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Mo Mo felt a sudden headache coming on. There were already two Heroic Spirits, CC and Misaki Shokuhou, who were always eager to watch the drama unfold. Now, it seemed that Kaguya Houraisan was going to join them, making the three women put on an even bigger show.

And the protagonist of this drama is undoubtedly the unfortunate Mo Mo.

It's just that we played a few games together. Does everyone have to gang up on us? What's the big deal? It's not like Mo Mo refuses to clock in. At worst, Mo Mo can just create dozens of clones to work more and get paid more!

Mo Mo only thought these things; she would never say them aloud. Because girls have the privilege of being capricious; sometimes they only want to hear what they want to hear, without caring about what is reasonable, justifiable, or legal. Even with Mo Mo's exceptional intelligence, she couldn't come up with words that would satisfy all the girls and comfort everyone.

If Momo said, "You are all my wings..." he would probably be killed before he even met Aya Shameimaru.

Mo Mo shook his head. Helpless, he slowly stood up, his face serious. At this moment, the only way was to use his ultimate move to appease all the girls and find a righteous excuse for himself.

"Listen to me, everyone, all of this..."

"It's all Yukari Yakumo's fault!"

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Mo Mo considers himself to be excellent at verbal sparring, especially given the current situation where everyone has Yakumo Yukari as an enemy. Mo Mo's decision to shift the blame to Yakumo Yukari is clearly a wise one.

If we portray Yakumo Yukari as utterly wicked, and if we interpret Momo's actions of playing games with everyone as uniting everyone to fight against Yakumo Yukari, then wouldn't Momo's actions be perfectly reasonable?

Yes, no problem, all set!

So Momo was thrown out of the crowd by the girls and landed in the center of the field, which surprised all the monsters who were secretly watching Momo's group and gossiping.

What kind of show is this?

This is a scene where Mo Mo has no way to express his suffering.

Clearly, Momo's verbal attacks weren't working this time. Fueled by Kaguya Houraisan's instigation, the girls united and unleashed their girlish whims. They didn't want to reason with Momo, nor did they want to hear his explanations; they simply threw him out.

When a scholar encounters a soldier, reason is useless; this is roughly the situation. Stealing a glance, Mo Mo saw the girls united in their resolve, looking like they were about to teach him a lesson. He could only feel dejected, then straightened his back and walked towards the center, facing the gazes of all the monsters.

Momo displayed a charming and elegant smile and said loudly, "As everyone knows, I am an outsider from outside Gensokyo and am not very familiar with the customs of Gensokyo. Although I was very happy with the wedding pranks by my hospitable friends, I hope everyone can go a little lighter, otherwise my small frame will make a big fool of me."

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized why Mo Mo had been thrown out; it turned out that a group of monsters were causing a wedding disturbance over there.

The crowd looked at Mo Mo with a hint of pity, since Mo Mo didn't possess any characteristics of a demon and could essentially be considered human. Furthermore, Mo Mo's slender build didn't seem like that of a strength-based character at all.

It's probably best to skip the wedding pranks. What if Mo Mo gets hurt? Wouldn't that make enemies of the Tengu clan?

Only a fool would do that!

"It seems everyone agrees. I thank you all."

Momo bowed to everyone present, and the demons returned the bow in a chaotic manner. In this brief encounter, everyone had a refined and courteous impression of Momo, especially the tengu clan members present, who couldn't help but think more highly of him after seeing his demeanor.

As expected, he is a suitor for whom the Tengu clan has made great preparations. I just don't know if Mo Mo can pass the test.

Only the group of heroic spirit candidates behind Mo Mo exchanged bewildered glances. They genuinely intended to cause trouble and embarrass Mo Mo. After all, having been engrossed in the enjoyable game with Mo Mo, participating in today's event was a bittersweet experience for them, and they felt they had every reason to vent.

Unfortunately, they did vent their frustrations, which embarrassed Mo Mo for a moment. However, Mo Mo turned around gracefully and made up for the embarrassing moment with a few words, thus enlivening the atmosphere of the scene.

Sure enough, when the monsters saw Mo Mo appear, they naturally realized that today's important show was about to begin. Various discussions and cheers erupted, even ignoring the somewhat frightening little group behind Mo Mo. Everyone's attention was focused on Mo Mo, waiting to see what would happen next.

The Tengu clan seemed to be cooperating with Momo very much. Just a few minutes after Momo arrived at the center of the arena, the Tengu team filed out of the small castle.

At the forefront was the guard of the White Wolf Tengu, followed by the ceremonial procession of the Crow Tengu girls. Bringing up the rear were the five remaining Great Tengu of the Tengu clan; their ferocious masks represented power and majesty, and their appearance immediately silenced the crowd.

However, the most eye-catching items were the two palanquins following behind the Great Tengu. The front palanquin was quite large, carried by a tall white wolf Tengu, and covered with mysterious patterns. Directly in front of the palanquin stood the Tenma Staff, symbolizing the highest authority of the Tengu clan. This made the identity of the person inside the palanquin obvious: it was undoubtedly the Tenma, the leader of the Tengu clan.

In reality, only a minority of youkai in Gensokyo are aware of the existence of Tenma. After all, Tenma almost never leaves Youkai Mountain, and given her high status, she has no need to act personally. Furthermore, the Tengu clan generally doesn't interact with the outside world. Even though everyone sees this imposing palanquin and knows that the leader of the Tengu clan has arrived, they don't know that this leader should be called Tenma.

Therefore, it was natural for everyone to focus their attention on the palanquin behind. It was relatively small, carried by members of the Karasu Tengu clan, and adorned with vibrant patterns and splendid silks. Four equally elegantly dressed Karasu Tengu girls accompanied the palanquin on either side. Seeing this scene, everyone knew perfectly well that the person sitting inside the palanquin was undoubtedly the other main character of the day, the bride, Aya Shameimaru.

The bride's arrival was met with cheers from everyone. Even the candidate Servants behind Momo felt a little awkward, but faced with such a celebratory scene, they didn't hold back their cheers and applause. Cirno, in particular, forgot the sadness she had just been stirred up by Kaguya Houraisan. If she hadn't been held back, she would have rushed over to see what was going on.

The two palanquins separated upon entering the venue. Tenma's palanquin was carried to a platform on one side of the venue, while Aya Shameimaru's palanquin was carried by two tengu crows and flown to a high platform that had been set up beforehand next to the platform. Several bridesmaid tengu crows also floated around the platform, their gorgeous costumes fluttering in the wind, making everyone eager to see the bride, Aya Shameimaru.

Unfortunately, Aya Shameimaru showed no sign of coming out. The small cage was completely concealed, and no one knew what kind of expression she wore. This made everyone incredibly impatient, and many urged Mo Mo to rush forward and snatch Aya Shameimaru back.

Mo Mo stroked his chin, gazing at the cage on the distant platform. He also wanted to snatch Aya Shameimaru back. Mo Mo really wanted to see what kind of beautiful figure Aya Shameimaru would appear in, meticulously dressed and in her finest attire. However, Mo Mo knew that to approach that platform, he would need to overcome the Tengu clan's trials, bit by bit.

And the test is about to begin.

Tenma finally stepped out of the palanquin, his petite figure appearing considerably younger than Aya Shameimaru. Even though Mo Mo had heard Aya Shameimaru describe Tenma's appearance before, he was still slightly taken aback when he saw him in person, let alone the various monsters and other strange beings who had come to see the spectacle in Gensokyo.

They could guess that this last Tengu was the highest authority in the Tengu clan, but no one could have imagined that this Tengu would look like this. Especially after he sat down, five large Tengu wearing ferocious masks knelt behind him, making the Tengu's petite and adorable appearance stand out even more in comparison.

As for any semblance of majesty... it has long been completely destroyed by the size and shape of the Heavenly Demon.

The tall white wolves and celestial dogs guarding the Heavenly Demon looked rather displeased. They were well aware of the Heavenly Demon's majesty and power, but they couldn't share their respect for him with others. The occasion also didn't allow them to lose their temper, so they could only suppress their anger, their faces flushed, and glare menacingly at each other.

"Lord Heavenly Demon, your majesty cannot be disrespected. Shall we step in and take some action to control the situation?"

A giant tengu whispered a suggestion in the demon's ear, but the demon smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this good? Our tengu clan has always been revered. Being able to get closer to everyone today can be considered an improvement in our image."

"Besides," the smile on the Heavenly Demon's lips vanished, replaced by an extremely complex emotion, "wasn't dignity completely shattered by Yakumo Yukari last night? Now we've become guard dogs again, what dignity are we talking about?"

"Lord Demon!"

The five great tengu responded to the demon in low, mournful voices, while the demon waved his hand slightly and said, "There's no need to say anything more, nor to think of any plans. Right now, we have no choice. It's not that we lack the courage to resist, but that we lack the power to resist."

The Heavenly Demon suppressed the words of the five Great Tengu, and a smile returned to her lips, seemingly blending into the cheerful atmosphere of the day. She gently tapped her staff, and a melodious tinkling sound reached everyone's ears, causing them to pause subconsciously.

Immediately afterwards, the voice of the Heavenly Demon, which was disproportionate to his size and clearly carried the marks of age and vicissitude, appeared in everyone's ears, saying, "Thank you all for coming to witness this ceremony. I am the Heavenly Demon, the leader of the Heavenly Dog Clan. Our Heavenly Dog Clan will remember your kindness in coming to witness this ceremony. Next, I will preside over this assessment. Our Heavenly Dog Clan will evaluate whether the participants meet the standards of the Heavenly Dog Clan according to our own criteria."

"The final decision on whether to approve the examinee will be made by our Tengu clan. Does anyone have any objections?"

The Heavenly Demon's tone was very polite, as if he were seeking everyone's opinions. However, the power the Heavenly Demon had just displayed—the method of forcibly sending his voice into everyone's ears using demonic energy—had already terrified many of the lesser demons, causing them to tightly shut their mouths. The Heavenly Demon's ability to easily send his voice into everyone's ears with demonic energy also meant that he could easily attack everyone's head with his demonic energy. Such power was beyond the imagination of most of the demons.

As a result, no one dared to point fingers at the size of the Heavenly Demon anymore, and the Heavenly Demon and the Heavenly Dog Clan regained their dignity in an instant.

"Since you have chosen to remain silent, then I will take it as your acceptance of the standards of our Tengu clan."

"Alright, let's begin the assessment!"

After speaking, the Heavenly Demon struck the ground again with his staff, the crisp sound sweeping past everyone's ears like a horn signaling the start of the test.

"The first criterion for assessment is strength."

When the word "power" was mentioned, Tenma's voice rose three octaves, becoming slightly off-key. This minor change went unnoticed by anyone; many subconsciously assumed that Tenma, as the leader, was simply excited by the spectacle. After all, today's banquet had allowed the Tengu clan to truly demonstrate their authority throughout Gensokyo.

"As beings of different kinds, we are unlike humans; power is the foundation of our survival. Perhaps you have forgotten what life was like before you entered Gensokyo, but you should not forget the dangers that Gensokyo once faced. Under the protection of Gensokyo, we can live easily, but without power, once we encounter danger, we will only have one path to take: to grovel and beg for survival."

At this point, the Heavenly Demon seemed to realize that her voice was a bit too excited. She paused for a few seconds to calm her voice, behaving in the manner of a great person, before continuing, "Therefore, if you want to be recognized by the Heavenly Dog Clan, you must possess the power that we acknowledge."

"Mo Mo, the Tengu clan wants to test your strength, requiring you to demonstrate power that we can acknowledge. Do you have any objections to this test?"

The Heavenly Demon stared intently at Mo Mo, his gaze sharp and unfathomable. Mo Mo frowned slightly, but this wasn't the time to try and decipher the Heavenly Demon's thoughts. He replied loudly, "Lord Heavenly Demon, I have no intention of understanding. However, does the Heavenly Dog Clan have any restrictions regarding the word 'power'?"

"limit?"

The Heavenly Demon paused slightly, then said, "There are no restrictions. All our power, all the power that can be used by us. Even though we are the Tengu clan, the strongest among the demons, we are also happy to use the power of technology to change our lives. This is the best example."

"Momo, unleash your power and defeat the challenger from the Tengu clan. If you can't even defeat the challenger from the Tengu clan, then we don't believe you have the strength to protect your future wife."

As the Heavenly Demon finished speaking, the first test, which focused on strength, began. Before anyone could even process the deeper meaning of Mo Mo and the Heavenly Demon's conversation, a figure carrying a greatsword on his shoulder leaped onto the arena in the center of the field.

With her white hair, white dog ears, and the sword and shield in her hands, she was clearly a white wolf tengu. Moreover, judging from her speed and stance, it wasn't hard to see that she was definitely a powerful opponent. Mo Mo naturally recognized this person as well; she was the one who had kept watch over Mo Mo and Shameimaru Aya all night, allowing Shameimaru Aya to relax and enjoy her first time with the kind-hearted Inuzoku Momiji.

With a swing of her greatsword, the tip pointing directly at Momo, Inuzoku Momiji softly uttered two words: "Come on."

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Inuzoki Momiji didn't say a single word. Her purpose in coming here was to stop Momo, and she wasn't even willing to uphold her goal of testing Momo. Therefore, in Inuzoki Momiji's view, saying even a single word to Momo would be hypocritical.

At this moment, only the greatsword in her hand could express Inuzomi Momiji's feelings, and only the sturdy shield in her hand could demonstrate her determination. Inuzomi Momiji did not approve of Momo, nor did she have any reason to do so. Today, she had decided to risk everything to stop Momo.

However, as a guard, Inuzoki Momiji still had basic integrity, so she had no intention of ambushing Momo. Instead, she openly set up her formation in front of Momo, waiting for him to make his move.

Everyone present stared intently at Mo Mo, waiting for his response. Unfortunately, Mo Mo seemed unaware that he was on a battlefield, instead displaying a thoughtful and hesitant expression.

What was he thinking about?

What is he hesitating about?

Seeing this, Inuyamaki Momiji frowned. Had she already intimidated and made this man who wanted to marry Shameimaru Aya hesitate upon her very first appearance? Inuyamaki Momiji didn't want to think that way. If that were the case, the man Shameimaru Aya valued would be far too insignificant. Even if Momo was truly as weak as she appeared, Momo would still have to fight for Shameimaru Aya.

"If you don't attack, I won't be polite."

Momiji lowered her center of gravity and shifted her sword-wielding stance to an offensive position; anyone could see she was gathering strength. What awaited Momo next was Momiji's full-force attack.

But Mo Mo still seemed to ignore it. What was he thinking?

"Oh dear, big brother, big brother, why did you change your mind?!"

The voice that came to Mo Mo's mind was Konno Moyuki's surprised voice. She was originally eager to jump out and fight Inuzoki Momiji and even anyone who dared to stand in Mo Mo's way, but she heard that Mo Mo suddenly wanted to take action herself.

"I am Big Brother's sword, shouldn't I be the one to step in now? Besides, Big Brother just confirmed it, didn't he? The Heavenly Demon said that the Tengu clan doesn't have any obvious requirements for the word 'power'."

"In other words, all the power that belongs to Big Brother is Big Brother's own power, and Big Brother doesn't need to do it himself. Big Brother, let Yuuki go out, Yuuki really wants to fight someone!"

Mo Mo calmly shook his head and said, "This time I really do intend to do it myself. It's not because of the Tengu clan's demands or anything. Yuki, I'll apologize to you later."

Amidst Konno Yuuki's discontented sigh, Momo recalled her equipment in the Accelerated World. Her previously empty hands now held a blue cane, and her head was adorned with a red top hat. However, unlike her previous imaginary form, which was half white and half black, this one now featured a black tuxedo paired with a white shirt.

This was Mo Mo's first and only set of combat equipment. Mo Mo was quite satisfied with his combat set. After all, it was a full support set with considerable combat power, assisting Kuroyukihime in achieving a one-versus-five comeback and godlike victory, carrying Mo Mo's memories.

So, from the very beginning, Momo had thought that if the conditions were right in the future, he could recreate that set of equipment in reality and reproduce MiddleMagic. Only today can Momo do this without any obstacles. However, with a different mindset now, Momo no longer wants to use those acrobatic abilities.

"Big brother, please let Yuuki go out and fight, okay? Yuuki... If it really doesn't work, Yuuki will just do whatever you want next time!"

Konno Yuuki was still pleading with Momo. For her, fighting was the most enjoyable thing. Lately, she could only fight with Momo when she had nothing else to do, but now that she finally had an enemy with a sword, Momo wouldn't allow her to fight. Konno Yuuki felt like she was about to suffocate.

"Yuki, you're distracted. What happened?"

Artoria's voice came from Konno Yuuki's side. Artoria and the others should have returned to Valhalla to rest by now. Konno Yuuki had been asking Artoria for swordsmanship advice, so it wasn't surprising that she was by Artoria's side.

"Ah, Artoria, please talk to your older brother! He doesn't want to use me anymore, and I'm so lonely!"

After asking a few simple questions, Artoria knew what had happened. She then entered Momo's field of vision through Yui, observing the scene before Momo and taking in Momo's attire and posture from a god-like perspective.

"What a nostalgic sight. I think this is what Mo Mo looked like when I first met her. So much time has passed in the blink of an eye, and so many things have happened. Mo Mo, me, and the people and things around us have all changed a lot."

Artoria's thoughts jumped from the Accelerated World to the present. Besides Asuna, Argo, Yuuki, and Kuroyukihime, she was the person who had been with Momo the longest. Now, she was no longer the corrupted King Arthur she once was, but had become Momo's wife, showing her gentle and sweet side only to Momo.

Of course, what both sides lack right now is a real, hard-fought battle after Momo returns to Valhalla.

"Sister Artoria, stop with the flashback! Quickly beg my big brother for me, or he'll have to take action himself!"

Konno Yabuki placed all her hopes on Artoria, but Artoria also shook her head, patted Konno Yabuki's head, and said, "Let's just let it go this time. Just this once. Momo has decided that he will take action himself. Things have changed in the past, and things are changing now. Right now, Momo has probably decided to make a really important change."

Seeing that Artoria's expression was serious and not feigned, Konno Yuuki knew that now was not the time for her to act coquettishly. She stopped bothering Momo and carefully asked Artoria, "Artoria-neechan, what you said...what do you mean? Why don't I understand?"