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

"Wisdom, you could say, is one of my weapons... though it's just a little bit of wisdom."

The boy answered with a smile.

Although Shimizu Asahi spoke very casually, Shimizu Mio still sensed a slight sense of helplessness in his words.

That is the gap that 'humans' absolutely cannot overcome when facing 'gods,' and it is also the helplessness that 'humans' will absolutely have when facing 'gods.'

The reason why gods are gods is not because they hold power over anything, or because they have made any achievements in creating the world, but because of their power.

That gap that transcends 'humanity' and is absolutely insurmountable!

No matter how calm and mature Shimizu Asahi is, stealing a victory from the hands of an absolute 'god' is an unavoidable choice!

"..."

Looking at her younger brother like this, the black-haired girl, who had been in a daze, finally slowly understood.

After a long silence, she reached out and pulled the boy into her arms.

They pressed their bodies close together, their voices gentle yet firm.

"Don't worry, I believe you will win. Even Mother can't beat you!"

"Yes, I've always been very confident in myself."

The boy did not resist, but quietly enjoyed the treatment his sister gave him.

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Time flew by and the next morning arrived. After resting overnight and eating some food they had brought from home, Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Mio headed towards the Hall of the Dead.

As for why we shouldn't eat the things from the Land of the Dead... it's because the things from the Land of the Dead are tainted with the aura of the Dead. Once you eat them, you'll be tainted by that aura. It's not impossible to leave, but it's definitely not that simple.

When Izanami consumed the food from the Land of the Dead, she had to consult with the other gods in the Land of the Dead.

To ensure her younger brother's safety, Shimizu Mio immediately removed the food brought from the Land of the Dead.

All the food was brought from home.

Fortunately, she was prepared...

Upon arriving at the Hall of the Dead and meeting Izanami, Shimizu Asahi stated his position directly.

He also apologized for what Shimizu Mio brought up yesterday.

He should have said this himself, but his sister said it instead.

"Hmph, so he said it himself? I see. He's a little more responsible than I thought."

Moreover, while it's acceptable to rely on others for small matters, should one still shoulder the burden alone for major issues?

Is it because you don't want to involve others, or do you simply feel that you can handle it on your own?

Heh... But either way, it seems like it's a good kind of fun.

A small sense of pleasure rose in the heart of the Lord of the Underworld, whose observation, guessing, and decision-making abilities were almost maxed out.

Let her see what this human is capable of.

This is a human that my daughter deliberately brought back, hoping that I would treat her differently.

"So, your test is..." Chapter 838: I'll be the King of Hell?

"..."

"..."

The spacious room was completely silent.

Apart from the faint sounds of breathing and heartbeats, there were no other sounds.

On the main seat, the exquisitely terrifying woman quietly breathed into her pipe, her pupil-less eyes showing no emotion whatsoever, as if she hadn't even noticed the expressions of the two people before her.

And this moment.

—Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Mio, the rulers of the gods of Takamagahara and the future strongest beings of Heian-kyo, both widened their eyes at this moment.

Looking at the exquisitely terrifying woman before them, they couldn't help but doubt their ears.

Did they just mishear?

Izanami... this absolute ruler of the Land of the Dead, is he to... succeed King Yama?

This...this must be a joke!

That's Yama, the King of Hell, who, like Yama, rules the Kingdom of the Underworld. He is the official ruler of the Kingdom of the Underworld. Such a position, which can be considered the ruler of a country, was handed over to him.

To let a human rule the Land of the Dead?

Isn't this joke a bit too much?

The Land of the Dead and the Underworld are actually quite similar, except that the Land of the Dead is a country with towns and guards. In addition, the Land of the Dead is also home to Izanami, the Mother of Gods, who has no power or influence but whose strength and authority are greater than anyone else's.

However, precisely because Izanami is irrelevant, a being has emerged to take her place in ruling the Land of the Dead.

That is, the Yama King I just mentioned.

Although Yama-kun appears to be Izanami's overt supreme ruler, the actual ruler is still Izanami, but this is not the case.

Yama still holds considerable prestige and can act directly without reporting to Izanami, no matter what he does.

Furthermore, Yama, the King of Hell, controls the future development of the Kingdom of the Underworld.

Her status and power are second only to Izanami.

Over the years, Yama has not disappointed Izanami's expectations. For thousands of years, from the past to the present, he has ruled the Land of the Dead, managing the place in an orderly manner, which has earned him the utmost respect from everyone.

But now, Izanami actually made him replace King Yama with just one sentence. Isn't that ridiculous?

Let's not even talk about whether Yama accepts fate or not. Even if Yama accepts fate and gives up his position, do you think others will submit to him?

He'll probably face countless people mocking him once he's in that position. Even if they don't mock him, they'll likely slack off. At that point, the entire Kingdom of the Underworld will descend into chaos.

This is really troublesome...

He thought Izanami would give him some dangerous challenge, as walking the line between life and death was his forte; he had even been to the gates of hell several times, so he was very familiar with these kinds of things. But... why did it have to be this kind of thing?

As the King of Hell, in charge of all directions and handling all the troubles within the Kingdom of the Underworld, this was a first for him.

Shimizu Asahi opened his mouth, but after confirming that he hadn't misheard, he paused, wanting to suggest that they change to another one.

But after thinking about it, I finally shook my head and gave up...

Just as he told Shimizu Mio yesterday, if it's something beyond his capabilities, then Izanami will definitely lose. But ruling the Land of the Dead isn't a matter of strength. Therefore, if Shimizu Asahi were to suggest a different person, then no matter what, he would be the one to lose.

Izanami... no wonder she's a god who's lived for countless years, what a brilliant plan.

"Clear water and rising sun... I understand."

The black-haired boy quietly bowed, said goodbye, and then turned and left.

Just as he was about to step out of the room, the voice came from behind him again.

"Ha, you have half a day to handle the handover matters, and you need to complete the handover in half a day."

"At the same time, one month, that's the time limit. I need a response within this month."

"Oh, I forgot to mention, I'm the sole referee for this test."

Whether you pass or not is up to me.

Shimizu Asahi paused briefly, then turned and bowed to Izanami before leaving.

There's nothing wrong with that statement.

In reality, Shimizu Asahi was completely unfazed when she learned that she would become like this after taking over the position of King Yama.

After all, even if it's deserted, it's useless.

After leaving the Hall of the Dead, he and Shimizu Mio returned to the inn. As soon as they got back, Shimizu Mio looked at Shimizu Asahi and said with some concern.

“Chaoyang, your mother simply doesn’t want to give you a chance… There’s no problem with you taking over as Yama, but for her to judge you, it means you have to do better than Yama.”

"Can you do it better than Yama...?"

He rubbed his head, feeling somewhat helpless as he had never accepted these things before.

However, regardless of the circumstances, his immediate goal is to stabilize the situation.

"After taking over the position of King Yama, I still need to find a way to get the people below to contribute their efforts... If it's just me alone, then there's really no hope for this test."

He responded in this way.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Shimizu Mio immediately reassured him.

"If that's the case, then Chaoyang, you don't need to worry."

“My mother’s orders are absolute in the Land of the Dead. As long as she doesn’t tell those people they can’t contribute, they will never shirk their duties.”

"At most, they might discover something they could handle themselves, but they choose not to... They will definitely carry out your orders."

"is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Shimizu Asahi paused for a moment, and after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was indeed true.

Izanami's position in the Land of the Dead is unquestionable. Judging from the trials she arranged today, even the high and mighty King of Hell merely obeys her orders; she can replace him at will...

If even Yama is in this state, then his other subordinates are even worse off.

Therefore, he can basically rule out the possibility that his subordinates are disobedient.

"If that's the case, then I can feel a little more at ease."

Letting out a breath, and after packing her things, Shimizu Asahi said with a smile, "Alright, let's go."

"Lady Izanami gave us half a day for the handover, and some time has already passed. We need to complete the handover as soon as possible."

"Ok!"

With a response, the two turned and left the inn, heading towards the Yama Palace, the most enormous palace in the center of Huangquan City, second only to the Huangquan Grand Palace. (Chapter 839) The Underworld is indeed a breeding ground for powerful women!

The Yama King's Palace is located in the center of the Yellow Springs City, and it is the place that guards the entire Yellow Springs City. Yama King, the master of the Yama King's Palace, also resides here.

If Shimizu Asahi were to succeed Yama as the Lord of the Underworld for the next month, he would have to reside here as well.