In the world of Type-Moon, start by becoming Morgan's husband!

【You have to stop this from happening.】

[To do this, you need Tamamonomae's mirror to "contact" Minamoto Manchu again in order to find a solution. ]

【This is your real purpose.】

"..."

Shuten-doji curled his lips.

"So, did you encounter something like this on Ghost Island?"

"Yeah." Ian nodded.

"That's why I was so anxious to take you away at that time - after all, the entire island is actually part of Ugly Gozen."

"But would that ugly Gozen be lying to us?" Shuten-doji was a little skeptical. "After all, if that cow... I mean, if Minamoto no Raikou really didn't continue to use that power, she wouldn't exist, right?"

"I've thought about that possibility."

Ian replied very seriously.

"But I think that Ugly Gozen probably already knows that all this is a punishment."

"After all, she had been bound by the fate of killing ghosts for a long time before we went there."

"perhaps--"

"She wanted to find some relief."

"..."

Shuten-doji did not pursue the matter any further.

She knew that the situation Ian described was indeed possible.

And anyway, Ugly Gozen has disappeared now.

It is meaningless to consider her reasons again.

"Mr. Abe."

"Xiaoyu, what's wrong?"

"Well...I am a little worried."

"What if the mirror doesn't fulfill Mr. Abe's idea in the end?"

It’s definitely not that Tamamonomae doesn’t want to help.

But she realized that the key to the whole plan was her own mirror.

She was a little afraid that it would not live up to the expectations of the Great Onmyoji.

Of course Ian understood what Tamamonomae was thinking.

He opened his mouth and said:

"Xiaoyu, don't be nervous."

"I know that mirror may not be able to realize my ideas."

"but--"

"You have to try it."

Ian looked to the other side of the room - in the room opposite the shoji door was where Minamoto no Raikou was sleeping soundly.

"I don't want Raikou's future to be like that."

"She's been through enough."

"so--"

The great Yin-Yang master bowed before the two ghosts and one demon.

"Shuten, Ibaraki, and Tama."

"Anyway, please help me."

"please!"

[The room suddenly became much quieter.]

【Everyone present knows what your bow means.】

[This is a sign of willingness to give up one's dignity for Minamoto no Raikou. ]

[You really love her - you are even willing to give up something important for her.]

"Mr. Abe..."

Tamamonomae helped Ian up.

"My concubine understands."

"I will definitely do my best to help Mr. Abe."

"Xiaoyu, thank you."

"Hey, you're too cunning, fox!" Shuten-doji muttered, "You're trying to impress the uncle at this time, huh?"

"but--"

The female ghost looked at Ian.

"That's pretty much what we were thinking."

"after all--"

"I was brought back from that hellish place by the uncle... so let's just consider it even now."

"Yeah." Ian nodded.

"Thank you, Shuten."

Snap—Snap—Snap.

Ibaraki Douji clapped his hands.

"Great."

"That way, when this is over, Shuten can taste the stick again."

"Izuku, what are you talking about?!"

You have reached a consensus.

[You begin to make plans.]

[You and Minamoto no Raikou are responsible for attracting Fujiwara no Tokuko's attention during the next court meeting.]

[Shuten-douji and Ibaraki-douji were responsible for sneaking into Heian Palace and stealing Tamamonomae's mirror.]

[Tamamonomae was waiting outside Heian Palace - after all, she was the owner of the mirror and could immediately judge any problems related to the mirror.]

【This is an operation with clear division of labor.】

【Time passes slowly while waiting. 】

[You are constantly perfecting various details - such as what the mirror looks like and what to pay attention to when the two ghosts enter and leave the Heian Palace. ]

【Finally, you have waited for the planned day. 】

At the entrance.

Minamoto no Raikou was arranging Ian's clothes.

Even though they have been together for a long time, Minamoto no Raikou still feels the same way about him as he did back then.

"My husband, why do you want to go to court with me today?"

"Could it be that my husband has already figured out how to deal with the Emperor's affairs?"

[You know that you and their plan cannot be told to Minamoto no Raikou.]

【You decide to tell a few lies that won't affect the situation. 】

"No."

Ian shook his head.

"That's why we need to go there a few more times. Maybe we'll find something new."

"I see." Minamoto no Raikou nodded.

"I understand."

"Husband, if there is any problem, tell me immediately... I will definitely protect you."

"I know, ma'am, don't worry."

【You and Minamoto no Raikou left. 】

[Tamamonomae, Shuten-douji, and Ibaraki-douji will leave a little later. ]

[After all, if you go there too early, firstly, you may not be able to lure Fujiwara no Tokuko away, and secondly, you may be easily discovered by Minamoto no Raikou.]

【They gathered together.】

Looking at Tamamonomae beside him, Shuten-doji felt a little inferior.

because--

She is very pretty.

She is as beautiful as Minamoto no Raikou.

Shuten-doji already had this feeling when he first saw Tamamonomae.

Do all the ghosts that Onmyoji likes have to be very beautiful?

The female ghost couldn't help but have such thoughts in her heart.

"Um... Shuten, right?" Tamamonomae's voice sounded.

"Do you still remember the taboos I told you about holding a mirror?"

"We are not stupid."

Shuten-doji stared at Tamamonomae in front of him and began to mutter.

"You don't have to emphasize it so many times."

"Sorry." Tamamonomae clasped her hands together and apologized.

"I am just afraid that my actions will affect Mr. Abe's plan."

"..."

Shuten-doji became even more silent.

She could feel that Tamamonomae was really trying her best to do this.

In comparison, I seem a little negligent.

"Can I ask you a question, fox demon?"

"No problem at all."

"That--"

Shuten-doji looked at Tamamonomae beside him.

"Don't you feel a little uncomfortable?"

"uncomfortable?"

"Yes!" Shuten-doji nodded.

"Although the uncle knelt down and begged us for help... but in the end, we are still helping the uncle save our love rival."

"You... don't you have the thought of taking advantage of the situation?"

Shuten-doji didn't explain clearly what he meant.

But Tamamonomae completely understood what she meant - if something really happened to Minamoto no Raikou, it would be a better opportunity.

"Hmm...how should I put it?"