Lifting the curtain, Fujiwara no Fuhito immediately saw Lancer in the room, his naked upper body covered in sweat. Even Fujiwara no Fuhito couldn't help but show a look of envy.
Undeniably, he climbed to his current position at a young age, and the teachings of his 'foster father' made him a well-known man of letters and ink in the country. Even though he is now an uncle in his 30s, he is still the dream lover of many cloistered young women. However, due to work and social engagements, he already had a small potbelly. Looking at Lancer eight-pack abs and the wild assortment of scars on his body, he couldn't help but feel a little envious.
After all, no matter how successful or famous one is, a passion that many people cannot understand always flows in every man's heart.
However, this impulse and envy were quickly suppressed. He hadn't met Lancer many times, but he knew some things about Lancer. His combat record and the scars on his body, plus the sweat on him and the sweat stains on the floor now, were enough to show how much the other party had paid to reach this point.
He would be envious, but he would not be jealous, because his rationality was telling him that at least this matter was not something where 'if he were there, he could do it too.'
'If I could make this man work for me...'
This thought emerged but was temporarily suppressed. After all, as far as he knew, the Onmyōji Bureau had offered many generous conditions to win over the other party, but the other party chose to refuse. Perhaps, just like his appearance, his nature is an untamable beast?
All of this flashed through his mind in an instant, as he hadn't forgotten the purpose of his visit.
"Mr. Lancer, I deeply apologize for disturbing you so early in the morning."
"It's alright, I was already awake anyway."
Lancer hadn't slept at all last night, but that was a minor issue. What made him more curious was why the other party came looking for him. Although the two of them knew each other, given the other party's personality, he shouldn't be coming to find him this early in the morning, right? This unusual behavior made him a little curious.
"Actually, it's like this..."
After Fujiwara no Fuhito directly stated that he was looking for a 'non-transparent white screen,' Lancer first froze for two seconds. Then, connecting it with their location and what had happened before, his expression instantly became subtle. He had roughly guessed the cause and effect.
And Fujiwara no Fuhito, seeing Lancer expression, also sighed helplessly. Indeed, he knew his request was a bit strange, but while asking the household craftsmen to make a stone screen, he was also trying to find a better gift. If he really couldn't find one, he would transport that stone screen over, but before that, he didn't plan to give up.
Actually, the best choice would naturally be the Onmyōji Bureau, but it seemed like they had a major operation going on at the moment, and he couldn't even find the liaison for the Onmyōji Bureau. Finally, he thought of Lancer. After all, Lancer had a mysterious identity and powerful strength, so maybe he knew something?
In the end, Lancer ———— refused without hesitation.
If the guy from the Boat Head Post had come to ask Lancer, he might have considered it, after all, the two were still good friends, but Fujiwara no Fuhito? That was a bit too far. If it were normal times, he might choose to help, but for now, forget it.
Inevitably, this matter would involve Kaguya Houraisan, and the other party clearly didn't like these five 'suitors,' so wouldn't helping the other party just be asking for trouble?
And Fujiwara no Fuhito, seeing Lancer 'think' for a long time before shaking his head to indicate he was powerless, also sighed but didn't say much. After all, he also knew that this request was truly a bit strange.
However, just as Fujiwara no Fuhito was about to invite Lancer to have breakfast with him, he found that Lancer, who was originally full of helplessness, suddenly looked seriously outside the door.
"What's wrong?"
"Lord Fujiwara, please hide yourself later."
"???"
Lancer sudden words made Fujiwara no Fuhito completely confused, but then he felt a gust of wind rush past him. He then found that the door curtain had been swept up, and both Lancer and the black box placed in the room had disappeared.
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Lancer has been a 'Demon Hunter' in Japan for quite some time, but he truly cannot understand the actions of the demons in this place, such as 'eating raw, living liver.'
According to what Lancer knows, it seems there are only two ways for demons to become stronger ———— ① Cultivate diligently themselves; with enough time, their strength will naturally increase; ② Their demonic power will also be strengthened after eating human liver.
Lancer actually never quite understood why eating raw, living liver could strengthen them. Is it possible that the lack of demons in modern times is due to the excessive number of fatty livers and alcoholic livers?
Strange as it is, according to the information he got from the Onmyōji Bureau, it seems there is indeed such a belief among demons.
So, how do demons distinguish the quality of the liver?
Firstly, under the same standards, a female's liver is better than a male's; secondly, an unmarried girl's liver is better than a married woman's.
So what is the best quality? It's simple: the liver of a princess who is a direct descendant of the Emperor. Because there is a rumor that the Emperor of Japan is actually a descendant of Amaterasu Ōmikami. Lancer didn't believe it before, but in this world, it might be true.
But this is only the result under 'normal circumstances.' So, whose liver is better than that of an Emperor's daughter, who has presumably been separated by many generations?
He didn't know before, but now there is one —————— Kaguya-hime.
What made the demons even more concerned was the Onmyōji Bureau's strict guard over the 'Bamboo Mountain' before. If the numerous demons were half-believing before, the actions of the Onmyōji Bureau had started to make them interested. However, after comparing the cost required to breach the Onmyōji Bureau's defense, no great demon was willing to take action. After all, risking one's life for a 'possibility' is crazy no matter how you look at it.
But this situation changed within a few days. First, the personnel of the Onmyōji Bureau withdrew, and then a very powerful 'young woman' was protecting the Bamboo Mountain. But for some reason, that very powerful 'young woman' suddenly disappeared a few days ago. Coupled with the 'Red Demon' running rampant nearby without drawing any attacks, many demons who were hesitating whether to act suddenly slapped their thighs.
'Now is the time!'
Wealth is found in danger, and now might be the time when 'Kaguya-hime' protection is at its weakest. If they don't act now, when will they?
And the Great Demon closest to 'Bamboo Mountain' — Tsuchigumo (Earth Spider) — was the first great demon to personally take action...