Simulator in Type-moon, Starting with becoming Morgan husband!

Chapter 116. Master, Please Marry Me

[Shogun Minamoto no Mitsunaka has decided to give you a chance.]

[He immediately appoints you as the exclusive Onmyoji of the Minamoto clan.]

[Of course, you know this title is not given for free.]

[If, in the near future, you fail to accomplish something, he may turn against you on the spot.]

[But you are not worried about that.]

[Because you have actually discovered some "resentful spirits" lingering in Heian-kyo.]

"Master."

The gentle voice of Minamoto no Raikou echoed beside him.

"I never expected you to dare say such things in front of my father."

Ian gave a faint smile.

"Is that really so surprising?"

"Raikou, your father is not an entirely unreasonable man."

"At the very least—"

"He is still willing to listen to my reasoning, isn't he?"

Hearing this, Minamoto no Raikou turned her face slightly to the side and murmured softly.

"Of course, I know that."

"I never said he wasn't a good father… He just keeps a rather tight rein on me."

"Umu, it's good that you think that way."

"I don't want the two of you to turn against each other."

[With Minamoto no Mitsunaka's recognition, you and Minamoto no Raikou begin appearing together in Heian-kyo.]

[She takes care of you like a lifelong companion.]

[She keeps her promise, using her own body to "nurture" your memories after arriving in Heian-kyo.]

[Every night, you see her sitting in quiet meditation, bathed in moonlight seeping through the darkness.]

Minamoto no Raikou is very particular about etiquette.

Therefore, even when she has to remove her garments to serve her master, she always folds her kimono neatly, placing it tidily on the tatami mat beside her.

"Master."

She respectfully asked the man before her.

"How would you like me to serve you tonight?"

"The usual."

"Understood."

After comprehending Ian's wishes, Minamoto no Raikou nodded slightly.

The moonlight from the deep blue sky cascaded down, elegantly dividing the room into two halves.

The man stood in the darkness, while the female samurai knelt in the light.

Minamoto no Raikou reached into the shadows, touching the treasured artifact she was to carefully tend to tonight.

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she gently reminded:

"Master, please excuse me."

"I'll be counting on you, Raikou."

With those brief exchanges, Minamoto no Raikou began performing her duty as a disciple.

Her left hand grasped the junction between the artifact's body and its golden core.

Meanwhile, her right hand gently wiped away the dust clinging to its surface.

Unlike before, without the layer of cloth obstructing her movements, everything proceeded smoothly, without hesitation.

"Master."

Feeling the familiar warmth, Minamoto no Raikou's eyes no longer held only the devotion of a disciple but also a hidden joy.

"Please bestow your love upon me."

"Very well."

Hearing Ian's response, Minamoto no Raikou slowly released her hands.

At that moment, the divine artifact emerged from the darkness.

It met Minamoto no Raikou's expectations, lightly pressing against her pure forehead.

"Raikou, you've worked hard."

"Not at all, serving Master is my greatest honor."

Saying this, Minamoto no Raikou softly closed her eyes, her face filled with bliss.

In the next instant, she heard the sound of rain pouring down heavily.

Droplets landed upon her forehead;

They glided over the bridge connecting her eyes;

Thin streams merged into a river, flowing down the tip of her nose before splitting into two, each taking its own path;

Finally, they halted at the edge of a cascading waterfall.

Drip, drip.

Her chest, too, felt the same sensation.

At that moment, Minamoto no Raikou realized—

She loved sitting in meditation amidst the rain.

It was a moment that belonged to just the two of them.

[You are not only enjoying Minamoto no Raikou's care.]

[You are also fulfilling your promise.]

[You begin taking action within the capital, searching for the source of the 'resentful spirits' on behalf of the Minamoto clan.]

[This is not a simple task.]

[The Seiwa Genji bloodline holds a very high status in Heian-kyo, so openly declaring that you are exorcising 'resentful spirits' for them is, of course, unacceptable.]

[Therefore, you cannot mobilize the clan's great power, nor can you publicly disclose your true objective to others.]

[But that does not hinder you.]

[Because you are the strongest Onmyoji in Heian-kyo.]

["Grand Onmyoji +" has been enhanced to "Grand Onmyoji ++": Upon reassuming the position of Onmyoji, you gradually regain your familiar senses. Your perception of youkai has significantly sharpened.]

[You are the first to discover the 'inverted pillar.']

When trees grow, they follow a natural order of up and down.

If a carpenter carelessly places the wood upside down during construction and leaves it in a damp environment, a youkai might form, resenting its unnatural state.

This type of youkai is called "Sakabashira."

"Raikou."

Removing the rotten wood where the "Sakabashira" was born and sealing it with a talisman, Ian called out to Minamoto no Raikou, who stood beside him:

"Kill it now."

"Understood!"

Clenching the longsword imbued with Ian's enchantment, Minamoto no Raikou took a deep breath, preparing to cut down this monstrous entity herself.

But just at that moment, she suddenly hesitated.

This unusual reaction did not escape Ian's notice.

He immediately asked:

"Raikou, what's wrong? Why aren't you striking?"

"Master…"

Minamoto no Raikou turned her head, hesitation clearly visible on her face.

"There seems to be… a child inside."

"..."

Ian's expression darkened.

He stepped closer to Minamoto no Raikou.

Indeed.

The "Sakabashira," which had originally only exuded an eerie aura, had now transformed into the face of a crying infant.

Even up close, the sight was unsettling, as if someone had buried a child within the wooden pillar.

This situation was entirely different from the previous encounter with "Kawa Akago."

But Ian did not waver.

He yanked the sword from Minamoto no Raikou's grip and thrust it forcefully through the face.

Boom!

Flames erupted violently.

The "Sakabashira," a being believed to bring calamity, was instantly reduced to ashes, dissipating into black shadows that were carried away by the wind.

"Raikou!"

"You did terribly this time!" Ian's voice was stern and filled with reprimand.

"I've told you before—when exorcising demons, you must never hesitate like that!"

"I-I'm sorry!"

Minamoto no Raikou immediately lowered her head in apology.

Seeing her remorseful expression, Ian's anger subsided somewhat.

He sighed and gently pulled her into his arms, softly stroking her long, silky hair.

"Raikou."

"Having compassion is a good thing."

"But when exorcising demons, you must never let your heart waver—if I hadn't been here just now, you might have been in danger."

"Promise me."

"From now on, never make such a mistake again."

"No matter what form your enemy takes—as long as it is a demon that must be eradicated, you must not hesitate!"

"…I understand."

Leaning against Ian's chest, Minamoto no Raikou etched his words deep into her heart.

[You and Minamoto no Raikou continue your master-disciple training journey in Heian-kyo.]

[Together, you eliminate "Sakabashira" and "Mikoshi Nyūdō."]

[One is a vengeful spirit abandoned for being too tall, the other a youkai that enjoys scaring people.]

[Though not particularly powerful, they are fitting opponents for Minamoto no Raikou, who is just beginning to learn the art of exorcism.]

[Under your guidance, she grows steadily.]

[And her feelings for you deepen with each passing day.]

[These emotions gradually seep into her actions.]

[The most evident sign is that she always remembers—she is a "sake vessel" that belongs only to you.](note: Artoria: I am a joke to you?)

On the road to Heian-kyo.

A horse-drawn carriage rolled slowly.

The magnificent decorative patterns on the carriage were enough to prove that its owner belonged to the Genji clan.

Thus, no one dared to block the path of this carriage, as everyone feared bringing trouble upon themselves.

However, this avoidance inadvertently created an ideal space for Minamoto no Raikou to carefully take care of her master.

Inside the carriage.

The white shoulders of the female samurai swayed gently with the vibrations in the air.

The sweet treat she always carried with her was now tightly bound by ropes, resembling two steamed buns freshly cooked.

The Onmyouji was enjoying the delicacy, while the female samurai had to struggle to suppress the groans rising from the depths of her heart to avoid drawing attention from the outside.

Such a process, if desired, could last for a long time.

But Ian didn't seem to want his disciple to suffer too much, so he only stopped after a brief taste.

"Raikou, the taste is getting sweeter."

"Yes, Master."

Minamoto no Raikou looked at the man in front of her with gentle eyes.

"I've adjusted my diet to achieve this."

"..."

Ian suddenly fell silent, his face showing a complex expression.

After a long pause, Ian finally asked:

"Raikou, is it worth it to do all this... for me?"

"Of course it's worth it."

Minamoto no Raikou answered without hesitation.

"You are my master."

"No matter what effort or change I have to make for you, it is only natural, right?"

"..."

Ian looked at Raikou before him and smiled faintly.

"It seems I need to be more dedicated in teaching you the art of exorcism."

"Otherwise, wouldn't I be neglecting all the effort you've put in?"

"That's wonderful."

Minamoto no Raikou gently leaned against Ian, her gaze filled with admiration for only one person.

"Then, Master, may I ask you something?"

"What is it?"

"Back then, you told my father that your family name was 'Abe.' Is that true?"

"..."

Ian thought for a moment, nodded first, then shook his head.

"One could say it's true, or one could say it's not."

"What do you mean?"

"Hmm... here's the thing, Raikou."

Ian adjusted Minamoto no Raikou's clothing.

"I don't remember if my true family name was actually that... but at the moment your father asked, that name suddenly appeared in my mind."

Minamoto no Raikou was stunned, then slowly began to understand something.

"Master, do you mean... you've regained memories of your past?!"

"Perhaps."

"That's great!" Minamoto no Raikou exclaimed, "If so, you'll soon remember everything you've forgotten, right?!"

But her joy didn't last long, as she suddenly froze, realizing something.

"Eh… if that's the case…"

"Master, the memories I've 'nurtured' for you… won't they become meaningless?"

"How could they be meaningless?"

Ian gently stroked Minamoto no Raikou's smooth hair.

"They are just as important as the memories I've lost. That's their meaning."

[The journey of exorcising demons in Heian-kyo continues for the two of you.]

[As the eldest daughter of the Seiwa Genji clan, Minamoto no Raikou truly possesses innate wisdom.]

[Regarding the exorcism arts you've taught her, she learns very quickly.]

[In just two to three months, she was even able to hunt down youkai hiding on her own.]

[However, she did not become arrogant. On the contrary, she became even more serious.]

[You realized, "The more you know, the more you understand your own ignorance."]

[You deeply appreciate a Raikou like this, so you pour your heart into teaching her.]

"Master."

Minamoto no Raikou looked at the sword in her hand.

"If I kill a few more 'Nukekubi,' the number of youkai I have exterminated will reach twenty."

"Is that so?"

"It seems my disciple truly has the potential to become a true Onmyouji."

Ian didn't hesitate to offer praise.

This made Minamoto no Raikou blush, but her eyes never left her master.

Ian noticed this.

He looked at her and asked:

"Raikou, what's wrong?"

"If you have something to say, just say it. There's no need for secrets between us."

"It's just—"

Minamoto no Raikou took Ian's hand.

"Master, you've been in Heian-kyo for almost half a year, right?"

"Yes."

"Then—"

She gently shook Ian's hand, her voice full of anticipation.

"Master, have you found a girl that you fancy?"

"No."

Ian's response wasn't to humor Raikou, it was his genuine answer.

Heian-kyo indeed had countless beautiful women, like flowers in bloom.

But this Grand Onmyouji had no interest.

For over half a year, at least nine-tenths of his time had been spent exorcising youkai and teaching Minamoto no Raikou the art of exorcism.

Upon hearing this, a gleam of joy appeared in Minamoto no Raikou's violet eyes.

"Master, are you serious? You don't need to say that just to spare my feelings."

Ian smiled faintly.

"Raikou, do you think I'm the type of person to do that?"

"…That's true."

Minamoto no Raikou reflected for a moment and then gave a gentle, refined smile.

"Master, you've always been someone who says what he means and means what he says."

"Then—"

Her gaze once again fixed on the man in front of her.

"Master, you once said I was doing very well, right?"

"Umu." Ian nodded, "You've only been learning for half a year, yet you've already exorcised nearly twenty youkai. That's beyond what a regular Onmyouji can accomplish."

"So, does that mean…"

Minamoto no Raikou lightly traced a circle on the tatami mat with her toes.

"I've made you proud?"

"Of course." Ian answered without hesitation.

"If that's the case, then—"

"Master, as your pride, may I make a small request? Consider it a reward for my efforts."

"A request? What is it?"

"You see, it's been half a year, yet you still haven't found anyone who makes your heart stir."

Minamoto no Raikou's voice started to tremble slightly.

"And I'm missing a reward from my master."

"So—"

"To solve both problems at once."

"Master, would you mind accepting a little loss… and temporarily marrying me as your wife?"