But at the same time, she did learn a lot from Orochimaru.
That rumbling steam locomotive looked very novel at the time.
Thinking about it now, Li just feels terrified.
When humans have the power to manipulate such huge creatures, will they still be afraid of those monsters?
When humans can control the power of monsters and use it for their own benefit, will they still be "afraid of monsters like snakes and scorpions"?
And when monsters lose the fear of humans, is there still room for monsters to exist in this world?
Thinking of this, the girl suddenly came to her senses.
She suddenly understood why Ah Zi's mother had been so eager to come to her and hug her and lick her. She was just short of putting a yellow robe on her and taking her to the throne.
“Humanity is destined to rise.”
"The monsters born from human fear and the gods born from human faith will all disappear."
This was something that was destined to happen.
No one can change it.
in other words.
Yanma Ai, Yakumo Yukari, Kazemi Yuka...
These familiar names, along with the traces they left in this world, will disappear from this world sooner or later.
No one will remember they exist.
It was as if this person had never appeared in this world.
“Is this too cruel?”
Li was a little uneasy.
She had become accustomed to the feeling of being surrounded by love, and she really couldn't accept the ending where this "love" suddenly disappeared.
But at the same time, this also means that she chose to betray "humanity" and stood on the opposite side of the development of the times.
"No, I don't mean to hinder the rise of humanity."
"I just don't want them to disappear..."
Chapter 35 The End of Troubled Times
The girl who has been surrounded by love since childhood does not want the love around her to disappear.
This sounds like a normal wish.
But from a realistic point of view, her idea seems to be a bit worrying.
——What are the identities of Yakumo Yukari and the others?
That is a great monster that has lived from ancient times to the present day.
Not to mention Suwako Hashiya, the indigenous god who has been active in this world for tens of thousands of years and once ruled Suwa as a god.
Even Fujiwara no Mokou, who seems to be the youngest, is over 800 years old if you calculate carefully.
Their lifespan is so long that they can survive for a considerable period of time even after the rise of humans.
Therefore, Nanxing said.
Instead of worrying about whether they will disappear due to the rise of humans, it is better to worry about whether you will die in front of this group of "old monsters".
"How could I possibly die?"
"I haven't lived long enough!"
The girl, who had figured it out, said to Nanxing with a smile.
She found a new path.
Although this road is bound to be full of thorns, now that we have made up our minds, there is no reason to retreat.
and so--
"Take me to find Ah Zi's mother, Dad."
"I think she must need me very much now."
Li said very proudly.
She knew that she was doing something great.
Meanwhile, the night had passed.
The rising sun emits the first rays of morning light, reflecting on the girl's back.
The light obscured her face.
But it also makes the world behind her brighter.
……
Kyoto.
Ever since the destruction of this populous city of Kyoto fifteen years ago.
This is the first time Nanxing returns here.
But, how to say it.
Fifteen years have passed, but this place has not regained its former prosperity.
On the contrary, it became even more depressed.
The streets here are no longer prosperous, and it is rare to see vendors coming and going.
Keeping doors closed has become the norm.
Ironically, ever since the monsters of Kyoto Group were eliminated by Nanxing, there have been no monsters that can dominate the city of Kyoto.
In other words, these tightly closed doors are not meant to protect against monsters.
But it's to guard against people.
"The disaster caused by war is even worse than that caused by demons."
The conflict between the Shogunate and local daimyo has become increasingly serious.
The big fool from Owari has completed the integration of internal forces and is about to begin his journey of "spreading military power throughout the world."
For a while, this so-called "Heianjing" was in a state of panic, and everyone was in danger.
At the same time, in Youyouzi's White Jade Tower.
"Because wars are becoming more frequent, there are more ghosts."
Looking at the ghosts floating on the stairs of the White Jade Building one after another like glutinous rice balls, Youyouzi was very distressed.
You can look at it but you can’t eat it - what’s the difference between this and letting Sun Wukong look after the Peach Garden?
And at the same time, what is really worth noting is this.
"Master Youyouzi."
"Where have you been, Master Youyouzi?"
This is a very surprising thing.
In this white jade building, besides Saigyouji Yuyuko and Yakumo Yukari, there is actually a third "living person".
"Ah, I'm sorry."
"My name is Konpaku Youmu, and I am currently the gardener of the White Jade Tower and the bodyguard of Master Youyouzi."
"Please give me your advice."
This is a pretty little girl with short white hair, dressed like a warrior.
He is very methodical in doing things and when speaking he uses some honorifics that only the "ancients" would use.
On this point, Fujiwara no Moko has a lot in common with her.
However, what is really worth noting is the cloud-like white floating object following behind Konpaku Youmu.
【Half-spiritual】
This is a very magical race and theoretically, it does not fall into the category of monsters.
If you really want to be picky about words, she is not even alive.
"Half of it is alive, and the other half is dead."
This is a very magical state.
Both dead and alive, neither dead nor alive.
If we must make a comparison, her way of existence is similar to that of a certain flower magician with a clear conscience.
Of course, none of this matters.
What really matters is:
"Yuyuko's guard?"
Nanxing glanced at Konpaku Youmu's small body.
He looked again at Yuyuko Saigyouji's body, which looked innocent but was actually filled with enormous energy.
Is she sure she is here to be Youyouzi's bodyguard?
Instead of being stored in this White Jade Tower as "reserve food"?
"Yes, I am the bodyguard of Master Youyouzi!"
Facing Nanxing's doubts, Konpaku Youmu said with certainty.
In order to make her argument more convincing, she even "showed off" her sword to Nanxing.
There are two swords, one long and one short, both emitting precious light. Just by looking at their appearance, you can tell that they are not ordinary items.
Coupled with Konpaku Youmu's stern demeanor - to be honest, he does look a bit like a bodyguard.
But, then again.
"Where's Yakumo Yukari?"
Nanxing asked doubtfully.
According to common sense, wherever Yuyuko is, you can definitely find Yakumo Yukari!
But today, something unexpected seemed to have happened.
"She seems to have gone to watch the fun."
"???"
……
It was indeed a lively occasion.
But it has nothing to do with monsters.
Feeling threatened by the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the Miyoshi clan, who controlled Kinki, and the famous traitor in the history of the Warring States Period, Matsunaga Hisahide, launched a classic rebellion.
They united and besieged the residence of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, causing the general known as the "Swordsman" to fall in his own territory.
This is actually a landmark event.
The death of Ashikaga Yoshiteru marked the end of the Muromachi period.
As for Ashikaga Yoshihide, who was later appointed shogun, he was just a puppet in the hands of the daimyo and no longer had any real power.
But at the same time, what really attracted Yakumo Yukari was not this kind of "the inferior defeating the superior" drama.
——She has lived for more than a thousand years and has seen a lot of things like this. It is not surprising at all.
What really attracted her and made her leave Youyouko behind and go to Kyoto was actually a human being.
It was just an ordinary human being.
But he has an unusual name and an even more unusual identity:
【Luis Frois】
