Two Worlds, Starting with Kaguya of Penglai Mountain

The first thing that needs to be addressed is cooperation.

The second problem to solve is how to make the monsters understand the so-called general trend of the times.

Even if you try to tell this to humans, most of them will just think you're joking.

It's like making an insect with a lifespan of only one day worry about things that might happen tens of millions of years from now, and whether they might affect the survival of its species.

This is a question that only highly socialized groups with extremely prosperous cultures would consider.

If someone is struggling to get enough to eat and constantly facing life-or-death crises, asking them to think about the future of the entire group will only make them call you crazy.

So, under what circumstances did this idea come about?

The blonde girl gazed ahead, reminiscing about her past.

What kind of situation would make a yokai want to unite with other yokai?

The answer is... loneliness.

A slight smile gradually appeared on her face as her thoughts drifted back to her birth self, gradually understanding and finding it both amusing and endearing.

The heavy responsibility I carried on my shoulders started out to be so absurd.

Born into only one race, unable to find any of their kind in this world, and being all alone, they cannot find any other beings with the same abilities as themselves.

The youkai of the Boundary, Yukari Yakumo, possessed the ability to slip into gaps even when she was a little youkai, giving her near-absolute safety.

Perhaps it was the safety and leisure she enjoyed at birth that gave her the time to engage in excessive thinking.

She looked at those humans who possessed heritage, and at those groups who were able to find their own path from their own kind.

Similar thoughts came to mind.

She didn't want to be a penniless loner. She thought that since she couldn't find her own kind, why not find other lone monsters and form an alliance with them?

Most monsters in the book do not cooperate or divide tasks.

Those who are organized and cooperate with others are generally not called monsters.

For example, the moon rabbit is called the moon rabbit, the ghost is called the ghost, and Yama is called Yama.

They are essentially no different from monsters, but humans do not refer to them as monsters.

The word "monster" is essentially a derogatory term for an unorganized entity that gathers in the wild.

As a child, Yukari Yakumo was delighted by the disorganization of these lives. She wanted to organize these lives and make them her kind in another sense.

Why did such a kind and pure wish end up like this?

With the passing of the Age of Gods, the gods who once reigned supreme and banished monsters also became monsters themselves. Many beings who were originally gods fell from their positions, and the monster population expanded rapidly.

Yukari Yakumo should be happy about this, right?

—The current Boundary Demon is known among demons as a decisive mediator.

The number of monsters who died at her hands far exceeded the number of humans.

The world where great power returns to itself is truly wondrous.

Compared to any so-called organization, one's own strength is of paramount importance.

Isn't it better to sacrifice other members of the group, devour them and turn them into food, so as to advance one's own path?

Yukari Yakumo's current growth is perhaps largely thanks to those who recruited her into the organization for blood sacrifices in the past.

Devouring its own kind is what allows monsters to grow at an unimaginable speed.

Becoming powerful allows one to realize their ideals; realizing their ideals allows one to fulfill their initial thoughts.

To be honest, if she hadn't used the power of her realm to delve into her past thoughts this time, Yukari Yakumo would have even forgotten her original intentions. But now, even if she remembers them, even if she understands them...

What does that mean to her now?

I long to buy osmanthus blossoms and share wine, but it will never be like the carefree days of my youth.

The realm of demonic yakumo yuki has long since been lost and can never return to its original state.

The blonde girl, her smile growing even brighter, watched Reisen and Reimu Hakurei continue their game.

The pace of games has gradually shifted towards a cooperative atmosphere.

As the protagonist siblings, they venture into the bee kingdom to fight enemies with fire and ropes, venture into the vast forest to manipulate plants with the power of sunlight and rain, step into the land that resembles the underworld to kill evil spirits with the power of life and destroy the living with the power of death, and enter the desert to build houses for strange creatures that have lost their homes.

The number of NPCs in the game increases as the game progresses.

It seems that the further into the laboratory you go, the more life forms there are in each laboratory.

At the beginning, only one or two NPCs will interact with the protagonist, seeking their help and offering special weapons as a reward.

Later, there were seven or eight monsters, and the protagonist could guide and control several of them to move objects that he could not move himself.

In the game, Yukari Yakumo even specially set up a siege battle scene after being reminded by Kazuya Kurokawa.

This time, the protagonist siblings lead a combat team and a construction team respectively. They set up camp on a huge open space, defeat countless monsters controlled by the Boundary Demon, and advance to the final stage.

Countless monsters united to fight against the Boundary Demon, who was the final boss.

At this point, Yukari Yakumo didn't need Reisen and Reimu Hakurei, who were out playing, to remind her at all.

Just by observing, she could clearly feel the strong understanding of cooperation and the desire for cooperation itself that she displayed in making the game.

After all, the protagonist's situation in this game is exactly the situation she herself desires most.

"But isn't that impossible in itself?"

The blonde monster can distinguish between what is false and what is real.

Knowing that the ending is certain within the game, one can fully immerse oneself in it and enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by a group and having a place to call home.

But in reality, how can one truly let go of their inhibitions?

Yukari Yakumo: "What do you think about my situation, Master?"

With a charming smile on her face, the blonde woman looked at Kurokawa Kazuya beside her.

After the initial setup, she believed that the other party should have noticed some of her secrets by now.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "Emmm... So, Meryl, you're actually a homebody too?"

He made sarcastic remarks about the girl in front of him in a somewhat strange tone.

Yakumo Yukari: “?”

Although they had known each other for a short time, she still found it difficult to react to the unfamiliar words he frequently used.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "She's similar to Kaguya, but hers is more extreme. Because she completely loses her sense of reality, she focuses almost all her attention on the virtual world."

He shook his head at this point: "To be honest, in terms of typicality, you, Mary, are more like a typical homebody. You seek the kind of love that you can't get in reality in the virtual world, but you actually crave virtual love in reality as well. It's just that because it requires paying a price and the hope is slim, you completely stop moving forward."

Yakumo Yukari: “…”

Lies never hurt anyone; the truth is the sharpest knife.

What you think and what others say are always two different feelings.

The beautiful blonde girl gave a dangerous smile:

"Master, you really dare to say that."

The girl emphasized the word "master" in particular.

Yukari Yakumo: "Master, you're the kind of person you're describing yourself to be."

Kazuya Kurokawa: "Huh?"

He found Yakumo Yukari's statement strange at first glance.

He's now a man who's had ambiguous relationships with at least two women, so how did he become someone they described as someone who seeks out such desires in the virtual world?

Yukari Yakumo: "I'm just saying that you're much better than me at being timid, Master."

The wise demon shook his head, probably because he was in a mood to speak his mind.

Yukari Yakumo: "I didn't waste my time in this town. Actually, you've never taken the initiative with any of the girls around you, Master, have you? Is it that you don't want to take things further, or are you afraid of taking things further?"

The demon in the realm calmly looked at Kurokawa Kazuya in front of him.

Kazuya Kurokawa: "Am I afraid to take it a step further?"

Yukari Yakumo: "You rejected almost all offers to take things further into ambiguity with them. Especially physical contact, which was basically initiated entirely by them."

"I'm afraid that excessive contact could lead to something unpredictable, so I'd rather everyone stay where we are now than go any further."

With a smile on her face, her wise purple eyes fixed on the man in front of her: "If this can't be called cowardice, then what should it be called?"

Kazuya Kurokawa: "..."

Kurokawa Kazuya silently exhaled and shook his head at the girl in front of him:

"Maybe you were right, Melly, but Kaguya and Hanami's situations are special, and I really don't need to rush. I'm practically immortal now, so time is on my side..."

He didn't hide anything about his condition.

However, he had only explained half of his condition.

Yukari Yakumo: "Master, once you master the power of the realm, you will have the ability to reverse the constitution of the Lunarians, at least to give them human emotions for a short period of time."

Kazuya Kurokawa: "!?"

The words of making excuses came to an abrupt halt, and Kurokawa Kazuya looked intently at the person in front of him.

Yukari Yakumo: "It seems that Master really cares about that Moon Princess."

Her voice was trying to be calm, and her body seemed to be experiencing the tension that had long since disappeared, with a slight tingling sensation spreading throughout her body.

Why are they so emotional? Why are they talking so much?

Yakumo Yukari's internal struggle after discovering her original intentions transformed into an external, inquisitive desire towards Kurokawa Kazuya.

Or to be more precise, it's like how people become angry after feeling extremely ashamed.

Yukari Yakumo was subconsciously trying to divert her attention by investigating Kurokawa and Miyabi.

She rarely displayed her formidable attack power as a fearsome demon, but this display was mostly conveyed through her words.

Yukari Yakumo: "Master, do you want to take things further with that princess now?"

An indescribable pressure emanated from the blonde girl and pressed down on Kurokawa Kazuya.

Why are you asking in such a hurry?

At this point, would you even intentionally put pressure on the other party?

The idea that humanity can catch up with the so-called "Princess of the Moon" is simply a pipe dream.

How could Kaguya, who has lived for a thousand years like her, be so naive?

That's something even more incredible than fantasy.

And if Kurokawa and Ya could achieve this...

Kazuya Kurokawa: "I..."

Yukari Yakumo: "Master, the game you promised has been completed. I will infuse half of my power into this city. This power, combined with my other half, can be used to grant Kaguya, the moon princess of Houraisan, human emotions. And if you can truly awaken love in the princess of the moon..."

His long, golden hair swayed with his movements, and the unpredictable sage revealed a smile that was even a little playful and provocative.

"I might really be able to completely bind myself to this city, so that you, Master, can fully control my power. The difference between half and full power of my realm is qualitative."

Yukari Yakumo never believed that Kaguya Houraisan had any feelings for Kurokawa and Yama. Whether it was manipulation or just playing around, she believed more that Kaguya Houraisan simply treated them as toys than any so-called feelings.

As for the "elixir of immortality"...

A willful princess, wielding her power in a capricious manner.

As Yukari Yakumo once said, for mortals, eternity is never a blessing but a curse.

In this world of reincarnation, to live a fulfilling life and face a new beginning with renewed spirit—that is true beauty.

Yukari Yakumo: "So, Master, do you want to test me? To see how the Lunarians will treat you after they gain human emotions? In that case, you'll know immediately."

The smiling blonde girl looked at Kurokawa Kazuya with a mocking tone and spoke.

It's unclear whether he's mocking Kurokawa Kazuya in front of him, or mocking his original self who's trying to find a place to call home in reality.

Chapter 107 Kaguya: I Have No Guilt