Why is my anime art style so weird?

Also, I wonder if anyone noticed the Easter egg hidden in Ogawa's apartment.

The important male supporting character in the original Kara no Kyoukai, Tomoe, also lives in apartment 410 (according to Baidu). In other words, the original character, Tsukishiro, actually replaced Tomoe's role in the original work, so the protagonist is naturally replaced by Shiki.

Regarding the bond system, the outline was actually changed temporarily.

According to my original intention, I would have waited until the very end to sign the contract with my older sister (I believe everyone has already figured that out).

But recently I've had a different thought. Even if we drag it out until the last minute to sign the contract, won't it just be the same as the other shikigami? At most, it'll just make her seem a little more important. How will that reflect the status of the main heroine? ︿(￣︶￣)︿

Thus, the bond system specially designed for the older sister was born, after all, this is more in line with the status of the female protagonist.

Taking advantage of the Yue Lianxi incident, which deeply shocked the protagonist, her older sister seized the opportunity to place a marriage token (a wedding ring) on ​​his finger, making everything fall into place naturally. (Why does her older sister seem like a scumbag? -_-||)

I hope you will continue to support me in the future!

Volume 4 The White Snake Festival

Chapter 298 The Storm Begins

In the darkness, a pale white lantern emitted a faint light.

The faint light did not illuminate the surroundings; instead, it cast eerie shadows, as if demons were dancing wildly in the darkness.

A group of 'people' of various shapes and sizes, wearing masks, sat around a long table.

The 'Alliance Leader,' seated at the head of the table and wearing a demon mask, suddenly spoke:

"The abbot was killed by Ryougi Shiki and that kid Xu Ming, and our long-planned strategy has completely fallen apart."

Although the 'Alliance Leader' tried his best to restrain himself, everyone could still hear a trace of barely suppressed anger in his tone.

Come to think of it, Araya Sōren was just a disobedient monk who had been expelled from his sect. Where would he get the money to build apartments? He must have been sponsored by someone behind the scenes.

Now, a massive amount of money has gone down the drain, and ten years of planning have been in vain. Even the most composed person would get angry.

Moreover, Ryougi Shiki's eyes are related to future plans, and this series of chain reactions has resulted in heavy losses for them.

The crowd immediately began to discuss among themselves, with many people's eyes darting around. This huge loss had even damaged the prestige of the 'Alliance Leader,' making the already fragile alliance seem shaky and on the verge of collapse.

"That stone-like monk was actually killed."

"It's unbelievable."

"That's why I say Zen practitioners are unreliable."

Someone even muttered something under their breath.

The Ogawa Apartments project was initiated with the full support of the 'Alliance Leader' and was undertaken by Araya Sōren. Now that problems have arisen, some are already implying that the 'Alliance Leader' misjudged people and needs to bear some responsibility.

Bah!

The 'Alliance Leader' slammed his hand on the table, and a palm print emitting black energy immediately appeared on the hard, solid wood table. A terrifying aura, as deep as an abyss, instantly swept across the entire area, pressing down on everyone so that they couldn't lift their heads.

Apart from 'Tsukuyomi no Mikoto' who seemed unaffected, everyone else turned pale, and some even broke out in a cold sweat.

For a moment, the darkness fell silent.

The 'Alliance Leader' slowly scanned the crowd present. Apart from 'Tsukuyomi' who remained unmoved, no one dared to meet his gaze.

He temporarily subdued the crowd with his unparalleled power, at least on the surface. As for what the crowd truly thought, only they themselves knew.

A hint of disdain flashed in the eyes of the 'Alliance Leader' as he turned to look at 'Tsukuyomi,' who was wearing a fox mask.

"Tsukuyomi, what's your opinion on this?"

'Tsukuyomi' slowly tapped the table with her finger. The crisp sound wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears.

"The Ryougi family is a long-established local exorcism family. To deal with them, we must devise a new plan."

The most urgent task is to get rid of that guy named Xu Ming; he's too much of an eyesore.

The 'Alliance Leader' nodded.

"You're right, that guy is indeed a potential threat."

At this moment, the man wearing the rat mask cautiously raised his hand.

"Leader, the Holy Church recently announced that the young man has been knighted as a Glorious Paladin. If we move against him now, will it be...?"

Everyone immediately fell silent.

Compared to the behemoth that is the Holy Church, the indigenous Shintoism is nothing at all.

Moreover, they can't even deal with the local Shinto cult, otherwise they wouldn't be hiding in such a dark corner plotting.

At this moment, 'Tsukuyomi' spoke again.

"Taking action directly against him will inevitably attract the attention of the Holy Church. Although the Holy Knights of Honor do not hold real power within the church, they are of a very high rank and can even mobilize all the power of the church in their region."

"If we act rashly against him, regardless of the outcome, the Church will certainly take any action."

'Tsukuyomi' paused for a moment before speaking again.

"So we only have one chance to eliminate him."

The 'Alliance Leader' asked in a deep voice:

"What opportunity?"

'Tsukuyomi' slowly uttered a name.

"The White Snake Festival at Suwa Taisha Shrine."

The festival will be held in a different world called 'Yokai-yama', and to ensure fairness, even the two gods of Suwa Taisha will be unable to stop or track it.

That kid isn't very capable, but he's quite good at causing trouble. Besides us, he's also offended the Akimiya Shrine, a subsidiary of the Tendai sect and the Suwa Taisha.

He has so many enemies; if we kill him during the festival and eliminate all witnesses, who will know it was us?

The 'Alliance Leader' rested his hand on his chin and pondered for a moment.

"We were planning to get that item from the White Snake Festival anyway. To ensure our success and to kill Xu Ming in one fell swoop, I've decided to send more men to take him out!"

He swung his hand forcefully and decisively.

"As ordered!"

Everyone said in unison.

A terrifying killing intent instantly filled the dark space...

Mount Hiei, Enryaku-ji Temple.

A tall, robust monk with a buzz cut, standing over two meters tall, with a physique like a Vajra warrior, pushed open the gate of a secluded Zen temple.

He walked into the deepest part of the Zen temple, where there was an old Buddhist hall.

Inside the Buddhist hall, an old monk faced the Buddha statue with his back to the door, chanting Buddhist scriptures and striking the wooden fish in front of him, producing a clear and rhythmic tapping sound.

"Master, you were looking for me?"

As soon as the senior monk entered the Buddhist hall, he didn't dare to utter a sound, only speaking softly in a voice completely disproportionate to his stature.

The sound of the wooden fish drum stopping stopped.

After a while, the old monk slowly spoke.

"Araya Sōren has passed away."

The head monk's eyes widened in surprise.

"Has Brother Huineng passed away?! Who did this?! I'll smash his head in!"

The old monk didn't turn around; his leisurely voice came directly.

“Huijing, how can a monk have such a violent temper? Just send the enemy of Buddha to the Buddha’s presence, and the Buddha will judge his sins.”

The senior monk quickly put his hands together in prayer.

"Master, your disciple knows he was wrong."

The old monk was silent for a moment, then continued:

"Although Huangye Zonglian has betrayed the sect and had his Dharma name revoked, he was once my most talented disciple. We cannot allow his remains to be left to wander outside."

"Your descent from the mountain this time is not only to retrieve your senior brother's body, but also to participate in the White Snake Festival, where you will perform a ritual to deliver the Buddha's enemy who killed your senior brother."

The senior monk couldn't help but say:

"Master, there's no need for all that trouble. If you ask me, we should just storm over there right now and twist his skull open..."

"Amitabha!"

The old monk suddenly chanted a Buddhist mantra, interrupting the senior monk's wild ramblings.

The senior monk awkwardly shut his mouth.

The old monk then slowly began to explain:

"He has already joined the Holy Church. Taking action rashly will cause huge trouble for the sect."

"Disciple understands. Disciple will set off immediately, without being discovered and without causing trouble for the sect."

The senior monk readily agreed.

"This disciple takes his leave. Master, please take care."

After finishing his speech, the senior monk turned and left the Buddhist hall.

Chapter 299 Xu Ming: I Feel Like a Scumbag

After the senior monk left, the old monk sighed deeply.

"This humble monk actually harbored reckless anger; indeed, my cultivation is still inadequate. Forgive me, forgive me."

Despite saying this, the old monk showed no remorse on his face.

It must be said that Buddhism did change somewhat after it was introduced to Japan.

Located in Nagano Prefecture, near Lake Suwa, within the Akimiya Shrine.

A middle-aged woman dressed as a shrine maiden knelt in the main hall. In front of her stood a young man dressed in a white hunting robe, wearing a tall crown, with narrow eyes and a sinister face.

The woman pushed a cardboard box covered in seals and talismans in front of the young man, gritting her teeth and saying hatefully:

"This is a forbidden talisman passed down through generations at our family shrine, called 'Possessed by Evil Spirits.' Seijiro, you must kill Xu Ming and avenge your father!"