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Episode 205: The Four Ones and the Temple
"Does that mean that the demon emperor knows that Shiki Kawa exists?!
"Of course not. That's why I tried to collect it using Shiki in the past.
"Is that what this is all about..."
Those who can move all four demons... are the demon emperors.
"I should have asked the Tengu clan.
"I guess I can't help but say no.
"Did you say no?
"Because it is highly toxic.I decided it wasn't a good thing to be out in the world.
In fact, given what the Demon Squad is aiming for right now, it could be said that it was the right decision.
You refused, but you tried to force me to gather...
"But... why did you go all the way to the east, west, south and north of the island?
"It was the demon emperor who decided to improve Yuanhua, but the Tengu clan actually moved their hands.
The seeds of Yuanhua were enshrined in the western shrine, and you can't spread the word poorly.
So the four tribes, the guardians of the temple, tried to improve in each temple.
"An improved version of each temple has become Yoshiki Kawa...?
"An improved version... is a subtle thing to say.
I couldn't say that the product was a very effective herb.It turned into something completely different.
"I heard it can be used as eye drops...?
"I knew I could get an effect like the Magic Eye, but the ingredients contained were highly poisonous.It's not something I could use.
"I heard it shortens the life span.
I see. The toxins absorbed in your body gradually erode your body.
Because it was highly toxic and had a special effect, I tried to dispose of it immediately....
Instead of growing only in special environments, the fertility is high.I already had flames everywhere.
I disposed of it as much as I could, but I couldn't do it because of Oboro.
When Ricca entered the temple, there was little ice.
That's because the guardians of the southern temple had abandoned it to some extent.
"When you gather four, what makes it a panacea?
"It's not true.
By dividing Yuanhua into four parts and improving each of them, we were able to produce a strong drug effect.
Each poison can only be poisoned, but if you bring the four back together, the poisons will cancel each other out and regain their original effects.Only the potency becomes stronger.
So you said you succeeded in the end.
That's right. But gathering all four in one is a difficult business.Once in a while, I succeeded, but not alone.
"Did it work?!
"Of course. Even though it hasn't succeeded, it can't be seen to be a panacea.
I see...
In the game, you wouldn't care so much, but if you think of it as the real world, it's impossible to know the effect even though it hasn't succeeded.
"How did you do that?Even if Rat was here, it would be difficult.
"It's not magic.
"Divinity...?
"By wrapping and transporting flowers with the power of God, it is possible to prevent deterioration to some extent.
"To a certain extent, can't you completely prevent it?
"It can't be completely prevented.The Tengu clan ran from each temple toward the center of the island, where they extracted and made all-purpose medicine.I only used it once.
"In other words, can we prevent degradation until we run out of radius on this island?
"Well... we need to keep covering it with the power of God.
It would be difficult to talk to the Four Demons.
"I see..."
They don't seem to have the means to carry it.
The Demon Squad said they were gathering Shiki Hua, but do you know how to do this...?
"On the other hand, I also know that by combining the two, Yoshiki Hua can get another drug effect.
"I didn't know that.
"It's only natural that you don't know the story of Shiki Kawa because you only know a limited number of people.
So?
"Combining the two of the four demonic flowers has the chemical effect of increasing the purity of the lacquer stone in the body.
"Does increasing purity... simply make God powerful?
I see. However, instead of increasing purity, impurities originally found in the black stone are released into the body, which also shortens the life span.
Moreover, since the poison of Shiki Kawa will not disappear unless it gathers four, if you use both at the same time, you will receive a much stronger poison than if you use it alone.
"In other words, if you use it alone, it will be a pseudo-magic eye medicine, two power enhancers, and four harmless all-purpose medicines.
"That understanding is not the correct answer.
Musaw touched his beard with an unspeakable face.
If they were the Tengu clan that made Siki Hua, and if they were targeted by the Demon Warriors, their feelings would not be calm.
"I didn't know anyone would try to use something as toxic as that... it's not so different from suicide..."
It doesn't mean... it's a long-lived species.I think some people have such an idea...
"Was it a good story to hear from us...?
As for Sena, I don't use it when I hear about anything but all-purpose medicine, and I just have a secret.
"It would be helpful if you didn't tell anyone... but now it's difficult for the Tengu clan to spread the word.Maybe you should tell everyone.
"I don't have to tell anybody from home.....
It may be strange to say this to a Tengu family member who has been defending the story for a long time... but I think it's better if we don't know.
"Why not?
"I can use all-purpose drugs, and I'm glad to know... I don't think many people think about using them for evil, including the Demon Squads.
Because it has no other effect, and I think it's going to be profitable (already) depending on how I do it.
"Someday they'll come out abusing it.
"... human nature isn't really sad.
That's what I said, Mousseau with my eyes down.
He said he was sad, but as far as I'm concerned, I think it's okay to say he's ugly.
"I know we're not in a great position to say it, but there are some bad guys in the world who can't help it..."
"... that's right.Though it has decreased, the Tengu clan is still alive.Maybe I should think about it a little more carefully.
"If all the demons were like sakura, you wouldn't have to think about it... I'm sorry.
"You don't have to feel sorry for Sena-chan.When Mr. Beppin looked sad, it was a loss to the world.
I wonder which one of these is going to cheer you up... "
Gong!
She slipped up to Sena, but the fist hit her head.
"Does it hurt?! Sena?!
"That's what people do when they're reviewing it.
A mussel with tearful eyes wore where he was beaten.You should be able to avoid it, but you can't avoid it... because it's a mussel.
"Master.
"Oh, I see.
"... Master.I won't leave your husband.
"... I know.But it's also important that we talk about our parents.We'll look into it when we have time.
Not when I have time, but when I make time, I'm going to look into it.
Nil nodded small, but he didn't have a very bright face.
It's not that I don't like looking into my parents, but I think it's probably the result of looking into them and thinking about the possibility that it's not a good result.
You may find out the tragic consequences.If you think so, maybe it would be happier not to know....
Happiness without knowing is not always good for the person.Besides, there's plenty of potential for good results.
"Musho. Do you know anything about the relationship between the Watanabe and Floystole?
"Watanabe and Shima-no-Seki?
Hanging words on the moussel that was chasing Sena, she looked up diagonally while stroking her beard.
"No, I don't remember.
From the fact that it's in the sheath of the sword, I think it has something to do with it... rather, it's about me, why don't you know?
"Isn't that right..."
Is it strange to ask someone something you don't know about yourself...
"I thought this temple was a mechanism for opening doors in response to black stones, but is that correct?
"There's no doubt about that.Originally, we used the key natural lacquer stone, but now many people have lacquer stones in their bodies.You don't need a key.
Because of its special nature of divinity, did you use lacquer stone as the key?The old demons are amazing...
I didn't know about the relationship with Watanabe, but I often found out a lot.
"Thank you for asking so many questions.
So, where does Phantom bloom?
"Behind the temple.Cut it or cut it, it will bloom one after another... I left it for a month and a half, so it should be blooming a lot by now.
Musho said that and headed towards the back of the temple.
When we get behind us, there's a big thin black rock rolling up behind the temple, and it goes out into the rocky field.
"Here.
"Is this thin black rock... black rock?
"It's quite a low purity, but it's lacquered black stone.
"Didn't you say it was unusual and expensive?
"If the purity is so low, it is no different from ordinary stones, and it is not unusual on this island.
A mussel handed over a fragment of rock that had fallen nearby.I tried to interfere with it with the power of God, but the purity is too low to interfere.
"Sure, it's no different than a regular stone.
"Phantom is beyond.
If you go a little further, you'll see a cave with almost no depth.
"Inside.
A mussel pointing into the cave.
"There's... nothing in there?
As far as I can see, there is nothing in the cave.
"Take a closer look.
"Even if they say so... I can't see anything..."
Close again, gaze and peek into the cave...
"No... there's something.
If you look closely, you will see something on the floor of the cave.
A plant that is so transparent that it is not comparable to glass.It took a few seconds to realize that it was a phantom.
It is terribly difficult to grasp in sight, but once you find it, you can see the phantom around you one by one.
Because the refractive index of light differs between phantom and air, the boundary is only slightly visible.
"Transparent flowers...?
"Looks like... what a strange flower..."
Is the shape of the flowers and leaves that emerge following the outline closer to Asagao?
Unlike Asagao, there are hyacinths and long stems, with flowers blooming as high as their knees.
"It's not just transparent, but it feels like it's rare.
Like Sena said, you get the impression that it's closer to gas than matter.
If you don't tell me, I won't even notice a flower there... such a flower.
"This is the third type..."
I reached out to Phantom and tried to pick it from the roots...
"Huh?!
When I touch Phantom, there is no sound, and the boundaries disappear completely from the part I touch.
"Gone?!
"I told you.He said that magic manipulation technology is necessary for harvesting phantom flowers.
"Is that so..."
I use appraisal magic to appraise phantom.
[Phantom... very rare flowers that only exist on Ouka Island.It is weak to impact and spreads when it hits more than a certain amount.It is a kind of flower that appears in the legend of Shiki Hua. Collect four types to refine all-purpose medicine.
Extracts can be used as eye drops to enhance perception, but they are toxic and reduce lifespan.
"Vulnerable to shock...
I feel like it spreads just by touching it, or it's too weak... but I can't help complaining.
Appraisal magic results have also changed slightly.They say you can refine the all-purpose drug... so you can.It is determined thatYou must have heard about Musou.
The effect of phantom alone is to enhance perception.
It's a pretty fluffy explanation... but like Ranka, you're more able to grasp the situation around you...
"Use your powers to harvest slowly and carefully.
I'll help you with your hiccups, so we can get this over with.
God can only use me and Musho.We need to harvest carefully, and it's a little difficult, but we're going to harvest Phantom at once.
I lost some of them, but I picked up all the phantom there.
"With this, I guess we'll be fine for now.
"... Sinya. Be careful.Yotsuki-hwa is also a versatile medicine, but there are other uses.
"I know. Especially not to the Demon Warriors.
"That's good. We're heading north, right?
"Oh, and then I'll go back to the city and cure Sakura.That's our top priority now.
"I don't think I can help anymore... but I'm going to tell you everything I can.
Shinya's divine manipulation is not perfect yet.Be careful not to push yourself.
"Oh, you've taken care of a lot.
"I don't need any thanks.Thank you for taking me slowly to the playground this time.
"No way!!
Nil speaks before I say no.
"Ah... um..."
"Nil's right, I'm not going to the playground for fun, so give up.Because if it's as good as sake, it's luxurious.
"Nhihihi! I don't want to be a sidekick!
Nil turned bright red on her face.I guess I accidentally said something.
Before heading north, I saw the interior of the temple once, but nothing changed from what I saw at Ricca's place.
In the room behind the stone statue of Floystole, there was an altar as well, and the seeds of Yuanhua were enshrined there.
Then there must have been something worshipped at Ricca's place.
I was able to learn a lot about the relationship between this island and the demons.
I also heard the word "crest eye" about Nil's magic eye.
If the Demon Emperor knows about the Demon Clan, it may be good to talk about Nil and the Demon Clan during the discussion.
The Demons aren't showing any movement yet.It's too quiet and creepy... but if you're really collecting Yoshiki Hana, you'll have to set it up somewhere.
We were more alert than ever and headed north.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.
Back then, Lanka was in the city...
"I think it would be better for you to talk early.
I'll throw words at Tyra in jail, who'll be beaten to pieces.
"Ha... what do you want to talk about...?"
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Tyra's mouth is stronger than I imagined.
It was the same with those who were in Tyra's Mansion, and no one was going to talk about it in detail.
"Ranka, can I have a word with you?
When he tried to leave the prison in front of Genjiro's voice, calling me.
"Kuku... hahahaha!
Tyra, who had been speaking with a weak voice, suddenly started laughing loudly.
"Almost... almost..."
Niccha and Tyra's mouth angle rose.
I wonder what's coming...?
"Hahahahahahaha!
Laughter echoes around the prison.
Have you gone mad before you talked?Or is something going on...?
I leave in front of the prison and go out with Genjiro.
"How's Tyra?
"No... I'm not going to say anything.
"Well... I didn't think Tyra was such a tough guy..."
"I'm surprised, too.
"... if we don't talk, it's pointless to talk about Tyra.
I went over Tyra's mansion with Siden.I know a little bit.Let's talk about it in detail.
"Yes."
Move to another mansion to avoid people asking.
"What happened to Siden?
"He said he was worried about his sister, Sakura, and went home once.
I don't know why, but his sister seems to be being targeted by the Demons.
"Really?
I heard that you are a very nice and gentle sister.
"Well... no, let's go over Tyra's Mansion and talk about what we found out.
"That's right. I apologize for the offer.
"Stop, stop, stop. I don't need that attitude.
"Fufufu. Yes.
I really don't like it, and the will is in my voice.
"Like Ranka said, Tyra didn't want us to step into the Mansion.
I found traces of someone in his mansion until recently.
"After all... someone was inside, wasn't it?
"There's no doubt about that.I just don't know... who was there.Perhaps he was confused by the battle and escaped from behind.
He went all the way out of the Mansion to hide something.
I was wondering if there was something or someone in the Mansion, but it seemed to have come true.
"If there's any clue, I can shake Tyra..."
"Can you leave the interrogation to me?
Genjiro is very kind.
He doesn't like to have women interrogate him.
But if you leave Tyra to Genjiro-sama here, the story will go crazy.
"Thank you for your concern.But it's okay.
This is not the first interrogation of its kind.It's not what you do, but if you need it, you have to.
"I see... I see.
"I won't break my mouth, but the other day, Tyra laughed and said it was almost...
"Almost?" What?
"I don't know, but...."
"Master!!
"What's wrong?
From the other side of the fusuma, you can hear a burning voice.
"Tyra... Tyra is dead!!
"Died?!
"What?!
It was weak, but it wasn't like dying.I just checked it and I'm sure of it.
Immediately, Genjiro ran to jail with him.
"But I'm sorry!
"Please explain before you apologize.
The two men standing in front of the cell lowered their heads.
"Well... the master left and immediately shut his mouth, leaving him as usual... but suddenly he suffered..."
"I couldn't breathe before I opened the cage..."