The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

"What are you looking at?" Friend A, feeling a little uncomfortable under Ishihara Akira's gaze, opened his eyes and asked with a frown.

Ishihara Shou didn't say anything, but instead used the same method he had used to activate hypnosis in the world of Christmas Kiss the night before to hypnotize his friend A.

one second.

two seconds.

three seconds.

Soon, Friend A's eyes, like those of Tanaka Keiko who was the first to be affected, became dull and lifeless.

"After a month of living like this, you suddenly feel that your previous life is becoming increasingly boring and dull. Therefore, even though I still don't let you take any more leave, you're planning to quit your current job and find a proper one. So, you plan to go online after I leave to see if there's any easy-to-learn knowledge you can acquire to enhance your abilities..." Ishihara Akira used the power of hypnosis to modify his friend A's cognitive and subconscious mind.

Afterwards, Ishihara Shō ended the hypnosis, got up, left Friend A's apartment, and took the subway back to the temple.

"Maybe this is a good opportunity to quit my current job completely, and maybe I can even find true love..." After Ishihara Akira left, Friend A, who had just woken up from the hypnotic state, stared at the ceiling of the apartment and murmured absentmindedly.

"Seriously, I must be crazy. How could I possibly have such a thought?"

Friend A tapped his head in exasperation, then turned over, covered himself with his blanket, and went back to sleep.

It seems that several more attempts will be needed to completely change her perception...

……

"Master, are there any private places in the temple?" That afternoon, a woman dressed elegantly and with a noble air, exuding the aura of a wealthy lady, asked Ishihara Sho, who was standing in the temple absorbing the power of the seven emotions and six desires from the worshippers.

"Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, have you encountered any trouble, benefactor?" Ishihara Akira opened his eyes and asked the still charming middle-aged woman in front of him.

"No, it's just that I have some private matters I'd like to discuss with you, host," the woman said, shaking her head slightly.

“Is that so? Then please follow me, benefactor.” With that, Ishihara Akira led the way, taking the woman to his meditation room where he usually practiced, and she sat down on a futon.

"I wonder what matters you wish to discuss with this humble monk?" Ishihara Sho asked directly.

Chapter 20 Purpose of the Visit

"I was introduced by Mrs. Kuwahara." The woman did not immediately talk about herself, but instead mentioned the name of the person who introduced her.

"Mrs. Kuwabara?" Ishihara Akira paused for a moment, then quickly remembered who Mrs. Kuwabara was—

It was one of the believers whom Ishihara Akira had once served! He had helped with a fertility ritual, and that's how the two got in touch.

That was the only time; Mrs. Kuwabara never came to the temple again. It's unknown whether she had successfully conceived or was preoccupied with something else.

“So…” Remembering his identity as Mrs. Sangyuan, Ishihara Sho looked at the woman in front of him hesitantly.

"Just as the host thought, I would like to ask the host to perform a fertility ritual for me," the woman replied very readily.

“Holding the ceremony is not a problem. However, since you were introduced by Mrs. Kuwahara, I presume she has already told you the specifics of the ceremony,” Ishihara Akira reminded him.

"I already said that," the woman nodded.

"Even so, are you alright, benefactor?" Ishihara Sho asked to confirm.

After all, his ceremony was a bit unorthodox, so it was best to clarify things before the ceremony began, to avoid them making a fuss and then sending people to cause trouble for him afterward.

“I’m prepared,” the woman said.

“In that case, please stay at our temple for now. I will come to help you with the ceremony tonight.” Ishihara Akira looked at her for a while, and seeing that the woman was determined, he nodded in agreement.

"It's entirely up to the host," the woman agreed.

Afterwards, Ishihara Akira took the woman away from the meditation room and arranged for her to stay in the temple's main hall, which was mainly used to house monks who were temporarily staying there or for monks who had taken vows within the temple.

"I never expected that I would be able to perform rituals for others so soon..." Ishihara Akira sighed inwardly after settling the woman in.

As for why such a large Sangharama Hall exists in a temple where only he is the abbot.

That must be because this place was once prosperous and had many monks and nuns!

In addition, the construction of the temple's "Hall of the Sangharama" was also a matter of course—mainly to provide accommodation for monks from other temples who came to hold Dharma assemblies. Therefore, even though the current Guanyin Temple is a family-run temple, it still has a considerable space for entertaining guests.

Afterwards, Ishihara Akira returned to the temple. He first took out his phone to communicate with his friend A, informing her that he would not be going there that night. Then he concentrated his mind and once again absorbed the power of the seven emotions and six desires emanating from the worshippers in the temple.

……

"Mai, I've arrived at the temple you mentioned." At the same time, inside the Garan no Dormitory, which served as a monk's quarters, the woman who had come for help took out her phone, opened the LINE chat app (similar to WeChat), and sent a message to a woman tagged as Kuwabara.

"You actually went!" Mrs. Kuwahara replied in an amazed tone.

"I was just joking with you!"

“But for me, that might be the last resort for me to get pregnant,” the woman replied calmly. “Besides, didn’t you get pregnant because of your hosting job?”

"I saw the host, and he's quite handsome. If he could really give me a child, even if that child is his, I would still have him."

"You're insane!" Kuwabara said speechlessly.

“Yes, I’ve gone mad,” the woman echoed.

"Didn't the doctor say that we could consider using in vitro fertilization to help you get pregnant? Why not try a scientific method instead of choosing a superstitious and mystical approach?" Mrs. Kuwahara continued to persuade her.

"Because the doctor said that given my physical condition, even if I could conceive through IVF, the success rate wouldn't exceed 20%, meaning there's a greater than 50% chance of failure! Or even never succeeding at all. In this situation, besides believing in superstitious methods like you suggested, I have no other choice," the woman explained.

Mrs. Kuwahara fell silent.

"Then all I can do is wish you all your dreams come true."

"Thank you."

"But then what about our children? Brothers? Sisters? Or siblings?" Mrs. Kuwahara joked after finishing her serious business.

"Didn't you say that after the ritual that day, you immediately went back and did 'that' with your husband again? So now you can't be sure whether the child in your belly is the officiant's or your husband's? How come you're now calling my child a brother?" The woman smiled and replied with amusement.

"Isn't it a 50/50 chance... but this means our two children can't be betrothed," Mrs. Kuwahara said, seemingly with some regret.

"You're thinking quite far ahead..."

……

Before he knew it, the day's business was over, and Ishihara Sho, having closed the temple gates, went to the monks' quarters where the female benefactor was staying.

"Is it time to begin?" the woman asked, looking at Ishihara Akira, who had come to visit.

“We’ll have to wait a little longer,” Ishihara Akira replied.

"In addition, before the ceremony begins, you should cleanse your body so that the power of the Bodhisattva can descend into your body and help you realize your wishes."

"Finally, the ceremony will be held at midnight, so you can change your mind and call off the ritual before then," Ishihara Akira reminded him.

"I understand. Host, could you please take me to the bathing area? I'd like to take a bath first," the woman replied calmly.

"Then please follow me, benefactor."

Afterwards, Ishihara led the woman to the washing area inside the temple where the monks bathed, placed the prepared white shirt in a basket for changing clothes, and then turned and walked away, leaving the space for the woman to use herself.

Then time continued to turn, and it was almost midnight.

When Ishihara Sho returned to the Garan no Do, he saw a woman wearing only a thin white undergarment that resembled a half-kimono, revealing her fair and delicate legs.

"Benefactor, are you sure you want to begin?" Ishihara Akira asked the woman one last time.

"Yes, host, please begin," the woman said firmly.

"Well, excuse me."

After saying that, Ishihara Akira took off his monk's robe while still standing there, then stepped forward, embraced the woman's body, and gently laid her down on the tatami mat.

“Namu, Ladena, Delayaya, Namo, Aliya, Jiniyana, Saagara, Bailoujiana, Boyouha, Laagaaya…”

Chapter 21

"After dawn, go back to your husband and do *that* with him. If everything goes smoothly, you should be able to have the corresponding reaction after a month." Ishihara Akira whispered to the woman beside him, who was blushing, as he placed a slightly firmer pillow under her buttocks to prevent certain things from coming out.

“Okay,” the woman replied.

"But are you sure that if I do that, I'll definitely get pregnant a month later?"

"If everything goes smoothly, it should be possible," Ishihara Akira said after a moment's thought.

"Even if I'm a patient diagnosed with infertility by a doctor?" the woman asked, staring intently at him.

“Uh… Please believe in the power of the Bodhisattva.” Ishihara Akira was taken aback, then whispered the Bodhisattva’s name and emphasized with a stern face.

What else could he do?

He had no idea that the female benefactor he had taken on would be so difficult to deal with, as she was actually an infertile patient!

So all I can do is pray that the Buddhist teachings I've been practicing recently, the Guanyin lineage, are powerful enough to help the female benefactor conceive; otherwise…

Otherwise, he wouldn't know what to do either.

"Alright, then we'll see each other again in a month. If I do get pregnant as you say, I'll have the Guanyin statue in your temple recast and I'll also donate a large sum of money for incense offerings. But if not... you can just wait to be accused of rape and face the consequences of the law." The woman laughed, her expression alluring yet ruthless as she spoke to Ishihara Akira.

Ishihara Sho remained silent, murmured a Buddhist chant once more, and then pressed down on the woman's shoulder again.

"What do you want to do? Kill me to silence me?" The woman's expression showed no panic; she simply asked Ishihara Akira with interest.

"To ensure that the police don't come knocking on my door a month from now, I'm prepared to try my best to help you truly achieve your wish," Ishihara Akira replied.

"Fine. You're in charge today. I just hope that a month from now, you really won't be taken away by the police." After saying that, the woman closed her eyes and let Ishihara Akira do whatever he wanted.

……

The next day, Ishihara Akira saw the female benefactor off...

"It seems that in order to avoid being confronted by the police in a month, or even if the police do come knocking, I won't be completely helpless. It seems that acquiring power needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible..." Standing in the temple courtyard, Ishihara Sho, who was absorbing the power of the seven emotions and six desires from the surrounding worshippers as usual, muttered with a slight frown.

"I never expected that the first believer I would encounter after taking over from Ishihara Sho would be such a troublesome character. I miscalculated."

Then she stopped thinking about those things and instead focused on absorbing power while planning her future journey to the world of A Certain Magical Index.

Then it got evening.

As usual, after closing the temple gates and tidying up the temple, Ishihara Sho returned to his bedroom, lay down, and then activated his ability to enter his dream world—

"I wonder if the different elements will affect my identity and location when I enter the two-dimensional world..."

Thinking about it, Ishihara Sho embodied elements related to Kiyama Haruo—