I, Den-O, the Contract Urban Legend

As he finished speaking, the afterglow of the setting sun outside the window actually fell on the body of the newborn Demon God, making its back look particularly tall. It unconsciously exuded a mysterious aura that made people convinced unconsciously, and the Pangolin Demon God next to it was stunned. After a moment of confusion, it finally reacted, rushed forward and kicked the newborn Demon God on the butt.

"Are you stupid? You said so many words in one breath, how could anyone understand?"

The new alien demon god cried out in pain and could no longer maintain his serious expression.

"Ah, it hurts!"

The skeleton lying on the bed slowly opened its eyes, looked at the ceiling of the room, and showed a rare look of gratitude. The skeleton had woken up not long ago, but after hearing the new alien demon god speak so seriously, it didn't want to get up suddenly.

"More possibilities? But we've already come this far..."

……

While the Demon God was still thinking about the future, Inoue Ue also went out for training with the returning Yashayuki after a long absence.

"Special training, special training is necessary. We must work hard to catch up on the progress we've lost!"

During the half month that Yashayuki went back to the clan to practice, Inoue Ueya basically did not go out to exercise. The main reason was that he had to accompany Iwanaga Kotoko on missions to ensure her safety, so he had to make sure that he had enough physical strength to fight. In addition, since Yasen secretly dragged his body to challenge the Hanakaiin family, Inoue Ueya felt that it was a miracle that he did not die suddenly.

"Well, that's what I said, but there's also a reason why I feel so good about slacking off all the time..." Inoue Ueya sighed.

"Okay, be serious and don't be distracted! It's because my husband hasn't been exercising lately that his physical strength has become weaker than before, and even his exercise movements have become much slower. Sachiko can see it at a glance!"

Inoue Ueya, bearing the heavy weight on his back, struggled to do push-ups and complained: "That's not right, Mr. Inoue, I feel like that's because you've been sitting on my back all the time!"

That's right, Yashayuki, who has turned into a loli, is sitting on Inoue Ueya's back, supervising his exercise.

Although Yasha Yuki has learned the secret technique of changing her body shape, it is said that it is only to adapt to the discomfort caused by the change in her body, so she usually has to maintain the appearance of a little loli.

Hearing this, Yashaku Yuki looked skeptical and tilted his head, "Is it really that exaggerated? It's just such a small weight, so it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Compared to Hashigata's original weight, Hashigata Yuki felt that the weight of this loli form was just a negligible number.

"Huh, huh, of course there's a problem. Mr. Inoue looks like he's joking, doesn't he?"

Seeing Inoue Ueya panting, Yashayuki hesitated for a moment, but finally got off his back and turned to look at Natsukawa Hanako on the other side.

"Well, it seems like it would be better to take it a step-by-step approach after a long absence from training, right?"

Completely different from her previous reaction of resisting going out for exercise, the bad girl was now wearing a sports tights and was concentrating on doing basic sit-ups.

"It's rare to see Hanako-chan so proactive in coming out for exercise. What's wrong with you?"

Hanako's expression instantly became subtle, her face flushed, and she stammered, "Hmph, nothing, nothing, I just thought it would be nice to get some exercise once in a while."

What can force a girl who stays at home most of the time to go outside and exercise seriously? There are not many reasonable answers.

Humph, Hanako has been eating a lot of snacks recently, relying on her weird physique to eat and drink to her heart's content. Now she's finally getting her comeuppance.

Thinking of this, Inoue Ueya couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth and shook his head. Considering his own safety, he didn't say anything and continued to do push-ups.

Chapter 229: I’m going back to work on the new event!

After a long time, the three of them completed today's training one after another. As it was getting dark, they didn't stay any longer and prepared to go home.

On the way home, Inoue Ueya followed behind Yashayuki and Natsukawa Hanako, looking at the ground as he walked, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"Hey, Inoue, stop daydreaming!"

As if noticing something strange about Inoue Ueya, Hanako stopped, turned to look at him, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes.

"Really? You know how bad your luck is. Be careful not to fall!"

Upon hearing this, Inoue Ueya subconsciously responded, indicating that he already knew. Even so, he still looked thoughtful, obviously not yet back to his senses.

Hanako Natsukawa sighed, shrugged, and teased, "Oh wow, you're really captivated by my charm? Watching me exercise, you, a stuffy, bespectacled guy, can't help but fantasize about some weird things in your head, right?"

Inoue Ueya heard Hanako's question and nodded subconsciously, answering: "Well, a lot has happened recently, and Mr. Inoue always feels like he has forgotten something important-"

Just as Inoue Ueya said, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. There seemed to be an lingering sense of disharmony in his mind, constantly reminding himself to complete something, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember it.

"Besides the matter of Yuyuko, I should have other reasons to go to Kyoto. Is this an illusion?"

Yasen did not respond to his question. At this time, she was almost asleep, and Inoue Ue would not wake her up unless there was something special.

Just as he finished speaking, Inoue Ueya realized what Hanako had said. He looked up and saw a look of complete understanding on her face. He said dissatisfiedly, "No, I'm not thinking about anything weird... No, I'm not some stuffy guy with glasses!"

Hanako Natsukawa raised the corner of her mouth, turned her head back, and continued walking. She said softly, "That's hard to say. After all, people always speak their mind unconsciously when they are distracted. Who knows which of your words are true?"

Hearing this, Inoue Ueya was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, "No, no, no, that's just the plot of the comic book story. There shouldn't be such a thing in reality, right?"

"Hehe, even Kamen Rider showed up, who knew?"

Watching the two of them "flirting", Yashayuki on the side puffed up his cheeks and purred like a kitten.

"Grunt, grunt, it seems Mother was right. While I'm away, my husband's relationship with other girls seems to have improved a lot..."

Sour, this is the sour feeling!

Yashayuki was a little jealous. It was obviously her who fell in love with her husband first, so why did things turn out like this?

So, Yashayuki began to recall the method he had heard from other tribesmen in the tribe not long ago that could quickly enhance relationships.

[What? Someone actually set their sights on this shameful thing?]

[You must be kidding...]

[Given Sachiko's usual personality, she wouldn't take the initiative to capture the other party, right?]

【It's a good opportunity to tell us your story now. Maybe we can give you some advice. 】

[You said you want to know how to improve your relationship? This is too simple. Just a little bit of coquettishness is enough to bring you closer!]

That’s right, this is it!

Suddenly, Yashayuki stopped and turned to look at Inoue Ueya who was standing behind her, with a strange light flashing in her eyes.

Inoue Ue, who was walking behind, also noticed Yashaku Yuki's sudden stop. Without thinking too much, he immediately asked, "Sachiko, what's wrong?"

"Oh, maybe it's because of the change in my body shape, my legs are weak and I can't walk anymore!"

As he spoke, Yashayuki accidentally lost his balance and fell precisely into Inoue Ueya's arms.

"That secret technique actually has such serious side effects?"

Inoue Ue didn't understand what Yashayuki was thinking. Seeing that she almost fell, he frowned unconsciously.

Sachiko, who is good at physical skills, should have a good sense of balance. Logically, she should not fall so easily. The only reason that can explain this situation is the spell that changes the body shape.

"Or maybe we should not use this spell. It feels a bit dangerous."

"No, I just haven't adapted to the changes in my body yet. I'll be fine after that."

Yashaku Yuki shook her head, her expression a little embarrassed, and said in a whisper, "But I can't walk for the time being. Could you please carry me home, my husband?"

Inoue Ueya nodded. It was just carrying someone. It would be fine if Yashayuki was still her original size, but her current form should not be a problem for him. He just responded and then bent down to carry Yashayuki on his back, but Natsukawa Hanako took the lead and picked her up, holding her in her arms like a doll, and continued walking towards the Inoue family.

Hanako Natsukawa picked up Yashakuyuki, and a hint of impatience appeared on her face. She muttered to herself, "Really? If you need help, just tell me sooner. How long will it take for you to get home like this? I have to go back to the new activities!"

Just when the plan was about to succeed, an unexpected event occurred, like a bolt from the blue. Yashayuki, who was held in Hanako's arms, had a dull look in his eyes. He was like a salted fish that had lost its dream, and he stayed motionless in Hanako's arms.

——Well, it’s soft and feels good.

"We're almost out of snacks at home, so let's stop by the convenience store on our way home... Speaking of which, Inoue, you owe me money for snacks last time, so it's time for you to pay for it this time, right?"

"Wait, money for snacks?" Inoue Ueya suddenly realized something, and a memory surfaced in his mind. He then said, "I remember now!"

Naya, the true identity of the "High-Speed ​​Grandma", a girl whose existence was gradually replaced by urban legends, she had actually forgotten about her without realizing it.

"It's been almost a week since we got the information we received. I guess she's no longer in Kyoto..."

Inoue Ue guessed correctly that Naya had left Kyoto not long ago.

Even though the Hanakaiin family set up a large barrier in Kyoto, it seemed to have no effect on Naya. The barrier seemed to only target monsters. Whether it was a half-weird, half-urban legend like her, or Sadako who went to Kyoto with Inoue Ueya last night, they seemed to have no problem entering and exiting the barrier.

Naya was strolling around the cities near Kyoto. After a long period of action, she still needed a little rest, so she had no plans to set off to the next destination for the time being.

Suddenly, she looked up at an old mansion not far away. "There's a strong sense of fear emanating from this area. Could it be that I've unknowingly walked into the territory of some great monster?"

Chapter 230: Someone woke up...?

If she had to choose between humans and monsters, Naya would prefer to communicate with humans.

The monster world is completely different from that of humans. There are no laws to constrain their actions. The only thing that can truly restrain them is the order set by powerful monsters or the magic of Onmyoji. To some extent, it is not an exaggeration to call the monster world a world where the strong are respected.

Simply put, monsters usually only look at the size of their fists and don't really like to reason.

Of course, now is different from the past when monsters were rampant. With the advancement of technology and the elimination of superstition, human beings' fear of ghosts has gradually subsided, and monsters have had to restrain themselves a little. There are still some monsters in the new generation with normal values, and at least there are quite a few who advocate peaceful coexistence with humans.

But the situation in front of Naya is different. The person who can live in the mansion in front of her that is full of evil spirits can't be an ordinary monster.

"If all the monsters inside were to escape, it would probably be on the same scale as the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, right?"

With the idea that less trouble is worse than more, Naya prepared to leave this place as soon as possible. Monsters have a strong sense of territory. If she approached rashly and was regarded as an invader, it would be difficult for her to explain clearly.

After thinking for a moment, Naya suppressed her fear. It was dusk, the so-called "demonic time", when monsters were most active. If she encountered monsters from this area on the road, she would be in trouble.

However, when Naya was about to turn around and leave, a group of monsters passed by her. They were carrying several unconscious human girls and walking towards the mansion.

"Alas, we've almost caught enough people nearby. We've been running to the city next door to catch people lately. Where can we find more beautiful girls that suit Master Yuyuko's taste?"

"Stop complaining and don't keep Master Yuyuko waiting. These are all precious living livers, and we can't afford to lose them. If the higher-ups get angry, we little monsters will be the ones in trouble..."

"Wait, wasn't that a girl who just passed by us?"

Hearing this, the monsters turned around to look at Naya, but what they saw was an old woman with white hair and a wrinkled face.

"That's strange, could it be that I saw it wrong?"

"It's just an old guy. There's no way Yuyuko is interested in her liver. Let's not waste time and keep going."

If these little monsters do not show up on their own, it would be difficult for ordinary humans to even notice their existence with the naked eye, let alone hear their conversations.

To some extent, if the little monster wants to do evil, it will be extremely dangerous to humans.

Therefore, the monsters did not care about Naya's reaction. After seeing that she was just an ordinary old woman, they turned around and continued to walk towards Yuyuko's mansion.

But when the monsters turned their heads back to the front, the "old woman" behind them appeared in front of them again, standing motionless in front of them, staring at them with empty and dull eyes.

In an instant, the monsters were stunned where they were. An inexplicable sense of horror arose in their hearts. Their hair stood on end unconsciously, and they subconsciously retreated, fearing that they would be torn to pieces by the other party if they took a step forward.

With that ghostly speed and those strange eyes, the monsters did not feel the slightest fear from this "old woman", but they felt an inexplicable fear in their hearts.

"Hey, hey, hey, what's there to be afraid of a mere ghost? Aren't we monsters?"

"That's ridiculous. Ghost-type creatures are immune to physical damage. How can you monsters not be afraid of ghosts?"

"Master Yuyuko has eaten quite a few people recently. The intense resentment buried in that mansion is no joke. This old woman might just be a vengeful spirit drawn here. If you have the guts, don't retreat, charge straight ahead!"

"Stop talking, your life is at stake, run away!"

Before Naya could make a move, the group of monsters were already in chaos. Without thinking much, they simply abandoned the unconscious girls and turned around to run away.

The reactions of those little monsters were normal. When faced with a real vengeful spirit, they were unable to resist with just the weak "fear" in their bodies.

"This is strange. Has my existence been further eroded by urban legends? Why do even monsters now see me as an old woman?"

Naya scratched her head. Although she felt a little troubled by her worsening condition, she had more important things to do right now.

"Ah, a man-eating monster? I didn't expect such a thing to exist in this day and age..."

"Collecting fear is enough to maintain my existence. Is it really necessary to harm innocent lives?"

As she spoke, Naya walked towards the group of girls who were abandoned by the monsters, squatted down, and carefully observed their condition.

"Although I don't know any medical skills, they don't seem to have any skin injuries, their heartbeats and pulses are normal, and there's nothing unusual about their breathing. These girls are probably just temporarily unconscious due to the monster's fear, right?"

"No, it doesn't necessarily mean using 'fear'. Many monsters also use strange abilities like toxins and mind manipulation, but I don't know how to deal with these abnormal states. The only place where I can use 'fear' is to reduce the damage caused by running at high speed..."

Looking at the fainted girls, Naya fell into deep thought, thinking about what she should do next. "Or should I find a place to temporarily house them?"

"Ugh, my head hurts..."

Suddenly, a muffled groan was heard, and one of the girls slowly opened her eyes from her coma...