After getting lost in the abandoned village, they gradually became confused and infatuated

"Although the words are different, they all say the same thing."

"There are different opinions on the specific cause, and there is no accurate conclusion so far."

"We only know that this thing will appear on the battlefield where corpses are strewn every time after the battle."

"At first, they just devoured corpses on the battlefield."

"Because the shadows disposed of the post-war corpses, they saved the time and expense of burial and processing for the victors of the war."

"So, the people in power and the commanders of the forces at that time even regarded the shadow as an auspicious omen."

"Some forces even take the initiative to keep those shadows in captivity."

"It is said that the Oda family once raised two "shadows"."

"During the war, the shadows would devour a large number of corpses every day and become battlefield scavengers for major families."

"But when the war ends and the era of peace comes, there won't be so many dead people."

"However, their food intake has long been fed to a quite terrifying level, like a bottomless pit."

"Suddenly without the supply of corpses, they immediately became violent and dangerous."

"Without corpses, they began to hunt living humans. They were cautious at first, but then when they tasted living humans, they became more aggressive."

"The greedy beasts that were once "auspicious omens" and were fed by those in power have finally become a disaster for one party."

"After that, the shogunate recruited a large number of Onmyoji in order to clear out these shadows."

"It took an unimaginable amount of manpower and material resources. The most powerful Onmyoji of that era, like shining stars, burned their own lives one after another, but in the end they could not completely clear them away."

"In the end, it was just a matter of sealing them."

"With Kyoto Prefecture as the center of the formation, 36 nodes were selected for point suppression."

"These places of suppression are called by Onmyojis - the Gate of Underworld."

Having said this, the additional miko pointed at her feet with her finger.

"And Jixiang Village is one of these 36 nodes."

"Optics Valley..."

"The thing you met at the shrine before was exactly the shadow that countless Onmyojis barely sealed hundreds of years ago at the cost of burning their lives."

The additional witch looked at the moonlight outside and remained silent.

Seems to be thinking about something.

Then, he turned his head and looked at Optics Valley Falcon with an unprecedented serious expression.

said solemnly.

"What I can do is just tell you what that thing is."

"But, you are the only one who can cause harm to them."

"I think this may be why Ruonv says that only you are our only hope for a better future."

The additional witch said too many things.

Matsuguchi Asuka on the side had already looked confused.

What shadow, Kyoto Prefecture, Warring States Period, she was confused when she heard it.

Kotani Hayabusa understands the key elements, but it will take at least some time to fully digest these things.

And just after the additional shrine maiden mentioned Ruo Nu, Mitsuya Hayabusa finally reacted.

"By the way, where is Yuyin's pity for her?"

"Is she at the shrine?!"

Zengfa patiently answered his questions in a calm tone.

"exist."

"She is currently lurking in the back mountain, where the sacrificial ceremony is."

"The jade dog was chosen as a sacrifice, and Ruonv wanted to save her."

"She said that as the secrets of Jixiang Village are gradually revealed and the white fog fades, dangers will follow."

"And you will need more companions."

"The Jade Dog is a very good shrine maiden and a trustworthy companion."

"For the sake of the future and for her own personal relationship, she must save Jade Dog."

Chapter 168 The Disappearing Companion

Hearing that Yuyin Lian was okay, Mitsuya Hayabusa's heart that had been hanging around finally came to an end.

Among all the people, Mitsuya Hayabusa and Yuinerei spent the shortest time together.

But she is the most comfortable and least stressful person to get along with among everyone.

The reason is naturally her sincerity.

Whatever is on his mind, he will tell it to Optics Valley Falcon without concealment.

The outside is the same.

The most important thing is that whatever she says, she must do it.

Just saying "Leave everything to my sister" made her go through fire and water for Kotani Hayabusa.

This action and pure sincerity alone are enough to move anyone.

During these days, Mitsuya Hayabusa has learned more about the shrine.

The danger level of the back mountain cannot be described in words.

Even so, she still chose to go alone.

She really paid too much for Guanggu Falcon.

She deserves a bright future.

Optics Valley Falcon took a deep breath, and then said in a very serious tone.

"Yuyin Rei is my companion."

"I'm not worried that she went to such a dangerous place in the back mountains alone."

"It happens to be night now. I can go to the shrine again and try to help her."

The hair-raising witch at the door looked at the moonlight outside and said softly.

"After Ruonv and I discussed the general method of rescuing the jade dog, we made a clear division of labor."

"She is proficient in infiltration and has full martial arts skills. She will be responsible for going to the back mountain, while I will stay behind the shrine."

"If you show up at the shrine during this period, I will be responsible for going over to help you and be your temporary bodyguard."

"Actually, she had expected you to come to the shrine."

"So, before we split up, Ruonv told me that you will not be allowed to enter the back mountain under any circumstances."

Optics Valley Falcon was silent.

He was not sure whether what he said about the additional issuance was true.

Also, he really missed Yuyin Lian too much.

This concern cannot be eliminated by just saying a few words from the additional witch and not letting him go to the back mountain.

"I know what you're thinking."

The additional miko is like seeing through Mitsuya Hayabusa's mind.

Turning his head, that very strange and horrifying mask stared straight at him.

The powerful intimidation force hit his face, making Guanggu Falcon feel that the neck collar was a little tight, and he couldn't help but loosen it with his fingers.

"If a woman is capable, I have a say."

"For someone like her who often skips work and hangs out, it's not difficult to sneak into the back mountain alone."

"If she didn't want to, even Tsukuyomi-sama wouldn't be able to find her."

"The real difficulty is never how to sneak in, but how to bring the jade dog out safely."

"There is still a week left until the sacrifice ceremony."

"During this period, Ruonv is absolutely safe. I can use my life as a guarantee."

"It's you, Guanggu."

"With your current ability, even if you really want to help, you can't do anything."

"It is true that the name of the Mitsuya family is the most authoritative existence in the shrine."

"However, if there are people who fear this name, there will be people who hate it. This is inevitable."

"In addition to these people, there are many vested interests in the shrine."

"They don't want someone with the name of the Mitsugu family to parachute into this shrine and replace their existing dominance."

"Your appearance will shake their interests and rule."

"So, even if you really go to the back mountain now, you won't be able to help Ruonv, and you will even be surrounded and killed by all forces."

"At that point, Ruonv will be dragged down."

"I won't let you go to the back mountain, not only for your safety, but also for Ruonv to be able to complete the task better."

Kotani Hayabusa was once again speechless by the additional shrine maiden.

Mitsuya Hayabusa wanted to refute, but when he thought about how he had been in crisis many times, he only managed to escape because of luck.

The rebuttal came to my lips, but I didn't know how to say it.

After thinking about it, I could only sigh deeply, expressing my helplessness.

Mitsutani Hayabusa's disappointed mentality made Asuka Matsuguchi next to her heartbroken.

She looked at the additional miko with malice.

She thought to herself, who are you, who dare to disparage her favorite Mr. Optics Valley like this?

Unforgivable!

The hair-raising miko glanced at her and saw the anger on her face.

Then instead of disapproving, he snorted contemptuously.

This slight snort completely ignited the anger in Asuka's heart.

Her scarlet jewel-like eyes stared at her gloomily.

Not a word was said.

They say a dog that bites doesn't bark.

Right now, Asuka is in this state.

She silently thought about how to deal with this hair-raising miko, and then asked her to apologize to Kotani Hayabusa.

The additional miko ignored Asuka's cold hostility, shrugged and said.

"I have already answered the black shadow's question clearly to you."

"Next, it's time to tell you about your companion who disappeared in the shrine."

The additional shrine maiden refers to, of course, Yappongi.

Kotani Hayabusa mobilized all his attention and listened carefully to what the additional priestess said next.

Asuka was thinking about who Mitsutani Hayabusa's companion was.

Wangxiang's companions were all doing things step by step in the camp, so it was impossible to go.

The only possible ones are the people from Aomine Girls' School.

Could it be Naomi Hasatsu's sultry little slut?Or is it the female teacher Ishihara Mirei who doesn't look very serious?