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

"His wife and children are the things he worries about most in this world."

"More than a decade ago, we fought a decisive battle with the Asura Demon King, surrounded him and his wife, and set up a barrier to prevent them from escaping. We then used his wife as the breakthrough point to launch an attack."

"He constantly protected his wife during the battle, even at the cost of his life."

"In the end, he collapsed in front of his wife, covered in blood."

"If he hadn't had that weakness, we might not have been able to kill him back then."

"This red string is proof of their love for each other."

"At the same time, the Asura Demon King may have already guessed that he and his wife would die in the siege. Therefore, he injected his power into the red rope in advance, hoping that after his death, the red rope could protect Kidomaru in his place."

"Despite my dislike for him, I have to admit that he is a good wife and father."

"Kidomaru, this is not my protection for you, but the protection of your father and mother."

Kamo no Tadashi handed the red rope in his hand to Kidomaru.

Upon learning the truth of the past from his mentor, he couldn't help but widen his eyes. His solemn gaze trembled without him even realizing it, just as Shimizu Asahi had never imagined that this was the red string left behind by the Asura Demon King. For over a decade, he had carried this red string, believing it to be a symbol of Kamo Tadashi's love for him...

His hands trembled as he grasped the red string. In that moment, he felt warmth... like being embraced, loved. A pure and intense emotion engulfed his entire being...

"Is this...their...love for me?"

An indescribable emotion quietly spread from the depths of his heart...

"..."

"..."

The red-haired boy lowered his head slightly. For the first time, the mature, steady, gentle, and reassuring half-demon boy revealed his vulnerable side.

The Demon King of Asura poured his emotions into his wife and children, and Kidomaru, who was experiencing parental love for the first time, reciprocated their love.

Even disregarding their identity and bloodline, they are just an enviable family!

If his father weren't the Asura Demon King, if his mother weren't a venomous woman, they would probably be very happy now...

The black-haired boy sighed helplessly.

"...Kidomaru, don't be too sad. At least now we know that your parents actually love you."

Gently patting his friend's shoulder, Shimizu Asahi said softly, "Tie the red string."

"Hmm...I know."

Tightening the red string in his hand, Kidomaru quietly concealed the tenderness in his heart, and then tied the red string around his neck.

He returned to normal.

"I'm sorry, I was a bit out of line just now."

"It's okay, this is normal, don't worry about it."

"But speaking of which, besides the power of the Asura Demon King, why does the red rope also contain the power of the teacher?" Shimizu Asahi smiled, then looked curiously at Kamo Tadashi.

He could sense a familiar and powerful force within the red rope, isolating all innocent inquiries.

It's as if the power within the red rope is hidden.

Sir...did he deliberately set up this array to seal away the power of the Asura Demon King so that it wouldn't be discovered by others?

As if seeing through what Shimizu Asahi was thinking, Kamo no Tadashi calmly nodded.

"Kidomaru is half-human and half-demon. Even with my protection, he is bound to be targeted. The aura of the Asura Demon King within the red rope is too strong. A powerful and scheming Onmyoji can easily uncover its secrets."

"In order to prevent others from prying into my sight and to quell the power of the Demon King, I set up a seal."

"I see, the teacher is very thoughtful."

Shimizu Asahi exclaimed in sudden realization, "So that's how it is!"

After he finished speaking, Kamo Tadashi continued, "This seal once protected Kidomaru's peace, but now, he no longer needs this seal."

"Kidomaru, I will break the seal inside, and I will give you this red string that represents your parents intact."

"teacher?"

Kidomaru was taken aback, seemingly wondering why his mentor had suddenly made such a decision.

"I didn't tell you about this before, partly because I hoped you wouldn't have to think too much and could live a peaceful life, and partly because I was afraid that your bloodline would be affected by the aura of the Asura Demon King and turn into an evil demon."

"That formation can not only prevent others from spying on you, but also prevent you from sensing the aura of the Asura Ghost King, allowing you to integrate into the human world more stably and smoothly."

"But now, I suddenly understand that the Asura Demon King thinks the same way I do. He wants you to live, to live peacefully and calmly. It is because of his power that you are not controlled by the Asura Demon bloodline."

"Moreover, you have now grown into a reliable adult."

"Removing the seal is a good thing."

Removing the seal from the red rope was a decision recently made by Kamo no Tadayuki, and the reason, as he stated, was that it was a good thing.

Kidomaru did not grow into a mindless demon. He had friends, a mentor, and loving parents. The bonds he formed became his strongest power against the Asura demon bloodline.

He is now able to face everything.

"...I understand, teacher."

Kidomaru gently clenched his fist and bent over...

He will break the bloodline of the Asura Demon. He will stay in Heian-kyo and live here with Shimizu Asahi, his mentor, and his father and mother!

......

Meanwhile, on the streets of Heian-kyo, Enmusubi, who had not immediately returned to the Shimizu family, strolled among the crowds, her head bowed, her eyes filled with worry.

"I wonder how things are going with Kidomaru. That child's bloodline was already starting to get out of control, and now the Asura Demon King has suddenly appeared. I wonder what will happen to him..."

"I hope nothing sad happens..."

"I'm so worried about that child..." Chapter 438: You're the only one in the family I can't rely on.

After leaving the Yin-Yang Bureau, Shimizu Asahi and Kidomaru returned to their quiet house.

The seal on the red rope was removed by Kamo no Tadayuki, and Kidomaru was finally able to clearly feel his father's power. Under the protection of the Demon King's power, his Shura Demon bloodline, which would occasionally erupt, finally calmed down.

Just as if he had never activated his Asura Demon bloodline.

"We never expected that the method we've been searching for for so long was hidden right under our noses. Now, we no longer need to worry about when the Asura Demon Bloodline will go berserk."

After taking a sip of hot tea, Qingshui Chaoyang, who had been extremely worried not long ago, breathed a long sigh of relief. He looked at his cheerful and bright friend, his eyes filled with joy.

The former Kidomaru would only show this gentle and happy side to him and Kamo Tadashi, just as he would only transform into a human in front of them. But now, Shimizu Asahi could sense the presence of a human being in him.

It's not about hiding one's true nature, but rather the genuine essence of humanity.

Those who are loved by the world will eventually love the world in return.

That's great.

"Hmm... I can relax now."

The red-haired boy chuckled softly and added, "It's only temporary reassurance."

Although the Demon King's power did suppress Kidomaru's Asura Demon bloodline, the Asura Demon bloodline is a bloodline that grows stronger as its master becomes stronger. The Demon King can suppress the Asura Demon bloodline now, but once Kidomaru's power surpasses the Demon King's, the Asura Demon bloodline will break through the Demon King's suppression and once again engulf Kidomaru.

At that time, Shimizu Asahi and his companions faced a bloodline pressure far exceeding that of the Asura Demon King.

but......

Shimizu Asahi waved his hand dismissively and replied, "Don't worry, by the time we get to that point, we'll definitely have found a way to break the Asura Demon bloodline."

"Besides, we can deal with the rest later; let's not think about it too much now."

"We'll talk about what happens later... Heh, that doesn't sound like something you would say."

The Son of Asura shook his head. Then, as if he had remembered something, he said, "Right, since my bloodline has been completely suppressed and the evil god can no longer use my bloodline to control me, does that mean I can help too?"

He didn't participate in this matter before, partly because his bloodline was activated and he couldn't control himself, and partly because the evil god had once manipulated him. If he participated, he might become a weapon in the evil god's hands.

Therefore, he could only stay to the side, trying his best not to cause trouble for Shimizu Asahi and the others.

But now, with the red ropes from his father and mother tied around his neck, and the power of the Ghost King suppressing his bloodline, he has broken free of these constraints and can now deal with this matter together with Shimizu Asahi.

Qingshui Chaoyang blinked and rested one hand on his chin.

Kidomaru makes a lot of sense. He has now lost all his fears and is fully capable of participating in the battle. Moreover, his stronger fighting power than Shimizu Asahi indicates that he can play a huge role in this war.

After thinking for a moment, Shimizu Asahi rubbed his head and said, "Although I feel there's no problem, I can't make a decision on this matter. I'd better ask the teacher first."

"Even if we ask the teacher, they will just let us make the decision ourselves."

Kidomaru patted his best friend on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Then it's decided. I'll help you too. I'll ask the teacher tomorrow if there's anything I can do."

"...Since you've said that, I won't say anything more."

"Alright, today's matter has been perfectly resolved. It's about time, I should go back."

Shimizu Asahi responded with a slightly helpless shrug, then stood up and said, "Then I'll be going now."

"Ah."

......

After leaving Kidomaru's house, Shimizu Asahi returned home. He first said, "I'm back," and then told Enmusubi what had happened, telling her not to worry too much.

Knowing what had happened, she breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought something bad was going to happen, but she never expected it to be the love that the Asura Demon King and his wife had for Kidomaru.

Not only did it quell Kidomaru's Asura bloodline, it also allowed Kidomaru to further 'become a human being,' and there could be no better ending than this.

However, even amidst her joy, the God of Fate had some minor doubts.

If a couple's marriage bond breaks, can it still serve as a talisman to protect their child?

In her understanding, the red thread of fate did not have such power.

Or perhaps it was the affection between the Asura Demon King and his wife, and their love for Kidomaru, that gave the red thread of fate such power?

Hmm... indeed, fate is a very mysterious thing.

Although she found it novel, the God of Fate didn't really want to figure out why. After all, the world is so big, it's normal for one or two unusual things to happen.

The emotionless Asura King fell in love with a human woman and was willing to die for her; the ruthless human lady, who treated human life as worthless, also fell in love with the Asura King, who was not human, and was willing to go to the Yellow Springs with him.

Why the Asura Demon King would fall in love with that human woman, and why that human woman would fall in love with the Asura Demon King, is a mystery that Heian-kyo has yet to solve. Therefore, it is not unacceptable that the red thread of fate has undergone unknown changes.