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"That's what I said..."

Tamamonomae's expression seemed a little embarrassed.

"But my magic weapon is not with me right now, so I cannot guarantee that I can definitely pass such an inspection."

"Your magic weapon?"

"Yes." Tamamonomae looked directly at the man in front of her.

"That was originally a mirror that I always carried with me."

"But because I was too panicked when I escaped, I accidentally left it in the prison van."

"So I have no choice but to seek help from Mr. Abe."

[Tamamonomae's words were very aggrieved, but you remained unmoved. ]

[Because although you understand the reason for the sadness in her eyes, you don’t feel it is enough reason for you to take action. ]

You decide to confess all this.

"Why should I help you?"

Ian spoke directly out his inner thoughts.

"These problems are indeed very serious for you...but for me, they are not something unacceptable, right?"

"You are a fox demon."

"And I am the Great Onmyoji."

"If I help you... it will just be a hassle for me, won't it?"

"..."

【Tamamonomae fell silent.】

【But she didn't cry, instead she seemed somewhat calm. 】

[The moment you realize that she might come to you, you have already prepared yourself mentally. ]

"Yeah...that's true."

Tamamonomae lowered her head, her tone low and sad.

"I really have no right to ask Mr. Abe for help."

"I misunderstood Mr. Abe's smile that day...I'm sorry."

"So--"

Tamamonomae stretched out her hands toward Ian.

"Please tie my hands, Mr. Abe, and go claim the reward before anyone else."

"Consider this as my repayment for Mr. Abe's meal."

Looking at the pair of hands reaching out to him, Ian's head remained clear.

He said, "Are you retreating to advance? This kind of thinking is useless to me."

"Do not."

Tamamonomae shook her head and smiled bitterly.

"I just realized that there is no one in this world who wants to help me."

"I'd better accept all the arrangements of reality."

"..."

【You are not heartless. 】

[Looking at Tamamonomae giving up, you are somewhat touched. ]

[You recall the Ugly Gozen on Onigashima. ]

[You realize that if you accept reality, Minamoto no Raikou will become Ugly Gozen at some point. ]

You refuse to let this happen.

[You realize that Tamamonomae's situation is actually somewhat similar to hers. ]

[But you didn't accept the idea of ​​helping Tamamonomae so easily. ]

[You need a reason—a reason that is strong enough for you to take this huge risk to help her. ]

"Miss Algae Girl."

Ian looked straight at Tamamonomae, who was already disheartened.

"If you really want me to help you, then you should at least make me feel that it's worth it, right?"

"otherwise--"

"Aren't you worried that I might betray you at any time?"

"Eh?!"

Tamamonomae raised her head, and her fox ears, which had been drooping just now, now looked more alert.

She's not some slow-witted fool.

She understood what Ian meant - it was not that he absolutely could not help her, but that he needed a sufficient reason.

Tamamonomae began to think seriously.

This is her only chance to save herself, and she must seize it.

As the saying goes, wisdom comes from times of emergency.

Tamamonomae quickly thought of a reason.

She looked at the great Yin-Yang Master in front of her and spoke carefully again:

"Then Mr. Abe——"

"If my mirror can do something for you that the mortal world cannot do, do you have reason to help me?"

"……maybe."

Ian did not answer directly.

"Ms. Zaonv, please tell me first."

"Ahem." Tamamonomae cleared her throat.

"That is the mirror that I was born with. It has great power."

"In that case, why were you caught?"

"Because that power cannot be released casually." Tamamonomae explained.

"Under my use, it can activate the soul and vitality, and thus achieve things that cannot be done in the mortal world."

"That's-"

Tamamonomae looked at Ian in front of her with an extremely serious look in her eyes.

"Communicating with the dead."

"..."

Ian's pupils widened a little.

Because this is exactly what he needs!

With it, he could reconnect with Minamoto no Raikou's deceased father Minamoto no Mitsunaka.

by that time.

Then we can ask clearly about the other "Abe".

There must be some way to change the fate that Minamoto no Raikou carries.

"You didn't lie to me, did you?"

Ian asked as he looked at Tamamonomae in front of him.

"I am the only one who can help you. You should know the consequences of deceiving me."

Ian's reaction made Tamamonomae feel relieved.

She knew that her reasons had impressed Ian.

"Yes, of course I know."

"So from the first moment I met Mr. Abe, every word I said was honest."

"..."

Ian thought for a moment and nodded.

"I understand."

"In that case, I will help you find a way to escape and retrieve the mirror - but I would like to use it once after that, is that ok?"

Tamamonomae nodded.

"Isn't that natural?"

"Well, I'll arrange your accommodation now, and we'll discuss the rest later."

Hearing this, Tamamonomae wiped the corners of her eyes.

This is her only support in Heian-kyo so far.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Abe."

138. Onmyoji's other "home" in Heian-kyō (-word chapter)

[You found a house for Tamamonomae in Heian-kyō.]

[This is something that Tamamonomae absolutely cannot do on her own. ]

【But with your help, it is no longer a problem. 】

[This is a mansion that has not been used for a long time. ]

[You spent some money to buy this place. ]

[This will be Tamamonomae's temporary residence - in a sense, it can also be regarded as your other "home". ]

Inside the mansion.

Tamamonomae looked at the dirty scene in front of her, frowned slightly, and couldn't help but say something softly.

"It seems to be a place that is quite old."

"Indeed."

Ian also looked at the scene in front of him.

"But this place is relatively remote. It should be safer if you live in this mansion."

"But, Miss Zao Nu, don't you like it here?"

"If so, it's still early and we still have time to change places."

"Nothing?~"

Tamamonomae waved her hand slightly.

"I am already very satisfied to have a place like this to stay!"

"But if it's this dirty, you can't just live here. I have to clean it up."

"..."

Ian hesitated for a while and said:

"I'll help you too."

"Eh?"

Tamamonomae seemed a little surprised.