They're all done for, so why won't they just give up their spots?
What's even more infuriating is that when Felix heard that Tamamo-no-Mae was feeling unwell, he ignored her true identity and asked her with concern.
"Are you alright? Let's rest in bed for a while and recuperate."
"Hmm~"
Tamamo-no-Mae, who was cooperating with his act, gave Shuten a disdainful look, pulled Felix's hand, and walked inside, making Shuten-dōji, who was standing still, stomp her foot in anger.
Unfortunately, it had no effect whatsoever.
Suddenly, a voice that was extremely familiar to Shuten rang out from outside the door. Almost instinctively, she rushed to the side bedroom, not daring to come out and see the owner of the voice.
"My lord, I... I have a favor to ask!"
"Enter."
Upon hearing that Felix was willing to let him in, Ibaraki clenched his fist with joy.
What Shuten-dōji can do, I... I can do too!
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Soon, Ibaraki saw Felix taking good care of Tamamo-no-Mae. The heartwarming scene between the two made her shut up and stand carefully to the side, becoming a completely invisible person who would never cause Felix any trouble.
Tamamo-no-Mae felt that she only needed to pretend for a while, so she was too lazy to continue playing the weak character, but she still nestled in the boy's arms.
Only when her delicate face gradually regained its rosy color could it be proven that she had returned to normal.
After a while, Tamamo-no-Mae finally let out a comfortable and pleasant sound under Felix's gentle caresses and lay completely on the soft couch, letting Felix play with her sensitive tail.
"Ibaraki, what brings you here?"
Meanwhile, Shuten-dōji reluctantly poked a hole in the window paper with her finger, nervously watching her former companion.
Don't make any more pointless sacrifices for me!
"Um... I, I wanted to replace Shuten-dōji; I didn't want her to live such a tiring life."
Ibaraki-dōji's face was filled with determination. Unlike those who would joke, she took a firm step and looked at Felix with longing.
Upon hearing this, Shuten-dōji raised her hand to cover half of her face, wiping away imaginary tears of emotion.
"That's great; I knew I hadn't spoiled you for nothing."
From now on, even if there is work to be done, it will be taken care of by Ibaraki.
Wouldn't that give me more time to play with Felix?
Awesome!
"It's that simple?"
"Yes!"
"Well... let's go wash the dishes first."
Felix wasn't in a hurry; he wanted to see Ibaraki's determination and obedience.
After all, there was a lack of crucial emotional connection between him and Ibaraki, so he couldn't make up his mind for the time being.
"Thank you very much!"
After saying that, Ibaraki-dōji happily ran to clean up the dishes and took them to the kitchen to wash.
She meticulously cleaned everything in the room, leaving no stone unturned, not even the smallest stain.
Shuten-dōji was so moved by her that she was speechless and murmured something.
"Ibaraki, don't worry; as long as I bring the Imaginary over, I'll definitely lighten your burden and let that fox do the dishes for us!"
Tamamo-no-Mae, who wasn't in a hurry to begin with, froze upon hearing those words. She took a few deep breaths, thinking that some people were just born to be despicable.
Shuten-dōji was one of them!
Seeing how obedient Ibaraki was to them and how good her relationship was with Shuten-dōji, Tamamo-no-Mae thought of a fun game and whispered a few words in Felix's ear.
"You really play it like that?"
The pink-haired girl rolled her eyes at him, gave him a light kick with her leg, and said resentfully.
"I'm just a minor deity; a dozen times is already my limit. You really are..."
In other aspects, Tamamo-no-Mae could not guarantee anything, but in terms of stamina, she truly could not compare.
"Ahem, it's innate."
Despite possessing immense vitality, it could not generate corresponding output, yet it could continuously provide power.
When it came to endurance, Felix was never afraid.
"Okay, so tell me, are you interested or not?"
"Somewhat."
"Why?" Tamamo-no-Mae asked curiously, also wanting to know why Felix went to persecute Shuten-dōji.
"That brat is always trying to trample me under his feet."
Felix was very troubled, completely unable to understand where Shuten-dōji's confidence came from.
"Okay?"
Without showing any objection, Tamamo-no-Mae nodded as if she understood, her gaze falling on her smooth, white feet, as if she had also become somewhat interested.
Then, she shook her head in denial.
That was so humiliating.
I'm your forever little wife; how could I possibly do anything that would dishonor my dignity!
However, despite saying that, Tamamo-no-Mae was actually quite looking forward to it.
Even if we were to do it, it would have to be with... Rin's consent first.
On the other side, after finishing her chores, Ibaraki-dōji walked toward Felix with a heavy heart, glancing at Shuten-dōji's bedroom every now and then.
Unfortunately, she never got to see her.
She was probably just too shy.
Don't worry, Shuten-dōji!
From now on, you will no longer have to live a life of torment like hell!
"You did well, Ibaraki. As long as you obey me from now on, I promise I won't lay a finger on Shuten-dōji."
Felix suppressed a laugh and spoke earnestly to the blonde female ghost kneeling on the ground.
"Really?!"
Seeing that she had achieved her goal, Ibaraki's face lit up with a bright smile. Never having thought it would be so simple, she took a few more steps forward and asked obediently and with a hint of doubt.
"So, what should I do next?"
"So..."
Ibaraki's blood-red pupils suddenly contracted, and she covered her mouth in surprise. The next second, she obediently bent down and earnestly stretched out her delicate and cold little hand.
All of this was for the sake of that beautiful Shuten-dōji's liberation.
Always keep a happy smile.
Don't force yourself anymore.
Shuten.
However, Shuten, whom she believed should be happy, looked on with a mournful face, staring blankly at her former closest friend who had done such a thing behind her back.
"No, no, I should do it. Don't do anything stupid."
Shuten-dōji didn't want her friend to be trapped in the "sea of fire" and couldn't wait to rush out and take over Ibaraki-dōji's job.
However, the evil Tamamo-no-Mae.
It was one thing to just look at her, but why was he grinning at her like that?
"Huh? Why can't I open it!"
Shuten-dōji panicked; not only could she not open it, but even her voice could not travel out.
She wanted to tell Ibaraki loudly.
"I actually did it willingly. I wanted to completely seduce Felix's heart and teach that fox a lesson!"
As well as...
As a demon who loved pleasure the most, Shuten-dōji also fell in love with a kind of happiness that she couldn't explain and was experiencing for the first time.
Subconsciously, she genuinely liked Felix, but she constantly teased him verbally, allowing herself to forcefully and joyfully manipulate him and maintain dominance.
That way, she would never leave her.
Lying on the quilt, Tamamo-no-Mae watched with great interest as Shuten-dōji, who was in great pain and whose eyes were faintly streaming with tears, looked on with interest.
I'll teach you to oppose me!
Now, everyone can do it except you!
Ibuki-dōji is still on her way.
In order not to disrupt the order of Kyoto, Ibuki deliberately shrunk her size.
[From her appearance, she even bore a resemblance to Shuten-dōji.]
However, compared to the rather slender Shuten-dōji, she appeared much more voluptuous, like an innocent and cheerful older sister, radiating a sunny aura.
She soon arrived at Felix's house.
[She encountered Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who was still practicing swordsmanship and training diligently.]
Only by glancing around every now and then could she pause her sword strike.
That direction led directly to Felix's home.
Ibuki-dōji first checked her own body and, finding nothing wrong, cheerfully stepped into the boy's room.
Perhaps remembering the secret she had kept from him in the past, Tamamo-no-Mae did not stop Ibuki-dōji.
Anyway, she was exhausted right now, so Ibuki could come if she wanted.
Tamamo-no-Mae's generosity meant that just as Ibuki-dōji was about to greet her, he saw Ibaraki-dōji engrossed in her work.
She wasn't angry; instead, she blinked curiously and spoke with the same optimistic attitude.
"Perfect timing. Since I don't have any experience with this, I'll ask you, Ibaraki, to demonstrate it for me."
The slightly familiar voice startled Ibaraki, who subconsciously assumed it was Shuten-dōji. She wanted to get up but hesitated because Felix was in front of her.
I can only pray that you don't come over!
---
"Ibuki..."
Compared to before, Ibuki's appearance had changed a lot. Her lightning-like horns had lost their sharpness and become gentle.
And most strikingly, her skin tone was exceptionally fair.
Upon entering the room, her long, shapely legs, revealed after she removed her loose robes, were even more eye-catching.
Every move she made exuded the charm of a mature older sister.
It was a perfect example of a giant shokuten (a type of Japanese sword).
Standing at least 1.8 meters tall, it was at a level where Felix could only bury himself in a magnificent and warm aura.
She also possessed an innocence that Shuten-dōji lacked, making her seem like a silly, older sister.
However, this statement was indeed appropriate to describe Ibuki.
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