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If even ghosts are like this, there is no need to say more about Tamamonomae in front of us.

but--

Ian looked at her eyes which were somewhat sad, but he did not deny her statement immediately.

The ground beneath Tamamonomae's feet gradually loosened its restraints and returned to its normal state.

The Great Onmyoji looked at her in front of him and said coldly:

"This is not the place to say those things."

"Let's talk somewhere else."

[You took Tamamonomae away from this dead end.]

[The innate mountain and water confrontation has been activated: No one will question why there is an extra person around you, they just think it is all reasonable. 】

[You took her to the best wine club in Beijing.]

[You requested a room with excellent confidentiality. ]

[In this huge room, there are only you and her. ]

[You ordered a table full of dishes and asked for the best wine. ]

Gulu.

Looking at the dishes on the table, Tamamonomae's throat moved slightly.

Ian knew what that meant, of course—she was hungry.

"Want to eat?" he asked.

"I do." Tamamonomae nodded.

"Then answer me a question." Ian looked at Tamamonomae and said, "After you answer, you can eat as much as you want."

"..."

Tamamonomae hesitated.

Obviously.

Although the delicious food on the table was a rare treat for her who was starving, Ian's question was also something that deserved caution.

After thinking for a moment, she gave her answer:

"Can I listen to what the problem is?"

"After all... my abilities are limited. If you want to know something too complicated, I can't answer it."

“You definitely know the answer to this question.”

Ian took a sip of the sake on the table.

"Are you... the 'Algae Girl' that the Emperor has been hunting for recently?"

He wasn't asking randomly.

After all, I am not the kind of person who doesn't welcome anyone.

If his identity was normal, there would be no need for him to observe me secretly like this.

Not to mention finding an opportunity to be alone together.

So--

There is only one possibility.

That means Tamamonomae’s identity must be not simple.

Combining the previous ideas, the only thing that fits all of this is "Algae Girl".

"..."

Tamamonomae's eyes flickered - this was obviously her reaction to what Ian had said.

Her expression began to become somewhat embarrassed.

But Ian spoke at this time:

"Eat first."

"Migu?"

Tamamonomae was a little surprised, but nodded anyway.

"Hey, okay."

[Tamamonomae is somewhat surprised by your answer. ]

【But maybe she was really hungry. 】

[This is not difficult to understand - after all, if it is a 'Zao Nu', it is really not an easy thing to eat enough in the current hunting environment in Heian-kyō. ]

【As you watched, she nervously filled her stomach. 】

"Thank you, Mr. Abe."

After finishing her meal, Tamamonomae bowed deeply to Ian.

"You know my name?"

"Yes." Tamamonomae raised her head. "Mr. Abe is very famous in Heian-kyo. Even if I haven't specifically investigated, I know your name."

"In that case—"

Ian looked at Tamamonomae, who had a pair of cute fox ears in front of him.

"You should also know who I am."

"Right, Miss Algae Girl?"

"..."

Silence is confirmation.

Ian is now almost 100% sure that the Tamamonomae in front of him is the "Algae Lady" that Emperor Karasuba is looking for.

According to the interests involved, his best choice now is to offer her to him in the name of Minamoto no Raikou.

In this way, Genji would have accomplished a great feat.

Minamoto no Raikou is bound to be further reused.

but--

Ian found that he still couldn't forget the look he saw on the street that day.

At least figure out what happened first.

The Great Onmyoji thought so and spoke again:

"It's okay if you don't want to admit it."

"Anyway, if I just hand you over, everything will be revealed."

"But what will be waiting for you at that time - I don't know."

"Migumi?!"

Tamamonomae suddenly became quite flustered.

She shook her head repeatedly, and then quickly said:

"I admit it! I am the 'Algae Girl' that the capital has been looking for."

Finally, Tamamonomae admitted her identity in person, but Ian did not stop, but continued to ask:

"Isn't this even weirder?"

"If you are the 'Algae Girl', why did you come to me?"

"..."

Hearing this, Tamamonomae seemed a little nostalgic.

"because--"

"Mr. Abe smiled very kindly at me on the street that day."

"This is the first time I've experienced something like this."

"So I thought Mr. Abe would be someone who could help me."

Tamamonomae's words were very moving, but Ian's expression did not change too obviously.

He simply glanced back at the shoji door behind him, and after making sure it was tightly closed, he continued:

"Then tell me about it."

"What on earth happened to you?"

"My concubine understands."

【Tamamonomae tells you why she came to Heian-kyo.】

[She had no intention of entering the court to serve the French emperor.]

[He only met his important ministers once in the mountains and forests, and was then forced to come to the court. ]

【After that, Tamamonomae took the opportunity to escape. 】

"..."

After listening to Tamamonomae's story, Ian was silent for a long time before continuing:

"Do you... hate the Emperor?"

"Of course." Tamamonomae answered without hesitation.

"Put me in a prisoner's carriage and bring me to the capital, and then ask me to serve him."

"Although I have a good temper, I cannot be treated so rudely!"

"That--"

Ian looked at the angry Tamamonomae in front of him without losing his logic.

He pointed out a suspicious point in her words.

"Since you've already escaped, why don't you just leave Heian-kyō?"

"Why do you still come to me?"

"This……"

Ian's words pulled Tamamonomae back to reality from her angry look.

She muttered quietly.

"I came to see Mr. Abe because of that smile."

"On the other hand, it's because I can't leave."

"Can't get out?"

Ian reacted quickly.

"Do you mean that all the roads to Beijing are blocked?"

"Yes." Tamamonomae nodded, "I have tried very hard to investigate every possible way to leave here."

"But no matter which one it is, it is no longer suitable for me to pass."

Ian knew Tamamonomae was not lying.

After all, as a great Onmyoji, this method of blocking the entry and exit of monsters can be considered half a guide for him.

in other words--

She came to me only when she was desperate.

Ian looked at Tamamonomae who was very sad.

Her two fox ears were half-drooped, and she looked listless.

"But can't you conceal your aura?" the Great Yin-Yang Master asked, "Wouldn't it be better if you could just get away with it like you did before?"