At the top of the mountains, clouds and mist shrouded in mist, and a round of rising sun slowly climbed into the sky.

At the top of the mountain, there is a wooden table, a reclining chair, a pine tree, a pot of sake, an old man, and a teenager.

"So boy, what is your greatest wish in this life?"

"Greatest wish?"

The boy held his chin in his hand and blinked his eyes.

"There is endless wine, endless meat, and endless beauties...... Does that count?"

"Smack"

He reached out and knocked on the boy's head.

"It's not promising, don't say you're my apprentice in the future. 」

"Okay, then I'm going to be the best man in the world!"

The old man shook his head and smiled, but did not answer.

"Hey, old man, how can you be considered the most powerful person in the world?"

The boy smiled and shook his head, looking up at the red sun on the horizon.

"Rich to rival the country, to be the richest man in the world?"

"No!"

"Why?"

"After tossing for a lifetime, in exchange for money that you can't use up in ten lifetimes, can such a stupid person be considered powerful?"

The boy scratched his head slightly, tilted his head sideways and asked.

"That power is all over the world, in a word, there are mountains of bones and rivers, and blood flows like rivers?"

"No!"

"A talented man who is amazing, passed down through the ages, and remembered forever?"

"No!"

"I know, it's like you, old man, invincible in the world, who can be slapped to death with one palm if anyone doesn't like the eye. 」

The young man looked at the old man triumphantly, but the old man just smiled at him.

"No, although what you said is good, it is definitely not the most powerful person. 」

The old man shook his head.

"So what's the best person?"

"It's you!"

The old man glanced at the young man deeply, his gaze deep and wandering.

"It's me?"

The teenager asked incredulously.

"Yes, that's you!"

The old man sighed softly, his gaze drifting to the depths of the mountain.

"You are my most gifted disciple in thousands of years...... The genius who makes the sword. 」

"Maybe a little more powerful than that monkey. 」

"It's a pity that you were born in the wrong era. 」

「…… Born in the wrong era?"

The boy was stunned, but looked into the depths of the mountain as well

It was a dilapidated thatched hut.

Next to the thatched hut, there is a green shirt hanging.

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At the same time as he was discharged from the hospital, the first rays of sunshine in the morning were ushered in.

The bandages on his hands were removed, revealing an unscathed right hand.

The traces of the wound also disappeared completely, and Jian Ya couldn't help but sigh again at Yonglin's superb skills.

Before leaving the infirmary, Yonglin also said something that made him feel strange.

"Make a choice that you won't regret. 」

What exactly does that mean, and is it a piece of advice for this reckless injury?

Or is it a precept for your own life?

I don't know, Kenya shook his head, and then came to the door of the Eternal Pavilion with Youmeng.

And made an agreement with Emperor Inaba to taste mooncakes next time on the full moon.

In Kaguya and the rabbits' send-off, they embarked on the journey home.

In this way, the two have been walking side by side in the path of the bamboo forest, strolling into the world.

Youmeng frowned and speculated uneasy.

Since yesterday, there has been something I want to ask Kenya.

When they were told by Reisen that they were attacked, Youmu, who rushed to the scene at full speed, why did she see the crying Kenya?

Why cry when you have defeated the enemy?

Several times he was driven by intense curiosity, but as soon as the words reached his throat, he swallowed again.

But Youmeng is the kind of person who is too simple, and something on his mind will immediately appear on his face.

Kenya also noticed this, looking at the demon dream who was frowning and fiddling with the corners of her clothes, and knew her thoughts after a little thought.

"It's not a big deal...... It's just that I suddenly understand each other's minds. 」

"The heart of the enemy?"

"Ahh That's a very sympathetic guy. I don't know why, even the soul of Budu cried. 」

"Will the sword cry too?"

"There is also a saying that the sword will host the soul, and I can feel the mood of the Budu Imperial Soul to some extent, and I first came to the strange Gensokyo alone, and it is the only one who has accompanied me to this day...... You should be able to understand the words of Youmeng, right, the sword is an important partner, this kind of feeling of family?"

"Of course, my sword is my master...... Something my grandfather taught me. Now I'm going to travel alone with Bai Yulou, it's a very strict person, and I can't be sloppy when I practice. Now I am ...... compared to my grandfather. 」

Youmeng showed a sad expression, holding the Bailou Sword tightly with both hands.

Because I'm busy with my studies and work, I don't even have time to play and be a girl.

Jian Ya slowly stretched out his palm and awkwardly stroked Yume's head.

"You're ...... What are you doing!?"

"Don't talk nonsense. If you hate it, just get rid of it. 」

Youmu lowered her head with a flushed face, but Kenya's touch and the throbbing of her chest didn't make her make such a move.

And now that Youmu secretly looks down, he will see Kenya's happy smile.

"Just like my brother......

"Huh, did you just say something?"

"Huh!? No, that, that, it's that! It's this, this, the soul of Lou Guan Jian is telling me not to be too disrespectful to His Royal Highness Jianya, so I ...... just now And unknowingly...... There you have it...... Brother is the same...... Intimate feeling...... Don't laugh!"

"Poof!aha!"

Then Kenya laughed out loud.

Holding his stomach, he squatted down and laughed until tears appeared in the corners of his eyes.

Youmeng just hung his head, blushed and said angrily.

"Hmph, just laugh! Okay, I've been laughed at anyway!"

"Ahh If youmeng is willing, I don't have any opinion, there's nothing wrong with having such a cute sister.

So, from today onwards, I'm the brother of Youmeng. Shall we shake hands and make peace?"

"Yes, yes...... Really...... I can't help it, please take care of me. Oh ~ Kenya...... Ernie sauce. 」

"Hmm. Please look after me in the future. Sister"

So the sword and the demon dream who shook hands and made peace became brother and sister.

The one that snuggles up to each other, has similar interests, and has endless topics to talk about along the way.

Talking happily and sharing their stories are the couple who have just become brother and sister.

looked at the brother and sister who also had a tough backbone.

Standing a hundred miles away, Yonglin, who was at the door of the Eternal Pavilion, showed a clear look.

"That's fine. 」

He bowed his head and whispered silently, and then raised his head again, revealing a determined gaze.

Then he turned decisively and walked towards the laboratory.

"Go back, Yutanhua. There are still a lot of experiments that haven't been completed. 」

"Eh, master, is there anything else? Wasn't it yesterday!?"

"Don't talk nonsense, come when you come. 」

"Okay......

Reisen hung his ears weakly, ignoring Emperor Inhata's gloating laughter

I rubbed my eyes, I don't know if it's an illusion.

I always feel that today's master craftsmen are a little different from usual.

That look always feels like I've seen it somewhere.

The resolute look in his eyes felt like he was ready to die......

That's right.

Just like Mr. Kenya.

……………………

So after shaking hands stiffly, the sword and demon dream who hastily became brothers and sisters.

Talking and laughing all the way back to the world, the first place to arrive is, of course, Huiyin's private school.

When they arrived at the door, the children of the private school had already run to Kenya in small steps.

While smiling bitterly to deal with the child's question, he made an apologetic expression at Huiyin.

After giving the candy and rice cakes given by Emperor Inhata to the students, Kenya came to Huiyin with his head bowed like a child who had done something wrong.

Just as she was about to apologize for the five days of her unexplained disappearance that had worried them, she immediately shook her head and stopped Kenya's words.

"Welcome back, Kenya. 」

And then all the things that I wanted to say were just about to be spoken, and they disappeared.

The mood calmed down instantly, and I couldn't say it, that kind of apology.

「…… I am back. Hui Yin"

At this time, for the first time, Kenya felt like home.

It really felt like home.

Kendo classes, which had been interrupted for five days, also resumed due to Kenya's recovery, and the children smiled happily.

"So, I'm still pretty popular?"

Scratching his nose a little shyly, Kenya continued to discuss the next matter with Huiyin.

What he meant was that it was best to start classes right away, so that they could compensate for the five-day gap.

However, Hui Yin categorically rejected Kenya's unreasonable request on the grounds of "Let the teacher who has just recovered from his illness attend class immediately, do you want the children to treat me as a vicious devil?", and ordered him to stop thinking about the dojo for a short time, rest in peace, and wait for her to observe for herself before making a judgment.

Vicious Devil ...... There's nothing wrong with that in a sense......

I touched my forehead with a little palpitation, and the pain from the last math class didn't seem to fade.

Of course, Jian Ya knows that it is enough to hide some good things in his heart and repay them slowly.

After a few small talks, the three of them entered Kenya's room.

Lighting a match in the fireplace, Kenya poured the freshly brewed tea into his cup.

Then when I looked up, I saw Youmeng standing at the door with a cower, not saying a word.

"What are you doing? Come in?"

"Ahh

Kneeling on the cushion, drinking warm tea, Youmeng muttered something with a red face.

"Actually, this is the first time I've entered a man's home......

"Don't be so nervous, relax a little. I haven't even been able to get this house for a month, so I don't have to be so restricted. 」

"But I don't see the feeling of abandonment at all...... It's a modest room. 」

"I'm sorry for the simplicity. 」

"That's a bit rude...... Excuse me, what kind of person is Mr. Huiyin for my brother?"

"Huh? That's a bit of a difficult question. For me, Mr. Huiyin is both a benefactor and a friend, and if I have to say something, I feel a bit like family. 」

"Sure enough, in the conversation just now, I, who was standing on the side, did have the illusion that you are a husband and wife, complaining to each other in daily life. 」

"That's a fallacy, it's just that we're all the more informal people.

Besides, I've always felt guilty about Huiyin, who sees me as a family member.

The same thing happened before, and the same happened this time, and it didn't come true, so she was worried for so long. This time, he must have been angry to admonish me like this.

Speaking of which, thanks to you, I only realized now that Huiyin is also a virtuous woman. 」

"That...... I'm also a woman."

"Youmu and Youmu have become brother and sister just now, right? It's impossible to have strange feelings for your sister."

"Really?"

"That kind of thing...... I don't think so. 」

"Huh?"

"Love, missing people, that kind of thing just adds to the confusion. I'm just an impulsive swordsman, so it's not surprising when I lost my life because of this recklessness, and at that time it will only increase the number of people who grieve for me.

Once there are more people in the heart, the blade of the sword will also begin to become sluggish, and it will not be as decisive as it was when it was alone. 」

Listening to Jian Ya's heartfelt words, Youmeng's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

Did you notice her move?

In short, Jian Ya changed the topic abruptly.

"Compared to this, how can I go to the underworld? that's the ...... of the Dark Light Enchantment."

「……」

"Demon Dream, Demon Dream!"

shouted loudly and lowered her head and wandered away, only to see her trembling and her shoulders trembling back to her senses.

"yes, I'm sorry! I just got distracted!"

"Well, how do you get to the White Jade Tower?"

"Yes. To reach the White Jade Tower, you must pass through the Bright Barrier located in Gensokyo, far above you. 」

"Above?...... Speaking of which, flying in the air is almost the same thing for Gensokyo residents. 」

"Isn't it...... Mr. Kenya, can't you fly?"

"Of course. The spiritual power of the Budu Imperial Soul cannot support me to fly in the air...... In that case, how can I get to the White Jade Tower? Can Youmeng carry me and fly over?"

"It's a little bit harder......

The two of them stared dryly, held their cheeks, and drank the hot tea with a snort.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the window.

"Disturb ~DA☆ZE~"

It's Marisa's voice.

Stopping the meaningless troubles, Kenya got up and opened the door. At first glance, I saw the half-hung magician with a broom on his shoulder, Marisa Kiriyu.

She smiled like the sun and stood there.

"Yo, sword, long time no see!"

"We haven't seen each other since the banquet, are you healthy now?"

"Of course, Kenya also looks very energetic...... Huh, youmare!, ah...... I'm sorry, but am I bothering?"

"No, there's nothing to bother with, let's come in and have a cup of tea." 」

"Hehe, I've brought something better than tea or something!"

Marisa pulls the clear bottle from her bosom, which is filled with a dark green liquid of a suspicious color.

When the cork was opened, gray smoke came out, and Youmu smelled the unbearable strange smell, walked out of the door, and ran to the door to breathe.

Marisa also had a cold sweat on her forehead, and it seemed that she was not feeling well.

"It's broken...... It took a little more time, and this is the medicine made from the mushrooms you picked last time, which can help you regain your memory.

I've tried two bottles before, and thanks to that, Alice is a little angry......

Looking at this medicine that looked obviously the same as **, the corners of Jian Ya's mouth twitched.

You can probably imagine the reason why Alice is angry.

But she couldn't live up to Marisa's hard work, looking at those big shining eyes, Kenya couldn't bear to refuse her.

It's a return for Marisa's life-saving grace.

Besides, you can't eat the dead anyway, right?

Then he took a deep breath and drank the confession medicine in the bottle without hesitation.

The next moment, he began to regret his previous rash move.

The abdomen was burning and aching as if it had been lit with firewood.

The head was hit like a blunt object on the back of the head.

I can't stand so calmly anymore, and I'm half-lying on the floor weakly.

Kenya's consciousness began to become cloudy, and his vision began to become trance-like.

It didn't take long for it to be motionless, like discarded dolls.

"Ahem, the effect of the medicine is still obvious. 」

Under the questioning gaze of Youmu, Marisa wiped the sweat from her forehead.

In fact, she can't guarantee the effect of this potion herself, and most of the mushrooms in the Forest of Magic have no effect on her......

In other words, this is the first time that this medicine has taken effect.

Ahem, of course, she would never say such a thing.

Determining that the medicine did work, Marisa begins to ask questions.

"What's your real name?"

「……」

He did not respond.

Marisa looked at Kenya's face in confusion and shook her hand in front of his eyes without responding.

But consciously, those originally dim eyes became blurred.

Originally, according to the records, this is a medicine that can recover even forgotten memories, but now it has no effect at all.

Secretly strange, Marisa asked the second question again, before the effects of the medicine had passed.

"Where are you from, and what is the name of your hometown?"

「……」

I can't answer her this time.

Or, is it impossible to respond?

Marisa folded her arms and frowned.

An amazing idea popped into my head.

Maybe he wasn't someone from the outside world.

But when he was born, there was no memory of the past...... This so-called 'past' did not exist in the first place.

That is, Kenya, if he was born in Gensokyo at all............

How could such a thing be?

He shook his head abruptly and shook off the ridiculous idea.

In that case, the superb swordsmanship cannot be explained, and even the longest-lived youkai is born from the womb of the parents.

It's like chickens laying eggs, eggs laying chickens. Growing up slowly, you will accumulate the memories of the past to the present, and finally turn them into skills.

In that case, there would be nothing to be done, Marisa sighed as she looked at the blurred Kenya.

Just as he was observing Kenya's face and thinking about what to do next. The eyes of the originally distracted Kenya, those originally cloudy eyes, suddenly looked directly at Marisa.

Marisa, through those cloudy eyes, saw a vague figure!

"What rice!?"

Suddenly feeling cold all over, Marisa, who was haunted by terror, quickly retreated.

"You...... Is it a sword?"

...... sword?

No, the sleeping soul inside shook its head.

"And who are you...... What are you doing with Kenya's body!?Is it a youkai possessed by him?"

Marisa, who was holding the gossip furnace, had just finished speaking, when a blue-white sword light flashed, and the blade of the Budu Imperial Soul was nailed to Marisa's neck.

There was almost zero contact, and at this moment, she could clearly feel the force of the blade leaving marks on her neck.

As long as you move a little, red blood will flow from that snow-white skin.

Marisa shuddered, saying that she wouldn't act rashly again.

The other party nodded indifferently, and then the surface of his body suddenly shone with a blue-white light that was the same as that of the Budu Imperial Soul.

The body is like a part of a sword, emitting blue-white particles, a bit like the fireflies of the Magic Forest.

Maintaining his sword-holding posture like that, Kenya, no, he asked, looking coldly at Marisa's face.

"Thou ...... Who is it?"

The moment she heard this voice, Marisa realized that this guy was definitely not human.

It can't be a youkai either.

But whatever he is, this goes on half-baked magicians...... Marisa, the thief, is not going to die at the hands of this madman.

Killed by a friend who drank a potion made by himself......

Ahhh

When Marisa's brain hole ends, the glow emanating from Kenya's body suddenly disappears.

Like a marionette that has lost its manipulation, it suddenly falls,

The Budu Imperial Soul Sword fell to the ground, making a clear sound, as if it was screaming something.

Soon after, Kenya's eyes cleared again, which was a sign of waking up.

Enduring the sharp pain in his head, he struggled to crawl towards Marisa, who was trembling.

Is the effect of the drug already there? It's too short, isn't it!?

My head hurts!

"Already...... How's it going?Marisa?Do you know something?"

Marisa just shook her head in silence, her head racing about what had just happened, and she forgot to speak for a moment.

Kenya's headache was getting worse and worse, and with the unbearable nausea that suddenly overflowed, he rushed to the toilet.

Spit out all the contents of his stomach and return to the living room, Kenya, who just said that it was a pity, while meditating cross-legged to adjust his internal breathing.

When he opened his eyes to see Marisa in frustration, Kenya's heart moved, and he opened his somewhat grayish lips and said.

"Hey...... Marisa, don't be discouraged, I have other ways to recover my memory. 」

"Huh?!"

"Yakumo Zi told me that if I went to the White Jade Tower, I might be able to know something. So this is the most important request of my life...... Can Marisa send me to the White Jade Tower?"

"Bai Yulou...... The underworld?"

"Yes, if you don't go, no one knows what the outcome will be. 」

「…… I don't think there's a problem, I can still carry this level of weight at Kenya's weight, it's just ......."

"Just?"

"No...... It's nothing."

She shook her head helplessly, even if she stopped it, it would be useless.

Marisa just looked at those resolute eyes and understood that no one could stop him in this situation.

Originally, he was going to say something admonishing, Bai Yulou...... The underworld, which is not a place where anyone can go.

Since that spring snow mutation, the barrier of the underworld has become much thinner, and the underworld, which could only be accessed after death, is now very easy for even the living to go to.

At one time, it was also reported by the Bunbun News as the best tourist spot.

Later, due to the weakening of the barrier between the underworld and the present world, the ghosts discovered Gensokyo, causing a commotion again.

In the end, the demon dream sent the ghost back to its original place and successfully resolved the mutation.

But it still can't change its danger, and ordinary people who lose their minds a little will be possessed by the sneaky ghosts inside.

Although people will not lose their lives due to the interference of the rules, Yang Shou will still lose some of it.

If you say this, you probably don't have to worry about it.

A martial artist with strong qi and blood and a certain strength can be said to be an existence that cannot be avoided by ghosts.

Especially the momentum they inadvertently exuded, the kind of formless weak ghost will naturally retreat on its own initiative.

But that's not what Marisa was worried about.

She was worried about what Kenya said.

What is there in Bai Yulou that will allow him to recover his memory?

There is only one thing that can suddenly come to mind in a moment.

Westward Demon.

That huge cherry blossom tree, the cherry blossom tree that has never fully bloomed since I came to Gensokyo.

The cherry blossom tree that seduces you to step into death.

Gritting his teeth, he thought of the figure in the depths of Kenya's eyes before.

Even if you catch any clues, you can't understand them.

There is a feeling of punching on cotton, which is really unpleasant.

There was silence for a moment, and Youmu also returned from outside.

Noticing the dreary air, she sat down on the side of the fireplace with her lips closed.

The three of them were silent until the dry wood in the fireplace burned out, and Marisa patted her thigh and stood up.

When he raised his head, he showed a pair of resolute eyes.

"I see, just go and you'll know something, right? Then I see, I'll take you there." But in this way, the fate between me and Kenya from the beginning of the forest will be cut in two!"

"Even then, I'm going!"

"Oh, what a brainless guy. 」

"One to the other. 」

"Hmph...... If you come back safe and sound, why don't you cook me another delicious lunch?"

"That's fine, the wine is ready for you, the thief. 」

"You know each other, DA☆ZE"

Youmeng smiled bitterly, watching these two fools express their concern and gratitude in such a tactful manner.

This kind of tacit understanding may be what she has been pursuing.

The court master, who has been alone for a long time guarding the White Jade Tower, just looked at Marisa and Kenya who were laughing in a daze.

I suddenly felt very happy.

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Carefully tying the rope between himself and Marisa, Kenya breathed a sigh of relief after checking it repeatedly.

If you fall down from such a high place, even the most skilled swordsmanship will be shattered.

Even he didn't want to die like this.

Ahem, of course, a little fear of heights is also one of the reasons......

The corners of Youmeng's mouth trembled slightly, and he couldn't hold back a smile.

[Is there anything this cheap brother is afraid of? It's really unexpected......]

He took a deep breath and nodded to Marisa, who was ready to attack.

Then Youmu kicked hard and flew into the air first, and Marisa, who was sitting on a broomstick, was not far behind.

It seems that he was aroused to fight, ignoring Kenya's shouting.

Surrounded by a demon dream half-spirit, he rushed into the sky.

[If there is anything in case, there is also the half-spirit of the demon dream.] 】

Thinking like this, Kenya stopped the feeling of dizziness and looked back at the scenery on the ground.

The private school behind him and the place where he just stood are getting smaller and smaller.,In order not to be blown away, the sword is clutching the broomstick.。

The icy wind slammed into his face roughly, and he lowered his head and squinted his eyes, and even began to feel a little difficult to breathe.

This environment did not last long, and soon passed through the sea of clouds and came to the sky with clear skies.

Kenya looked at the vast scene above his head, almost suspecting that he was dreaming.

There is a big hole in the sky.

The black one has no light, as if it pulls everything around it.

Look at the swirl-shaped, soul-inducing cold dark door.

Kenya suddenly felt a burst of excitement.

"That's the entrance to the underworld!"

"It's just right now! Full speed ahead!"

The trio who rushed towards the entrance to the underworld ignored the fierce thunder nearby.

Through the icy fog, Kenya shook the ice bumps on his body.

When I looked up again, I saw a long staircase.

It was a staircase with no end in sight.

Beyond the stairs is the eerie silence and the souls of the dead floating above.

and the lanterns that lit up one by one and guided them forward.

Jian Zai looked at this magnificent scene in a distracted manner and whispered to himself.

"Heavenly White Jade King, Twelfth Floor Five Cities......