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The demon named Shuten-doji engulfed Ian in flames!

"Do not--!"

The warrior let out a cry of surprise, and then tried to use his knee to kill the flames burning in front of him.

But it is different from the other five elements traps that Shuten-doji had set up before in Mount Oe.

The flame before your eyes is not something "borrowed" from somewhere or some place.

Rather, it is the "heat" released by Shuten-doji himself.

Because the "heat" was too strong, it gave rise to flames, creating this sea of ​​fire.

This is something that only a ghost of her level can do.

Minamoto no Raikou's eyes gradually lost their color.

But she and Meito Hibikimaru were still trying their best to put out the flames.

but--

What Minamoto no Raikou didn't know was.

Inside the flames, something was happening that she could never imagine.

In the sea of ​​fire.

Shuten-doji was looking at Ian in front of him with surprise.

Instead of being engulfed by the flames he released, this man remained calm and composed.

It seemed that what was burning around him was not a flame, but some insignificant debris.

Shuten-doji couldn't believe this.

She asked:

"Uncle! What did you do again?!"

"I did not do anything."

Ian looked directly at the petite, childlike demon in front of him and answered truthfully.

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Shuten-doji tried his best to deny what the person in front of him said.

"We have specially prepared the 'Extremely Hot Sea of ​​Fire' for your arrival!"

"I was planning to roast you into slices of meat!"

"How can it be impossible for me to not hurt you!"

"..."

【You realize that your and Minamoto no Raikou's guesses were correct.】

[From the moment you first stepped into Mount Oe, the two of you have been targeted by Shuten-doji.]

【She was watching your actions the whole time. 】

[She intends to use you as food at the banquet to prove the power of the "ghost".]

【But all this seems impossible to achieve. 】

Listening to Shuten-doji's words, Ian suddenly realized a problem.

"so--"

"You called Jintoki here, are you planning to eat him?"

"Kintoki?"

Hearing this unfamiliar name, Shuten-doji did not feel confused.

Because the "gold" in the name is too eye-catching.

"Is it that blond kid?"

"No." Shuten-doji waved his hand and said, "I don't plan to kill this guy."

"After all, this guy looks quite interesting."

"Now I just think you are more interesting, so I decided to play with you."

"How about it?"

Shuten-doji spread his hands, looking very arrogant.

"The Five Elements Trap we imitated is pretty powerful, right?!"

Seeing the other party eager to get his evaluation, Ian sneered.

"Ah."

"My assessment is that it is a poor imitation."

"The so-called five elements are not separated and used like you do."

"There are many connections between them that you haven't noticed."

The voice just fell.

Shuten-doji felt the ground beneath his feet begin to shake violently.

It was the same land shaking as last time.

As an Onmyoji, Ian possesses the magical power to control the five elements.

And this time, what he controlled also included the fire that Shuten Douji had just created.

To be fair.

Shuten-doji was somewhat surprised.

After being proud of herself in Oeyama for so long, this was the first time she met someone with such ability.

but--

This is my territory!

Wouldn't it be a joke to just let an onmyoji set up a scene? !

[Shuten-douji was not hit by you randomly like last time - this means that this time, she is her true self. 】

[She begins to fight with you for control of the land and fire beneath your feet.]

You realize that her power is equal to your own.

[This is the first time you have encountered such an opponent since becoming an Onmyoji. ]

[For some reason, you have some subtle feelings in your heart. ]

"It seems that you must have done a lot of bad things in your daily life."

Ian looked at Shuten-doji, who was equally matched with him, with a bit more sharpness in his eyes.

The other party replied without giving in.

"In that case—"

"Is this the case because you do a lot of good deeds?"

"We don't believe this will happen."

"But at least I'm standing in front of you now, right?"

Ian made no effort to hide his thoughts.

"Shuten-doji, those ghosts in Heian-kyō were all directed by you, right?"

"Ah."

Shuten-doji admitted the matter directly.

For her, letting her ghosts and monsters harm others is a great achievement.

"Some ghosts are bored staying in Dajiang Mountain. We can't stop them from stretching their muscles."

"I am a very reasonable ghost."

really.

Only a powerful ghost like Shuten-doji is qualified to re-organize the "grand scene" of hundreds of ghosts wandering around.

This was already destined.

So Ian wasn't surprised at all.

"If that's the case—"

The great Onmyoji stared at Shuten-doji in front of him.

"Did you also kill Watanabe Tsuna's family?"

"Watanabe Tsuna?"

Shuten-doji pretended to be thinking seriously.

Then she grinned.

"I do not know."

"do not know?"

"Yes!" Shuten-doji showed a playful smile, "The demons under my command kill so many people every day, how could I possibly remember them all?"

"Besides -"

She crossed her arms over her chest, looking nonchalant.

"If you die, just die."

"What's the big deal?"

Shuten-doji knows exactly how to anger the person he's chatting with with just one sentence.

Hearing this thought of disregarding human life, Ian was immediately furious.

As a great Onmyoji, what he could not accept the most was the idea that ghosts did not take humans seriously at all.

【You don’t say any more. 】

【You picked up your knife.】

[That is the weapon you used to kill countless ghosts. It is also a treasure used to train Minamoto no Raikou and his four adopted sons.]

【This is a close combat. 】

【But Shuten-doji is not afraid at all. 】

[She, who is petite, picks up the wine bowl and starts to fight you. ]

[I have to admit that she does have some skills. ]

[Even if you are as strong in swordsmanship as you are, there is no way you can gain an advantage in this melee.]

【This is a battle of equal strength. 】

"Ouch."

Shuten-doji looked at Ian in front of him, with a little more appreciation in his purple eyes.

"Originally, I thought you were just a little bit accomplished in Yin-Yang magic."

"I didn't expect your swordsmanship to be so amazing."

"You don't need to praise me."

Ian was not distracted at all by Shuten-doji's words.

"I will definitely kill you here today!"

"So arrogant~"

Shuten-doji supported himself with both hands.