Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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He thought of the people who had sacrificed their lives for Kyoto in the past two years, some he knew and some he didn't.

Indeed, many of them genuinely wanted to protect Kyoto.

In Kousaka Kyosuke's eyes, this was indeed a person worthy of his utmost respect.

"Human beings will gradually become more resilient and capable of standing on their own through repeated trials, and the world will ultimately be protected by human beings."

Amaterasu grew increasingly pleased, and her smile became even gentler.

Just as she had hoped, the future would belong to humanity.

When that day comes, these gods will have no reason to continue existing.

"..."

Longkui remained silent. Is it like this again?

After hearing about Ara, Susanoo, and Amaterasu's discussions about humanity, she couldn't help but think back to what happened in the Central Plains.

"Perhaps, the difference between gods is just that vast."

"Then, Your Majesty, may I observe the judgment ceremony from the sidelines?"

"Fine. But..."

Amaterasu's gaze was fixed on Longkui.

Kyosuke Kousaka quickly asked, "Lord God, her goal is the same as mine!"

Long Kui's heart tightened as well. Having become one with the Demon Sword, a sword that had been sacrificed to many Central Plains gods, she herself carried the blood of many gods.

This would probably be quite conspicuous in the eyes of some gods. No matter how much she wanted to hide, she would have nowhere to hide in front of this mysterious and unpredictable god-king.

"Don't worry. I just feel there's something wrong with this girl. While fusing with 'nothingness' might make her stronger, she's ultimately vulnerable to being devoured by that powerful force."

"Please allow me to shamelessly seek guidance from the God-King!"

Kousaka Kyosuke immediately asked Amaterasu, or rather, asked for her help!

Knowing that this deity is kind, it would be incredibly tactless not to ask for help.

Furthermore, Longkui is his partner, and he has a great obligation to take good care of her.

“Don’t worry,” Amaterasu gently reassured Kousaka Kyosuke and Ryukui. “You’ve focused too much on increasing your power, and to an extreme degree. I don’t have a good solution for that, but I can try to use the ‘Power of Creation’ to harmonize it. While this will weaken the power of ‘Nothingness,’ it will be safer.”

Upon hearing this, Kyosuke Kosaka replied very quickly, just as he had before.

"Thank you for your help, Your Majesty. If there is any need for my services, I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation."

After being enlightened by Amaterasu, he realized that he had focused too much on increasing the power when he forged the sword, and had overlooked the risks that the sword spirit Longkui might bear.

"I thought it was foolproof, but in the eyes of the powerful Amaterasu, I'm still far from enough..."

Kyosuke Kousaka highly assessed Amaterasu's strength.

Upon meeting him, he immediately understood the difference in strength between himself and Amaterasu, just as he did when he saw Susanoo.

Thinking about it this way, Kyosuke Kousaka now felt once again the danger of daring to fight the Yamata no Orochi, who had regained its full power, so soon after he had just begun to become an immortal.

As for why the strength assessments change time and time again?

That is largely due to Kousaka Kyosuke's increasing strength—it is precisely because he has become stronger that he has been able to more concretely perceive the gap between himself and the stronger individuals.

Top deities like Susanoo and Amaterasu don't have the same conspicuous power as Yamata no Orochi; their divine power is actually quite restrained. Both of them exude their divine power naturally, allowing Kyosuke Kousaka to immediately understand the gap between himself and them through these auras.

"I'm fine..." Longkui instinctively wanted to refuse when she heard that her power was about to weaken.

Kyosuke Kosaka looked at her earnestly: "Longkui, your safety is more important than anything else. The issue of power can be resolved slowly with time."

He knew that Longkui was now obsessed with the hatred of the gods for destroying her homeland and her people.

However, he was more concerned about Longkui's own condition.

"Longkui, may I call you that?" Amaterasu smiled as she looked at Longkui.

Longkui respectfully bowed to Amaterasu with an ancient gesture: "Your Majesty the God King."

Although Longkui comes from the Central Plains and does not revere gods, she has a great fondness for gods like Amaterasu, Susanoo, Ara, Enmusubi, and Miketsu who are willing to sacrifice for humanity, and her heart is full of respect for them.

"It seems you're willing to listen to me, that's wonderful." Amaterasu smiled even more gently.

In fact, she knew very well that neither Kousaka Kyosuke nor Longkui were her subjects.

Amaterasu could not sense any trace of her people in the two of them.

However, Amaterasu could easily sense other kinds of auras, many of which were similar to those of Susanoo, Ara, her various people, and the demons of today…

In short, there are many beings who have a very close relationship with Kyosuke Kousaka.

This is precisely why Amaterasu trusted Kousaka Kyosuke and his lover, Ryuki.

"To be favored by so many people, one must be a trustworthy person."

As for other things?

Amaterasu was unwilling to get to the bottom of things.

There are many things in this world that we don't need to understand.

That's exactly what Kousaka Kyosuke and Longkui's identities are right now.

"I……"

Longkui looked at Amaterasu, who was giving her a warm, motherly smile, and immediately felt helpless. She reflexively looked at Kousaka Kyosuke, wanting to ask for help.

Kyosuke Kosaka was straightforward; he pretended not to see it.

So, having no other choice, Longkui could only force herself to talk to Amaterasu, who had taken the initiative to strike up a conversation with her, even though she was blushing.

"She bears some resemblance to Longkui's mother..."

Kosaka Kyo said heartily.

Amaterasu, who is the God-King of Takamagahara, possesses both a majestic aura and a warm and gentle aura like the sun, just like a mother.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Longkui suddenly revealed her true nature.

Kyosuke Kosaka always understood that Aoi was a gentle girl who rarely showed it.

It's truly incredible that Amaterasu has been able to bring out her true nature.

Thinking about it again, it seems perfectly reasonable.

It's evening now.

Longkui, who had already been harmonized by Amaterasu's "creative power," kept complaining to Kousaka Kyosuke.

"I'll be driven crazy by you sooner or later... You say such nice things, but in the end you still leave me aside."

"It was my fault."

Kyosuke Kosaka sincerely admitted his mistake.

In his heart, he was silently complaining, "I saw you were quite reluctant to part with Amaterasu when you said goodbye."

Knowing that saying such things would definitely anger Longkui, he naturally wouldn't say them.

“Never mind,” Longkui, who actually listened to Kousaka Kyosuke quite a bit, quickly ended the topic. “I feel a greater connection with the sword now.”

Upon hearing this, Kousaka Kyosuke immediately composed himself: "You don't feel uncomfortable, right?"

"No, I didn't feel much change, not even in terms of strength..."

"In short, everything is developing in a positive direction."

"Yes! I will be your weapon."

"And it's not just weapons."

"So you mean to—"

Longkui, whose emotions had suddenly become turbulent, tried her best to appear natural and even deliberately cast an ambiguous glance at Kosaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka almost blurted out, "Dream on!"

"I just want to sleep now, I'm so tired. Besides, forging the execution artifact won't be quick, so we'll just have to wait patiently these next few days."

"...Are you disgusted with me?"

"You have to see what kind of place this is."

Kousaka Kyosuke said speechlessly to Longkui, who suddenly lowered her head and spoke in a low voice.

Now that the two are on Takamagahara's side, acting properly is the right thing to do.

Moreover, they live in the past.

The timing of this event is enough to give anyone a headache.

"--I slept."

Longkui realized what was happening and immediately hid inside the demonic sword, lying down on one side of the bed.

Kyosuke Kosaka shook his head inwardly, thinking that every woman goes through a phase of being obsessed with love.

Clearly, black nightshade also has it.

"I wonder where Seimei and Susanoo are. I hope they're in the same world as me. Or at least, I hope they're safe in some parallel universe..."