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"Eh?!"

Tamamonomae raised her head, and her fox ears, which had been drooping just now, now looked more alert.

She's not some slow-witted fool.

She understood what Ian meant - it was not that he absolutely could not help her, but that he needed a sufficient reason.

Tamamonomae began to think seriously.

This is her only chance to save herself, and she must seize it.

As the saying goes, wisdom comes from times of emergency.

Tamamonomae quickly thought of a reason.

She looked at the great Yin-Yang Master in front of her and spoke carefully again:

"Then Mr. Abe——"

"If my mirror can do something for you that the mortal world cannot do, do you have reason to help me?"

"……maybe."

Ian did not answer directly.

"Ms. Zaonv, please tell me first."

"Ahem." Tamamonomae cleared her throat.

"That is the mirror that I was born with. It has great power."

"In that case, why were you caught?"

"Because that power cannot be released casually." Tamamonomae explained.

"Under my use, it can activate the soul and vitality, and thus achieve things that cannot be done in the mortal world."

"That's-"

Tamamonomae looked at Ian in front of her with an extremely serious look in her eyes.

"Communicating with the dead."

"..."

Ian's pupils widened a little.

Because this is exactly what he needs!

With it, he could reconnect with Minamoto no Raikou's deceased father Minamoto no Mitsunaka.

by that time.

Then we can ask clearly about the other "Abe".

There must be some way to change the fate that Minamoto no Raikou carries.

"You didn't lie to me, did you?"

Ian asked as he looked at Tamamonomae in front of him.

"I am the only one who can help you. You should know the consequences of deceiving me."

Ian's reaction made Tamamonomae feel relieved.

She knew that her reasons had impressed Ian.

"Yes, of course I know."

"So from the first moment I met Mr. Abe, every word I said was honest."

"..."

Ian thought for a moment and nodded.

"I understand."

"In that case, I will help you find a way to escape and retrieve the mirror - but I would like to use it once after that, is that ok?"

Tamamonomae nodded.

"Isn't that natural?"

"Well, I'll arrange your accommodation now, and we'll discuss the rest later."

Hearing this, Tamamonomae wiped the corners of her eyes.

This is her only support in Heian-kyo so far.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Abe."

138. Onmyoji's other "home" in Heian-kyō (-word chapter)

[You found a house for Tamamonomae in Heian-kyō.]

[This is something that Tamamonomae absolutely cannot do on her own. ]

【But with your help, it is no longer a problem. 】

[This is a mansion that has not been used for a long time. ]

[You spent some money to buy this place. ]

[This will be Tamamonomae's temporary residence - in a sense, it can also be regarded as your other "home". ]

Inside the mansion.

Tamamonomae looked at the dirty scene in front of her, frowned slightly, and couldn't help but say something softly.

"It seems to be a place that is quite old."

"Indeed."

Ian also looked at the scene in front of him.

"But this place is relatively remote. It should be safer if you live in this mansion."

"But, Miss Zao Nu, don't you like it here?"

"If so, it's still early and we still have time to change places."

"Nothing?~"

Tamamonomae waved her hand slightly.

"I am already very satisfied to have a place like this to stay!"

"But if it's this dirty, you can't just live here. I have to clean it up."

"..."

Ian hesitated for a while and said:

"I'll help you too."

"Eh?"

Tamamonomae seemed a little surprised.

"Mr. Abe, do you know how to clean the house?"

"What you said is true." Ian laughed bitterly, "Onmyoji also have to have a daily life, right?"

"Besides -"

"Even if you don't know how to do it, as long as you are willing to learn, you will definitely be able to master it."

"Yeah?"

"Come on~ let's start our cleaning!"

[You and Tamamonomae begin to clean up this old mansion. ]

[It's not complicated, but it's hard work.]

【After all, there are only two of you. 】

[You were busy from the afternoon till the evening, and finally managed to clean it.]

【You are deeply aware that this is not an easy task. 】

"Finally done."

Ian breathed a sigh of relief as he looked at the mansion in front of him, which, although not completely new, had become slightly more pleasing to the eye.

"Yes, it is."

Tamamonomae brought a basin of hot water with a clean cloth floating in it.

"Mr. Abe, please let me wipe your sweat off."

"..."

Before Ian could answer Tamamonomae, the other party had already taken the initiative to wring out the cloth and began to wipe the sweat from his head.

It was a cautious and extremely gentle look.

"Ah."

After wiping Ian's sweat, Tamamonomae pulled the cloth, supported her waist with both hands, and looked very happy.

"Okay~"

"In this case, Mr. Abe will be much more handsome!"

【You realize that Tamamonomae is not the gloomy type by nature.】

【She is actually a very lively girl. 】

[It makes you wonder what she went through along the way.]

[You feel that your decision has some meaning beyond exchanging benefits.]

"That'll be it for now."

Ian stood up.

The tall Onmyoji opened the shoji door a crack.