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Chapter 112. The First Time Minamoto no Raikou Killed a Demon!

[After understanding Minamoto no Raikou's true intention, you decide to support her in learning the demon-slaying technique she desires.]

[But before that, you still have some things to take care of.]

[These matters relate to your attitude toward your future life.]

[The two of you return from the riverside to the newly renovated house.]

Creak.

Ian struck a match.

The oil lamp in the house was lit.

The warm golden light spread throughout the room, covering everything it touched with a thin veil.

"Raikou, I will ask you one last time."

Ian looked at the female warrior sitting properly in front of him.

"Do you truly want to learn the demon-slaying technique?"

"I warn you beforehand—once you step onto this path of confronting demons, there will be no turning back."

"There is always a connection among the countless demons. If you kill one, you will surely encounter a second, a third, and so on until all obstacles are eliminated. You will never have the chance to stop and rest."

"Even so, do you still want to learn the demon-slaying technique?"

"Master."

Minamoto no Raikou looked at the man in front of her, determination shining in her violet eyes.

"I believe I have already made my thoughts clear—I will never stop, for the sake of my clan."

"Besides, please do not forget."

"Before becoming such a hunter, I will first be a warrior."

"..."

[You sense Minamoto no Raikou's overflowing determination.]

[You know that she is not joking.]

["Grand Onmyoji" has been upgraded to "Grand Onmyoji+": Despite your eccentric and difficult-to-please nature, you are moved by Minamoto no Raikou's sincerity.]

[You decide to engrave upon her the blessing of an Onmyoji from you.]

"Raikou."

Ian sat down in front of Minamoto no Raikou.

"Take off your clothes."

"..."

Hearing these words, Minamoto no Raikou froze—she had not expected Ian to make such a request.

But soon, she realized that there was no hint of lust in his gaze.

On the contrary, to him, this seemed more like an inconvenience.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to comply.

"I understand."

Under Ian's gaze, Minamoto no Raikou shyly removed her garments.

Her smooth, white shoulders gradually came into view, until even her proud curves were exposed, making the atmosphere ambiguous and awkward.

However—

Ian's expression did not waver in the slightest.

He observed everything, yet it was as if he were simply admiring a landscape.

He picked up a bowl beside him, then looked at Minamoto no Raikou and said coldly:

"What happens next may hurt a little."

"But—"

"I hope you can endure it."

"I understand, Master."

"Mm." Ian nodded slightly. "That's good."

With that, he took out the small dagger that had easily blocked Minamoto no Raikou's weapon before.

Holding her ample chest, the Grand Onmyoji lightly pressed the sharp blade against his own lips, letting it absorb a bit of his blood.

Then—

With the blood-stained tip of the dagger, he slowly engraved upon Minamoto no Raikou's fair skin.

As he had said from the beginning, this was a painful process.

But Minamoto no Raikou knew she should not utter a single complaint.

After all, having this Onmyoji personally take action was already an incredibly difficult thing to achieve.

["Master of Genji" acquired: You have officially become the master of Minamoto no Raikou, and she will always trust your words absolutely.]

[You did not carve your mark upon her body out of desire.]

[It was a unique Onmyoji seal.]

[Those who receive it also receive your promise of protection.]

The final stroke was completed upon Minamoto no Raikou's skin.

Ian wiped away the blood and helped her put her clothes back on.

"Hmm."

"From this moment on, we officially share a master-disciple relationship."

Hearing this, joy flickered in Minamoto no Raikou's violet eyes.

"Thank you for granting me this, Master."

"I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

"There's no need for that."

Ian stopped Minamoto no Raikou's gratitude.

"Whether what I teach you will truly be useful remains to be seen."

"But Master—"

Minamoto no Raikou looked at the man in front of her with deep gratitude.

"To receive your recognition is already an immense honor for me."

"At the very least, it means that my efforts were not in vain!"

"…Perhaps so."

Ian glanced out the window, his expression sinking slightly.

"Hmm, as promised—"

"Starting tonight, I will teach you the demon-slaying technique."

"Raikou, this is a matter of life and death. You must not be careless in the slightest, do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand clearly!"

Minamoto no Raikou responded to Ian with utmost seriousness.

"I will memorize every step!"

"Good, that puts me more at ease."

"Follow me."

[You lead Minamoto no Raikou, who bears the Onmyoji seal, out of the house.]

[You and she arrive at the village road.]

[The talent "Worry Heart" has been replaced with "Instructions of the Onmyouji": You decide that tonight, you will show Minamoto no Raikou the true nature of exorcism.]

[Of course, you no longer intend to make her give up, but rather to help her quickly recognize the potential dangers.]

[You swear to ensure her safety.]

"Raikou."

"I am here, Master."

"If you have decided to walk the path of demon slaying—"

Ian looked at his disciple, whose figure was full and shapely.

"Then surely, you have already understood what this entails?"

"I understand." Minamoto no Raikou nodded. "I am not someone who makes decisions on a whim."

"Good, then tell me—how do you perceive the act of killing demons?"

Ian gazed at her.

"I want to know how you see it."

"Alright."

Minamoto no Raikou was not afraid to express her thoughts before Ian.

"There are countless wicked spirits and apparitions in this world. When our hearts are filled with darkness, they take form and appear in the human realm."

"This often brings great calamity, so they must be eliminated as soon as they emerge, preventing irredeemable tragedies from occurring."

"Moreover, this act aligns with my desire to earn renown and restore my clan's prestige, so demon slaying benefits me as well."

The core of this reasoning was entirely consistent.

Minamoto no Raikou firmly believed that this way of thinking would help her remain unwavering.

However—

After hearing her words, Ian did not appear satisfied.

Instead, he remained silent.

A long moment passed before the Grand Onmyoji finally spoke:

"So, Raikou, you simply see demons and then kill them, is that right?"

"Eh?"

Although she found Ian's question somewhat strange, Minamoto no Raikou still nodded seriously.

"Yes, Master."

"See demons, then kill demons."

"Is that not common sense?"

"Yes, you are not wrong."

Ian's gaze fell upon Minamoto no Raikou.

"But Raikou, you have overlooked the final step—the most important step of all."

"The final and most important step?"

Minamoto no Raikou blinked, clearly not understanding his words.

But Ian did not beat around the bush and directly explained.

"That's right."

"It is 'after killing the demon.'"

"You understand that demons are born when wicked thoughts take root—that is good."

"But at the same time, you have ignored the meaning of the word 'born'—demons are the result, while thoughts are the source."

"Demons are the result, while thoughts are the source?"

Repeating Ian's words, Minamoto no Raikou fell into deep thought.

Not long after, she reached an understanding.

"Master, you mean… merely killing demons is not enough—we must also find the reason they appear, correct?"

Hearing the answer he had anticipated, Ian smiled in satisfaction.

"Raikou, you truly are intelligent."

"That's right—killing demons is only the beginning. The real challenge is ensuring that demons do not continue to linger in the human realm."

"The Hundred Demons take on countless forms, and uncovering the grudges that bind them is always the greatest difficulty for Onmyoji."

"A single moment of carelessness could cost your life."

[Your words cause Minamoto no Raikou to fall into contemplation.]

[She now has a deeper understanding of your previous warning.]

[Demon slaying is like an intricate knot—cutting the wrong place could lead to suffocation and death.]

[You realize she may waver because of this.]

[But the outcome is different from what you expected.]

"I understand."

Minamoto no Raikou placed her hand on the hilt of her sword.

"Then, Master, are you now going to show me the correct way?"

Ian was slightly surprised by Minamoto no Raikou's ability to adjust herself so quickly.

At the same time, he felt reassured—this was a rare mindset.

"Umu, more or less."

"I believe I already mentioned that before we leave this place, we need to do something for the village, correct?"

"Yes, you did."

"Then—"

Ian gazed intently at the crescent moon.

"It's almost time."

Just as the Grand Onmyoji finished speaking, a sound echoed from afar.

It was the cry of a child—clear yet sorrowful.

In the stillness of the night, the sound was so distinct that it sent chills down one's spine.

"Whose child is crying?" Minamoto no Raikou couldn't help but ask.

But the moment she spoke, she noticed Ian's expression.

He looked extremely serious and grave—completely unlike someone who had simply heard a child's cry.

In an instant, Minamoto no Raikou understood—this was the sound Ian had wanted her to hear.

She leaned in close and lowered her voice:

"Master, have we encountered a demon?"

"Umu." Ian nodded.

"This is also the reason I have remained here."

"Because 'Kawa Akago' is lurking nearby. If it isn't dealt with, it will bring disaster to this village."

"Kawa Akago?"

Knowing that Minamoto no Raikou was still a novice in this field, Ian continued explaining.

"Kawa Akago is a type of demon that emits the cries of a child."

"It exists because children have drowned in the nearby river."

"They do not realize that they have long since died—they simply believe that they have been abandoned by their friends, which is why they cry."

"..."

Minamoto no Raikou's eyes widened.

Clearly, this was the first time she had ever heard of such a thing.

"Master, how do you know that?"

"To be honest, it's a bit strange—I don't even know why I understand all of this so clearly."

Ian looked toward the empty road ahead.

"But the moment I heard that sound, I just knew."

"..."

Minamoto no Raikou found this hard to believe, but given the current situation, she had no room to doubt Ian.

"Then, Master—"

"What do you plan to do next?"

"It's very simple."

Ian raised his hand.

"Since we know how it came into being, we just need to think along those lines to deal with it."

"'It was born from the river, and it will return to the river.' Since its cries are so distinct, that means it must be nearby."

"So—"

"All we need to do is gather all the surrounding river water."

The moment he finished speaking, Minamoto no Raikou witnessed something truly unbelievable.

In the silent night sky, the sound of rushing water suddenly echoed.

Streams of crystal-clear water surged from all directions, converging in the sky right above Ian.

Though the water was still moving, it formed a circulating current that maintained a state of eerie stillness.

Droplets of water floated in midair above the Grand Onmyoji, creating a spectacle so miraculous it defied belief.

"This way, it will have nowhere left to return, correct?"

[Just as you predicted.]

[After you gathered the swirling waters like a vortex, the crying grew closer and closer.]

[You knew that something was approaching the two of you.]

[It was Kawa Akago.]

"Uwa—!"

A piercing wail shattered the night's silence.

A crimson childlike figure appeared before them.

But its face was completely deformed, and its arms and body were twisted into grotesque shapes.

"Give it back… Give everything back to me!"

Kawa Akago's voice was filled with malice, and it began running on all fours like a beast that had lost all reason.

But even though this was her first time seeing it, Minamoto no Raikou immediately understood its intention.

"It was born from the river, and it will return to the river."

"Exactly."

It wanted to return to the gathered waters Ian had summoned—that was the place where it had been born as a "demon."

But the Grand Onmyoji clearly had no intention of allowing that.

He spoke:

"Raikou, give it a try."

"Let this be the first demon you slay."

"Huh? Understood!"

Though still somewhat uncertain, as Kawa Akago charged toward her, Minamoto no Raikou instinctively knew what she had to do.

She drew her sword.

"Haa—!"

The blade slashed through the air;

A shadow followed in its wake;

Kawa Akago was cut in two, then dissolved into a dark mist and vanished into the night, as if it had never existed.

"Raikou, it seems you were born for this job."

Ian returned the gathered water to its original place, then patted his own shoulder with a sigh.

"It seems I go too long without working, my body gets stiff."

"My back and knees are aching now."

"Raikou."

"Yes!"

"Tomorrow, wake me up early. If we're going to leave, we should do so as soon as possible."

"Also—I want rice porridge."

"Understood, Master! I got it!"

At this moment, Minamoto no Raikou's heart was filled with excitement.

She realized that the man before her did not merely possess an empty reputation.

He was truly a Grand Onmyoji!

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