Chapter 41: The Ceremony Begins

I have heard for a long time that the outsider this time is a very stubborn and upright person.

After witnessing Kenya's various actions, Yuyuko became more and more convinced of this matter.

Sure enough, it's exactly the same as what Purple said...... Both in the past and in the present...... He was a very stubborn man.

Of course, she doesn't hate such an upright character.

Looking at Jian Ya, who put his hands together and sincerely prayed for the demon dream in his heart, Yuyuko smiled knowingly.

In the face of the demon dream of suddenly becoming a brother and sister, I can also think about her wholeheartedly.

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone in this world were like Kenya, and maybe there wouldn't be so much conflict between humans and youkai.

If you think about it this way, you may be able to understand it...... Why did Purple pay so much attention to him.

I know from the introduction of the purple Shikigami, Yakumo Blue. Since coming to Gensokyo, Kenya can be said to have been on the verge of life and death.

Whether it's slaying the youkai in the Forest of Magic, go to the Monster Mountain alone to meet the tengu.

He is not afraid of Kurama Tengu, and he is not chaotic against the big demon Tianmo.

These are the things that ordinary people should be proud of all their lives, but these complacent expressions can never be seen from his expression.

And his eyes are always so clear and transparent.

Don't show cowardice in the face of the strong, and don't show off in the face of the weak.

This is a symbol of the absence of evil thoughts and the absence of external objects.

Even people who were born and raised in fantasy land can hardly have such a determined look.

In this way, she also began to be curious about this unknown swordsman in the past.

However, it did hide some facts from him before, and Yuyuko had already learned some of his origin and real name from Yakumo Murasaki.

After all, even Hades, who is very proficient in this area, has to rely on some things to perform the spiritualist ritual.

Therefore, it is even more unbelievable that the Confucian sword in front of him is actually related to the legendary swordsman 1,300 years ago.

After looking through the ancient books left by the monster, Yuyuko decided to agree to Zi to undertake this matter.

It's just a way of life like Kenya...... For her, maybe a little tired.

A smile floated up Yuyuko's cheeks, and this beautiful smile combined with her elegant appearance seemed to indicate that she was not just a brainless foodie.

And there is a long history of vicissitudes?—— the breath that only belongs to some small circles in Gensokyo begins to be revealed.

She had always found Kenya a very interesting person, because this overly upright wood seemed to always put his past and the pursuit of kendo on the trajectory of his current life, and he didn't notice the ability he showed on many occasions.

For example, in the previous scene of fighting against Youmu against the sword, except for Marisa and the others who have been fighting in Gensokyo for many years, who can only use a wooden sword to fight against Youmu for a few rounds with a human being?

Besides, why didn't anyone dare to harass Bai Yulou after the demon was gone?

Thinking of the fact that Kenya had always regarded himself as an ordinary person, the smile on Yuyuko's face couldn't help but be even stronger.

Even in Gensokyo, after the appearance of the spell card rules, no one dared to risk their lives to go to the White Jade Tower.

If you don't have a certain amount of strength, just standing here is a life-threatening thing.

The staircase she herself had always wanted to tear down...... In a sense, it did play a role in the initial setup.

So this person is ...... It's really stupid in some ways.

Didn't he realize that when he was fighting against Youmeng, he could easily block Youmeng's all-out attack?

Didn't he realize how terrifying it was to put the palm that subconsciously smashed the wooden knife in the human world?

Blinked, his gaze lingering on Kenya, who had folded his hands.

Feel the ...... in him That silk quickly turned into a physical faith.

Yuyuko found it funny from the bottom of her heart.

This person has never been aware of his existence, and it is such an important thing for the people around him and for Gensokyo.

I've been chasing my past, but I've been ignoring my current self.

The innate talent that this young man shows in all aspects is actually nothing in the eyes of a person of Yuyuko's level.

Because in this fantasy country full of cows, ghosts, snakes, and gods, this ability or potential is nothing.

And when facing Kurama Tengu and Heavenly Demon and other demons, the calm and calm that he showed was completely inconsistent with his appearance - although he was still afraid in his heart, and his face was even a little pale, he was still calm and calm.

This is what Yuyuko admires most about the sword.

At the same time, this is also what she hates about Jian Ya the most.

This is a life that constantly forces itself to move forward desperately, and a life in which I cut off all the back roads with my own hands......

He...... Jianya, maybe in the end, he will be oppressed to death by heavy fantasies.

Purple must have sensed this, so she gave her hope to come here.

Thinking about it this way, Jian Ya is actually a very poor person.

Incorrigibly poor man.

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Holding a double-bladed demon dream, it is as majestic as the god of war in the lower realm.

dragged a long sword light, and divided it by two to cut through the oncoming colorful barrage.

Kenya grabbed the third pancake in his hand and watched the battle between the two with great interest.

It's been three minutes since Kenya prayed before, and the spirits of Youmu and Marisa are indeed not ordinary.

Or that this playful fight, which was originally a joke, began to be mixed with past grievances and hatreds......

Maybe Marisa had offended Youmu before...... Just think about her big personality and you can simply guess a thing or two.

Eighty percent of them are coming to the door to die again, so it's not fun to make the demon dream.

Marisa's personality is like this, should I say she's eclectic, or is it better to say that she has a tendon in her head?

I don't seem to be qualified to talk about others......

The eyes continued to capture the sword path of the demon dream, and the high-speed double swords were extremely clear in the eyes of the sword.

Whether it's the moment when the blade cuts through the barrage, or the sudden force that Youmu hides his left hand behind him.

It's all crystal clear.

Am I getting stronger too?

Jian Ya smiled bitterly, then patted his head, and secretly warned himself not to overestimate his ability anymore.

He guessed that the two should have just been playing and playing, and they didn't show their real skills.

In Kenya's opinion, although Youmeng's sword came faster than that of the private school at that time, it was not much stronger than his own.

Marisa's barrage also has many loopholes, and although the appearance is gorgeous, although the number is huge, it is also not dense enough, and there are too many places to cut or avoid...... About thirteen places...... No...... Fourteen dead ends.

After all, it's just a game, and there is no need to worry too much about their safety, and the two of them don't know how to grasp the balance.

Safely will pick up the salt shaker and sprinkle it on the crispy pancakes. Kenya turned his gaze to the gossip furnace in Marisa's hand, which constantly emitted a barrage of colorful bullets.

That's the barrage game...... A product born under the rules of Spell Cards.

According to Yuyuko's introduction, this is the thirteenth Hakurei shrine maiden...... That is, it was set by Hakurei Reimu.

Due to the huge power gap between humans and youkai, and even gods, most of Gensokyo's preferences for solving problems by force.

As a result, most of the time, relatively weak humans will always be bullied or devoured by relatively powerful monsters.

If this continues, the balance between humans and youkai will be disrupted for a long time.

The relationship between humans and youkai will also get worse and worse......

So this generation of Hakurei shrine maidens set this rule for this.

Since ancient times, no monster or god can defeat a shrine maiden.

Successive Hakurei shrine maidens have been in front of Gensokyo since they appeared...... It's invincible.

But an epoch-making rule was written by this invincible shrine maiden.

As long as this rule is followed, it is possible for the weak humans to defeat the youkai.

At the same time, it is possible for the youkai to defeat the invincible shrine maiden.

Despite this, the bullet hell game under the rules of the spell card is only allowed to participate in cultivators who have cultivated spiritual power or youkai who are born with demonic powers.

This is a gap that no world can bridge.

But at least since Reimu took office, the relationship between humans and youkai has been much better.

Thinking about it this way, everyone's misunderstanding of Reimu in the world may not be a little deep......

At the same time, so is Kenya himself.

Nothing is always glamorous, and Kenya, who has experienced some yokai attacks in the Forest of Magic, knows this all too well.

But you can't generalize, youkai should be the same as humans, there are various types.

Shotimaru Fumi, Kurama Tengu, Inugotsu, Rumia, etc...... Aren't they all kind-hearted monsters who can communicate?

Reimu, who can clearly detect this and formulate such rules, is probably the existence that should be praised as a human hero.

And such a great person who has changed the way of life of the people of Gensokyo is only condescending to the corner of the mountain far away from the world...... Living a life of four walls.

Suddenly, I understood Reimu's words more and more.

She sighed deeply, thinking to herself that perhaps, as she said, Kenya's lifestyle was indeed too tormenting for herself.

But none of these things are comparable to one ten-thousandth of Reimu's.

The more he came into contact with the people of Gensokyo, the more Kenya hated his cowardice and powerlessness.

Because he hates his cowardice, he is constantly pursuing his past, longing for some answers......

So he came here, even though he knew that Yakumo Purple must have done it on purpose.

…… But in any case, at least I'll have to work hard myself, and success or not is another matter.

"So, Lady Yuyuko, what about the ritual...... What is it?"

"Simply put, it's about stripping your soul out of consciousness while retaining it, like an out-of-body state. However, it is safe and does not endanger life or pain. Your consciousness will be preserved as much as possible to hear the voice of your soul. 」

"Yes...... Souls can't speak, do they?"

"Normally, that's true, but the souls of the dead with a strong will and strength have their own self. Just like me. 」

"Huh!?"

"Don't look surprised, don't look at me like this, I'm an undead too. I don't remember why I am the way I am now. But I'm also a great undead. 」

"It doesn't feel like a ghost......

"Oh, if it's rude, the ghost over there is going to be angry, huh?"

In front of the two of them who were chatting like this, Yumu, who was hit by Marisa with a magic cannon, fell from the sky.

Yuyuko rolled her eyes and looked at the gray face, revealing a look of chagrin in the demon dream.

"Oh, yes, this kid too, he doesn't know how to analyze his strengths at all. 」

"That's true. 」

Kenya nodded slightly, affirming Yuyuko's evaluation.

According to the swordsmanship that Youmeng has shown so far, it is indeed not suitable for aerial combat. After all, the most tricky part of the second sword stream for ordinary swordsmen is that they need to face the attacks of two sharp swords at the same time.

But if you get a distance, or even fly into the air, you won't have this difficulty.

The swordsmanship that was originally close to the body and could not be seen will be clear at a glance after the distance is opened. No matter how subtle the attack is, as long as you don't get knocked down, you'll be fine.

Looking at the arrogant Marisa holding up the gossip furnace, Kenya pondered slightly.

In terms of actual combat experience, it should be that Youmeng is better at fighting. Marisa's magic feels more like a game to him...... But it's just a barrage game.

In turn, it can also show that Youmu was really angered by Marisa, so she would go against her usual calm appearance and act irrationally.

Speaking of which, it's time to think about facing such a flying enemy. Flying in Gensokyo seems to be a common thing, and you might encounter such a tricky opponent in the future......

Again, this is a question to ponder.

"I won~DA☆ZE~Yuyuko~ Because I won, can I borrow my previous things home?"

"Okay~"

"Why did you allow it casually! Yuyuko-sama!"

"Ahh

"That's ...... Books aside, I... My **......"

Jian Ya couldn't cry or laugh, then took a step forward and came to the front of Youmeng, and then patted her on the shoulder and said.

"I'll help you get back, so don't worry. 」

"Okay, okay......

In any case, the barrage game ended with Marisa's victory.

After that, Kenya spent a lot of time convincing Marisa to return ** to Kenya of Youmeng.

In front of his life-saving benefactor, he was a serious and very serious sword, but he was frightened by Youmeng's very cautious ninety-degree bow.

Then he dragged Marisa and Youmu, who were blowing their beards and glaring over there, to the hall and enjoy a little refreshment after the meal, so as to relieve the physical and mental burden.

Youmeng uses the ritual of conjuring spirits to be indispensable and indispensable, and can no longer do more tiring. Tactfully rejected Kenya's idea of wanting to help with the cooking.

…… In fact, after thinking of Yuyuko's unpredictable eating speed and appetite, he himself gave up this behavior.

After a noisy after-dinner dessert, the white ghost that had led the way for Kenya and them slowly floated to Yuyuko's side again.

It's here to inform Kenya and the others.

The ceremony is ready.

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PS: It took a while to finish reading Linglingmeng, and the ending was unexpected...... But it was very exciting, and in the end, Grandma really surprised me.

PS2: It's a little touching.