Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"During a grand ceremony a hundred years ago, everyone fell into a deep sleep in the extreme cold, and then awoke in the raging fire. When they awoke, they saw only shattered idols and broken altars."

"And there are still burning bloodstains... as if a battle had taken place. Since then, the Holy Maiden has rarely appeared in front of people, and the High Priest is the same, as if he is recuperating."

"—?!" The God of Fate's eyes widened, finally realizing exactly what had happened.

"So he actually wanted to absorb the divine power of this land and all the people on it and return it to the 'Holy Maiden'..."

Suddenly, Enmusubi understood why Kousaka Kyosuke was so wary.

She smiled bitterly to herself.

Yes, that's exactly what it means to have different perspectives.

"Then why continue to make offerings to the high priest?" Kinnara asked, puzzled.

Kasumigaoka said with a subtle expression, "Because there was no other choice, and it is an undeniable fact that the High Priest has protected the Snow Mountain Clan for many years."

If the Snow Mountain tribe, possessed by the "Snow Curtain" treasure, loses their faith, even more terrible things will happen.

Because they had nowhere to go.

The hopeless people need a temple, a saint, and a high priest; this is the only option they have left in their desperate situation.

"The reason for their hatred towards us outsiders has been found: it's merely a powerless emotional transference..."

at the same time.

Outside the "snow curtain," Kyosuke Kousaka, who is with Kagura, is plunging the Kusanagi sword into a ley line node to suppress it.

"My spiritual energy is running low."

"Hold on."

Kagura cast an even more secure barrier before walking up to Kyosuke Kousaka.

Kyosuke Kousaka let out a soft sigh, inwardly grumbling about the Kusanagi Sword's "energy consumption," then embraced Kagura with a joyful expression and lowered his head...

A long while passed.

As soon as Kousaka Kyosuke looked up, he was astonished to find a red figure standing silently against the backdrop of a pure white blizzard in the distance! What the hell is that?!

380. Snowfield Saintess Lingyan Ji / Carefree / Help / Leave

Eyes facing each other.

Kousaka Kyosuke stared at the woman in red, who was about forty or fifty paces away from him, feeling both astonished and embarrassed.

He was astonished, wondering how the woman in red had managed to deceive him and Kagura's investigation.

The awkwardness stemmed from the fact that his process of replenishing his spiritual energy from Kagura was witnessed.

This reminded Kousaka Kyosuke of Menreiki.

Menreiki's ability to conceal her presence is exceptional; neither Kyosuke Kousaka nor Kagura noticed her back then.

Even now, Kyosuke Kousaka might not be able to detect it easily.

So, how can there be another being with such extraordinary stealth abilities as Menreiki?

"She seems to be connected to the spiritual veins of this snowy region..."

Kagura, who, like Kyosuke Kousaka, began to notice the figure of the woman in red, spoke up.

have to say.

Among the people that Kousaka Kyosuke admires most is his wife, Kagura.

Kagura's face was always very calm, and she rarely showed any strong emotions.

Even when faced with situations that would make Kousaka Kyosuke's heart leap into his throat, she remained calm and composed.

Isn't this exactly what it is now?

They immediately began analyzing the situation.

As a result, Kyosuke Kosaka quickly realized the crucial information.

Barefoot, red markings on her face and feet, the seven-bladed sword she carries...—isn't this Suzuhiko-hime's attire?

Suzuhiko-hime.

She is the goddess Tian Dian Nu who fell from Takamagahara, and is now the holy maiden of the Snow Mountain Clan in the Snow Region.

As a result of his own fall, his divine power scattered across the snowy region and among its people.

Therefore, they are not yet a complete deity.

The high priest who appeared earlier was the God of Thought of Takamagahara.

His wish was for Suzuhiko to completely collect all this divine power and then truly become a complete god.

However, this means that the Snow Mountain Clan, who are protected by divine power and have the ability to survive in the icy and snowy lands, will be completely wiped out.

This is the conflict between the High Priest and Suzuhiko-hime.

Kyosuke Kousaka understood all of this, but he had no intention of getting involved.

Logically speaking, he's an outsider, so why should he meddle in other people's business?

They'd be better off spending that time managing their own businesses.

"Unlike the original storyline, it doesn't take place in the area inhabited by the Snow Mountain Tribe."

"Why don't you ask?"

"it is good."

Kagura nodded in agreement, and then waved her hand at the woman whose name was indeed Suzuhiko-hime.

I have no intention of going back.

Because at this time, Kyosuke Kousaka was still using the Kusanagi Sword to suppress the ley lines, alleviate and eliminate the demonic energy storm, and stabilize the situation, so he needed to be protected.

What were you doing just now?

Suzuhime, the saintess of the Snow Region, asked directly.

Kyosuke Kosaka's expression remained unchanged, but his body began to stiffen.

"This saintess seems to have a carefree personality, and in the story, she also has a very good compatibility with the Goddess of Fate."

"Replenishing your spiritual energy? And what about you? How did you suddenly appear?"

"I don't know either. It seems like I was sealed away. I've forgotten many things, and I only remember that I am the Holy Maiden of the Snow Mountain Clan."

“That’s perfect, we also came from the Snow Mountain tribe.”

"Eh? Are you from the Snow Mountain tribe?"

"No, we came here on business and are staying temporarily in the village of the Snow Mountain people."

Kagura and Suzuhiko-hime chatted casually from a distance.

Kyosuke Kosaka secretly analyzed the reasons, pondering what the High Priest was thinking.

"Since the original body did not appear, the High Priest probably returned to Takamagahara and gave up the idea of ​​bringing Suzuhiko-hime back to Takamagahara."

So, what should he and Kagura do now?

In short, let's quell the situation here first.

Not long after that.

Kyosuke Kosaka has resolved the matter.

Only then did he and Kagura walk up to Suzuhiko-hime for a formal conversation.

Even if it is snowing heavily, there will be no problem as long as a barrier is set up to cover the snow.

"I discovered something—after finding some strange bells carved from ice and integrating them into my body, I was able to remember some things."

"You want us to help you look too?"

"If possible, that would be best. After all, I don't seem to have much strength right now. With your help, I can collect the bells much faster."

"Isn't that a bit impolite? Asking someone you just met for help right away."

"Because I only know Kagura and Kyosuke, I've completely forgotten everyone else."

Suzuhiko frankly described her condition.

Kyosuke Kosaka felt that the saintess's refreshed demeanor when she asked for help was reminiscent of the goddess of predestined union.

"How pitiful." Kagura seemed to sympathize with Suzuhiko-hime's plight.

Suzuhiko-hime also seemed to show a helpless expression after Kagura finished speaking, and then... looked longingly at Kousaka Kyosuke.

Kyosuke Kosaka really wanted to retort, "This guy definitely has something in common with Enmusubi."

"Okay, then Kagura and I will help you find the bell."

"Thank you! Thank you Kyosuke, and Kagura too..."

"No need to be polite, hurry up and go find the bell."