The afterlife blew up Gensokyo

A gentle breeze swept by, momentarily captivating Eirin Yagokoro's eyes. When she opened them again a moment later, her teacher's figure had already quietly disappeared at the end of the road.

Flowers bloom in full glory on both sides of the road.

In the distance, the sky is high and the clouds are light.

P.S.: Good morning! (((*°▽°*)八(*°▽°*)))?

In Chapter 1, Eirin Yagokoro was only an SSR.

New and old seasons, cold and heat, coming and going, changing.

Flowers bloom and wither, grass grows and then dies.

Without a sound, time has quietly moved forward several years.

But even though the world changes and things change, for Yagokoro Eirin and her two companions who went into seclusion to avoid Watatsuki Yorihime and the others, three years was not a long time... except for Fujiwara no Mokou.

She was the only human among the three.

Even though Kaguya Houraisan had tried to guide Fujiwara no Mokou onto the path of cultivation over the past few years, her aptitude for cultivation was shockingly poor.

Not everyone can embark on the path of cultivation; those who do are ultimately only a minority, and Fujiwara no Mokou is unfortunately one of that majority.

Human lifespan is destined to be short. Even the most powerful humans cannot escape the limits of human lifespan... unless they can transcend humanity.

Although becoming an immortal grants one an immortal life, how many beings can actually achieve that? Huo Qing'e's aptitude is actually considered above average, but without Chunhu's help, she would have needed decades to cultivate on her own.

Kaguya Houraisan put a lot of effort into Fujiwara no Mokou's matter.

"...What is this?"

Looking at the strange stone mask placed in front of her, Fujiwara no Mokou remained silent for a moment before raising her head to look at Houraisan Kaguya.

"The Stone Mask is said to be a mysterious artifact that originated from the West. If a human wears this mask, they can become a monster and have a long life."

Kaguya Houraisan nodded with a serious expression.

"Mokou, put it on, and then surpass humanity!!"

"........."

With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Fujiwara no Mokou decisively pushed the mask far away.

"I look fine as I am now, thank you."

"You are only human now, and human life is very short! You don't want me to be the one who dies young, outliving my parents, do you?!"

Seeing Fujiwara no Mokou's attitude, Houraisan Kaguya couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"Human beings are really fragile! Becoming a mage isn't bad, but Mokou, your aptitude is too poor. Where is there anything as simple and convenient as just putting on a mask?"

"...This is the 32nd time this month that you've mentioned my poor aptitude in front of me. I don't need to remind you anymore."

"And then what? Can you bear to leave me all alone?"

Kaguya Houraisan had a sorrowful expression on her face.

"If you wear the mask, you can have the same long life as me, and then we can..."

"What kind of monster will I become after putting on this mask?"

"Uh... vampires, who feed on blood and can no longer be exposed to sunlight, are a unique monster from the West..."

Before she could even finish her sentence, Kaguya Houraisan herself looked sullen.

"Although it does have many drawbacks, it is the method with the fewest side effects that I know of so far, and it is also the simplest way to become a monster. Eirin went to great lengths to 'borrow' it from that guy who claimed to be God."

"First of all, it's simply impossible for me to drink human blood. Secondly, the thought of never seeing the sunlight again is something I can't accept."

Fujiwara no Mokou's eyes twitched violently a few times, and she quietly moved a considerable distance to the side.

"Finally, I will put my heart into the training of magic and strive to become a magician as soon as possible. You should return this very useful mask to that guy called Allah."

"We're not going back. That guy called Allah tried to hunt us, but Eirin has already stuffed him into a coffin and sunk him to the bottom of the sea."

Playing with the stone mask in her hand, Kaguya Houraisan seemed to realize that it was impossible to get Fujiwara no Mokou to wear the mask, and sighed with a touch of melancholy.

"If only we weren't still wanted by the Moon Capital, maybe we could have found a way to gather faith for you and make you a god or something..."

"...I am diligently practicing magic."

"Come on, have you ever seen a mage just go up and beat someone up with a staff? Mages are all about magic. Are you sure you're not a warrior if you're using a wand to beat someone up? Is this what that guy meant when he said mages all have a melee heart?"

Kaguya Houraisan was speechless with disbelief.

"With the way you practice magic, Mokou, I think even if you practice for several hundred more years, you might not be able to become a magician. You're definitely doing this on purpose to annoy me, aren't you!?"

"If it's magic... there must be magic that enhances the physical body, right?"

Fujiwara no Mokou's words sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.

"And what's the point of standing at a distance and bombarding people with magic compared to rushing up and beating them up with a staff and fists..."

She muttered to herself under her breath.

"...And those magical incantations are so long and tedious. Just memorizing them every day costs me countless brain cells. I hate memorizing the most..."

"Therefore, in conclusion, Mokou, you are not suitable to become a mage at all. Warrior is the most suitable class for you."

Holding up a finger, Kaguya Houraisan wore a serious expression.

"I've heard that in the Western Divine Realm there exists a being called Saint Seiya, created by the gods there. They cultivate a power called Cosmo. Mokou, you could try giving it a go."

"Are we going over there next?"

After hearing what Teru Houraisan said, Fujiwara no Mokou was slightly taken aback.

Over the past few years, pursuers from the Moon Capital have been relentlessly chasing them, so they have to change locations almost every so often.

Although Fujiwara no Mokou felt it was a bit strange that she was running with Kaguya and the others when she wasn't even the target of the Lunar Capital... she was quickly shut down by a certain NEET princess with her hands on her hips and the words "We share the good times and the bad."

"Yes, Eirin is looking for a large ship right now."

Kaguya Houraisan lay slumped over the table, looking utterly dejected.

"Those guys in the Lunar Capital are like flies, buzzing around and never leaving. Eirin can't use her power too much, so it's super annoying. And that guy..."

As if she were thinking of her older brother who had left them without saying goodbye, Kaguya Houraisan's words, spoken at the end, carried a hint of resentment.

"...If he were here, we wouldn't be in such a passive position. I asked Eirin about him, but she wouldn't tell me anything. Was it really necessary to be so secretive?"

"He must have his own things to do, right?"

Remembering a figure who always lazily sat under the eaves basking in the sun, Fujiwara no Mokou couldn't help but appear slightly lost in thought for a moment.

Now that so much time has passed, enough time for her to learn the truth about certain things from Kaguya Houraisan, Fujiwara no Mokou still feels a sense of unease when she recalls what she did to him when he was unable to move.

I initially thought the other person was just an ordinary Onmyoji, but later I discovered that the other person's background and status were terrifyingly powerful, and that the few blows I dealt to him back then were truly the first ever...

...Speaking of which, I hope I won't be silenced by the other party?

Fujiwara no Mokou can now sense the opponent's strength, but why was such a powerful being lying in such a disheveled state in the room with all the bones in his body broken?

She wasn't stupid, and she believed that Kaguya Houraisan had thought of the same thing.

Since the barrier wasn't meant to stop the berserk shikigami, and there was no one else in the room, then the only person the opponent was trying to stop was himself. Perhaps his situation at that time was entirely of his own making…

There must be many secrets about the other person that she doesn't know. Perhaps the other person's sudden departure was the greatest protection for them.

"Of course I know he has his own things to do, but is that what angers me? What angers me is that he never tells us anything!"

Kaguya hummed a couple of lines.

"Even though we might not be able to help much, shouldn't we at least have a proper goodbye?! What kind of behavior is this, leaving without saying goodbye? It only makes us more worried... Mokou, tell me, does he consider us friends at all?! We have to punish him severely!!!"

"In the end...we were just too weak, weren't we?"

With one hand supporting her head, Fujiwara no Mokou turned to look out the window.

"They were too weak to be of any help, which is why they didn't tell us anything..."

"........."

After a moment of silence, Kaguya Houraisan let out a soft hum.

"Anyway, I don't care. I'll keep pestering Yonglin later. I absolutely have to get some information out of her... Who is it!?"

Before she could finish her sentence, as if suddenly realizing something, Kaguya Houraisan's expression changed instantly, and she instinctively stepped in front of Fujiwara no Mokou.

She consumed the Elixir of Hourai and gained immortality, but this does not mean that Fujiwara no Mokou is immortal. Although she is currently working hard to learn magic, she is still essentially human.

Eirin Yagokoro hasn't returned yet, and if the pursuers from the Lunar Capital were to arrive at this time, Kaguya Houraisan isn't sure if she could protect Mokou Fujiwara.

"Me? My name is Chunhu."

A soft laugh seemed to echo in the air, and a graceful figure appeared at the spot where Kaguya Houraisan had originally been.

"Your previous conversation was not wrong. You are too weak now, so weak that you don't even have the right to access secrets or know the truth."

"...Pure Fox? Is she the...no, the god, from the Lunar Capital?"

Looking at the blonde woman before her, Kaguya Houraisan narrowed her eyes slightly.

"What can I do for you?"

"The Lunar Capital?"

A hint of disdain flashed clearly in her eyes as Junko turned her gaze to Fujiwara no Mokou, who was standing behind Houraisan Kaguya.

"Do you want to become powerful? If so, I can give you that power."

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?"

Fujiwara no Mokou quietly reached out and tugged at Houraisan Teru's clothes, her face full of vigilance.

Kaguya turned her head and glanced at Fujiwara no Mokou for a moment, then, after a moment's thought, she secretly slipped a staff into Fujiwara no Mokou's hand with a look of sudden realization.

“It’s very simple, I can give you power on behalf of that person.”

Completely ignoring the subtle actions of the two people in front of her, Chunhu decisively placed the two items on the table.

"One of them is the Penglai Elixir, which grants immortality and eternal life after consumption. The other is the power seed of the great man who entrusted me to bestow upon you."

"How could the elixir of immortality made by Yonglin be..."

Seeing the Hourai Elixir and another fiery red crystal on the table, Houraisan Kaguya's eyes widened slightly. However, she quickly realized what was happening and her expression changed drastically.

"No! Mokou can't take the elixir of immortality. The pain of that transformation is absolutely unbearable for a human!! You're harming her by doing this!!"

"Perhaps that's true, but she is someone he has taken a liking to. If she can't even endure that level of pain, then she's not qualified to receive the power seed bestowed upon her by that lord."

Junko glanced at Kaguya Houraisan, his expression noncommittal.

"After consuming the Elixir of Penglai, the body is the first to be destroyed, followed by the soul, which is gradually annihilated... It is a pain that far exceeds the limits. If one cannot endure it, it signifies complete death, without even the qualification to be reincarnated. You can withstand that kind of pain, so why do you conclude that she cannot?"

"This is completely different!!"

Kaguya Houraisan spoke up anxiously.

"Eternity is like a moment to me, and a moment is like eternity to me. That torment that feels like eternity is like a fleeting instant to me!! Mokou doesn't have what I have..."

"Who is this 'he' you mentioned who he took a liking to? And what are the criteria for his judgment?"

Fujiwara no Mokou looked up at Junko in front of her, her gaze intense.

"Well, it's the person you've been thinking of. Anyway, I've delivered the gift, whether you use it or not is up to you."

With a soft laugh, Chunhu's figure gradually dissipated like mist.

"As for the basis of judgment... um..."

"UR-level characters are quite rare; even Eirin Yagokoro is only an SSR."

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P.S.: Good morning! (((*°▽°*)八(*°▽°*)))?

Chapter Two: The Ordinary Owner of the Mahjong Parlor

Unaware of the dream, a wanderer, chasing illusions, abandoning friends and people.