How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

"Is this the Lord of Arakawa?"

Shimizu Asahi's eyes widened in surprise. Based on numerous legends and the descriptions of the Goldfish Princess, he had almost instinctively imagined the Lord of Arakawa as an extremely powerful and arrogant demon king. But now, upon seeing him, he discovered that the Lord of Arakawa was completely different from what he had imagined.

Although his face exudes an air of authority without anger, and his calm gaze is extremely imposing, none of this can conceal his approachable nature from within.

This is a good demon.

At that moment, Shimizu Asahi subconsciously made a judgment.

"Hmph, so that's why it's so noisy, it's you again, you little dwarf."

As Shimizu Asahi was still in shock, Arakawa no Nushi, who had stepped out of the gate, slowly spoke.

He glanced at the little girl standing at the front, then at the four of them—Shimizu Asahi, Shimizu, and Asahi—and finally said calmly, "I remember telling you that you couldn't bring anyone else here. What's going on?"

"Because I promised them I would bring them here."

In response to Arakawa no Nushi's words, Kingyo-hime replied with an expression and tone that spoke as if it were perfectly natural.

"Just because you agreed to their request, does that mean you can disobey me?"

His eyes, which had been open, narrowed slightly, and an aura of authority quietly spread out.

The Lord of Arakawa seemed somewhat displeased.

"What do you mean I can disobey you? I never promised you I wouldn't bring people here, and besides, I don't want to listen to you."

However, even when she saw the displeasure on Arakawa no Nushi's face, Kingyo-hime remained undeterred, even displaying a defiant attitude.

"Huh? What did you just say? You little dwarf?"

Arakawa, whose argument was refuted, gave a nonchalant "hmm," seemingly expressing some dissatisfaction or dissatisfaction with Princess Goldfish. Shimizu Asahi, realizing this, immediately stepped forward.

He stepped to the front and respectfully said, "Lord of Arakawa, it was I who first asked Princess Goldfish for help. This matter has nothing to do with her, so please do not blame her."

"Hmph, Onmyoji, no matter what you're looking for me for, I'm not interested in you, so get out of here."

Arakawa no Nushi glanced casually at Shimizu Asahi, said something uninteresting, and turned around to close the door and go back.

However, before closing the door, he paused slightly and said, "Oh, and take this disobedient little dwarf back with you. Don't let her bother me here."

As soon as he finished speaking, the wooden door slammed shut, and the Lord of Arakawa truly returned to the house.

"this......"

Shimizu Asahi was a little dumbfounded. He went straight home without saying a word. Is this the Lord of Arakawa?

Fortunately, he had anticipated this situation when he arrived, so after calming himself down, he prepared to knock on the door of the Lord of Arakawa again. However, before he could even step out, a petite blue figure rushed out first.

In the blink of an eye, Princess Goldfish arrived at the door. She pounded on the wooden door and shouted, "Damn it! Who said I'm short? Don't you dare laugh at my height! You big oaf, come out here! Come out here!"

The knocking on the wooden door was loud and clear. The four members of the group, including Shimizu Asahi, looked at the impolite Goldfish Princess with different expressions.

In Arakawa, the only one who dares to gamble with the Arakawa Lord's family and actually lets him out is this little guy, right? Chapter 199, Section 202: The Nemesis of the Arakawa Lord, Princess Goldfish

Princess Goldfish knocked on the wooden door for several minutes, but no matter how loudly she shouted, there was no response from inside, as if an invisible net filtered out her words.

Seeing the little one crying loudly, Shimizu Asahi couldn't bear to let her continue, so he decided to take matters into his own hands.

But... just as he was about to go up again, the tightly closed door suddenly opened...

Arakawa no Nushi emerged from the house, looking at Goldfish Princess with impatience, and said, "Shut up, you little dwarf! Didn't I tell you to go home?"

"Ugh, I told you not to laugh at my height! I'm still growing, I can keep growing!"

Like a powder keg that had been lit, the little guy rushed forward, yelling, trying to make the Lord of Arakawa admit his mistake with his adorable fists.

However, when a warm and large hand touched her head, Arakawa no Nushi couldn't help but smile.

"Oh? You haven't grown any taller in a hundred years and you still dare to say that? Well, if that day really comes, it will be interesting, you little dwarf."

"Damn it, you're making fun of my height again! Waaah! Just you wait, one day I'll completely conquer you and make you apologize to me!"

Princess Goldfish forgot about Shimizu and the other three. She glared angrily at the water demon in front of her, her cute big eyes seemingly covered with a layer of mist.

"Is that so? Well then, good luck, little dwarf. But before that, hurry back and don't make a scene in front of my house."

"Hey, you guys over there, hurry up and take her home. It's getting dark, I need to rest too. Don't bother me."

With a wave of his hand, Arakawa no Nushi prepared to close the wooden door once again.

However, this time, the Lord of Arakawa did not succeed.

A sudden hand blocked the wooden door from closing.

"Lord of Arakawa, we will send Princess Goldfish back, but before that, may I ask a few questions? Please, this is really important to us."

The black-haired boy looked at the Lord of Arakawa through the slit of his smile and earnestly made his request.

However, with a slight furrow between his brows, the Lord of Arakawa's words carried a hint of impatience.

"I've already said I have no interest in you. What you call important matters are none of my concern... I've already been very patient by not forcibly driving you away. Leave before I get angry."

"But the Lord of Arakawa..."

"What kind of attitude is that, you big oaf? They came all this way just to hear your story! They like you so much, how can you just turn them away like that?"

Before Shimizu Asahi could speak, Kingyo-hime cried out again.

She stood with her hands on her hips, her cute little face full of displeasure.

However, as soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Shimizu Asahi and Arakawa no Nushi both became strange.

Shimizu Asahi was slightly embarrassed; clearly, the little guy had misunderstood his earlier statement that he wanted to ask about the story of Arakawa no Nushi.

Arakawa no Nushi was utterly astonished. What was going on? He liked me? A demon king, a great onmyoji, and two great yokai—they liked me?

His gaze shifted, and the master of Arakawa couldn't help but look at Shimizu Asahi.

Of course, upon seeing the slightly embarrassed expression on the black-haired boy's face, he understood what had happened.

"Is that so? Well, so what? I said I'm not interested, and that's final. Besides, if you want to hear stories, you should go to the human world. You've come to the wrong place, little dwarf..."

Before he could finish uttering his refusal, he was forced to swallow it back. Looking at the little guy in front of him, his cheeks puffed out, his eyes filled with unhappiness, and his gaze meeting his own with unwavering determination, Arakawa no Nushi fell silent.

After a moment, he revealed a distressed expression of being forced into a corner.

"Troublesome little dwarf... Alright, alright, just this once, don't bother me again!"

Opening the wooden door, Arakawa no Nushi glanced at Shimizu Asahi and said, "Come in."

Seeing the wooden door wide open, Shimizu Asahi was overjoyed and immediately called out, "Thank you, Lord of Arakawa."

With Arakawa no Nu's permission, Shimizu Asahi and the other three finally entered his house.

Led by the Lord of Arakawa, they quickly arrived at the reception room, where the Lord of Arakawa brewed a pot of tea for them and then sat down opposite them.

"Although I've let you in, it doesn't mean I'll answer all your questions. I won't answer any questions I don't want to answer, so be prepared to leave empty-handed."

"Alright, now, ask whatever you want."

"..."

Such unique words made Shimizu Asahi smile helplessly. It seems that even if he gets inside, he can't be sure of success.

After composing himself slightly, Shimizu Asahi smiled and asked quite naturally, "Lord of Arakawa, I'd like to ask about your final battle to conquer the sea. May I answer that?"

"The final battle?"

The previously casual gaze turned slightly surprised, and the Lord of Arakawa narrowed his eyes.

Why ask this question?

"Because this is the most exciting story, the final battle to conquer the sea, isn't that amazing?"

Shimizu Asahi replied with a smile, using lines he had already prepared.

"Yeah......"

A meaningful smile appeared on his dignified face. He glanced at Princess Goldfish casually, and then said, "It was indeed a great battle. It was the most exciting battle I have ever fought."

"I fought him for three days and three nights, until my blade broke and my arms were stained with blood. I had never experienced such a joyful battle. In the end, I was conquered by his broad-mindedness, which was as vast as the ocean, and I returned to Arakawa."

"Conquered?"

The black-haired boy blinked, a puzzled look on his face.

Didn't you conquer him?

"I conquered the sea, but I did not conquer him. In our battle with him, both sides were victorious."

"I see... I think I understand now."

Qingshui Chaoyang nodded thoughtfully; this was noteworthy news.

The phrase "both sides are winners" likely refers to the fact that both were moved by the other's magnanimity and spirit. The Lord of Arakawa acknowledged the strength and power of the Lord of the Sea Kingdom, while the Lord of the Sea Kingdom also acknowledged the power and imposing presence of the Lord of Arakawa. In other words, they became friends.

The fact that the Lord of the Sea Kingdom could fight the Lord of Arakawa to a draw meant that the Lord of the Sea Kingdom was even stronger than he had imagined.

We need to be more careful.

However, it was absolutely the right decision not to directly inquire about the Sea Kingdom from the Lord of Arakawa out of caution. If they had directly revealed their purpose, the Lord of Arakawa would probably have immediately kicked them out of the house. (Chapter 203) This wave of goodwill, I've won it!

After guessing the relationship between the Lord of Arakawa and the Lord of the Sea Kingdom, Shimizu Asahi felt increasingly troubled, and at the same time, he became more cautious in asking questions.

He could only carefully guide the Lord of Arakawa to reveal more information about the Sea Kingdom.

Ideally, they should be able to pinpoint the exact location of the Sea Kingdom.

However, whether he saw through Shimizu Asahi's purpose or simply wanted to hide a secret for his friend, Arakawa no Nushi did not reveal any more information after his initial words.

Until they left the house of the Lord of Arakawa, this was all they had gained.

"Thank you so much this time, Princess Goldfish."

After leaving the house where the Lord of Arakawa lived, Shimizu Asahi and the other three escorted Princess Goldfish to the banks of the Arakawa River.

As for why they didn't send it directly home, it's mainly because this little guy, like other water spirits, built his home at the bottom of the desolate river. So, even if they sent it to his doorstep, they couldn't do it.

It's not like I can just jump down and deliver myself.

The Arakawa River has a very rapid current.

"Hehe, if you ever run into trouble in Arakawa, you can come to me directly, and I can help you solve it."