Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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The reason he was able to continue along the original main storyline was because he and the main characters, including Seimei and Minamoto no Hiromasa, were doing things on a predetermined track.

Furthermore, Orochi's goal has remained unchanged from beginning to end, just like in the original story.

This is why the main storyline wasn't significantly affected.

Even so, Kyosuke Kosaka felt it was still necessary to put some effort into the main characters and some key figures.

At the very least, we must ensure that they don't suddenly encounter problems.

Just like Suzuka Gozen now.

Kyosuke Kosaka thought the woman's arrival was practically a suicide mission.

It's important to understand that this merman king, who was disguised as a queen, dreamed of possessing the bloodline of a merman dragon.

As a result, Suzuka Gozen actually came to visit?

Isn't this perfect?

Therefore, Kousaka Kyosuke had to keep a close eye on the Merfolk King.

One strike and you're down!

"Alright, then I'll leave it to Mr. Kyosuke and everyone else."

Seeing how enthusiastic Kousaka Kyosuke was, Senhime nodded.

She thought to herself, if Kousaka Kyosuke really knew the people from the Ghost Ship, then there might be some misunderstanding.

Let's take a look first.

however.

When Senhime led Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura, and Kingyo-hime to the outer edge of the Sea of ​​Immortality, she was stunned.

The sight of a woman on the demon ship left Senhime quite astonished.

The woman's silvery-white fish tail, with its subtle hints of gold and shimmering golden fins, clearly identified her as a mermaid.

However, Senhime did not know this woman.

Moreover, Senhime could also tell from the fish tail that this merman's bloodline was extraordinary, even surpassing her own...

"Mr. Kyousuke~"

A gentle voice rang out on the ghost-head ship.

The person speaking was someone else.

Kyosuke Kosaka looked at the speaker, Yaobikuni, slightly bewildered, his mind racing with a multitude of thoughts.

However, none of this matters anymore.

Importantly, soon merman servants, acting on the Queen's orders, came to invite the two people on the Ghost Head Ship to be their guests—

"You two have come from afar; you must be weary from your journey and have endured many hardships. Please sit down, let's enjoy the imperial meal, and then catch up. Also, Mr. Kyosuke, Ms. Kagura, and Ms. Goldfish, thank you for your hard work as well."

The merman king, seated on his high throne, was clearly very pleased and enthusiastic.

Kousaka Kyosuke muttered to himself, "You've already forgotten about Senhime?"

He just smiled.

She understood in her heart that the merman king was planning to seize Suzuka Gozen's bloodline.

Unfortunately, that's just wishful thinking!

Glancing sideways, he saw that Senhime's sorrowful expression was hard to hide, and Kousaka Kyosuke secretly shook his head.

"He's not only not your mother, but he's also not your biological father. Don't even think about any family ties."

Despite thinking this to himself, Kyosuke Kousaka silently pretended not to know anything.

Suzuka Gozen, who had come to ask for a favor, vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

Because the Merfolk King was too enthusiastic!

next moment.

The Merfolk King looked at Suzuka Gozen with a gentle expression and spoke again.

“My princess, Suzuhime. Hundreds of years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I never imagined you would grow up so much…”

"Are you talking about me? I am Suzuka Gozen, the former lord of Mount Suzuka. Although I also have mermaid blood, I don't remember having a name like 'Suzuhime'."

"You are indeed Suzuhime. Look at your tail; isn't it clearly different from other merfolk? This is proof of your dragon form. Speaking of which, when you left the Sea of ​​Immortality, you were just a babbling little princess..."

"Do you know my past memories?"

"You were born here, but you did not grow up here. You left the Sea of ​​Immortality in that catastrophe. Let's not dwell on the disappointing things and celebrate the joy of this reunion first."

The Merfolk King temporarily ended the conversation, not letting Suzuka Gozen, who wanted to continue asking questions, speak.

And so, the banquet began.

Kousaka Kyosuke looked at Senhime, who hadn't taken her seat, and stood to the side like a servant, and sighed inwardly.

Subsequently, she, along with Kagura and Kingyo-hime, drifted along as spectators in the background.

Not only the two of them, but Yaobikuni also joined in, whispering to each other from time to time.

As a man, Kyosuke Kousaka only needs to use his mouth to eat.

At the banquet.

The Merfolk King also focused more attention on Suzuka Gozen.

Sensing something was amiss, Senhime would occasionally approach Kousaka Kyosuke and ask if he needed anything.

Kyosuke Kosaka just smiled and shook his head.

While doing so, try to ignore the majestic mountain that is pressing in.

Having arrived at the Sea of ​​Immortality, he had to say something.

"Shouldn't the bloodline of merfolk place great emphasis on 'nurturing'? Otherwise, why are they all so identical in their physical appearance?"

As Kousaka Kyosuke thought about these things, his heart grew increasingly serious.

This had already crossed into a forbidden zone that he felt he shouldn't be thinking about any further.

Wait, what's wrong with him right now?

Why think about these strange questions?

calm.

"Mr. Kyosuke, shall I refill your drink?"

"Okay, thank you."

Her full, rounded breasts continued to press closer.

A sudden thought flashed through Kyosuke Kousaka's mind: a juicy fruit.

One after another, my partner's image flashed through my mind.

Oh no, I'm overthinking again!

It seems I need to work on improving my mindset.

He's become so depraved!

The banquet is over.

Suzuka Gozen finally couldn't resist getting to the point.

"Queen of the Merfolk, I have come to make a deal with you. Now that I have left the Sea of ​​Immortality, I am no longer the 'Suzume-hime' of the past. Please disregard my past identity and engage in a fair trade with me."

The Merfolk King's smile remained warm and gentle.

"Oh? Since you insist, then tell me. Fulfilling your children's wishes is also a mother's duty."

Suzuka Gozen got straight to the point:

"I have come here to find a replacement body for my family."

"What a coincidence, Mr. Kyosuke has the same goal as you."

"..."

Suzuka Gozen fell silent upon hearing the Merfolk King's words, and looked at Kousaka Kyosuke with a complicated expression.

When the conversation turned to him, Kyosuke Kosaka asked, "Your Majesty, do you only have one artifact to hold a soul?"

The Merfolk King smiled.

"It's not just one. In fact, there are other precious items that can replace the body hidden in the secret treasures of our Merfolk, but in the past, they could only be obtained by using the tides as a key."

Liar!

Kyosuke Kosaka immediately thought to himself.

"If you really had other resurrection items, you wouldn't have delayed our departure. You were probably planning to absorb our life force through the formation and then reveal your true intentions at the end."

Kyosuke Kosaka wasn't particularly shrewd.

However, he was familiar with the plot and could easily learn about the other people's intentions through intelligence information.