Sorry for the late update, I had a high fever a few days ago and thank God I'm better now.
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Since Lancer installed the solar charging device, Kaguya Houraisan began her journey as a dedicated gamer. She inevitably stayed up late every night, and her life became even happier when Fujiwara no Fuhito specially made screen arrived not long after.
Although she couldn't play the projector game, she could hide behind the screen and play games safely. However, the only thing that annoyed her was that those five 'suitors' seemed to be getting more and more annoying.
'I'm clearly just playing a game, and at most, I just say 'mm-hmm.' Logically, shouldn't normal people find this impolite and get tired quickly? What are these guys thinking? Why do they keep coming every day?'
It was clear that Kaguya Houraisan only knew what normal people thought, but she didn't know what loli-lovers thought. However, perhaps it was precisely because of the contrast with these people that she missed the days with Lancer even more.
The other party would not disturb her but would silently sit beside her and play games with her, making him the best playmate.
'When I go back, I wonder if I can ask Shishō to take Lancer with me? That way, someone can play games with me!'
In Kaguya Houraisan mind at this moment, her greatest wish was still to return to the Moon, but she had unconsciously begun to notice her playmate and wished for him to go back with her.
Kaguya Houraisan probably hadn't noticed her own change yet...
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Lancer and the Boat Head Post set off together for Fujiwara-kyō early in the morning. The area near Bamboo Mountain was handed over to the Onmyōji and the Samurai guards brought by the Boat Head Post. However, what he found strange was that when he checked early in the morning, the fluctuation of demonic power seemed weaker than the previous day?
He checked for almost half an hour but couldn't find any clues, so he finally attributed it to a natural phenomenon and didn't think too much of it.
After Lancer met up with him, the two traveled all the way to Fujiwara-kyō. Along the way, Lancer could clearly sense that the atmosphere in the villages they passed through was a bit strange, but at least there were no major problems, and they didn't encounter any demons blocking the road. It seemed that the order around the main roads of Japan was still not in complete chaos.
However, there was still a significant difference compared to when Lancer first arrived. Predictably, if the situation continued to deteriorate, the demons hiding in the mountains and forests would probably completely spill into the ordinary human world, right?
The two of them traveled in silence. Lancer was thinking about what he should do next, and the Boat Head Post, seeing that Lancer wasn't speaking, didn't feel comfortable starting a conversation and just sat in silence.
The space inside the carriage was frighteningly quiet, but fortunately, they quickly arrived at Fujiwara-kyō. After spending little time at the entrance, the two hurried into the Onmyōji Bureau. However, Lancer found it strange that the Boat Head Post did not take him to see the head of the Onmyōji Bureau but instead led him directly towards a building.
"Aren't we going to see the head of the Onmyōji Bureau?"
"The Chief is currently at the Oni Clan's base. I am currently the highest executive of the Onmyōji Bureau, so it's fine. Moreover, solving the Oni Clan matter is more important now."
The Boat Head Post said this while using a special method to deactivate the building's defensive formation and open the door.
Lancer was stunned for a moment when he heard the other party's words. Although the other party spoke lightly, as far as he knew, there should be several other 'Dainu' (high-ranking officials) with the same status as him in the Onmyōji Bureau, but now the other party had temporarily transferred the control of the Onmyōji Bureau to him...
'It seems the other party is not simple either.'
After silently lamenting in his heart, Lancer stopped saying anything and followed the other party into the treasure vault.
"Lancer, just tell me what you think you need to use later. You'd better not take it directly, as these things inherently have restrictions on them."
Lancer nodded in agreement without talking nonsense. After all, even if the head of the Onmyōji Bureau trusted the Boat Head Post, it was impossible for him to have too much trust in an outsider like Lancer. At least, after entering here, he sensed that he was being watched by at least four or more unknown presences, which were undoubtedly the Shikigami protecting this place.
However, they were only monitoring Lancer. As long as Lancer didn't do anything strange, they shouldn't interfere with him.
After confirming that there was no danger, Lancer gaze was quickly drawn to the three items displayed right in front of the treasure vault.
On a rack made of precious wood were placed an upright long sword, a mirror lying flat, and a magatama shaped like a hot pepper.
'Could these be the legendary Three Sacred Treasures of Japan?'
But Lancer quickly calmed down. If he thought about it carefully, it was impossible. After all, if they were truly the Three Sacred Treasures, how could they be placed here?
And the Boat Head Post, who seemed to notice Lancer gaze, led Lancer over.
"Lancer, you must know about our Japanese 'Three Sacred Treasures' — the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, the Yasakani no Magatama, and the Yata no Kagami, right? These are the Three Sacred Treasures' ———— replicas."
"The real Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi is enshrined at Atsuta Shrine, the Yata no Kagami is enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine, and as for the final Yasakani no Magatama, it is personally kept by His Majesty the Emperor. However, you don't need to be disappointed. After all, these three treasures were bestowed upon the Imperial family by Amaterasu Ōmikami. Theoretically, besides His Majesty the Emperor and the Shinto priests of the shrines, no one can use them. Even if I gave them to you, you couldn't use them. These three, however, are replicas created based on the Three Sacred Treasures under His Majesty the Emperor's command. You might be able to use them."
Although they were all replicas, based on Lancer perception, he could tell that the quality of these three items was definitely not low. But a problem arose ——————
Lancer doesn't use swords, and the Yata no Kagami is not small; it's too large to be a heart-protecting mirror, and it would be too silly to wear it on his back. So the only one he might be able to use is —————— the Yasakani no Magatama?
Seeing Lancer gaze fixed on the Yasakani no Magatama, the Boat Head Post's expression remained normal. After all, this was already within the plan.
Although these three replicas could imitate the power of the originals to some extent, they were still just replicas. If giving them to Lancer would help, it wouldn't be a loss. After all, if one could be replicated, a second one could inevitably be replicated; the only issue was the cost.
Taking the replica of the 'Yasakani no Magatama' from the solemn Boat Head Post, Lancer finally used the system's appraisal ability to learn its function.
'Yasakani no Magatama (Replica)'
'Level: B-'
'Effect ①: Inject energy to summon powerful flames (Fire Attribute Enhancement)'
'Effect ②: Absorb the enemy's flame attacks. Once a certain amount is accumulated, it can be used to attack.'
'Effect ③: Directly destroy the Yasakani no Magatama to briefly use Amaterasu Ōmikami's Solar Flame.'
Seeing the system's description, Lancer expression became complicated for a moment...