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

"Therefore, I will not untie the bond between you until you have dealt with Mio."

"But you can rest assured that your fate is indeed connected, and even if it is suppressed, this will not change in the slightest."

"Is that so... Hehehe, you're quite cautious, Lord Enmusubi."

The Ghost King chuckled, then withdrew her gaze. "Although there are some minor regrets, well... never mind, this is enough."

"Thank you, Lord of Fate."

Ali also looked away and expressed her sincere and happy gratitude.

"No need. It's my job to bring lovers together. Besides, your fate has also restored some of my divine power. It's a win-win situation."

The God of Fate gently waved his hand, chuckling as he indicated that he didn't need it.

Aside from the fact that she risked her life, she was very satisfied with the job.

"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll go take a rest."

"I need to go check if there's anyone in Heian-kyo who needs my help later."

"Help? Hmm... Ah, fate, hehehe, good luck, God of Fate!"

Having achieved their goal, Ibuki and the other two guessed what the Goddess of Marriage was thinking. So, they waved and smiled, telling the Goddess of Marriage to take care.

A marriage requires one man and one woman, but multiple marriages require multiple men and women; in other words, the number of people involved is very important.

The God of Marriage did not forge a single marriage in the Northeast, not only because the area was covered in ice and snow and teeming with monsters, but also because the population was small.

The northeastern region boasts the most expansive plains and abundant resources in the Yamato Kingdom, yet very few people reside there. It would take a god several days to encounter even a few households.

Even if they did encounter her, they wouldn't need her help.

These families were either already engaged or married, so her role as a matchmaker was completely useless.

However, Heian-kyo is different. It has a large population and dense crowds. With a little effort, one might be able to find believers and start working.

Therefore, every afternoon after arriving in Heian-kyo, Enmusubi would go to the market to look for targets to take advantage of.

Although it's been completely fruitless...

A short while later, the spirit of fate arrived at the market from the Shimizu family. She stretched lazily and a relaxed and positive smile appeared on her face.

"Alright, forget about Mio for now, and focus on developing your own followers!"

"We gained three more believers today... If we keep working hard, we might have a fourth or even a fifth."

"Good luck, Yorimitsu!"

"Okay! Let's go!"

With a joyful heart, Lord Enmusubi began searching for prey on the streets of Heian-kyo.

"Hmm... this won't work, the connection isn't strong enough; this one won't work either, the paths cross and there's no future; this... oh, this one seems possible."

As always, once she sensed their target, the Goddess of Fate would approach them and ask if they wanted to become her followers, promising to help them find their perfect match.

However, gods hold a supreme position in the hearts of the people, and a god who has fallen to the streets has little persuasive power. No matter what she says, no one is willing to listen.

As usual, nothing has changed.

Unbeknownst to them, the spirit of the matchmaking arrived in the northern part of Heian-kyo.

Because very few people come from the north, the number of people around Enmusubi suddenly decreased. After realizing this, she looked around and showed a strange and surprised expression.

"Where am I? I clearly followed the crowd, how did I end up here?"

Scratching her head, the matchmaker felt quite curious, but she didn't pay too much attention to it. After looking around and finding nothing amiss, she prepared to return to the street to continue her matchmaking business. However, at this moment, a feeling of fatigue suddenly came from every corner of her body.

Walking from the south to the north of Heian-kyo, traversing the entire city, and talking to so many people along the way without even having a sip of water, must be quite difficult for an ordinary person.

Without divine power to support them, gods are just like ordinary people. The God of Bonds, who is reluctant to waste his divine power, is now very tired and it is only natural that he wants to rest.

"Hmm... I think I'll find a place to rest first..."

The silly god pouted and walked helplessly to the gate of a mansion to sit down and rest.

It wasn't that she didn't want to go to a nicer place, like a teahouse or tavern, but she had no money on her, so she had to make do here.

Moreover, this place is not bad either. No one passes by, which is equivalent to no one seeing her. No one seeing her means that her authority is still intact. If her authority is still intact, it means that she still has the opportunity to expand her followers.

so......

"This place is really nice. I can come here to rest whenever I'm tired."

The God of Fate, who was comforting himself and believing in the comfort, nodded firmly.

But just as she was comforting herself, the gate of the mansion beside her was suddenly opened, and a handsome young man dressed in hunting clothes walked out of the house.

He seemed to be heading somewhere, but before he could even step out the door, the figure of the God of Fate inadvertently came into his view.

The figure that suddenly appeared in front of his house startled the boy, and he subconsciously looked over.

'A...woman? A homeless person...no, why would there be a homeless person here?'

"You're not injured, just a little sweaty. Are you resting? Resting here?"

'What a strange person.'

The boy glanced casually and quickly determined the situation of the Goddess of Fate. Although he was a little surprised that she was resting here, he did not intend to care.

He is not my close friend, and I will not give my kindness to others.

Moreover, his current condition is not suitable for contact with others.

Therefore, he prepared to leave.

But just then, the Enmusubi statue, which had been bowing its head, sensed something and suddenly raised its head in his direction.

The next second, their eyes met... Chapter 426, Section 423: So you're my follower after all! It's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!

The spirit of the marriage seemed surprised that the owner of the house would appear at this time, so it stood there stunned, not knowing what to say or do. The boy who came out of the house seemed to be the same, and the two stared at each other in silence for a moment.

About two or three seconds later, they both realized what was happening.

The boy with short, bright red hair gave a gentle and considerate smile, nodded slightly in silent greeting, and then walked forward.

But then, Enmusubi's gaze suddenly changed. As if sensing something, she instinctively exclaimed, "You are... Asura Demon!?"

A surprised voice reached the boy's ears in an instant, and he stopped in his tracks—he quickly turned around.

The gentle smile remained, but his pale yellow eyes revealed astonishment and...killing intent!

That's right, killing intent! This red-haired boy had a strong desire to kill!

Realizing what she had said, the Goddess of Fate instinctively covered her mouth, shaking her head violently, her eyes filled with panic and confusion.

It's as if they're saying, "It wasn't me, I didn't say that, I don't know anything."

However, how could such clumsy acting fool the cunning Asura demon?

The boy turned around, his gentle smile gradually turning cold.

"Wait, wait, don't kill me! I won't tell anyone, I won't tell anyone, please don't kill me, please don't kill me!"

A loud plea for mercy came from the goddess of fate. Witnessing the change in the boy's eyes and expression, she knew clearly that he was going to kill someone.

So, after wandering for so long, she knew how to cling to life in this situation and immediately begged for mercy.

However, before she could even utter her plea for mercy, a powerful demonic force sealed her mouth shut, and at the same time, the red-haired youth stepped in front of her.

"If you shout too loudly, it will attract the attention of people nearby."

"Don't worry, don't be afraid, I will be very gentle... I won't make you feel too much pain in an instant."

"It's like suddenly falling asleep."

The low chuckle echoed in my ears, like the whisper of a demon, sending chills down my spine!

"......!???"

The goddess of fate looked up in alarm, trying to express her innocence with her eyes, but the boy who entered her field of vision was a different person.

His red hair turned white, and ghostly markings appeared on his white forehead. A strong and pungent smell of blood filled his surroundings!

This is not a demon!

...This is not just a simple Asura demon!

He is a half-ghost, a being that is half-human and half-ghost!

At that moment, the God of Fate saw through his identity.

However, she didn't want this kind of news.

The more the boy exposed himself to her, the more it demonstrated his murderous intent towards her.

The more you know, the faster you die... She understood better than anyone the truth that only the dead can keep secrets.

Ugh... is using divine power the only way to escape?

Thinking back to the tiny bit of divine power she had finally obtained, the Goddess of Fate felt a pang of reluctance. If she used it sparingly, she could last a year with just that little bit of divine power...

Damn Asura Demon! I, the God of Destiny, will remember you! Don't give me the chance, or I'll make you regret it!

Gritting her teeth, amidst her extreme grief and reluctance, the God of Fate mobilized the divine power within her body.

Perhaps feeling that she had already used her divine power, it would be a shame not to leave with some harsh words before leaving, so she stood up forcefully and tore apart the demonic power that was stuffing into her mouth.

"You wretched Asura demon, you'll remember this! This Lord of Fate is preoccupied with other matters, so I'll let you go for now. But next time we meet, you won't be so lucky..."

"Eh!?"

A look of astonishment replaced the previous harsh words; the God of Fate's gaze was suddenly drawn to the red rope around the boy's neck.

"Wait, this red string...isn't this my red string?"

That's right, the red string tied around the boy's neck was hers—the red string that symbolizes marriage!

Why would a demon of asura...?

Moreover, although the red rope was broken, it did not disappear; there was still a faint trace of fate on it.

Is Yuan's target...himself?

The "缘" (yuan) in "婚缘红绳" (hun yuen, a type of red rope symbolizing love) represents two people in love. Only those who visit her shrine and receive her blessing can obtain this "婚缘红绳".