15. Gensokyo's balance
One person runs, two chase. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Gradually, Yakumoji began to run wildly through the streets, regardless of the differences in the eyes of the pedestrians around him.
It is said to be a wild run, but in fact it is just a walk, and in terms of all the physical strength of Yakumoji Temple now, it is no longer a problem to run from Togi City in Japan to Shanghai in China!
Seeing that Yakumoji Temple began to run wildly in the streets, Dilumudo and Mado Akuya immediately followed Yakumoji and began to run wildly.
"Damn! If it weren't for the fact that there were too many pedestrians around, I would have thrown a spear at it!"
Mader Akuya shouted.
"Master's orders, must be followed! Besides, innocent civilians really can't be involved, they have nothing to do with the Holy Grail War, and they shouldn't wade into this troubled water!"
The three of them continued to chase until the sun went down, and the three finally stopped. And unlike the last time I fought, this time the location was a clearing in a forest in Togi City!
"Cat and mouse, is it fun? My mouse won. ”
After stopping, Yakumoji smiled at the two.
"Huh...... Scold...... You...... Are you really a caster?"
"Whew...... Scold...... I've heard that you've gone to the Grim Reaper for training, and it seems to be true. ”
Although Yakumoji was calm, Dilumudo and Mader Akuya were about to collapse.
It's just a chase, but you're still running to a crowded place. I ran for four hours, and I didn't stop until the sun went down! Are you a caster or not! Aren't all magicians frail creatures? What kind of trouble is running a marathon for more than four hours! It's funny!"
This is the passage that Dilumudo and Mader Akuya most want to yell at Yakumo Temple at this time, a small passage that contains the tears of bitterness of the two of them.
"Does the caster have to be a sick seed? Who says that a caster can't have the physique of a world champion?"
Yakumoji asked rhetorically, a sneering expression on his face.
"Cut! Who's going to go first?"
Mada Akuya asked, looking at Dilumudo.
"I'll come first, and I'll bring the news of the master's victory!"
As he spoke, Dilumudo quickly stepped forward and showed off his two spears. As he attacked, Dilumudo turned his head again.
"I hope you don't interfere. ”
"Know, know. A fair duel between knights is not allowed to involve outside forces. ”
There are also so-called knights on the continent of Arad, and there is also so-called chivalry. Madeh Akua knew this.
After confirming that Mader Akuya would not interfere like last time, Dilumudo turned his gaze to Yakumoji Temple with confidence.
"Come on! Fight it out! Caster!"
"Wait!"
Suddenly! Yakumoji had an idea in his heart. An idea that changed Gensokyo.
"What? Do you want to escape?"
"No, I'm asking, would you be interested in going with me to another world? ”
Seeing this, Yakumo Purple and Aunt Hakurei of Hakurei Shrine, who were far away in Gensokyo, looked solemn.
Last time, Yakumoji Temple gave Enma an idea, and although the specific content of this idea is still being implemented, it has also made a huge change for Gensokyo.
In the past, humans didn't go out at night because they were afraid of the man-eating monsters who came out at night to forage for food.
Those youkai once made a pact with the first Hakurei shrine maiden, that the day belonged to humans and the night belonged to youkai. During the day, youkai can haunt the world anytime and anywhere, but they cannot attack humans. If there is a violator, let the Hakurei witch retire, and the monsters will not complain.
At night, it's time for the yokai to feed. Except for special festivals, humans who haunt the night will be food for the youkai, even if they come out at night to set up a stall! The youkai were no longer allowed to hunt the human.
This is the unwritten rule of Gensokyo!, however, many youkai often lure humans to prey on humans, making it difficult for generations of Hakurei shrine maidens to guard against it.
But ever since Shikihime ordered Komachi to recruit workers in Gensokyo, the mortality rate of humans in Gensokyo has dropped dramatically! It can be called the lowest in history! Except for festivals, the mortality rate of humans has dropped from 10% to 3% these days!!
But alas...... These are all appearances.
Komachi doesn't just accept people when they see them... There are still some man-eating monsters who have been rejected by Komachi... Although the mortality rate of the human race has decreased these days, once the Komachi is full, there is no longer a need to recruit workers. The mortality rate of human beings still has to rebound~ but it won't be as high as before.
If there is no longer a balance between humans and youkai, then humans and youkai will be in a state of equilibrium.
It's like a balance in the food chain of the animal kingdom. Wolves hunt sheep, but they hunt old sheep and sick sheep, which limits the number of sheep, ensures the vitality of the grassland, and also ensures the number of wolves.
But what if a hunter who hunts a wolf comes? As soon as the wolf dies, the number of sheep grows rapidly! The weeds on the grassland are quickly eaten up by the sheep! The grassland loses its vitality! Eventually, the sheep will die.
And what Yakumoji is doing now is what that hunter has done.
Yakumoji asks Dilumudo to go back with him to defend the humans in Gensokyo, and this move is the act of 'hunting wolves'. And youkai aren't wolves!
If Yakumoji has been suppressing youkai, it has always supported humans. Then sooner or later, the monsters of Gensokyo will rise up! Gensokyo will never be at peace!
In this way, how can Yakumo Zi, who is far away in Gensokyo, feel at ease.
"Come with you to your world?"
Dilumudo asked.
"That's right!"
"Then I refuse!"
"Why? I'm being treated very well!"
Yakumoji was puzzled.
But after hearing Dilumudo's words, Yakumo Zi, who was far away in Gensokyo, suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"If nothing else, it's still in the Holy Grail War! Second! This is a betrayal! A true knight would never betray his master! I have no interest in the Holy Grail! It is my greatest wish to win this war for my lord and bring the Holy Grail to him!!
Duel!caster!!"
Dilumudo roared, drew his gun and rushed towards Yakumoji Temple!
Seeing this, Yakumoji shook his head.
It's a pity, but his strength is still very good, and if we can get him back to Gensokyo, the humans will definitely be safe. ’
"Then you're welcome!"
As he spoke, Yakumoji took out a folding fan from the gap. (To be continued.) )