Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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They waited until they returned from the underworld to the ship bound for Itsukushima.

After gathering his thoughts, Kyosuke Kousaka quickly explained the situation to Michitsuna Fujiwara.

"You mean the number of snake demons on the River Styx in the underworld has increased compared to the past..." Fujiwara no Michitsuna frowned.

He then realized the problem was getting complicated.

The underworld is nothing.

However, when it comes to the River Styx, also known as the River of Three Crossings, the river that connects the living and the dead, one must be cautious.

"Is the evil god planning to attack the underworld?"

Kagura offered a guess.

Su Chang remained silent; such matters were far too complicated for a martial artist like her.

She should stick to her job of fighting.

"It might just be a random arrangement," Kyosuke Kosaka analyzed.

Orochi is like a chess player.

The world was like a chessboard to him.

It's not impossible that they'll use underhanded tactics everywhere, and then lay a trap when the time is right.

Kyosuke Kousaka himself may not know many details, so caution is advised...

"Even so, this is still very troublesome," Fujiwara Michitsuna said, feeling a headache coming on.

It's better not to know; if you did know, wouldn't you have to think about it more?

I feel like a lot of my hair is falling out.

"In short, let's resolve the Itsukushima issue as soon as possible?" Kousaka Kyosuke said.

Fujiwara nods: "That's the only way."

It seems we should put aside appeasement tactics for now.

If we don't resolve this issue decisively, things will only get worse.

Thus, Fujiwara no Michitsuna's intentions before going ashore this time were several times more ruthless than before.

The initial intention to show mercy had been largely extinguished.

After landing.

With the help of Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura, and Susa, Fujiwara no Michitsuna quickly defeated all of Itsukushima's "Hyakuninshu".

The relevant personnel were also taken into custody one by one.

The whole process took less than half a day.

And Kousaka Kyosuke himself.

After dealing with the stubborn forces in Itsukushima, he took out the "genuine" Gensho statue enshrined at Itsukushima Shrine in preparation for summoning the gods of Itsukushima.

"Let's begin," Fujiwara Michitsuna said, affixing a specially made talisman to the celestial image and reminding Kousaka Kyosuke.

Without hesitation, Kousaka Kyosuke raised his hand and cast a spell: "The gods of Itsukushima, please make a contract with me..."

Without any fancy incantations, Kyosuke Kousaka simply awakens the slumbering deity within the mystical realm through a straightforward explanation.

Mysterious and ancient music suddenly began to play.

The light of the celestial phenomena flickered, like the twinkling of stars, revealing endless mystery.

Suddenly, a dreamlike flash of light appeared.

A beautiful woman in a white dress walked out to the sound of musical notes, as if she had descended from heaven to earth.

"Is the sound in my ear a heart-wrenching melody of the present world? Awaken my Onmyoji, our pact is hereby established..."

Those deep, bright, emerald eyes, seemingly able to see into one's soul, cast a gentle gaze upon Kousaka Kyosuke.

316. Kinnara / Quick Cut to the Gordian Knife / Invitation

"Hello, my name is Kyosuke."

Seeing that the Itsukushima deity was staring only at him, Kousaka Kyosuke introduced himself without hesitation.

“I am Kinnara, Kyosuke.”

Itsukushima God naturally called out Kousaka Kyosuke's name, and even showed a smile that made people feel incredibly warm.

As a deity, one should be elegant and noble.

This is indeed the case.

Summoned from the mystical image of musical instruments, she appeared accompanied by musical notes, breathtakingly beautiful.

That mysterious charm is equally irresistible.

Fortunately, that smile was as comforting and peaceful as a spring breeze, which made the gaze that seemed to see right through people lessen somewhat.

"This is Daogang, your follower. These two are my wives, Sushang and Kagura..."

Kyosuke Kosaka then proceeded to introduce the other people.

Fujiwara Michitsuna frowned slightly as he watched Kousaka Kyosuke introduce himself, muttering to himself as if to himself.

"I never told you I was a follower of anyone..."

"Dao Gang, I know you, because you are my only believer in this world."

Kinnara, with his sharp ears, smiled and looked at Fujiwara no Michitsuna.

Su Chang and Kagura both had their mouths slightly open, looking surprised.

"I never expected that."

"Indeed, it's hard to tell that Daogang is a believer in gods."

"...There's no need to be so surprised."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna sighed.

He didn't deny it.

Because it is true.

Can you still try to argue your way out of this?

"Speaking of which, isn't Kinara the deity of Itsukushima? Why does he only have one follower?"

Su Chang suddenly realized a problem.

Kagura looked at Kinnara curiously, wanting to speak, but she managed to hold back.

The pair of wing-like ornaments on Kinnara's head immediately drooped down.

"Yes, why is that..."

Kyosuke Kosaka silently placed his hand on Su Chang's head, thinking to himself, "How did you manage to touch a sore spot?"

However, considering that Su Chang does occasionally make such mistakes, he began to understand.

"The problem with Kinnara is probably a legacy of history. Gods are all extraordinary beings and must have accomplished remarkable feats. However, time is inevitably cruel, and it is reasonable that many people have forgotten them."

Is this "reasonable" range normal?

Fujiwara no Michitsuna almost wanted to ask directly.

Suddenly, he noticed that the wings on Kinnara's head were slightly raised, which made him both amused and exasperated. In the end, he naturally didn't say anything to criticize it.

"Yes! Lord Kyosuke is right! Kinara, cheer up! Now that you've become Lord Kyosuke's shikigami, he'll definitely help you attract followers~"

Su Chang quickly took remedial action.

Kinnara hurriedly said, "There's no need for that. There's no need to do this deliberately."

Su Chang was stunned: "But if gods have no believers, won't they slowly disappear?"

Su Chang and Yuan Jie Shen are very familiar with each other.

Knowing many things about the gods includes some of the most basic common sense.

"Eh……"

Kinnara opened his mouth as if to speak, but found that he could not say anything.

Su Chang immediately smoothed things over: "It's alright, from now on I am your follower, Kinnara."

what? !

Kinnara was stunned.

Is this still possible?

“Let’s leave this topic here for now,” Fujiwara Michitsuna said with a wry smile. “Let’s move on to the second phase of the plan.”

“You mean…” Kinnara’s expression suddenly turned serious.