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Vol 19 Prologue Part 2
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Part 2
“──Mai, could you clean over there, too?”
“Yes.”
Meanwhile, at the Kagurazaka residence, which was now being targeted by the Supernatural Underground Organization, preparations were underway to welcome numerous visitors for the New Year holidays.
Amidst this, Sogen Kagurazaka, Mai’s father, seemed to recall something as he addressed her while she cleaned the temple grounds.
“Ah, right. I hear the Komyoin family will be visiting for the New Year, so be prepared.”
“The Komyoin family?”
“Have you forgotten? They’re the foremost noble house protecting modern Japan from demons.”
“Ah…”
Upon hearing Sogen’s words, Mai nodded with an expression that was hard to describe.
“(Come to think of it, there was a family like that. I guess because I was dealing with evil beasts from another world—creatures even more dangerous than the demons of this world—I don’t really grasp how formidable they are.)”
Previously, Mai had been fighting evil beasts in another world. However, just as summer vacation came to an end, she returned to Earth with Yuuya’s help.
Then, noticing Mai’s slightly troubled expression, Sogen sighed.
“Sigh… First, you vanished without a trace for a while. Then, you just wandered back, and now you’re completely distracted. What happened to you?”
“I-I’m sorry…”
Mai hadn’t told her parents about the time she’d been summoned to another world.
However, since the Kagurazaka family had always lived closely with supernatural phenomena, such as demons, it hadn’t become a major issue.
“Well, never mind. Anyway, they’re distinguished guests. Make sure you don’t make any mistakes.”
After saying that, Sogen left the area.
“Phew… I don’t know what kind of people the Komyoin family are. I hope everything goes smoothly.”
Mai muttered this to herself before she resumed the cleaning of the temple grounds.
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“──I wonder if Mai-dono is living peacefully in that other world by now.”
King Orgis of the Kingdom of Regal murmured this.
Regal’s leadership had summoned Mai as a saint to the other world. They felt guilty for summoning her unilaterally, which was why they were still worried about her.
Then his daughter, Laila, spoke up.
“I believe she’s quite safe. I’ve heard that Earth is very safe, unlike our world…”
“That’s true. Hmm… If I ever get the chance, I’d like to visit that other world myself.”
“Indeed, I’m curious about it, too.”
As they spoke, Orgis suddenly remembered something.
“Speaking of which… Iris-dono, the Sword Saint, relayed a message to me a little while ago. It seems the extermination of the evil beasts inhabiting this continent is nearly complete.”
“Is that so? Now that you mention it, I haven’t heard any reports of damage caused by evil beasts lately.”
As Laila said, they used to previously receive a significant number of reports of damage caused by evil beasts, but hadn’t received any reports as of late.
“Ah, thanks to Iris-dono and the other Holy, the evil beasts were wiped out in one fell swoop. Still, as long as negative emotions persist in the world, the evil beasts won’t truly vanish.”
“…It was the former Katana Saint who tried to eradicate those negative emotions, wasn’t it?”
Laila’s expression suddenly darkened.
Upon hearing the words “Katana Saint” from Laila, Orgis also wore a serious expression.
“…Indeed. As long as the evil beasts cause damage, it’s not strange to want to erase negative emotions. However, that doesn’t mean managing the emotions of all humanity is acceptable. Such a thing is no different from treating humans as livestock.”
“That’s right…”
“…Regardless, the current “Holy” have worked even harder to exterminate the evil beasts, taking responsibility for creating a “Holy” like the Katana Saint. We must never forget that it is thanks to them that we have peace today.”
“Yes!”
Orgis and the others expressed their gratitude to the “Holy” while searching for ways they could contribute to maintaining peace.
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“What’s next on the schedule?”
Teruyoshi Komyoin, the current head of the Komyoin family, asked as he walked along the long veranda of the mansion.
A single servant followed behind him, attending to his needs.
Throughout the end of the year and the new year, Teruyoshi had been making the rounds of greetings with figures from various spheres, including the heavyweights of the political and financial worlds who reigned over the public sphere and the prominent families operating in the shadows of the underworld.
“This afternoon, we have a dinner meeting with the Ichijou and Ayanokoji families.”
“That’s right. Both families once wielded immense power, but that’s all in the past now. They’re desperate to ingratiate themselves with us and achieve their own revival, I suppose.”
Speaking with a hint of condescension, Teruyoshi suddenly remembered something and asked his attendant.
“Come to think of it, what about the matter with the Kagurazaka family?”
“Yes, we have received word that they are eager for you to visit and have conveyed their warm welcome.”
“I see. While the Kagurazaka family may lack the power of the Komyoin house, their history and capabilities are immeasurable. In particular, I hear that the daughter of the current head excels in both shrine maiden power and spiritual power. I certainly wish to welcome her into our household.”
A sinister aura lingered in Teruyoshi’s eyes as he spoke.
“Hmm… In that case, how should we use Yuzuki?”
“I assumed you intended to betroth her to the daughter. Is that not the case?”
When the servant asked this, sounding puzzled, Teruyoshi shook his head.
“True, that would be the sure thing. But playing the powerful card of marriage here would be a waste. If possible, it’s better to make them come to us. Then, we can use Yuzuki’s marriage as a bargaining chip with another target.”
“I see…”
“…Well, if push comes to shove, we can just have Yuzuki use her power.”
Teruyoshi murmured this, then suddenly stopped and turned his gaze toward the well-tended garden.
“Once the Kagurazaka family is ours, we can more surely control the underside of Japan… No, all of Japan will be under our control. Truly delightful.”
Saying this, Teruyoshi wore a dark smile.
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