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

Perhaps it was to release his emotions, or perhaps it was because Kidomaru's words were too correct, but Shimizu Asahi, who should have been seriously and earnestly questioning why he didn't rely on them, gradually calmed down.

He rubbed his head, and his tense body quietly relaxed.

However, after calming down, he looked at Kidomaru again.

“You’re right, Kidomaru. I have no right to question your decision, but as you just said, my desire to help you will not change.”

"Whether you like it or not, I will find a way to help you."

"I'm not asking for your opinion, but telling you my decision."

Since Kidomaru convinced himself with this argument, he could use the same method to tell him that no matter what he said, he would take care of this matter!

Perhaps bearing the dual burden of Kidomaru's Asura bloodline and the resurrection of Orochi would be too much for him to handle, but that was not a reason for him to refuse.

He never had the option to back down in the face of adversity.

If I absolutely have to take it on, then I'll take it on even if it means death!

"......!?"

Her pale yellow eyes widened involuntarily, as if sensing his determination; an aura of unwavering resolve, a willingness to help him no matter what, enveloped his entire being...

I want to save you. I don't need your consent. As long as I'm willing, that's enough!

"The rising sun..."

"Just like you."

The Son of Asura smiled silently, his shocked gaze slowly turning into tenderness.

It's so great to know you.

"So, what are you planning to do next?"

Suppressing his inner thoughts, Kidomaru asked about the next steps.

He had witnessed Shimizu Asahi's determination and understood his will to take responsibility. Now, all he had to do was live up to Shimizu Asahi's sacrifices for him!

Solve the Asura Demon bloodline problem, and then live in this city with him forever!

"Although you are determined to share my burden, it is still my responsibility in the end. I would feel bad if I dumped it all on you, so I will share it with you."

"Besides, you've already put it this way, if I still do nothing, I'll just be holding you back."

"It's so great that you can help. I was worried you'd continue like this. However, I'm not sure what to do yet, since I don't know much about your recent situation."

He made a small joke, which eased the tension between them, and then asked about Kidomaru's recent situation.

"The recent situation..." Kidomaru pondered for a moment, then said softly, "I don't know the specifics. I only know that since that incident, I've occasionally felt murderous intent for no reason. At first, it wasn't too serious, and I could easily suppress it, but later, the murderous intent grew stronger and stronger, and I found it increasingly difficult to suppress..." Chapter 433 This...it's terrifying to think about, truly terrifying!

"I don't know when it started, but I started hearing strange noises."

"They are like the spider lilies of hell, constantly bewitching my will, trying to make me fall into darkness and become a killing monster."

"I want to block out these voices."

"But no matter what we do, there's nothing we can do."

"The Yin-Yang incantation that the master taught me can only barely preserve my consciousness."

"But gradually, even the master's Yin-Yang magic could no longer protect me, and my consciousness began to fail."

"When I met the deity yesterday, I was in a state of being controlled by the desire to kill."

"I almost killed that god."

"yesterday?"

Shimizu Asahi paused for a moment, then quickly recalled what Enmusubi had said yesterday about the misunderstanding that led to her meeting Kidomaru.

"You mean, you were under the control of your bloodline at that time?"

"Yes, the awakening of my bloodline has intensified my thirst for blood. The only time I can control it is by releasing it..."

"Only by venting all my desires can I regain my senses."

“I used to be able to calm myself down by writing, but recently, writing has become unable to satisfy my desires, and I have begun to crave real blood.”

“I’m afraid I’ll lose control and start killing people indiscriminately in the streets, so I plan to go outside the city to calm down.”

"Actually, I've already been outside the city twice..."

“The timing of Yuanjie Shen’s arrival yesterday was very opportune. I had a premonition that my bloodline would control me again, so I set off ahead of time. If I had been a step later and lost my mind, you might not have seen her yesterday.”

"I see...that's why you acted so impulsively yesterday."

Shimizu Asahi finally understood why Kidomaru had exposed his identity yesterday because of the word "Shura Demon," and even wanted to kill Enmusubi.

It turns out that at that time, he was in a state of collapse, controlled by murderous urges.

His overwhelming lust for killing had eroded his composure, so when his identity was revealed, Kidomaru harbored murderous intent towards Enmusubi.

However... this gave Shimizu Asahi a new doubt.

If Kidomaru's condition had become uncontrollable, why didn't he kill Enmusubi yesterday?

It's strange that one would stop their desires simply because of the 'red thread' mentioned by the god of marriage...

He looked at Kidomaru and voiced his doubts. Kidomaru shook his head slightly and murmured, "It wasn't that I actively restrained myself. It was the red string that my teacher gave me that brought me back to my senses."

The red-haired boy recounted the events of that time bit by bit, without holding anything back. However, as he spoke, Shimizu Asahi's expression gradually changed.

The red thread of fate from the God of Marriage... carries the teacher's longing?

Is this... real?

The red thread of fate represents a bond between two people in love. It can only hold two people together. If one of them changes their mind or passes away, the red thread will lose its power and become useless.

Apart from that, the red string had no other use.

Similar to the longing between teachers and students, or fathers and sons, a red thread cannot sustain such a bond.

If Kidomaru is right, it was indeed his master Kamo no Tadayuki's longing that helped him overcome his bloodlust, then Kamo no Tadayuki's feelings for Kidomaru...

"!?!"

No, no, no, calm down, this kind of thing can't possibly happen, how could a gentleman have such a hobby?

"...Kidomaru, are you sure it was the power of the red rope that helped you get rid of your bloodlust?"

After careful consideration, Shimizu Asahi, finding the idea too alarming, cautiously asked, "Could it be that you're imagining things?"

"will not."

However, his attempt was ruthlessly crushed.

Kidomaru shook his head and said, "I remember it very clearly, it was the power of the red rope that brought me back to my senses."

"Although I don't know how this force brought me back to my senses, I can feel that the source of the force is the red string."

After seeing off the God of Marriage, Kidomaru began to carefully examine the red rope around his neck. He hoped to find out the reason and better control the blood in his body. However, no matter how he searched, he could not find the answer he wanted.

The only thing he was certain of was that 'the red string had restored him to normal.'

"...Is that so?"

A storm raged within the black-haired boy's heart in an instant. He could no longer think about how the red thread of fate had restored Kidomaru's sanity; the thoughts that inadvertently surfaced had already taken over his entire mind.

It's terrifying...it's so terrifying, even more terrifying than facing the Yamata no Orochi!

He only came to help Kidomaru solve his problem, but he never expected to discover something like this.

Shimizu Asahi looked at Kidomaru, his gaze unusually wavering.

Even he, who could always remain calm, couldn't help but waver after hearing the news.

"What's wrong, Chaoyang? Why do you look so strange?"

The obvious wavering caught Kidomaru's attention. He tilted his head, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Was there something wrong with what I just said?"

"Ah, no... it's nothing."

The black-haired boy realized what had happened and quickly put on an expression as if nothing had occurred.

However, even after saying it aloud, he was still somewhat concerned. So, after hesitating for a moment, he cautiously asked again, "...Kidomaru, do you think we should tell Lord Enmusubi about this?"

"Speak to which god? Why?"

"After all, this is a red thread that only the God of Fate can condense."

Shimizu Asahi skillfully concealed his purpose, saying, "Lord Enmusubi already knows your identity, so there's nothing to hide."

"Furthermore, we don't know exactly how the power of the red rope works on you. If we can get the answer from Lord Enmusubi, it might be able to better suppress the bloodline within you."

"Given the current lack of options, this is the best, and our only, choice."

"Of course, we can keep to ourselves whose longing the red thread is binding."

Why can the longing bound by the red thread be kept hidden and unspoken?

The Son of Asura blinked slightly, not quite understanding why Shimizu Asahi had said the last sentence. However, he didn't pay too much attention to it, and after mentioning it, he thoughtfully replied, "Indeed, what you said makes sense."

“Compared to our fruitless search, her words should be able to answer our questions.”

"Then...shall we go ask now?"

"Okay, let's go now."

Seeing that Kidomaru wasn't dwelling on his earlier words, Shimizu Asahi breathed a sigh of relief. Then, calming himself, he stood up and said, "Let's go find Lord Enmusubi." (Chapter 434, The Asura Demon King Hidden in the Red String)

The two got up and left the courtyard. Soon, they found the idle spirit of the matchmaking spirit in the hall.

When Yuanjie Shen saw the two approaching, her eyes lit up slightly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face. She excitedly stood up, ready to continue her work of recruiting believers. However, before she could speak, Qingshui Chaoyang interrupted her.

"Lord of the God of Fate, there are some things we would like to ask you."

Sitting down opposite Enmusubi, Shimizu Asahi looked at her with a serious yet expectant expression. Soon, the matter of Kidomaru's Asura Demon bloodline was fully revealed.

"So that's why Kidomaru suddenly wanted to kill me yesterday?"

Upon learning of Kidomaru's situation, Enmusubi chuckled happily.