Chapter 1111: Chapter 650: Caught in the Act (Part 2)
Well, I’m just taking a look, not getting hands-on, so please relax.
However, research does require some time, so the Homebody Witch let these Shikigami ladies under her control do an awkward dance.
Yet in this research, she quickly discovered the Shikigami contracts within the Shikigami ladies, and after pondering the structure of this contract a little, Dorothy became interested.
"This is a variant of Demonic Buddhism, quite interesting. The person who created this is quite a talent, although they veered off the righteous path a bit, they have also found an alternative approach."
She found that this so-called Shikigami contract seemed to be linked to Demonic Buddhism.
This Shikigami contract is specifically designed to target Hyakki Witch and has the ability to enslave and control Hyakki Witch. In theory, if someone could make all the Hyakki their Shikigami, it would theoretically meet the minimum cultivation standards of the Demon Buddha Form.
"This Japan has some real geniuses."
Dorothy thought to herself.
Although in her view, this method still falls into the lower paths. Really, why do people always ignore the righteous path right in front of them and insist on exploring devilish and crooked ways?
The Homebody Witch shook her head. Obviously, one only needs to steadily practice the "Six Paramitas," and when mastering the wisdom of Prajna, use compassionate Buddhist law to dissolve the resentment of Hyakki, then they can rightfully become a Buddha.
This Buddhist law directly passed down from the Buddha could never truly be some demonic cultivation. The so-called Demon Buddha Method is actually both a temptation and a test. If one is tempted by the power and truly walks the path of the Demon Buddha, they have already lost touch with the Great Path.
Although the Demon Buddha Method can indeed ultimately achieve the Demon Buddha Form, such a Demon Buddha is destined to be the lowest among Buddhas. Its ultimate achievements would be limited, with no possibility of reaching deeper states.
Ah, human nature, always greedy for shortcuts and quick success, but when one takes advantage early on, they always have to repay later. Equivalent exchange is the eternal truth.
Dorothy felt this deeply, and then the Buddha Light, like a spotlight, easily purified the demonic nature that had accumulated for a long time and was about to overflow from the Shikigami ladies. Simultaneously, she removed the Shikigami contracts from their bodies.
Although the Onmyoji who created this Shikigami contract is indeed a genius, containing the Power of Fate, it can graft the fate of the Master and the Shikigami together, forming an unbreakable alliance.
In the past, the Homebody Witch really had no way to deal with such fate contracts, because her grades in the Divination Department were truly not ideal, the worst among the Nine Major Schools she studied.
But it doesn’t matter now, she can "Fox Exploits the Tiger’s Might." Just borrowing a little bit of power from her roommate, the Goddess of Fate would actively lift her skirt for her.
Sophia’s powers are really very useful.
Under her roommate’s almost supreme authority akin to Fate’s own daughter, the seemingly unbreakable alliance of the Shikigami contract quickly learned the French spirit.
Well, now the Shikigami ladies have regained their freedom. They no longer have to be driven by the Onmyoji, and for a short time, they don’t have to worry about their demon nature getting out of control. Consider this the research fee paid by Dorothy to them.
Dorothy, feeling she had done another good deed, was very satisfied. Regardless of what the Shikigami ladies thought, she really enjoyed the moral satisfaction of doing a good deed a day.
She never does good deeds for reputation or gain, purely to maintain her own happiness.
Although some might think that doing good deeds purely for self-satisfaction isn’t pure and doesn’t make someone a truly good person.
But, please, that feeling of thinking you’re really a good person after doing a good deed and looking down from the moral high ground is really awesome.
"Alright, danced so splendidly, thank you all for the enjoyment, I watched very happily."
Once the Japanese tune’s BGM ended, the Oiran Walk of the Twelve Divine Generals also froze in a dance closing pose. Experiencing a long-missed "hometown (earth) dance" here in another world, feeling satisfied, Dorothy clapped while releasing the Shikigami ladies from her control and giving them true freedom.
"Alright, the performance is over, my task is completed, see you all."
Dorothy lowered her head to look at the petite ninja in her arms, then spoke to the Twelve Divine Generals standing there in a daze.
She thought that now these Shikigami ladies should give her a little face.
In fact, that’s exactly what happened. This time, she left with her sister in arms without encountering any obstacles.
Although the Twelve Divine Generals felt extremely embarrassed and angry because of the recent homebody dance play, they weren’t angry enough to lose their reason.
That experiance of being entirely dominated without resistance had already made them understand the gap between them. They clearly knew that acting now would only bring shame upon themselves, serving no purpose but to be toyed with again by this terrifying and mysterious Demon King.
Moreover, they now realized that the Shikigami contracts within them had disappeared, and the long-missed feeling of regaining their freedom left them with a mix of emotions.
"Oh, right, our guild is currently recruiting. If any of you are interested in joining us, you’re welcome to apply. Here’s my contact info."
The Homebody Witch, who had already walked out of the Twelve Divine Generals’ encirclement, slapped her head, remembering something. She flung out twelve business cards and said so.
She had just observed with the Eye of Judgment that these Shikigami ladies were good people by conventional standards, which fit her criteria for new recruits to the Hyakki team. So regardless of whether it was feasible, the Homebody Witch decided to take a shot.
Who knows? Maybe someone might just sign up?
Although by doing so, Abe Seimei, who was beside his wife and his face had turned green, yet the Great Onmyoji took a few deep breaths and said nothing more.
Unlike those Onmyoji who preferred to forcibly enslave Shikigami, Abe Seimei has always treated his Shikigami as friends or family. In the past, the Shikigami needed her to share the demon nature, so they couldn’t leave her.
But now that chain no longer exists, if the Shikigami truly wished to regain their freedom or seek another master, she would be sad but not stop them.
Shikigami have never been the property of the Onmyoji but are comrades and partners fighting side by side.
This has always been Abe Seimei’s stance.
On the other side, Dorothy quickly discovered that her recruitment efforts seemed to have failed. Although the Shikigami ladies had kept her business card, none gave it a second glance, and they simply strode quickly back to their own master.
Although this terrifying Demon King’s means of easily purifying the demonic nature within them was astonishing, they realized that if they accepted this Demon King’s offer, they would no longer have to worry about their demon nature spiraling out of control.
Yet, sincerity is rewarded by sincerity, and the Twelve Divine Generals will always have one Master.
"Sorry, Seimei, we let you down."
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The Shikigami ladies returned to the side of the Great Onmyoji, with some apologies.
Abe Seimei, at that moment, was somewhat moved to tears by the choices made by her companions, fully aware of the temptation they had just refused for her sake.
Dorothy, who failed to poach them, wasn’t disappointed at all. The Homebody Witch, watching the warm and moving scene, also nodded appreciatively.
Oh, a fellow family knight like me.
She glanced at the Great Onmyoji lady and felt a bit of recognition.
As expected of a Dragon Vein Patron, she indeed has some qualities.
In her view, there was also a massive purple-black snakehead atop Abe Seimei’s head.
She truly had a tie with these Dragon Vein Patrons. Even though she never actively sought them out, she always encountered them easily.
However, these are unrelated to her. Since she couldn’t poach them, she decided to collect some garbage and head back. After all, since she was here, she shouldn’t return empty-handed.
"Um, do you guys still want these monsters? If not, I’d like to take a few home."
She pointed to the demons that were originally results of Abe Seimei’s exorcism and asked.
Faced with her question, the Great Onmyoji lady hesitated a moment before nodding.
Sigh, unable to defeat it, what else could she do?
.... Homebody Witch collecting garbage ....