"My savior? There's no need for that. With your strength, you shouldn't be dying. I'm just healing your injuries; there's no need to make such a big deal out of it."
Felix said nonchalantly as he petted the fox.
"Who knows?" Tamamo-no-Mae gently turned over, found a comfortable position, and closed her eyes in enjoyment.
Just then, Minamoto no Yorimitsu (Raikō) arrived. The first thing she saw when she opened the door was Felix interacting intimately with the pink-haired fox, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.
Her mind had matured, and even if she used her demonic nature as an excuse, it would be difficult for her to swallow her pride and compete with the fox for the treatment she had received before.
She was the daughter of General Minamoto no Mitsunaka, born to inherit everything from her father and become a great general who guarded the world. She was not a weak and easily bullied little girl.
Driven by her strong will, a terrible idea gradually took root in her mind.
If I can't have Felix do that to her, then what can i do?
Felix isn't the only one who can tell stories.
The pink fox casually opened one eye, scanning the girl whose expression shifted from envy to relief. She sensed a strong emotion within her, and her tail twitched involuntarily, a hint of pleasure appearing in her golden eyes.
"Rin, Father said that starting tomorrow, we will increase our practical training and have to go out more often to sweep away monsters so that the farmers can always have a peaceful environment, and we can live up to the moral standards of a qualified and noble warrior."
Suppressing her good mood, Minamoto no Yorimitsu excitedly spoke to him, glancing at the fox as she did so.
You can't keep following Felix even when you're outside.
"Practical experience, indeed. Although we have learned a lot, we still lack crucial experience. Let's find more powerful monsters."
"As expected, I knew we were thinking the same thing!"
The girl was very happy, and her gaze toward Tamamo-no-Mae held a hint of smugness, as if to say—
Once outside, it was just the two of us—Felix and me!
Tamamo-no-Mae seemed oblivious to her expression, lying unaffected on Felix's lap, and even deliberately rolled over.
In fact, she was already calculating her recovery time.
When the time is right, give Felix and Minamoto no Yorimitsu a surprise!
The appearance of Tamamo-no-Mae made the sensitive Minamoto no Yorimitsu feel a sense of threat, as if she could steal her affection. She eagerly pulled him aside to tell her stories, trying to enjoy as much as possible, before growing up.
[She was so tired that she finally fell into a deep sleep, holding your arm.]
[It's almost time to sleep, and your body isn't fully developed yet, so you naturally fell asleep, closing your eyes.]
Only the fox hadn't gone to sleep yet; she was still wide awake.
"This body is just too amazing."
Tamamo-no-Mae scratched her head, carefully examining the delicate profile in front of her.
"You're good-looking, but you can probably guess what I'm going to do next. Since you trust me so much, I'll just absorb a little of your life force."
Foxes were associated with both auspicious legends and infamous reputations for sucking people's life force.
Having a fox that didn't look particularly impressive on his person, even if it had no demonic nature whatsoever—how could a severely injured divine beast not be interested in a human exuding boundless vitality in order to recover to its peak?
To repay the kindness, perhaps she could endure it for a day.
What about two days?
A month?
Time could not withstand the test of time.
Did he really think that gods were moral beings?
However, Tamamo-no-Mae, who had made up her mind, hesitated. She silently looked at Kagerin, who was obviously asleep, and subconsciously extended her claws, about to place them on the boy's chest to feel his beating heart.
The claws didn't land; only a fluffy little head rested there.
"Well, it's not that bad. I am a noble fox, a genuine god... not one of those low-level magical beasts."
The fox murmured to herself, for the pride of the supreme deity made her temporarily abandon the characteristics that symbolized demons.
Only with gentle breathing could she absorb a trace of the faint yet pure life force emanating from Felix's body.
"Anyway, I won't be staying on Earth for long. Sooner or later I'll head to the boring Reverse Side of the World. So be it. It's best if it doesn't affect you."
...
The Next Day
Felix woke up first as usual, and what came into view was the pink-furred fox sleeping soundly, as if nothing could be more comfortable.
"No wonder it feels a bit heavy."
He lifted Tamamo-no-Mae with one hand and gently placed her aside as she gradually woke up.
"Oh dear, your sister is sleeping more soundly than anyone because of the fusion of demonic and divine power, so please don't disturb us, okay?"
Tamamo-no-Mae wagged her tail, rolled over, and went back to sleep without opening her eyes the whole time.
"Okay, but be careful not to talk too much. It'll be troublesome if she hears you."
The existence of a supreme deity was unattainable and awe-inspiring to most people, and it was easy to cause a sensation.
Not to mention the severely injured supreme deity.
Once the news spread, unless one was powerful enough to ignore everything, endless troubles would ensue.
"Hmm."
Judging from the fox's dismissive tone, she didn't take Felix's words to heart at all and was only thinking about sleeping.
"Never mind."
Felix calculated the time, and when it was almost time, he skillfully woke up Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who had turned over and was sleeping.
"Get up! Father will scold you if you stay up any later."
This sentence was like a switch for Minamoto no Yorimitsu. Whenever she heard it, she would suddenly open her eyes and stare straight at the beautiful boy in front of her.
"Let's go!"
After the two had completely left, Tamamo-no-Mae, thinking about what they would do next, propped her head up with one hand and made up her mind.
"Let's go and see. With your luck, you might encounter many things that ordinary people can't even imagine."
As for safety.
Even the weakest supreme deity was still a supreme deity!
After a night of rest, Tamamo-no-Mae had regained her ability to protect herself.
As long as it wasn't a top-tier demon like Ibuki-dōji, she could take the two children away unharmed.
Shuten-dōji?
She could suppress him with one hand!
...
Just like yesterday, you and Minamoto no Yorimitsu went to clear out monsters, only this time with an adorable fox by your side.
Minamoto no Yorimitsu was somewhat displeased with this but didn't say much.
Because she realized something: if she couldn't even protect a weak fox...
Let's not even talk about a peaceful world.
More importantly, as Minamoto no Yorimitsu grew stronger and older, she developed other ideas and began to fulfill the responsibilities of an older sister.
This time, you weren't just hunting monsters; even demons and ghosts hadn't escaped your grasp.
The demons and monsters you encountered, though somewhat troublesome, were no match for you.
At Night
On their way back, even though he had cleared out the monsters around them, Felix felt a little uneasy about the unusual calm.
Logically speaking, he should have provided a complete service of reducing bones to ashes, leaving absolutely no trace of stench or bloodshed.
Let's not even talk about small animals; even cicadas should be there, right?
(I have nothing to say about your luck.)
Tamamo-no-Mae spoke in a frustrated tone via telepathy.
"Huh?"
(Sometimes I wonder if your constitution makes you more likely to attract deities.)
She was already prepared to run away and didn't trust Izanami, who only liked to watch the show, at all.
Before they could even see him, the earth trembled, thunder roared in the sky, and lightning struck, illuminating a massive figure stumbling and staggering toward them, drenched in rain.
---
Her bluish-green hair cascaded down, swaying gently in the wind and rain around her. A pair of sharp horns, like lightning bolts, grew on her forehead, and a pair of similar young horns adorned her temples.
Looking at her, she was at least 2.2 meters tall.
Wearing a pink and white sweater that was clearly out of place for this era, with a black fur coat draped over her shoulders, her beautiful and strong legs were covered by pink clothing that resembled flower petals.
More striking than these features was the impact created by her exquisite face and exaggerated figure.
And the dragon's tail, dragging on the ground and washed by the rain.
Anyone who pursued strength or aimed for a 90++ solution would recognize this woman known for her "strength and beauty"—
Ibuki-dōji.
She was the strongest deity of this era and also a demon. Not to mention how many were more powerful than her, the constant passage of the Age of Gods alone meant that those more powerful supreme deities were destined to be unable to manifest themselves on the island.
Without a doubt, anyone who encountered her would only face certain death.
Tamamo-no-Mae was already preparing to flee.
Sigh, I'm really unlucky this time.
If I run away, it will take many years to regain my human form.
"Rin…" Minamoto no Yorimitsu gripped the boy's hand tightly. Knowing the terrifying power of Ibuki-dōji, she swallowed hard, suppressed her fear, and retreated to the side with trembling steps.
"Don't be afraid, Ibuki-dōji is a very nice person. Don't be hostile toward her."
Felix understood the personality of the strongest deity in the world and was not afraid of her.
Moreover, judging from the way Ibuki was walking unsteadily, she was clearly drunk.
They probably wouldn't notice them.
If all else failed and they were discovered, Felix had a way to survive.
For Ibuki-dōji, nothing was more delicious than fine sake!
Old friend, I'll gladly accept your wine.
Logically speaking, Ibuki-dōji would not be interested in children.
She was a demon, but unlike most demons who liked to eat children, she had no interest in human flesh from birth.
If she had to say, she preferred human-made wine.
This thing was truly awesome!
However, halfway there, she suddenly turned around and stared intently at the cute black-haired boy.
As for the pink fox on his shoulder, she completely ignored it.
Tamamo-no-Mae, who had originally intended to run away, was stunned by this scene but then felt relieved.
Felix, you truly are the human who attracts the gods the most.
"You are very interesting. You are unlike any other human I have ever met. You are a human who is neither demonic nor divine, yet powerful and mysterious."
If she had to pinpoint it, it would probably be something like Izanami's aura.
But that wasn't the main reason. The Mother Goddess of Creation must have been attracted by Felix's aura, just like herself.
"Thank you for your praise, venerable Ibukiyama Daimyōjin."