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

"I see......"

Tamura blinked. This girl stayed here to learn from Shimizu Asahi, but Shimizu Asahi did not accept her as a disciple. What was going on?

Although Tamura wanted to ask what was going on, he couldn't ask in front of the girl. What if there was some embarrassing reason? Wouldn't that make the atmosphere freeze?

So he didn't say anything more.

After moving on from that topic, the group started talking about interesting things that had happened in the past two years. Since letters have limitations and it's impossible to write down everything in detail, it was necessary to ensure that Tamura Samurai understood what had happened in the past two years.

However, while they were talking about this, at the port of the Mountain City Kingdom, countless fishermen who had gone out to sea were either slowly returning to port with boats full of fresh fish, or returning dejectedly with nothing to show for their catch.

At the port, the women and children waiting for their husbands to return home, the merchants and customers waiting to buy fresh fish, and the few onlookers formed an ordinary and mundane scene.

They were either talking in hushed tones or laughing loudly, their clamor echoing over the harbor.

Although it wasn't quiet, given the state of the port, it somehow felt like it was meant to be.

However, quite suddenly, without any warning, a huge roar shattered this tranquility.

"boom!!!"

Not far from the port, a huge and terrifying curtain of water suddenly rose up. The sudden surge of power spread outward along the air, and in an instant, the earth, ships, houses... everything began to tremble!

"What's going on... what's happening!?"

"Why did the shaking suddenly start? Could it be an earthquake?"

"Earthquake!? How could this be? This is a port, how could an earthquake happen!?"

The sudden tremor threw countless people in the port into panic. They fled in terror, and those on the ships were filled with trepidation, standing there, unsure of what to do.

But the next moment, before anyone could react, a huge torrent of water suddenly swept up, engulfing everything around it. Countless ships were caught in the turmoil, and heart-wrenching screams of terror echoed through the sky. Everyone involuntarily stopped and looked at the massive torrent of water.

However, the surging water flow did not last long. Like an explosion, the powerful water column suddenly dissipated, and the ships and people that had been swept into the sky fell back down.

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the fishermen who fell from the sky landed in the sea, while the salted fish and boats landed in the harbor.

Countless wood chips and broken ships piled up into a mountain, and countless fresh fish turned into a small hill.

Then, a figure entered their field of vision... Chapter 359, Section 362: Quickly go and invite Mr. Shimizu!

Inside the royal palace of the Mountain City Kingdom, the daimyo was reading in his study when suddenly a male servant rushed in with an urgent report.

News of the port attack reached Damian's ears.

"You mean, another monster has appeared at the port?"

The daimyo of Yamashiro Province frowned.

Because Yamashiro is located by the sea, most of the attacks on Yamashiro are by sea monsters. In the past few years, Yamashiro's ports have been attacked by monsters at least a dozen times, or even dozens of times. As a result, the daimyo is very troubled by these frequent monster attacks.

If it weren't impossible, he would have almost ordered the complete eradication of all the sea monsters in the nearby waters.

However, wasn't it five months ago that the last monster attack?

Since Shimizu Asahi defeated a group of sea monsters five months ago, the Mountain City Kingdom has been peaceful for five months. Why has it suddenly reappeared now?

A faint doubt arose in the daimyo's mind, but it didn't last long. Regardless of why the monster had come, it didn't stop him from issuing the order.

"Send someone to kill that monster!"

Without informing Shimizu Asahi, upon learning that it was merely a minor demon causing trouble at the port of Yamashiro Province, he immediately ordered his samurai to deal with it.

With his command, the three hundred soldiers in the capital immediately headed toward the port, and he no longer paid attention to the matter.

After all, it's just a minor demon, nothing serious. If it weren't for the fact that it's called a 'monster,' perhaps fishermen could have caught it easily.

Therefore, three hundred soldiers are enough.

However, just two hours after he gave the order, the servant who had informed him rushed over in a panic.

He told the lord that all three hundred soldiers he sent out had been defeated!

"Complete defeat!?"

"How is that possible!?"

This news immediately made Daming stand up.

He sent out three hundred soldiers, which is a considerable force in war. Dealing with a mere demon would be a piece of cake for them. How could they possibly be defeated!

"My lord, we...we underestimated that monster!"

"That monster may look small, but it is incredibly powerful. It can control the earth and the sea, and our soldiers... can't hurt it at all!"

The servants shouted loudly with mournful faces.

"Controlling the earth and the sea?"

Upon hearing this, Daimyo's heart skipped a beat, and then, realizing the situation was dire, he immediately shouted, "Quick! Go and fetch Mr. Shimizu!"

......

At the Tamura home, Shimizu Asahi was preparing a banquet for Tamura Samurai's return, with Yoko Reiko and Kurako helping out. Although it was just a banquet for the few of them, Shimizu Asahi still wanted to make it as grand as possible.

Just then, a servant suddenly ran in and shouted to the four of them, "Sir, Miss, Lord Daimyo has sent an envoy."

"Hmm? An envoy from the daimyo?"

Upon hearing this, the four people in the room blinked simultaneously. They looked at each other, pondered for a moment, and then showed expressions of understanding.

Has another monster appeared?

Having dealt with this situation many times before, they easily guessed the reason behind it and said, "Alright, I understand. Please bring the envoy in."

"Yes!"

The servants obediently withdrew, and shortly afterward, the envoy sent by the daimyo arrived in the hall.

"Sir, Miss Tamura, Miss Tama."

The envoy looked anxious, but still maintained his manners. He first greeted the four respectfully, and the four responded in kind. Then, Shimizu Asahi got straight to the point and asked, "Your Excellency, has another monster appeared?"

"Sir, you guessed right. Another monster has appeared at the port. We originally planned to handle it ourselves without troubling you, but this monster is too powerful. It can control not only the water flow but also the rocks. The three hundred soldiers that the master sent were all defeated by it."

"We are truly desperate, that's why we've come to ask for your help. You absolutely must help us."

The envoy representing the daimyo immediately wore a mournful expression. When the sea monster was being besieged, he had arrived at the port as an envoy with the three hundred soldiers. Therefore, he was also the one who witnessed the monster defeat the three hundred soldiers.

That's why he realized how terrifying the monster was.

Even if we send out another five hundred or a thousand men, we might not be able to defeat them.

In this mountain city, the only team qualified to compete with the other is Shimizu Asahi.

"Defeated three hundred soldiers?"

The four of them paused for a moment, their expressions showing surprise.

Although Onmyoji are better at dealing with yokai, that doesn't mean samurai have no place to use their skills.

As long as the monster hasn't reached the level of a demon king, the numerical advantage will still be effective against it, and three hundred elite soldiers are enough to drive away powerful monsters.

Even if the opponent is a powerful demon, as long as it is slightly weaker, they all have the ability to drive it away.

The most famous Fujiwara clan of Shimizu Asahi's era was the Hundred-Man Group, a group of 108 samurai who could even contend with a great demon second only to the Demon King.

Therefore, the strength of the three hundred soldiers was definitely not weak, yet they were easily defeated by a monster...

That monster is probably a powerful one...

"Such a powerful monster has appeared at the port..."

Shimizu Asahi slightly raised her chin. Generally speaking, such a powerful monster would not easily set foot in human society, so why would it suddenly attack a human port?

A hint of doubt arose in the boy's mind.

However, he didn't think for long before looking up and saying, "I understand. I will handle this matter. The location is the port, right?"

"Yes, yes!"

Upon seeing that Shimizu Asahi had agreed, the envoy immediately showed a pleased expression. He nodded hurriedly and said, "That monster is still in the port, and many people dare not return, so, sir..."

"I understand, I'll go to the port now."

"Thank you, sir. I will go and report to the lord immediately! I wish you continued success in your military campaigns!"

The messenger was overjoyed and quickly left the hall.

After the envoy left the Tamura family, Shimizu Asahi rubbed his head and said, "It seems the preparations for the banquet will have to be delayed. Let's go too, and return as soon as possible."

"Ok!"

After saying this, the four prepared to set off for the port. However, they encountered Tamura Samurai as soon as they stepped outside. Tamura Samurai also intended to travel with them, and unable to refuse, the four had no choice but to take him along. Chapter 363, The Siren, Ōtakemaru!

The five men rode their warhorses at top speed toward the port. As they traveled, Kurako looked at Shimizu Asahi with some anticipation and asked, "Sir, shall I handle this again?"

Since training her, in order to improve her combat skills, Shimizu Asahi has assigned her these tasks of dealing with monsters. Not only did she not refuse, but she also accepted these tasks with great anticipation.

She was quite interested in this mission, so she wanted to take Shimizu Asahi's place.

Shimizu Asahi did not refuse Kurako's offer of service. After all, she was quite strong. Although she was not as strong as those who stood at the peak of the Great Demons, she was almost there. Therefore, this was a good opportunity for her to hone her skills.

Having received permission, the girl immediately completed the crescent shape in her eyes and happily declared that she would not disappoint Shimizu Asahi and that she would definitely defeat the monster.

The boy gave her a thumbs-up emoji.

During this brief conversation, the five of them quickly arrived at the village near the port. Because Shimizu Asahi had been helping Yamashiro Country deal with monster affairs for the past few years, many people knew him and were delighted to see him arrive.

Upon arriving at their destination, the five men dismounted and simultaneously squinted their eyes.

"This demonic aura... is really strong; it has spread all the way here."

They hadn't even reached the shore yet, but even so, the dense, terrifying demonic aura spread outwards with the sea breeze, instantly engulfing those who stepped into its presence!

Upon sensing this aura, Cangzi almost instinctively revealed a solemn and serious expression. She clenched her fists, becoming alert, and her body's intuition told her directly that she was no match for this monster!

This monster is even more powerful than Shimizu Asahi had anticipated!

"Cangzi!"

Shimizu Asahi also looked at her.

Clearly, he also realized how powerful this monster was!