Magic world

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This is a street full of Edo period-style buildings. Ancient houses are built side by side, and strange-looking creatures have their faces peeking out from the doors, windows, and passageways.

This is the capital of Ura, also known as Ura Kyoto, a realm of monsters.

Under the archway in front of a very large house in the depths, which gives people a sense of ancient majesty, Ito Cheng, Azazel, and Serafall in kimono are guarding a man. A blond girl wearing a kimono similar to the one worn by princesses during the Warring States Period stood here.

Opposite them were Kiba Yuuto, Xenovia, and Wisteria Irina, who were being led by a fox girl and Rossweisse.

"You are here."

"Hey, everyone."

Seeing them arriving, Azazel and Serafall greeted them easily. Ito Cheng on the side nodded with a smile as a greeting.

"Lord Jiuzhong, I have brought everyone here." The fox girl who led the way saluted the blond girl.

Then, light cyan flames like will-o'-the-wisps appeared all over the fox girl's body, and she disappeared from the place in an instant.

"I am the manager of the monsters living in Oto and Uri Kyoto - Yasaka's daughter, named Kunou." The blond girl took a step forward and introduced herself to Kiba Yuuto and others.

Then he bowed his head deeply and continued apologetically, "I was really sorry last time. I attacked you because I didn't understand the matter clearly. Please forgive me."

"Forget it. Hasn't the misunderstanding been solved? As long as there won't be a second attack in the future and we can have a good time in Kyoto, then there will be no problem." Xenovia said magnanimously.

"Yes. A heart of forgiveness is very necessary for angels. I don't hate Her Highness the Princess." Irina Wisteria agreed.

"Like my companions, I don't hold a grudge against Your Highness the Princess. So, raise your head." Kiba Yuto said with a smile.

"But, but..."

"Well, is it okay to call you Jiuzhong?" After the latter nodded, Xenovia directly asked, "Kuzong, are you worried about your mother?"

"That, of course." Kunou replied without hesitation.

"In that case, it is understandable to make a mistake and attack others. Of course. Sometimes it will cause problems and make the other party feel unhappy. However, you have already apologized. You came to apologize to us because you understood that you made a mistake. Right?" Xenovia continued.

"Of course." Kokonoe affirmed with a serious look.

"In this case, there will be no problem. We will not blame you for anything." Xenovia said.

"Thank you." Jiuzhong bowed his head and thanked.

"I didn't expect you to have such a talent, Xenovia." Azazel said seemingly surprised.

"Although I am a warrior, I have also been in contact with believers. I still have a certain degree of negotiation ability." Xenovia replied.

"Eh? Really?" Irina Ziteng said in surprise.

"What do you mean?" Xenovia frowned.

"No, it's nothing. I just didn't expect you to have such a powerful skill, Xenovia. It's really surprising." Irina Purpleto said.

"This is part of the training content. Haven't you received relevant training?" Xenovia asked strangely.

"Yes. Is that so?" Irina Zito recalled with a cute expression.

Xenovia sighed and shook her head with a defeated expression.

"...I'm sorry that I made a mistake...but, please! Please lend me your strength to save my mother!" Taking advantage of the gap between the two of them, Kunou lowered his head again and said with sadness asked in a tone of voice.

"As for this matter, let's go into the house and talk about it." Ito Cheng suggested.

Jiudian, who also realized that it was not etiquette to talk at a place like the door, nodded, led everyone into the big house behind him, and sat down in a room that looked like it should be a living room.

Then Azazel spoke up and told the whole story.

The mother of the girl Kunou, Yasaka, is the leader of the monsters in the city of Kyoto. She left this house a few days ago in order to negotiate with the envoys sent by Emperor Shakten of Mount Sumeru.

However, the nine-tailed fox Yasaka did not appear on time at the meeting place with the envoy sent by Emperor Shakten. Feeling that something was a little strange, the youkai launched an investigation. It was under this circumstance that they discovered a guard who was supposed to be with Yasaka, a Crow Tengu who was in a dying state.

Before his death, the Crow Tengu told the investigating monsters that Yasaka was kidnapped after being attacked by someone.

As a result, all the monsters in Kyoto were on alert, searching for suspicious people all over the city. It was at that time that Kiba Yuto and Xenovia happened to appear and were attacked.

After receiving the news, Azazel and Leviathan negotiated with Kunou and others who had temporarily taken over the management of monsters. They clearly stated that the underworld was not involved in this matter and used their own methods. Provided information on possible attackers and targeted the [Disaster Group] who had been active recently.

"Well, when various forces want to join forces, this kind of thing will happen easily. What happened to Odin, and Loki came? This time, the terrorists are the ones who play the role of the enemy." Asashe Er finally said with an unhappy expression.

"Your Highness the Governor, Your Highness the Demon King, can you think of a way to rescue Princess Yasaka? No matter how hard we try, we will do it." Standing next to the girl Kunou, an old man with a long nose dressed as a practitioner said.

He is the leader of the Tengu and has had a deep friendship with Yasaka since ancient times, so he is really worried about Yasaka and Kunou who have been taken away.

Then the Tengu Chief took out a scroll, opened it and placed it in front of everyone.

What is painted above is a beautiful blonde woman wearing a miko costume. In terms of appearance, she is about 70% similar to Kunou, but more mature.

Seeing the face of the person on the scroll, Ito Cheng and others vaguely guessed the identity of the person.

"The one painted on it is Princess Yasaka." The Tengu Chief introduced.

It was indeed that person.

"You can be sure that the guys who kidnapped Princess Yasaka are still in Kyoto." Azazel said.

"Why do you think so?" Kiba Yuto asked confused.

"Because the energy in the entire Kyoto area is not chaotic. The nine-tailed fox is an existence that brings together the various energy flowing in this land to maintain balance. The existence of Kyoto itself is a large-scale position. The nine-tailed fox leaves this area If the land or is killed, the Kyoto Nine will undergo changes. Even that omen has not happened, which means that Princess Yasaka is still alive, and there is a high possibility that those who kidnapped her are still here." Azazel explained. .

"Seraful, to what extent have the members on the devil's side conducted an investigation?" Then, Azazel turned to look at Seraful and said.

"Let them conduct a detailed investigation. Also let the members who know Kyoto better take action." Serafall replied.

"Perhaps you need to be dispatched this time. Because the manpower is really insufficient. Especially since you are all used to fighting strong men, your strength is also needed against the hero faction. Although I am sorry, please think about the situation. For the worst-case scenario. After that, I will contact Sidi’s family members who are not here. Until then, just continue to enjoy the trip, and I will leave it to you in case of an emergency!" Azazel looked at Jenova and others said the man.

"yes!"

"Please, please... lend me your power to save my mother... No, please lend me your power, I beg you." Jiuzhong clasped his palms together and bowed his head deeply in begging.

Beside her, the fox girls and tengu leaders on both sides also made corresponding gestures.

What happened after that had nothing to do with Xenovia and others, and Azazel asked Rossweisse to send them back to the hotel. Of course, accompanying him was Ito Cheng, who was asked to do so but was too aloof due to his identity.

It was still a peaceful night, and the next day came in a blink of an eye.

On this day, after the students set off to visit the sights as usual, Ito Cheng and Rossweisse began the investigation of Kyoto together with Azazel.

"Search separately first, and then gather around here at noon." Azazel, who for some unknown reason set the exploration target on Mount Akilan, said to Ito and Rossweisse.

"Okay." Ito Cheng agreed obligingly.

"Okay." Rossweisse agreed.

Then the three of them separated and used their own methods to investigate in Qiulan Mountain.

And the result, needless to say, is that nothing can be found.

The three people who had done a useless job had no choice but to meet again in accordance with the agreement made in advance.

"Remember, the tofu hotpot around here is the best. Let's go eat the tofu hotpot." Azazel suggested.

"Aren't you going to search anymore?" Rossweisse asked.

"It's not too much time. Let's finish the meal first. After all, only when you are full can you have more strength to do dangerous work, right?" Azazel said with a hearty smile.

Seeing what he said, Rossweisse, who thought it made sense, also nodded in agreement. As for Ito Cheng, he would not object to such a proposal and readily agreed.

Seeing that they were unanimous, Azazel didn't waste any time and led the two of them to a nearby tofu hotpot restaurant.

The tofu hotpot shop is not big, about the size of a small fast food restaurant. There are four or five square tables inside. Several men and women who look like customers are sitting around two or three tables, chatting and enjoying the food on the table in front of them. delicious food.

The three of them found an empty table next to the wall and sat down.

"What does the guest want?" The waiter in the store came over and asked at the right time.

"A large portion of tofu hot pot, a few side dishes, and a bottle of soju." Azazel ordered without any unfamiliarity. (To be continued...)