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"Tomorrow... Sage of the Demons, do you mean you support their union?"

The Great Tengu looked completely bewildered. What was this all about? Why did they change their minds so suddenly?

“That’s right, I can support them, but there’s only one condition: once Momo passes the test, we must hold a wedding for them. Just like you said, it’s been a long time since we old folks have gotten together, and Gensokyo hasn’t had a happy occasion in a long time either.”

"Why don't we invite everyone tomorrow, find a venue, and hold a banquet that the entire Gensokyo community can attend, so that everyone can have some fun and relax?"

"As for the supply of materials, you don't need to worry about that. I'll take care of it all myself. It's also a way of expressing my sincerity towards Mo Mo and my blessings for his marriage. What do you think of this suggestion?"

Yukari Yakumo turned around, her face beaming with a serene smile, seemingly genuinely pleased with Mo Mo's marriage. She seemed to notice Ōtengu's bewilderment and chuckled, "Anyway, it's settled then. Go and report to Tenma; I'm sure she'll agree. And remember to keep it a secret for me; I don't want Mo Mo to know I helped him."

"In that case, he will definitely laugh at me. As a sage of demons, I must maintain a certain dignity, just like the dignity of your tengu clan, right?"

After saying that, Yakumo Yukari playfully put her finger to her lips and made a face. However, this mischievous act always gave Ōtengu a creepy feeling.

"Uh... this..."

The Great Tengu was truly at a loss. Yakumo Yukari's words were more than just whimsical; they were a complete and utterly bizarre turn, leaving him utterly bewildered. However, he felt that Yakumo Yukari's words still had some merit. In any case, these matters ultimately needed to be decided by the Heavenly Demon Lord; his job was simply to report.

Just then, the Great Tengu who had made the announcement returned and said, "Sage of the Demons, Lord Tenma wishes to see you."

Upon hearing this order, the Great Tengu, who had witnessed Yakumo Yukari's strange behavior, breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he was finally spared the trouble. He said, "In that case, perfect. Sage of the Demons, you can have a heart-to-heart talk with the Heavenly Demon Lord yourself."

“I see,” Yakumo Yukari smiled even more brightly. She closed the gap with a wave of her hand and said, “Very well, I’ll have a good chat with Tenma and everyone else. I believe you will listen carefully to what I have to say.”

As for the reason... Yakumo Yukari gently rubbed her palm, which was hidden in her sleeve, where a blue scale shone like a gemstone. This scale clearly did not belong to Yakumo Yukari, but under the influence of her demonic power, it gradually became transparent and merged into her palm, emitting a huge power that flowed into her body.

"You must also listen to me."

Yukari Yakumo didn't say those words aloud, but instead hid them deep within her eyes. Hidden there too were the anger and regret that were gradually burning away her reason.

"Lan... I won't kill you. Everything will go back to normal. Even if... even if I'm hated and resented by everyone because of this, it doesn't matter."

211 The Grand Festival of Gensokyo

A major news story has broken in Gensokyo.

This morning, almost all the named yokai saw powerful yokai called Tengu appear before them.

A demon of the Oni clan's caliber, like the Heavenly King, would naturally have no fear of tengu. However, demons like Mystia Lorella, also known as Night Sparrow or Little Crispy Bone, were genuinely startled. Their weak strength made facing an ordinary tengu feel like facing a world-class boss; when the tengu suddenly appeared before them, almost all of them were terrified.

Fortunately, the tengu who were dispatched everywhere were not causing trouble, but merely using their speed to send invitations throughout Gensokyo, inviting them to Gensokyo's grand event—a test that Momo was undergoing to marry the tengu clan's crow tengu, Aya Shameimaru. The tengu clan and Gensokyo's youkai sages planned to use this opportunity to gather all the youkai of Gensokyo together for a banquet.

Upon hearing the name of the Youkai Sage, Yakumo Yukari, the little youkai all breathed a sigh of relief. If there was anyone in Gensokyo who could command the respect and trust of all the youkai, it was Yakumo Yukari. After all, she was the Youkai Sage, the leader who had guided the youkai of Gensokyo all the way.

Furthermore, the Tengu clan is renowned for its power yet lacks notoriety. Living deep within the Youkai Mountain, the Tengu clan rarely interacts with the outside world. Aside from their strength, outsiders are most familiar with the hostess of this banquet, the crow-tengu Aya Shameimaru, who may soon become Momo's bride.

Of course, Aya Shameimaru's reputation is far from good. In the eyes of all the yokai, Aya Shameimaru is nothing more than a shameless reporter who causes trouble everywhere.

But this didn't dampen the monsters' interest in this grand event. Monsters are a race with long lifespans but very limited spiritual and cultural life. Just imagine spending your long life drinking tea, sleeping, and chatting about the world; you'll understand why monsters crave excitement and lively atmosphere.

In addition, almost all the monsters, after hesitating, remembered the name of the male protagonist of this event.

Mo Mo.

Momo… a name that sounded unfamiliar, yet surprisingly, everyone had heard of it. Upon closer inspection, they realized it was the name of Hakurei Reimu's fiancé, whom she had been boasting about everywhere. Back then, the youkai were discussing who was so bold and short-sighted as to plan to marry that terrifying Hakurei priestess, so the name Momo and who it referred to were naturally topics of much discussion among the youkai.

Now, a man named Momo has finally appeared, but the person he is going to marry is not Hakurei Reimu, but the crow tengu Shameimaru Aya of the tengu clan. How can this not ignite the gossip fire in everyone's hearts?

The youkai who realized this were almost all tempted and decided to attend the banquet. After all, the banquet had such an interesting background, and with Yakumo Yukari as their guarantor, what was there to worry about?

So all the youkai began to move, and the youkai of Gensokyo headed towards the banquet venue. Many youkai met each other along the way, and more and more youkai gathered together to verify and connect with each other, which put everyone's minds at ease, and they began to look forward to what exciting things the banquet would bring.

At this moment, the tengu gathered in Orange's small castle, temporarily borrowing it. Orange had no complaints about this; on the contrary, she was very excited, because this was at Yakumo Yukari's request—Yukari herself had come to borrow it from Orange.

This gave Little Orange a great sense of accomplishment. She felt that she was no longer simply being taken care of like a child in Yakumo-ju, but was now able to help the Lady Yakumo Yukari, whom she admired so much.

However, what puzzled Orange was that shouldn't this kind of thing be handled by her master, Yakumo Ran?

Orange asked Yakumo Yukari about this question, but Yakumo Yukari simply brushed it off with the words that Yakumo Ran was busy. Orange didn't think much of it. Although Yakumo Ran was Orange's master, Orange wasn't yet capable of handling things on her own. She still had many clansmen to take care of and often didn't see Yakumo Ran for days or even half a month. At the moment, Orange hadn't realized the changes in Yakumo Ran.

It's worth mentioning that, precisely because Orange hasn't been able to stand on her own, and because she hasn't spent much time with Yakumo Ran, the connection between them isn't as strong as that between Yakumo Yukari and Yakumo Ran. Normally, Orange would lose her connection with Yakumo Ran once she enters the gap. Therefore, even though Orange can't sense the contract's existence right now, she's not worried.

Moreover, Orange's little mind was clearly too preoccupied to think about such things; she was currently deeply immersed in a tremendous sense of accomplishment, not to mention that in her castle, there was a bride making final preparations. If the tengu hadn't prevented Orange from watching, Aya Shameimaru would probably be surrounded by a group of curious kittens besides her friends right now.

"Why did you choose this place?!"

A petite crow tengu beside Aya Shameimaru complained in a thick, childlike voice. Several younger tengu surrounded her, curiously observing her, while many other crow tengu dressed as women busied themselves. They were currently helping Aya Shameimaru with her grooming and dressing according to the tengu clan's customs, including changing her into her formal attire. Besides wearing various ceremonial swords and accessories, Aya Shameimaru, being married to an outsider, also had to wear a symbolic mask.

In Japanese yokai (supernatural beings) culture, masks can be understood as a boundary. When a yokai wears a mask, it establishes a boundary between them and humans, further emphasizing their presence. Aya Shameimaru's mask carries the same meaning here; by wearing it, she is no longer a complete tengu, as she is to become Momo's wife. But at the same time, the mask also tells Momo that Aya Shameimaru is not simply his wife, but also a member of the tengu clan.

The moment Momo removed the mask, it signified that he accepted Aya Shameimaru's identity and agreed to maintain the boundaries and connections between him, Aya Shameimaru, and the Tengu clan. From then on, Momo could neither directly enter the Tengu clan because of Aya Shameimaru, nor could he cause Aya Shameimaru to completely sever ties with the Tengu clan because of his relationship with her; in fact, he would have to serve the Tengu clan to some extent.

These are the rules of the Tengu clan. Although some are strict and inhumane, the Tengu clan is generally a reasonable and rule-abiding race. As long as you accept their rules and act accordingly, the Tengu clan will not make things difficult for anyone. Of course, irreconcilable conflicts of interest are an exception.

"You're complaining, but why do you have such a happy smile? You've all rarely come out of the Monster Mountain, and you're probably excited to look around! But this really won't do. Today, you and your friends can't move around freely. There are too many monsters coming, and we can't afford any problems."

Shameimaru Aya tried to persuade her earnestly, but the little crow tengu's eyes darted around, and she said, "Oh no, we want to see Momo, we want to see Aya-nee's husband, we..."

"Alright, alright, can't all these candies shut you up? If you keep talking, I won't give you this Alpenliebe candy."

Aya Shameimaru always wore an unstoppable smile, and the rouge on her cheeks rippled with an intoxicating blush, making it impossible to tell whether it was her own face that was red or the color of the rouge.

Her words were clearly effective; the chattering young tengu who had come to join the fun obediently shut their mouths, but at the same time, they stretched out their hands in front of Aya Shameimaru. Aya Shameimaru rolled her eyes, grabbed more candy for them, and only then did the group of tengu show satisfied smiles.

"Hehe, Aya-neechan," the loli tengu, with a candy in her mouth, approached Aya Shameimaru with a grin and said, "Tell us about that person, and also, legend has it that you snatched him from that awful Hakurei Shrine Maiden. Can you tell us about your experience?"

"Oh right, there's more, Sister Wenwen, today is supposed to be a test, so why is Sister Wenwen dressed up in her finest attire? Does Sister Wenwen really believe he'll pass the test? Logically speaking, this kind of test should be very difficult!"

"You talk too much!"

Aya Shameimaru was dizzy from the barrage of questions. A tengu dressed as a lady came over and patted the little girl on the head, saying, "Alright, it's time to get dressed. You little ones can watch from here, but don't cause any more trouble."

"Wait, no way? There's still plenty of time, why does it need to take so long to prepare?"

The little girl was clearly somewhat skeptical, while the woman, Karasu Tengu, smiled wistfully and said, "For a girl, preparing for that moment for as long as it takes is worthwhile, isn't it, Aya?"

Shameimaru Aya's face flushed even more. She glared at the little girl, blaming her for being teased by the experienced driver. Unfortunately, seeing the little girl's still unsatisfied expression, she could only stuff all the candy into the girl's arms, wave at the young tengu, and say, "Alright, alright, hurry up and get out of here, or I'll get angry! Hmph, do you want to be on the front page?"

"No way! People in the newspapers will be laughed at, Sister Wenwen!"

The little girl, Karasu Tengu, immediately shook her head, then took the whole plate of candy. Her dark eyes scanned the room, and seeing that she really couldn't get anything out of it, she and the other person cheered and ran out of the room, leaving only Shameimaru Aya and the smiling women behind.

The first words from the experienced women and tengu almost made Aya Shameimaru collapse to the ground.

"Wenwen, are you alright? Do you need us to help you?"

212 Surrender to the veteran drivers

These women, fully aware of Aya Shameimaru's feelings and situation—a complete novice in every way—immediately understood her feelings and circumstances. Recalling their own experiences from years past, they instantly transformed into seasoned veterans, determined to make Aya Shameimaru feel this profound blessing.

Of course, there are also respectable reasons, such as the fact that, as experienced individuals, they need to provide Aya Shameimaru with comprehensive guidance. From the initial etiquette to the final in-depth analysis and pacing, everything is within the scope of their instruction.

In other words, the experienced drivers choose to start the journey with their new bride, Aya Shameimaru. Aya Shameimaru has no choice but to get on the bus, whether she wants to or not. They will drag her on to drive through the five consecutive hairpin bends a few times.

Moreover, these battle-hardened women had already keenly noticed the differences in Aya Shameimaru's eyes and brows, as well as the subtle anomalies in her body. As yokai, they possessed formidable physical strength and remarkable regenerative abilities, but as reproduction and procreation were essential, certain areas inevitably lacked such powerful regenerative capabilities. They had experienced all of Aya Shameimaru's current characteristics firsthand.

"You...you guys, oh, it hurts!"

Aya Shameimaru was startled, and her previously seemingly fine steps became chaotic. The chaotic steps aggravated the injuries inside Aya Shameimaru's body, almost causing her to fall over.

Fortunately, the women and crow tengu were quick-witted and caught Shameimaru Aya. Then, the women exchanged glances and looked at Shameimaru Aya with interrogative expressions, which really startled him.

As for the cause of the injury... As a man of principle who abides by the rules of the Tengu clan, Aya Shameimaru would absolutely not allow herself to violate the clan's rules without permission. Even if Momo had undressed her yesterday, pulled her into his arms, and let Momo's fingers slip beneath her clothes, intimately holding her body, it was still unacceptable.

This is Aya Shameimaru's persistence, and Aya Shameimaru firmly believes that she will persist!

Unfortunately, ideals are beautiful, but reality is harsh.

After one long kiss, Aya Shameimaru vaguely realized that she had collapsed into Mo Mo's arms; after three long kisses, Aya Shameimaru found herself naked in Mo Mo's hands; after five long kisses, Aya Shameimaru was awakened by a stinging pain in her body, but she could only cover her mouth and watch her blood flow down Mo Mo's abdomen, not daring to make a sound.

The white wolf, tengu, and inuzomo are still keeping watch at the door for Aya Shameimaru. Aya Shameimaru's current actions with Momo can't just be described as violations; they're downright betrayal!

After all, whether Momo has been accepted by the Tengu clan is still unknown. Without the Tengu clan's permission, Aya Shameimaru would have rightfully refused Momo. But with Momo's outburst, even if the Tengu clan does refuse, would Aya Shameimaru really let Momo leave?

If one of those shots accidentally hits an egg, where will Aya Shameimaru find someone to incubate it?

A confused and disoriented state of mind, the taboo of breaking clan rules for the first time, and the unfamiliar yet pleasurable sensations that Momo brought her—all of this shattered Aya Shameimaru's entire psychological defenses. By the time Aya Shameimaru came to her senses again, it was already dawn.

Mo Mo woke her up and gently helped Aya Shameimaru clean her body. Before the shy and restless Aya Shameimaru could gain more sense of security from Mo Mo and enjoy the tenderness after the umpteenth time in her thousand-year life, the Tengu clan had already taken action and wanted to drag Aya Shameimaru to the spot that Yukari Yakumo had chosen for her.

So, naturally, Mo Mo had to run away!

Helpless and furious, Aya Shameimaru wished she could strangle Momo, but she could only force a smile and pretend nothing had happened, enduring the pain and strange changes inside her body as she prepared to become a bride.

"you……"

Shameimaru Aya's eyes were now filled with genuine fear as she looked at the women. It wasn't fear of being dragged into drifting by them, but rather fear of them taking the matter seriously. After all, Momo and Shameimaru Aya had broken the rules, blatantly disregarding them. Even now, Shameimaru Aya still didn't understand why she had been so engrossed and reckless last night. Couldn't she have refused Momo?

Unfortunately, Aya Shameimaru doesn't know the phrase "tsundere" (saying one thing but meaning another), and it's clear that Aya Shameimaru is 100% a tsundere. Even if Momo were to come to her side now, Aya Shameimaru probably wouldn't be able to refuse him.

That's fate. No matter how angry Aya Shameimaru was, what's done is done, and all he could do was hope that the women in front of him would be a little more lenient.

"Alright, look, you're all going to scare our bride. Don't worry, Wenwen, now that you're someone else's wife, you're basically the same person as us. Why would we cause trouble for your wedding?"

The speaking tengu was an old one; the crow's feet at her temples and her gray hair suggested she was probably two thousand years old. She was also the oldest and most prestigious among the women, and the little girl from earlier was her great-granddaughter. Such a tengu, both in terms of age and the merit of bearing offspring, would be respected by the entire tengu clan.

Aya Shameimaru was no exception.

“Under normal circumstances, this matter is very serious. After all, Mo Mo is not a member of the Tengu clan. Your behavior may indeed anger the Great Tengu or even the Heavenly Demon Lord.”

The old woman walked over, took Aya Shameimaru's hand, and gently patted the back of her hand, saying, "But this time the situation is special. According to the rules, even if Momo passes the test today, it will only be to confirm your relationship. The wedding date should be set separately. But now you are about to put on your finest clothes, which means the Great Tengu are planning to take advantage of the situation to complete the wedding today."

"It's obvious that the higher-ups think highly of Momo and have fully agreed to your relationship with him. The test will probably just be a grand formality, and then you and him will become husband and wife under the blessings of the entire Gensokyo."

"So," the old woman gently pinched Aya Shameimaru's nose, "we won't pry into your affair, and we'll pretend we know nothing. That Momo is really something, how did he manage to sneak into your room and have an affair with you without being seen by Momiji's nose and eyes?"

At this moment, Aya Shameimaru had completely lost any semblance of her shameless reporter persona; she was now blushing furiously. She grabbed the old woman's hand, squeezing it tightly, and wanted nothing more than to shout at her to stop talking about it.

If she says anything more, how will she ever face anyone again?

The old woman understood Aya Shameimaru's thoughts perfectly well. She exchanged glances with the other young women, and a look of relief and nostalgia flashed in their eyes. In reality, the situation wasn't as simple as the old woman made it out to be; the group was indeed angry about Aya Shameimaru's overstepping boundaries.

Fortunately, the elaborate setup by the Great Tengu was quite telling, and the old woman, with her considerable prestige, took it upon herself to suppress the matter. Everyone was a Karasu Tengu, and many yokai never experienced love in their entire lives. Therefore, no one wanted anything to go wrong with Aya Shameimaru and Momo's relationship; everyone was hoping for a positive outcome.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore. Look how shy you are. You certainly weren't this shy when you were cheating on Mo Mo yesterday, were you?"

The old woman stopped teasing Aya Shameimaru, who was practically curled up in a ball, and said, "But what's done is done. We can ignore it, but we can't let outsiders sense our lack of decorum. No matter how much it hurts, you have to endure it and not let outsiders notice anything amiss."

"Child, remember, this moment of your beauty is a precious memory for a lifetime, and this memory will become your happiest recollection. You yourself don't want it to be tarnished, do you? If you don't want that, then you must listen carefully to our arrangements."

Shameimaru Aya felt like he'd been granted a pardon and nodded repeatedly. But as the old woman continued to tease him in a lecturing manner, Aya felt like she was about to faint. However, before Aya could even catch her breath, the old woman's next words caused her to collapse to the ground.

"Oh right, I'm getting old and I almost forgot. Wenwen, you two must have been completely unprepared and recklessly messed around yesterday, otherwise you wouldn't be in so much pain today. Come here, let this old man check you over first, to make sure you don't already have testicles."