A newbie's anime life diary

Not only Ryougi Shiki, but also Saeko Busujima and Yomi Isayama were displaying exceptionally strong fighting power. Yomi Isayama's fighting style involved using her sword, Lion King, to control her spirit beast, Ranguren. The two of them, one human and one beast, directly and brutally suppressed the yokai Needle Woman who attacked with needles formed from her hair.

Saeko Busujima was even simpler than Yomi Isayama. As expected of Ryougi Shiki's top disciple, she wielded a sword and single-handedly dealt with two yokai, Inugami and Kishigai Kozo.

It's not that Saeko Busujima's combat power has exploded, but rather that the sword in her hand provides an excessively high boost.

"The Muramasa sword, and that ominous sword, the cursed Muramasa sword. I really don't know how Saeko-nee managed to suppress the sword's malevolent aura. It's terrifying."

While watching the battle intently and absorbing the experience, Xuehui suddenly sensed several auras approaching from the other side.

"Could it be the enemy again?"

Thinking of this, Xuehui immediately turned around and rushed towards the source of the aura.

A dozen seconds later, the two groups met.

Xuehui landed in front of the six people, holding the demon sword Xindu and pointing it at them.

"Everyone, passage here is temporarily closed."

Nura Rikuo and the others were startled by the boy who suddenly jumped out in front of them. Before Rikuo could speak, Maou Sadao exclaimed in surprise, "Eh? It's you?"

He recognized the person in front of him. Wasn't he the light novel author who had held a book signing near the shop where he worked that day, and then came to the shop to eat with several other people?

After that, Sadao Maou even went online to look up information about light novels, and was surprised by the achievements that the other person could make at such a young age.

The other party's Sword Art Online is currently at the peak of its popularity on the light novel charts, and even some established light novel series have been impacted. The release speed of new volumes is much faster than before. Authors who used to release a new volume every two or three months are now releasing new volumes at a rate that has increased by nearly one-third.

After that, Sadao Maou also had the idea of ​​writing light novels, since you can't earn much money just by working part-time!

I've already written almost a whole volume and was just about to submit it to a publisher when all this happened, and then I even ran into that light novel author from back then!

Putting aside the Nurarihyon over there, Yukiteru looked at Sadao Maou in front of him, trying hard to recall if he had seen this guy with such an extraordinary aura somewhere before, but in the end he still couldn't remember.

"Um, have we met before?"

“Well, that’s true, after all, I was working at the time.” Maou Sadao also realized what was going on and immediately explained, “You were holding a book signing event back then, and I was the front desk employee at the McDonald’s you went to later. My name is Maou Sadao, nice to meet you.”

McDonald's...working...Sadao Manou...

Today is truly a wonderful day...

Yukiteru took a deep breath, too lazy to think about what was going on with this guy, and introduced himself: "I'm Hiratsuka Yukiteru. This guy over here should be the third head of the Tokyo Nura Clan, Nura Rikuo, right? I remember you were injured yesterday?"

“It’s just a minor injury. You’re also from the Ryougi family?” Nura Rikuo realized that the person in front of him was human and could call him by his name.

Xuehui nodded, glanced at the four demons following behind him, and asked, "You've come here...?"

"Yuzhang's actions these past few days have been a provocation against our Nura Clan. As the future leader of all demons and monsters, I must earn my respect with my own hands. Incidentally, it's also a contribution to the peace of Tokyo. In this environment, humans and yokai can coexist. We can't let these few guys give us a bad reputation."

"It's a bit strange to hear a demon like you talking about maintaining peace, but since you seem to be a half-demon, it doesn't matter. I'm very grateful to you for being my helper. Keep going, and remember not to touch the warning talismans." He knew the eccentric nature of the Nurarihyon, so he didn't pay much attention and let them pass.

"Thank you. Although the head of the Ryougi family is very strong, Yuzhang's Demon King Hammer is not to be underestimated after its release. With his seven companions, we can completely suppress them if we go over there." Nodding to Yukiteru, Nura Rikuo did not intend to stop and set off immediately with his subordinates and Maou Sadao.

"Wait!"

Upon hearing Lu Sheng's words, Xue Hui immediately grabbed him and asked with a look of surprise and doubt, "You just said that seven people were traveling together?"

“Yes, the seven demon cadres under Yu Zhang are all quite powerful.” Lu Sheng nodded, somewhat puzzled as to why the other party would be curious about these things.

"...This is troublesome!"

Based on what he had just seen, Xuehui was well aware that something was wrong, and immediately turned and rushed towards Chiba Village.

Watching Yukiteru disappear in an instant, Maou Sadao thought for a moment and then said to Rikuo, "I'll go check it out. Are you sure you're okay with what's going on over there?"

"I am the next Lord of Demons and Monsters, what do you say?"

Nodding, Maou Sadao bid farewell to Rikuo and followed Yukiteru's trail.

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In Chiba Village, the test of courage has come to a successful conclusion. Although Ryougi Mina's prank resulted in four snotty-nosed kids crying their eyes out, since it was just a test of courage, no one paid much attention to it. After offering some comfort, it was over.

Next came the final bonfire party.

"That guy hasn't come back yet..." After looking around and finding that Yukiteru still hadn't returned, Hiratsuka Shizuka sighed and walked towards Hachiman, who was sitting on the steps rubbing his head: "What's wrong? You look like you have a headache."

"Well, I just feel that kids' pranks these days are really terrifying." Hikigaya sighed as he watched Ryougi Mina and Tsurumi walk past the four still sobbing little girls toward the bathroom.

Looking at what Hikigaya could see and the smile on Ryougi Mina's face, Hiratsuka Shizuka also sensed something and gave a wry smile.

In the bathroom, Ryougi Mina was washing her hands and said to Tsurumi Rumi beside her, "See? There's really nothing to be afraid of those guys. They cry like that if you scare them even a little. You don't owe them anything. When I go to school in Chiba, let's see if they dare to bully you again."

Over the past two days, Ryougi Mina and Tsurumi Rumi have developed a friendship. Tsurumi Rumi is actually a little cunning, and the two have a lot in common. This has strengthened Ryougi Mina's determination to come to Chiba for junior high school.

"Don't go so far in the future. Just ignore them." Tsurumi Rumi knew that the other party was standing up for her, but she still felt a little sorry for those people who were crying so pitifully.

"Hehe, I know, once is enough for this kind of thing."

The two were chatting happily, completely unaware that the mirror in front of them was showing a slight ripple.

Chapter 43 Attack

Emerging from the changing room, Yukino looked at the students gathered around the campfire in the plaza. Feeling somewhat tired, she wanted to rest as well, but her face had been scratched by leaves in the woods. Although she had wiped it with tissues, she still needed to wash her face.

As I arrived at the bathroom door, I happened to see two little girls, Ryougi Mina and Tsurumi Rumi, talking to each other.

Hearing Ryougi Mina's last few words, Yukinoshita raised an eyebrow, recalling the scene at the end of the test of courage. She walked in and said, "Was what happened before just a prank by you guys?"

"Huh!!!"

The two gasped and immediately turned around. Ryougi Mina breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was Yukino: "Oh, it's Yukino-neechan. I thought it was someone else. I almost gave myself away."

"You still haven't answered me, what exactly did you do?"

She walked up to the tap that the two of them had already used and began to slowly clean her cheeks.

Tsurumi Rumi tugged at her hand, and Ryougi Mina pouted and said, "I only added some special effects to the test of courage. I wouldn't do anything excessive."

"Is that so?" Straightening up, she looked at her face in the mirror. Apart from the water stains, it was completely clean. Yukinoshita took out a handkerchief and began to wipe her face slowly, saying, "That's good. It's better this way even if it's exposed."

"Huh? Yukino-neechan, aren't you going to scold me?" Ryougi Mina looked at Yukinoshita with some surprise. In her interactions with her over the past two days, this older sister seemed to be a very upright person who couldn't tolerate any wrongdoing.

"While I don't think what you're doing is right, I also believe in an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. People have to take responsibility for their actions. I can't say anything about you standing up for those studying in the US, and it's not my place to criticize you."

Yukino explained it this way. In junior high school, when she was bullied and ostracized by other girls, although she didn't have the same direct action as Ryougi Mina, her performance was in no way inferior to theirs. In less than a month, she established an unassailable position in the school. This shows that Yukino is not someone who would willingly be bullied.

After washing up and preparing to leave, Yukino suddenly noticed a slight ripple on the mirror in front of her, which made her rub her eyes in confusion.

I initially thought it was just my eyes playing tricks on me because I was tired, but it turned out that the problem was still there.

"What's wrong, Yukino-neechan?"

While Ryougi Mina was still feeling relieved, Tsurumi Rumi noticed Yukinoshita's odd behavior and looked at her, asking a question.

"It's nothing... I'm probably just tired."

"Hiss!" Suddenly, the white snake Ruri, which had been hiding in the small bag carried by Ryougi Mina, emerged and hissed towards the direction of the snow.

Ryougi Mana realized what was happening and looked in the direction of the mirror, finally noticing the strange reflection. At the same time, the pendant hanging around her neck suddenly became hot.

This was a gift from the shrine maiden sister when I met Tojo Nozomi three years ago. She said it was a powerful pendant that had been instructed by a deity and could sense danger.

Although Ryougi Mana hasn't learned much yet, many phenomena indicate that there is danger!

"Run!" He quickly grabbed Yukino Yukinoshita's hand and pulled Tsurumi Rumi with his other hand, rushing straight out of the bathroom.

"What's wrong?" Yukinoshita was a little confused about Ryougi Mina's reaction. She had only taken two steps when a loud bang came from behind her.

As I ran, I glanced behind me and was shocked to find a huge arm emerging from the mirror I had just seen, pushing its way out. The small mirror was groaning under the strain.

"This...this is..." Yukinoshita was somewhat unable to comprehend the abnormal phenomenon before her eyes, and her brain was no longer functioning.

"I remember now, it's a mirror spirit, a spirit that can travel back and forth in the world of mirrors, a very rare and special existence. I can't believe those guys didn't choose to attack from the outside, but instead used this method, what a twisted sense of humor. Mother and the others, really, why didn't they investigate properly? And Xuehui, the brother, hasn't even come yet."

Seeing how the monster appeared, Ryougi Mina finally remembered. But what's more important now is the plight of all the ordinary people here; if this monster targets them, they're sure to meet a bad end.

"boom!"

Another loud bang, and the bathroom walls shook.

Just as everyone outside was filled with doubt and uncertainty, two monsters appeared here.

"If I had known, I would have brought someone else. With your size, even a mirror demon couldn't hold on." Turning his head, he looked at the little demon with extremely weak eyes and a bunch of black wings on his back and said to the boy demon.

"Hmph, how can you blame me? It's clearly because the Mirror Demon is too weak. It took so long to bring us here, and that little girl still got away." The Handwashing Demon, who was over two meters tall, snorted coldly, looked at the now empty room, and said, "Let's hurry up, Lord Yuzhang's orders must be completed."

"Don't worry, once we're here, there's no way we can escape." Night Sparrow, who was traveling with the seven, smiled and walked out.

"The offspring of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception must be captured; they are highly valuable research subjects. My apologies, Lord Yuzhang."

Hearing the loud noise, Hiratsuka Shizuka also ran over, and then saw Ryougi Mina pulling Yukinoshita and Tsurumi Rumi running over in a panic. Before she could speak, Ryougi Mina shouted, "Tell everyone to hide, quick!"

She told the two to run forward, and Ryougi Mina opened her small bag and started throwing talismans forward without restraint. The last talisman, a Flame Burst Talisman, was activated and blew up the entire bathroom, burying the two monsters who hadn't yet come out inside.

The young Ryougi Mina had almost exhausted her spiritual power and slumped to the ground. At this moment, the five Onmyoji who were nearby finally arrived. Three of them stood guard in front of the collapsed house, while the other two protected the still-shaken students and used a dispelling spell to guide them to leave immediately.

Realizing something was wrong, Hiratsuka Shizuka immediately handed Tsurumi Rumi over to Hikigaya and retreated with the main force, leaving only her and Yukinoshita to come to Ryougi Mina's side.

Pulling up the somewhat exhausted Ryougi Mina, Yukinoshita asked in surprise, "That's... a yokai?"

Just moments before the explosion, she clearly saw the pair of wings on Night Sparrow's back, and under those circumstances, she didn't think it was cosplay.

"Why haven't you left yet? None of that matters. Hurry up and run. These two are not minor monsters. This little thing can only delay them for a while; we can't deal with them."

As soon as Ryougi Mina finished speaking, the three were about to retreat when a pair of black wings emerged from under the pile of rocks and swept across the area. The three onlookers were immediately blinded and then blasted away by the scattered rocks.

Brushing the dust off her clothes, Ye Que looked at Ryougi Mina and the other two not far ahead and said, "Young lady of the Ryougi family, why make such a fuss? We just wanted to invite you over as a guest. I'm sure your mother is worried about you."

"Hmph, do you think I'd believe your nonsense?" Ryougi Mina was also a little flustered at this moment, but she still forced herself to speak.

"Hehe, then there's nothing we can do. Handwashing Ghost, please invite the young lady over. As for the others, there's no need to keep them here."

After he finished speaking, the tall, hand-washing demon beside him responded in a low voice and rushed over with heavy steps.

"There's no other way, Liuli, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to stall for time."

As Ryougi Mina patted the small bag, a white figure darted out and rapidly grew larger in front of everyone. The huge snake tail collided directly with the Handwashing Demon.

At the same time, Xuehui rushed into Chiba Village and heard the explosion not far away, as well as the demonic aura spreading out.

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Let me explain the background setting of the Demon King, Sadao Maou. Because it had to follow the setting of this book, a lot of changes were made, and he's no longer the Demon King. I'll talk about the details later. He still has some role, but he's still not doing very well, lol.