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“To her, my invitation was the best proof that I wouldn’t disappear and could always be her partner. But that wasn’t enough to get Kozo to join us.”

"After all, we've only just met."

Yui nodded as if she understood, then glanced at Mo Mo, who was holding Tachibana Kanade with his upper body, and subtly curled her lip, clearly not taking Mo Mo's claim of just meeting seriously.

"So, when will Kanade join us? Daddy won't let Kanade go, after all, Kanade is an angel. Daddy seems to really like girls with angelic qualities lately!"

"Cough, nothing of the sort."

Mo Mo pulled Tachibana Kanade, whose brows were furrowed and eyes closed from receiving a massive amount of information, tightly into his arms, pressing her face against his sincere chest, and then revealed a serious and earnest expression.

"I'm doing this for Kanade, for this world, and for our next steps. It's all meaningful."

"As for when Xiaozan will join us, I think it will probably be when I have thoroughly figured out this world and given everyone who is staying here a proper explanation."

After saying that, Momo gently stroked Tachibana Kanade's long silver hair with her other hand, letting Tachibana Kanade lean completely against her, and waited patiently for Tachibana Kanade to make a choice regarding the invitation from the Heroic Spirit.

After a long while, Tachibana Kanade's eyes twitched, and she opened them. Her previously confused and disoriented gaze became clear and bright, gleaming with hope. Although Mo Mo could see that Tachibana Kanade was very tired, she was also extremely excited.

"See? I wasn't lying, was I?"

Mo Mo smiled faintly, and Li Huazou immediately nodded and said, "Yes, you are not lying."

“You are different from everyone else. You will not disappear. You are willing to become my partner. You can make me... make everyone stop disappearing.”

"Mo Mo, you can do all of this, right?"

Faced with Tachibana Kanade's final confirmation, what other possibilities could Momo's answer possibly hold?

"Of course, I'm here to save you, my angel."

Mo Mo's firm words gave Tachibana Kanade a sudden jolt, and a strong sense of relief rushed into her heart. Two lines of tears flowed from the corners of her eyes. However, a smile that had captivated Mo Mo's entire attention bloomed on Tachibana Kanade's lips like a lily.

The slightly upturned corners of her mouth seemed a little awkward, yet they formed a beautiful arc. Combined with Tachibana Kanade's delicate features, at this moment, Mo Mo truly felt the presence of an angel.

"Thank you."

Kanade Tachibana gently thanked Momo, but Momo shook his head and said, "Now, Kanade, you will be my partner. Your affairs are my affairs, so why thank me?"

"Now can you tell me, Xiao Zou, would you like to join our big family?"

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Kanade's expression froze slightly. Her lips moved, and she seemed to almost instinctively want to agree to Mo Mo's request. However, she seemed to have some other thoughts that made her swallow the word "agree."

Mo Mo wasn't in a hurry and quietly waited for Tachibana Kanade's response. Whether Tachibana Kanade refused or temporarily postponed the invitation, Mo Mo wouldn't be surprised.

However, to Mo Mo's surprise, Tachibana Kanade did not provide a result. The interaction between Mo Mo and Tachibana Kanade was suddenly interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching from afar.

Mo Mo frowned and looked into the distance. The loud footsteps were clearly the sound of leather shoes hitting the ground. Moreover, it was obvious that the person's footsteps were powerful, even terrifying in their strength, enough to make most ordinary people blush with fear.

Could the person who came be Matsushita Godada, or perhaps a man with a physique similar to that of a brown bear, like Matsushita Godada, the judo expert who works alongside Nakamura Yuri?

Mo Mo's arms clearly heard the voice as well, and to Mo Mo's surprise, he seemed to see a hint of panic on Tachibana Kanade's face.

Tachibana Kanade gently nudged Momo, then stared blankly at Momo's bare chest and their respective positions. A barely perceptible blush appeared on her face as she lowered her head and gently withdrew her hand from Momo's.

“Momo, could you put on some clothes? She’s a bit stern, and she might misunderstand the situation here…”

she?

Mo Mo listened to Tachibana Kanade's somewhat hurried tone and suddenly became even more interested in this person who was about to emerge from the darkness.

Mo Mo naturally granted Tachibana Kanade's request. With a thought, a pure white robe was draped over his body.

The long white robe stood out starkly in the darkness. This seemed to guide the approaching figure, causing their footsteps to quicken.

Soon, a petite figure appeared before them, and Mo Mo's eyes almost froze the moment he saw her.

Not long ago, Momo was still wondering about entering this afterlife, wondering how far away she was from Gensokyo.

But the moment Mo Mo saw this person, he even doubted whether he was already inside Gensokyo. Could it be that this world after death had become a part of Gensokyo?

Although Mo Mo was meeting this person for the first time, she was already extremely familiar with her.

The person who arrived was wearing a boy's school uniform, but anyone who looked at her would know that she should be addressed as "she".

Putting everything else aside, her thick, white hair, reaching all the way to her heels, was striking even in the darkness, enough to leave an absolutely unforgettable impression. Add to that the enormous bow on her head, and it was enough to constitute her distinctive personal accessory.

However, what is most impressive is probably her red eyes, which gradually emerge in the light as she walks into the room.

Her red eyes already exuded a pressure that emanated from the depths of one's heart, especially her unsmiling expression and the imposing presence that seemed to have withstood the test of time—a presence that shouldn't exist in a human being. This was enough to make anyone in her presence become serious or even fearful.

"Ah, so this guy came too. Hey, you guys are in trouble, she's a real fighter."

Yuri Nakamura, who had been harboring resentment in the distance, saw the newcomer and was clearly familiar with her. She then began to feel a sense of schadenfreude towards Mo Mo's side.

"Of course, if you use your immense power, no one in this world can stand against you."

No one paid any attention to Yuri Nakamura's words, nor to Yuuki Konno. She too stared in surprise at the girl with white hair and red eyes, dressed in a boys' school uniform, never expecting her to be here.

"Fujiwara no Mokou?"

Startled, Momo instinctively uttered the person's name.

That's right, this person is Fujiwara no Mokou. White hair, red eyes, over 1300 years old, an immortal being from Hourai.

Why is she here?

According to the situation in Gensokyo, Fujiwara no Mokou should have been living in seclusion in the Bamboo Grove of the Lost in Gensokyo, occasionally serving as a guard for the villagers of the Human Village.

Could it be that something happened in Gensokyo that caused her to leave? Or perhaps the historical development of Gensokyo hasn't reached the point in Momo's memory, and Fujiwara no Mokou hasn't settled in Gensokyo yet?

Mo Mo's mind was full of questions, but Fujiwara no Mokou's next move only made her more confused.

Fujiwara no Mokou, who originally exuded a powerful aura and immediately made the atmosphere serious and tense, instantly collapsed the moment she heard Momo call her name.

She acted immediately, running to Mo Mo's side at a speed far exceeding that of an ordinary person. She reached out and grabbed Mo Mo's shoulders tightly, her red pupils glaring fiercely at him, and said, "You know my name, you know me?"

Seeing Fujiwara no Mokou's aggressive demeanor, Mo Mo was somewhat taken aback. Was knowing her a crime?

In that case, wouldn't Momo, who is familiar with Fujiwara no Mokou's entire life, be guilty of a heinous crime?

I hope I won't end up as a delicious, red-grilled skewer by the men.

However, before Momo could answer, Fujiwara no Mokou seemed to have already found the answer herself. She glanced at Tachibana Kanade beside Momo and frowned, saying, "You must have told him!"

039 And she wasn't the only one.

Fujiwara no Mokou's stern gaze made Tachibana Kanade instinctively shrink back, then take a step closer to Momo. However, she seemed to realize the inappropriateness of this action and slowly moved her foot back.

While it's true that it's better to mend the fence after the sheep are lost, it's certainly not the right approach in this situation. Momo and Fujiwara no Mokou watched Tachibana Kanade move her feet the entire time, and for a moment, both of them were speechless.

"no."

Kanade Tachibana realized her mistake. She didn't dare to look Fujiwara no Mokou in the eye and said softly, "I just met Momo. I haven't told him about this place or mentioned you."

"You were hugged by the person you just met? There's a limit to your ignorance. Don't you know there are many scumbags and bad men in this world?"

Fujiwara no Mokou criticized Tachibana Kanade without any politeness, and the hands she placed on Momo's shoulders began to exert force subtly, showing a tendency to move towards Momo's neck.

His red eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze was no longer just serious, but also included a hint of scrutiny and a sense of vigilance against danger.

"We'll talk about how you used sweet talk to lure this little fool later. First, tell me, how do you know my name? Do you know me?"

"tell me!"

"Who was I in that world? What was my situation? How did I die? What were my last wishes before I died?"

As she finished speaking, Fujiwara no Mokou's voice became hoarse and incoherent, causing Mo Mo to frown deeply. Her voice was filled with panic, unease, and a hint of sorrow.

What is going on here?

Why is Fujiwara no Mokou in this state right now?

Something's really wrong!

"Don't do that, you'll scare Momo."

Tachibana Kanade reached out and placed his hand on Fujiwara no Mokou's. Fujiwara no Mokou's body trembled slightly, and she glared fiercely at Tachibana Kanade.

This time, however, Tachibana Kanade bravely met Fujiwara no Mokou's gaze and tried to pull her hand away from Momo's shoulder.

"you……"

Fujiwara no Mokou raised an eyebrow, clearly displeased. However, she didn't react, but instead glared at Mo Mo and said, "A smooth-talking liar and a gullible fool who believes everything people say, you two are really a perfect match."

"Forget it, I don't care what's going on between you guys. You, this man, are called Mo Mo, right?"

"Now tell me, how exactly do you know my name? How do you know me? Give me the answer and I'm satisfied, then I won't care about your business anymore!"

Mo Mo was still pondering the reason behind this. Seeing this, Tachibana Kanade thought that Mo Mo did not understand why Fujiwara no Mokou was so agitated, so he took the initiative to explain to Mo Mo.

"Her name is Fujiwara no Mokou, and she's been a student in this world for a long time. But unlike others, she knows nothing about her past life. No matter how much I help her, she has no memory of any of it."

"Without memories, one cannot fulfill one's wishes, nor can one be freed from this world. Therefore, both I and Fujiwara no Mokou are very anxious."

Listening to Tachibana Kanade's explanation, Fujiwara no Mokou crossed her arms, tapping her fingers on her elbows, looking impatient. However, the glances she occasionally cast at Mo Mo betrayed her feelings, revealing the longing and excitement in her heart.

At this moment, Mo Mo finally voiced his doubts, saying, "So, Miss Fujiwara no Mokou, you are dead?"

"Huh? Isn't that obvious? Are you an idiot?"

Mo Mo's doubts were met with Fujiwara no Mokou's merciless ridicule.

"If I live, will I still be able to enter this world?"

"Please, don't you understand what's going on? This is the afterlife; only the dead can come to this world. If I weren't dead, why would I be here? I want to live a good life too!"

As she spoke, Fujiwara no Mokou clenched her fist excitedly, almost punching Mo Mo in the face. Mo Mo turned to look at Tachibana Kanade, who nodded, clearly indicating that Fujiwara no Mokou was telling the truth.

Fujiwara no Mokou was telling the truth, and so was Tachibana Kanade, yet Momo felt a strange, unspoken unease. Because their truths clearly differed from Momo's own understanding.

Will people who have taken the Elixir of Immortality die?

This is a question worth exploring, because the potency of the Hourai Elixir is extremely potent. It is a forbidden medicine created by Eirin Yagokoro using Kaguya of Mount Hourai's abilities of eternity and fleeting moments. It is a medicine that can permanently freeze the person who takes it in their state before taking the medicine.

Taking this medicine grants immortality; even if only a single hair or cell remains, the body can be resurrected. Perhaps even if only an atom remains, the body could be resurrected.

This is the powerful effect of the Penglai Elixir; in this sense, its powerful effect seems absolute.

However, the reality is clearly not like that; this idea of ​​immortality is actually one-sided.

The creation of the Elixir of Hourai relies on Kaguya Hourai's ability to grant eternity and fleeting moments. In other words, the person who takes the elixir is frozen in their pre-dose state by Kaguya Hourai's power, thus gaining immortality and eternal life.

Clearly, the efficacy of the Hourai Elixir ultimately relies on Kaguya Hourai's ability to grant eternity and fleeting moments. Of course, it may also involve Eirin Yagokoro's abilities and the effects of various medicines.

However, we can still glean insights into the limits of the effects of the Hourai Elixir from this. And this limit, to put it bluntly, is also the limit of Kaguya Hourai's abilities.