I, Den-O, the Contract Urban Legend

Although Kotoko Iwanaga is no different from an ordinary person with her prosthetic limbs, at most she can make some more agile movements. She does not have the ability to walk to the temple on the top of the cliff alone.

Listening to Iwanaga Kotoko's soliloquy, Yashayuki finally couldn't help but sigh, pointed at himself, and said dissatisfiedly: "Kotoko-chan, have you forgotten me?"

"Hey, Sachiko, didn't you go up with Ueya-kun?"

"No, my husband is under the watchful eye of Hanako-chan, so I don't think anything will go wrong. I'm actually a little worried about your safety, Kotoko. You're obviously not good at fighting, yet you're still forcing yourself to go on the field..."

Iwanaga Kotoko was stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Yashaku Yuki to stay by her side all this time, and she hadn't expected him to be so concerned about her safety. She teased, "Ah, are you worried about me?"

"Isn't this a matter of course? Everyone in your family has always been concerned about you, right? You should also be a little more self-aware!"

After all, they were living under the same roof. After coming to the human world, Yashayuki lived with Inoue Ueya and others. Although the time was not long, she had already regarded everyone in the house as family.

Iwanaga Kotoko sighed and muttered to herself, "After all, I am the 'God of Wisdom.' Even if the situation before me is fraught with danger, I cannot turn a blind eye to those who disrupt order... Maintaining order is the responsibility of the God of Wisdom."

Chapter 242 This is simply evil and heresy!

"Um--"

Yashayuki crossed her arms, tilted her head, closed her eyes, and after thinking for a moment, she came to a conclusion.

To be honest, I simply cannot understand what Iwanaga Kotoko said!

Although he didn't say it out loud, Yashayuki still felt that Iwanaga Kotoko had paid too much to fulfill her responsibilities as a "god". No matter how you look at it, this is not something a girl of her age should have to bear, right?

However, Yashayuki really couldn't think of how to respond, so she could only nod in understanding. Then she remembered what she wanted to say, shook her head, and replied: "No! What I meant was that it's just a cliff. As long as Sachiko is here, it won't be a problem!"

Upon hearing this, Iwanaga Kotoko frowned unconsciously, and an ominous premonition rose from the bottom of her heart. Looking at Yasashi Yuki's malicious eyes, the God of Wisdom finally realized that something was wrong.

"Wait, you mean to use possession on me?"

Recalling her own terrible experience of being possessed by Hanako Natsukawa and then being in constant pain for several days, Iwanaga Kotoko's face showed a hint of fear. "Well, how about I go back to the train and serve as backup or command from a distance?"

"Don't be afraid, you can just rely on Sachiko, let me protect you!"

Then, Yashayuki turned into a golden light in front of Iwanaga Kotoko and instantly merged into her body. While possessing her, he generated a strong air wave. The white Komainu, who was her follower, quickly picked up the beret that was blown away by Iwanaga Kotoko. When he turned around and saw his master whose style had suddenly changed, he couldn't help but show an expression of extreme shock.

I saw that "Iwanaga Kotoko's" original short curly hair was tied into a single ponytail, and her pupils, including the artificial eye, turned amber. The cute style dress she was wearing was changed into a yellow kimono with black patterns. Her elegant temperament had a bit more heroic spirit, which was completely different from her original girlish style. Compared with the owner in her memory, she was completely different.

[Ah! This is terrible. I'm afraid I'll be unable to get out of bed again due to muscle aches for the next few days...]

She casually threw her Namba cane to the ground, waved her arms and legs, and adjusted her body to the changes. Looking at the steep cliff in front of her, she said to herself, "Don't worry. I've practiced martial arts in the mountains for many years, so climbing is no problem for me!"

Next, "Iwanaga Kotoko" demonstrated amazing climbing skills. Her movements were as smooth as flowing water, and her actions were as if instinctive. Every move was without a pause, as easy as walking for an ordinary person, and she approached the main hall of the temple on the cliff at an extremely fast speed.

The black and white Komainu who were her followers looked at each other in confusion, not knowing how to deal with the situation. They had no choice but to carry Iwanaga Kotoko's beret and cane and follow her silently.

At the same time, when Nura Rikuo and others arrived at the main hall of Seiinai-ji Temple, "Inoue Ueya" had already knocked down the nearby monsters. None of them were spared and were all beaten severely. Some monsters even had their entire bodies embedded in the wall, and they were vaguely muttering something about red demons. The scene was extremely tragic, and even the people in the Nura group couldn't help but gasp.

"Hiss, as expected of the Agent of the God of Wisdom, he's so decisive and efficient! We were just a step late, and he's already cleared out all the nearby monsters..."

"But there's no sign of the agent. Could it be that he's gone somewhere else?"

Nura Rikuo nodded secretly, then said, "Well, those lying on the ground are just minions. The great monsters and feathered foxes mentioned in the intelligence are not there. I guess he must have gone straight to find the culprit."

……

Just as Nura Rikuo guessed, "Inoue Ueya" is now in a cellar at the bottom of Seiei-ji Temple, confronting Yuyuko. There are many monsters around her, including several big monsters mentioned in the information provided by Hanakaiin Yuura.

Inoue Ueya raised his assembled sword, pointed at a little girl not far ahead, and said, "Wow, looks like I'm really lucky today. I actually ran into my target right away... You must be Yuyuko, right?"

Hearing this, Kuang Gu's eyes widened slightly and he pointed at himself with a confused look on his face.

"Why, why do you think I'm your elder sister?"

"Isn't that right?" Inoue Ueya scratched his head and muttered to himself, "That's strange. Don't the masterminds usually hide their strength at first, then suddenly appear and backstab their teammates at the critical moment?"

[No, no, no, that girl with long black hair and a black sailor uniform is Yuyuko! ]

"Huh, Inoue, are you saying that I recognized the wrong person?"

[Huh? Apart from anything else, the other party has even revealed its fox tail. Is it possible that it's not Yuyuko?]

"Inoue Ueya" looked at Yuyuko in disbelief, as if his worldview had collapsed, and an inexplicable sense of loss arose.

"No, absolutely impossible! Aren't nine-tailed foxes supposed to have blonde or white hair? Black hair is fine, but is that one with long straight black hair, an icy face, and a sailor uniform also a nine-tailed fox? That's pure evil! I don't think the books you've read recently, Inoue, have depicted them like that!"

"Please don't discuss this kind of topic on the battlefield. No, why do you know the contents of the book I read, Hanako?"

Although Hanako Natsukawa was talking to the possessed Ueya Inoue, in the eyes of the monsters she looked more like a psychopath talking to herself.

Especially those monsters who had witnessed the appearance of "Den-O" with their own eyes. They thought to themselves that this guy had run into their base to cause trouble a few days ago, and now he can't even recognize Yuyuko?

This is no longer a mental illness, but rather acting crazy and stupid, deliberately provoking the Kyoto monsters!

So, Kidomaru among the cadres finally couldn't help but speak.

"How dare you, ignorant lunatic! Do you know who you are talking to? I let you get away with it before, and now you dare to appear before us? Last time, you didn't use the power of the Demon God because you needed to hide your strength. This time, I will let you face off in my prime..."

Just then someone started talking. Natsukawa Hanako did not answer Inoue Ueya's question, but chose to take the opportunity to change the subject. She looked up at the old man in front of her, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise, and she waved to him.

"Interesting. I don't know what you mean by 'last time,' but if you want to fight, come on. I've been living a quiet and peaceful life lately, and I haven't found a strong opponent to fight in a while. It's a good time to exercise."

Chapter 243: Doesn’t black hair make you unfit to be a nine-tailed fox?

Unlike the "ghost" created by Hyaku Monogatari that we encountered before, the old man in front of us, wearing a kimono and with a katana hanging on his waist, is a real ghost.

A flash of silver light passed by Inoue Ueya, and he didn't even notice the moment the old man drew his sword. When he came to his senses, there was an inconspicuous crack on his armor.

"What's wrong? I just casually swung my sword to test you. You can't even react in time to this extent?"

Facing the "fear" emanating from Kidomaru, Hanako Natsukawa did not feel the slightest bit of fear. Instead, a fighting spirit rose from the bottom of her heart, and she instinctively released her "fear" to fight back.

"Haha, that's interesting. I haven't been serious in a long time!"

Red lightning burst out from the body of "Inoue Ueya", and the cracks on the armor were completely repaired in the blink of an eye. Then he gripped the assembled long sword in his hand and rushed forward to fight with Kidomaru.

"Interesting, that guy actually learned to use fear?"

Yuyuko, who was standing not far away, looked at Inoue Ueya with great interest. This armored man seemed a little different from when he appeared in their base and made trouble before. He could even use "fear" like a monster. Could it be that the guy found a monster host to possess during this time?

"No, there's something wrong with the 'fear' that guy used. It feels a little different from the 'fear' of monsters. It's more like that dangerous assassin from unknown origin..."

As she spoke, Yuyuko showed a thoughtful expression, and the "fear" she absorbed from the "old lady" suddenly began to activate, and the strange pattern appeared on her right cheek again without her noticing.

"I've said it before, this special existence, 'Den-O,' is extremely dangerous. Now that he's revealed, the best strategy is to eliminate him as soon as possible!"

The Skeleton Demon God had some idea about the sudden appearance of Electric King. After all, it was not the first time it encountered them. However, if it explained directly to Yuyuko, things would probably become more and more complicated, so it was better not to say it.

Listening to the reminder from the Skeleton Demon God, Yuyokuni shook her head. No matter how exaggerated the Skeleton's words were, she also had her own ideas. Yuyokuni was, after all, the leader of the Kyoto monsters and the former lord of evil spirits. It was not appropriate for her to plot against the enemy in public. Moreover, she still couldn't imagine how much threat this armored man could pose to her now.

Although Yuyuko still felt a little unhappy about being criticized for her appearance, does having black hair make her unfit to be a nine-tailed fox?

"...I believe in Kidomaru. The swordsmanship he has accumulated over a thousand years, coupled with the great monster strength given by the Demon God, is more than enough for him to deal with the guy in front of him alone. But, well..."

Suddenly, there was a sudden abdominal pain. Yuyokuni, who was watching calmly, frowned and couldn't help but groan.

During the past few days, Yuyuko absorbed the power of the alien demon god and the special "fear" left by the old lady assassin. The growth rate of her vitality was even faster than she expected. In particular, the "fear" that suddenly became extremely active from the beginning was completely beyond her expectations. The huge vitality in her body directly activated the reincarnation ritual engraved by "Nue" deep in her soul.

However, Yuyuko cannot give birth to "Nue" yet. If she wants to successfully initiate the reincarnation ritual, she still needs to meet one condition - absorb a huge amount of resentment.

At the bottom of the last sealed Nijo Castle lies a black pond, formerly known as the "Nue Pond." It was the birthplace of the "Nue" a thousand years ago, and a sinister place where the resentment of Kyoto for thousands of years converged. She must absorb enough resentment before giving birth to the "Nue," otherwise the "Nue" born from an incomplete reincarnation ritual would likely undergo unpredictable changes...

"Hey, I finally found you, Yuyuko."

A slightly frivolous voice sounded, and Yuyuko subconsciously looked up in the direction of the cellar entrance. The long hair standing up against gravity, the demon-slaying sword on the shoulder, and the almost identical face, she didn't need to think about anything, she immediately recognized the other person's identity.

The person who came was Nura Rikuo, who finally arrived at the battlefield with the monsters.

"Young Nura...you are the descendant of Nura Nura."

When enemies meet, they are extremely jealous of each other. The hatred from hundreds of years ago is placed on the reincarnated monster Yuyuko as if it happened yesterday. She unconsciously exudes murderous aura.

Yuyuko originally wanted to tear Nura Rikuo into pieces in front of her, but considering the time issue, she now has to actively suppress the "fear" in her body and try to delay the time of the reincarnation ritual. She can't continue to use her strength at will for the time being. If it causes the ritual to speed up again, it will be troublesome.

Considering that the seal of Qingyong Temple has been removed by herself, she is no longer allowed to play around. She needs to lift all seals as soon as possible and reach Nue Pond.

Then, Yuyuko turned to look at the old man who was fighting and said, "Kidomaru! I leave this place to you. I must rush to the next seal and do my best to stop them. Don't let anyone catch up!"

Kidomaru immediately understood and nodded to Yuyuko. His original human appearance gradually changed. His face began to be covered with red flesh, horns grew on his head, and rows of teeth began to grow outwards and turn into sharp fangs, just like a real red demon.

"Hey!"

Inoue Ueya didn't notice Kidomaru's change, but turned to look at Yuyuko, pointing his assembled longsword at her. He said dissatisfiedly, "You are the leader of the Kyoto monsters after all? Your first reaction when you see the enemy is to run away?"

Yuyuko snorted coldly and replied, "Hmph, your strength isn't strong, but your tone is quite strong. You'd better take care of your own safety first. It's time to take action, Kidomaru."

"what?"

Hearing this, "Inoue Ueya" was stunned for a moment and subconsciously turned around to look at Kidomaru behind him.

"Originally, this was a special move that could only be used within Nijo Castle. However, after I broke through to the Great Demonic Realm, I was no longer restricted by this and could use it at will."

As he spoke, a white mist appeared out of nowhere beside Inoue Ueya and his group, and the scene before them began to be rapidly eroded by white.

"Come out, Luochengmen!"

Like a building in an ink painting, a dilapidated city gate gradually took shape behind Kidomaru...

Chapter 244: Wonderful...

Seeing Inoue Ueya and the Nura Clan vanish without a trace, Yuyuko led the Kyoto monsters out of the cellar without a word, saying as she walked, "The reincarnation ritual within my body has been activated. Time is limited. We must capture Nijo Castle before giving birth. The next attack will prioritize breaking the seal. Don't waste a single moment!"

At this time, at the main gate, the four-member group stood on a luxurious stage created by the "fear" of the big monster. Electric guitars, electric basses, jazz drums and other instruments were all available, and there was even a set-up piano. It was not just the usual singing and dancing idol performance. As long as they wanted, they could change their style at any time and pick up instruments to form a band.

The Kyoto monsters had just walked out of the cellar when they noticed the young girls' innocent singing voices coming from the direction of the main gate. Along with the music, there were also cheers from other monsters who stayed at the main gate.

"This is truly terrifying. Is this what those idols in the human world are called?"

"Wuhu, long live the 'Shikoku 88 Ghosts Night Parade'!"

"I've decided. From now on, for the rest of my life, I'm going to live as the number one fan of the Shikoku Group, no matter what!"

Treasonous speeches were heard from the group of monsters in Kyoto one after another. The strange thing was that no monster present came out to accuse this group of guys.

When the song ended, Yu Zi and others on the stage noticed a sense of fear emanating from afar. Yuyuko and the main monsters seemed to be walking out of the temple.

The members of the Four Nations Group looked at each other. They didn't say anything, but they had already reached a consensus in their hearts. They decided to defeat Yuyuko in their own way!

Well, although the look in Night Sparrow's eyes seems a bit complicated.

After a moment, lead vocalist Yu Zi picked up the microphone and said, "Ahem... thank you all for your support. Now, I'm going to present to everyone here a song, 'Nonsense', written by Yu Zi of the Four Kingdoms Group—that is, by me!"

As soon as the words fell, passionate music sounded from the main gate of Qingyong Temple. Even though their singing skills seemed to be a little raw, the pure emotion in their voices made everyone ignore this problem. The melody carried an indescribable attraction, and the monsters who had just come out of the cellar seemed to have their souls hooked, and slowly walked towards the source of the singing at the gate.

Even Yuyuko was no exception. Although she instinctively sensed that something was amiss, her body could not resist the temptation of the sound. She subconsciously slowed down her rapid pace and walked slowly to the temple gate.

[Hmm, is this a hypnotic ability?]

The slightly doubtful voice of the Skeleton Demon God sounded in Yuyuko's mind, but she remained unmoved, as if she had not heard what the Skeleton said.

Looking up, Yuyuko saw girls in gorgeous costumes standing on a dazzling stage, sweating and performing seriously.

The young and energetic girls stood on the stage, singing songs that made people's blood boil and dancing with smooth and flowing steps. Even the thousand-year-old monster Yuyuko, who had extensive experience, couldn't help but widen her eyes slightly when she saw the scene in front of her. The feeling that hit her heart and shook her soul made her feel like she was trapped in a demon. She was in a trance, as if she was in another world. After a long time, she uttered a few words.

"Wonderful..."

Although Yuyuko had never come into contact with anything related to idols in the more than ten years since this reincarnation, and did not understand what they were singing, she was deeply shocked and naturally accepted the existence of idols as if it were a matter of course.

The anxiety in her mind, the past grudges, the matters concerning the reincarnation ritual, all the troubles seemed to have vanished from her mind without a trace at this moment. Yuyuko slowly closed her eyes, and imagined herself as a member of the stage, immersed in the idol performance, venting her inner emotions to her heart's content, and enjoying the praise and cheers from the audience.

As he thought about it, the light in Yuyokuni's eyes gradually disappeared.

——By the way, how could I have suddenly forgotten that my dream is to become a top idol!

Is it necessary for me to care about seals, reincarnation techniques, and so on? Instead of thinking about these problems, I might as well go to this stage and sing a song!

So, Yuyuko walked straight towards the stage without any hesitation.

[Hey, stop it! Stop making trouble. Don't you still want to break the seal?]

The Skeleton Demon God called out repeatedly but to no avail, so he had to temporarily take over control of Yuyuko's body.

"Since they're using hypnosis, interrupting their movements should be enough... Although Yuyuko's body shouldn't use its power carelessly, time is limited. We can't stay here any longer!"

"Feathered Fox" threw a telekinetic bomb towards the stage, blowing the stage in front of it away.

In an instant, screams were heard everywhere. Not only the seven people on the stage, but also some monsters in the audience were blown away. As the music stopped abruptly, the nearby monsters stopped moving and their eyes gradually became clear.