As a father, this was all he could do.
There was no need to worry about Minamoto no Yorimitsu's safety; because his situation was even more dangerous than hers.
Also, his older sister's love ran deep....
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You took Old Man Mitsunaka's sake; you'd wait until tomorrow to find an opportunity to give it to Ibuki-dōji.
Although Mitsunaka felt heartbroken, he was still willing to make sacrifices for his precious daughter.
[Perhaps because there would be battle tomorrow, Minamoto no Yorimitsu couldn't sleep; her gaze remained fixed on the sharp sword in her hand, fantasizing about defeating Ibuki-dōji.]
It was late at night, and Minamoto no Yorimitsu was still practicing her swordsmanship, seemingly intending to stay up all night to maintain her current level, fearing she would lose her touch if she fell asleep.
You, like her, were not asleep.
After half a day of recovery, Tamamo-no-Mae was fully restored and once again and repaid her benefactor with love.
But the method was just a little wrong.
If Minamoto no Yorimitsu was training while standing in the courtyard...
Tamamo-no-Mae forcefully pressed Felix against the window, as if she could pierce the fragile wax paper with just a little force.
"We...it feels so immoral, but this way, we are really happy."
Tamamo-no-Mae felt a little ashamed, but she quickly forgot about it.
She had never had such an experience before, and the effect was surprisingly good, to the point that she began to wonder if Felix was the super-succubus of Western legend.
"Is the word 'shameless' even in your dictionary?"
Felix was also furious. His strength was weaker than Tamamo-no-Mae's, so he could only become the fox's plaything!
Fortunately, she definitely wouldn't be able to perform well in the second half.
Otherwise, he wouldn't even have a chance to save face.
Damn it!
"Hehe, I love seeing you like this, suppressing your joy and trying so hard to keep your voice from being heard by your sister. It's just too cute."
The girl giggled as she lifted her thigh and pressed it against Felix's shoulder, pinning him firmly against the wall.
What kind of role did I get?!
Even if you change the position, there won't be any problem at all!
"Actually, my benefactor, you don't need to feel sad. Anyway, Minamoto no Yorimitsu didn't cherish you much. It's us who care about you and try our best to make you happy~"
Tamamo-no-Mae spoke very seriously, but judging from her intermittent voice, she didn't sound serious at all.
"I concede defeat."
Since being traumatized by Ibuki-dōji, Minamoto no Yorimitsu had indeed changed a lot, gradually paying less attention to those around him.
"Hehe, it's good that you know. If you really want to change everything, tomorrow will be the answer."
Whoever gave her the inner demons would be able to untie the shackles of Minamoto no Yorimitsu.
In the early hours of the morning, it was Felix's turn to have his exclusive time. Even though Tamamo-no-Mae tried her best, she couldn't defeat him and was forced to change into many embarrassing stockings that accentuated the charm of her legs.
The fox felt deeply ashamed, and this was also a way of getting revenge for what happened earlier.
"Oh, damn it."
The pure white stockings covering her plump legs hadn't been wiped off; they clung tightly to her delicate skin, subtly revealing a beautiful pink hue.
Tamamo-no-Mae angrily punched the blanket, then looked up at the smiling boy.
"This is called reaping what you sow. You held me down for so long, now you know you're scared, right?"
"Hmm~ I'm so scared."
Silly boy, I was just kidding!
A sly glint flashed in her noble golden eyes; she wouldn't change her strategy, she was going to play it this way.
It all came down to who gave up first.
Hmph!
The proud fox refused to admit defeat, and Felix had no way to teach this audacious fox a lesson.
Using the power of texts as a metaphor was absolutely brilliant.
Are you going this time?
"Me?"
Tamamo-no-Mae snapped out of her daze, nodded, and said with delight, "Of course I'll go. I also want to know what kind of funny expression Minamoto no Yorimitsu will make after being mercilessly defeated by Ibuki-dōji."
"I was just looking for fun."
The pink-haired girl playfully stuck out her tongue and said matter-of-factly, "I don't know her well, so isn't it normal for me to watch her have fun?"
"Alright."
Felix couldn't find a suitable rebuttal, so he could only take a shower first to avoid her noticing anything amiss.
[You still carried a faint fragrance, just like yesterday, which puzzled Minamoto no Yorimitsu.]
Fortunately, she didn't think too much about it and led you to Mount Ibuki.
Despite being utterly exhausted and only able to lean on her shoulder, Tamamo-no-Mae managed to let out a few mocking laughs, seemingly ridiculing those who were too fixated on divine power.
On several occasions, Minamoto no Yorimitsu sensed a faint smile emanating from the fox.
She refrained from drawing her sword in anger because of your presence.
However, Tamamo-no-Mae did restrain herself a bit.
Just have fun; getting too close to the enemy and unleashing your ultimate skill was a wise choice.
As you predicted, Ibuki-dōji had been sleeping ever since you were separated last time.
"Why is Mount Ibuki so quiet? I haven't seen a single person."
Minamoto no Yorimitsu looked at Felix with a puzzled expression, eager for the knowledgeable young man to help her find the answer.
"She's probably sleeping, just you wait and see."
"Ibuki-dōji! I've brought you some fine wine!"
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The earth suddenly trembled, thunder roared through the sky, and the sound of drizzling rain could be heard intermittently. A gust of blue-green wind burst forth, revealing Ibuki-dōji's exquisite face and enormous figure.
She let out a long hiccup, and despite being quite drunk, she struggled to open her eyes until the figure that came into view was the boy who made her happy, and her consciousness finally cleared up a bit.
"Oh~ it's Felix visiting his sister! I'm so happy! Can you wait a moment? It's a little embarrassing for you to look at me like that~"
Seeing her like this, even Felix was speechless.
Sis, you haven't been hiding in the mountains drinking for the past three years, have you?
Ibuki-dōji saw the meaning on the boy's face and explained, "As you know, your sister is more like a god than a demon. Therefore, it is difficult for me to stay on earth for long, unlike the girl next to you, who has human components."
As she spoke, she pointed to Minamoto no Yorimitsu, whose expression was serious.
Although Ibuki-dōji seemed completely unprepared, the overwhelming power she possessed left Minamoto no Yorimitsu unable to find a single opening, causing beads of sweat to drip from her forehead.
Why was it that even though she was drunk, she still couldn't find an opportunity?
Should they just go back like this?
What a joke!
Minamoto no Yorimitsu had already gripped Doujigiri Yasutsuna tightly, her eyes gradually turning cold, and the power of the Ox-Headed Heavenly King was gradually manifesting on her.
"Since we'll be heading to the Reverse Side of the World sooner or later, should we enjoy the food on Earth as much as possible?, is that it?"
"Sigh, that's it! You really understand your older sister's thoughts!"
Unwittingly, her gaze fell on the pink fox on Felix's shoulder, and when their eyes met, she saw approval in its noble and majestic golden eyes.
Strength doesn't necessarily mean being at the highest level of a supreme deity.
Once they reached it, they must head to the Reverse Side of the World, where they would lose everything they had on the ground.
However, compared to this...
How old was she?!
Are you human?
Ibuki-dōji's eyes held a hint of disdain, and her calm heart suddenly stirred.
Being both a snake and a dragon, she also wanted to give it a try~
Tamamo-no-Mae wagged her tail and chose to ignore it.
With your penchant for drunken antics, believe me, you could be even worse than me.
"Ibuki-dōji, do you remember me?"
Having made his decision, Minamoto no Yorimitsu stepped forward and looked directly at the astonished Ibuki-dōji.
"Who are you?"
Forgive her, she really didn't remember this purple-haired girl.
The scene fell silent instantly. Felix seemed to hear thunder rumbling around him, and streaks of lightning flashed across the sky, illuminating the surroundings.
"Oh, I remember now!" Ibuki-dōji slapped her forehead and said with a smile, "You're the little girl standing next to Kagerin. I thought it was someone else."
"Hateful!"
At this moment, Minamoto no Yorimitsu could no longer restrain herself. All her divine and demonic nature surged forth. She drew her sword, Doujigiri Yasutsuna, and carrying Indra's lightning, transformed into the Bull-Headed Heavenly King, who stood between heaven and earth, and charged forward to attack Ibuki-dōji!
"That's interesting. A union between a supreme god and humanity? That seems to make sense."
Ibuki-dōji no longer concealed herself, abandoning her previous laziness and kindness, and looked at Felix, who was covering his head with a helpless expression, and invited him with a smile.
"If we win this time, you have to help me brew wine, okay?"
"Huh?"
After saying that, Ibuki-dōji was surrounded by a raging flood that transformed into eight ferocious giant snakes. She raised the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi and casually slashed at the arrogant girl.
"I hope you can hold on a little longer. I haven't been this serious in a long time."
In a sense, Ibuki-dōji was a facet or a branch of Yamata no Orochi, capable of perfectly wielding the Orochi's eight powers.
Without a doubt, no matter how fast Minamoto no Yorimitsu grew, even with the power of Indra, the true supreme god, she was still no match for her.
"I have a bad feeling about this."
Tamamo-no-Mae was very unhappy about Ibuki-dōji's invitation.
You're such a drunkard. If you brew something good, you'll start acting crazy as soon as you drink it and end up eating Felix!
Afterwards, when asked why she did it.
Ibuki-dōji could only say...
"It's the alcohol that's causing the problem. Besides, even the handsome guy with golden hair [1]had a few drinks."
It's a headache!
Should I make a move?
She admitted that Ibuki-dōji was indeed very beautiful, but in reality, she did not have such an abstract human anatomy.
Her stunning face and exaggerated body were perfectly matched, revealing a beauty that seemed otherworldly.
The problem was too big!
In various senses.
With her small stature, she was barely enough to deal with Tamamo-no-Mae.
"Make your move. If you can't even take her down, how can you talk about Ashiya Dōman? I feel like she has a lot of cards up her sleeve, and she's not going to be foolish enough to throw them all out."
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[1] Hmmm, who could that be???