation proves that your foundation is not bad."

"but--"

"You don't realize that Onmyoji wasn't created to prove which Onmyoji is stronger."

Many images flashed through Ian's mind.

Her love story with Minamoto no Yorimitsu during his exorcisms;

The past of having heart-to-heart talks with Tamamo-no-Mae;

The day when Ibaraki-dōji and Shuten-dōji understood that demons were not inherently evil;

“Each of us bears the responsibility of enabling people to communicate with demons.”

"To clear the obstructions that once blocked the connection between humans, ghosts, and demons—"

"That is the meaning of the existence of Onmyoji and Onmyo magic."

"..."

Ashiya Dōman's eyes widened for a moment, but then gradually returned to calm.

He smiled bitterly:

"is it?"

"It seems that my attitude towards Yin-Yang magic... has indeed had some problems."

"I lost, Abe."

"Take the mirror away; it's under the biggest tree in the palace."

"Then--"

"Stop all of this."

“Yes.” Ian nodded. “I will.”

"..."

"..."

Sensing that Ashiya Doman still had something to say, Ian asked directly:

"Is there anything else you want to say?"

Ashiya Dōman hesitated for a moment before speaking:

"Abe... if there's an opportunity in the future, will I be able to challenge you again?"

"Isn't that natural?"

"If it's in the capacity of an Onmyoji, I will accept any number of challenges."

"certainly--"

Ian gave a confident smile.

"I will win in the end."

"Really? That's not necessarily true."

Ashiya Dōman laughed heartily until he was completely engulfed by flames.

You and Ashiya Dōman bid each other farewell amidst the flames.

You left the room with Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji.

They gradually woke up.

Ibaraki-dōji woke up first.

"Huh...where am I?"

Ibaraki-dōji looked at the room burning fiercely not far away, appearing somewhat bewildered.

She was just about to teach that nonsensical Onmyoji a lesson.

How did we end up here so quickly?

"Ibaraki, you're awake?" Abe's voice came through the phone.

"Are you alright?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ibaraki-dōji realized that he and Shuten-dōji were lying on Ian's lap.

They are currently hiding in a secluded location.

"Lord Abe, when did you arrive?" Ibaraki asked.

Although he felt the title was a bit strange, Ian still answered the question seriously.

"...probably when you were knocked flying."

"Eh?" Ibaraki-dōji was somewhat surprised. "So, Lord Abe has come to rescue us?"

"Ibaraki, do you want to hear the truth?"

"Ah."

"Then I can only answer no... After all, I really didn't expect it to be so dangerous here, it just happened because I had some strange feelings."

"but--"

Ian ruffled Ibaraki-dōji's hair and said with a smile.

"At least it turned out well."

"Don't worry, I've already taken care of that person."