After some thought, he couldn't help but shake his head in exasperation, dismissing both the Tengu and demons from the list of potential collaborators.
The former only ever seemed interested in eating melons, either engaged in the act or on their way to do so. Getting them to settle down and focus on serious business seemed impossible.
As for the latter, they were even more troublesome—a group that spent every day in a drunken stupor, hardly the kind of mindset one could rely on.
So... choose the Demon Realm?
As the thought crossed his mind, Gu Mo involuntarily considered this option. It seemed the best choice from all angles, with a bond of kinship that meant neither Shinki nor the citizens of the Demon Realm would likely refuse to help. However, after pondering for a moment, he regretfully decided to pass on this option once again.
——This can't continue, maintaining some distance would be better…
