Chapter 116

*Buzz—*

Suddenly, a sharp, faint sound rang out.

Lin En and Kikyo looked toward the source of the noise. A venomous insect, shaped like a hornet with blood-red compound eyes and mandibles like pincers, was watching them from behind the cover of some leaves.

Seeing it had been discovered, it flapped its wings, attempting to flee, but was shot down by an arrow from Kikyo.

Lin En examined its appearance closely: "Kikyo."

"Yes."

Kikyo bowed her head slightly.

"Do you... know of Naraku?"

"Or perhaps... Onigumo?"

Upon hearing this, Kikyo frowned. After a moment of contemplation, she shook her head and said, "I apologize, Lord Lin En, but I have never heard of this person."

"I see..."

Lin En paused.

It seems that although this world has undergone many changes, and Kikyo did not save Onigumo, yet...

Naraku has appeared nonetheless...

So...

The mastermind behind the events at the village of Kaede yesterday was that rat, wasn't it...

It must have set its sights on the Jewel of Four Souls.

Lin En speculated, but he did not care about Naraku.

At best, it was merely a bug.

No different from the one Kikyo had just shot down.

But...

Lin En rubbed his chin.

Kagura and Kanna should also be high-quality talents for his kin, right?

He would have to find an opportunity to recruit them into his kin.

It was just that finding Naraku would be a troublesome affair.

After telling Kikyo about Naraku.

She realized, "So that's how it is..."

"No wonder the demons acted as if they had conspired yesterday; it turns out someone was manipulating everything."

A cold glint flashed in Kikyo's dark eyes. "A rat that only dares to hide in the gutters."

The two chatted for a while longer.

Lin En began to think about how to utilize this era.

Since he had already come to the past, he couldn't let it go to waste...

However...

He should tell Saeko and the others first.

Japan in this era was still rich in demon resources.

Among them, there was no shortage of high-level demons and great demons.

For Saeko, who had hit a bottleneck, this was the best era!

Elsewhere.

In a damp, dark cave, Naraku buried his face in the shadows, his expression shifting uncertainly.

"The eyes in the village of Kaede have been wiped out..."

The human priestess, and...

Thinking of the scene from yesterday, Naraku's body shuddered.

Sparks ignited the night sky; in just a single breath, the demons had been burned to nothingness.

Since his birth, this was the first time he had seen such a terrifying creature!

Absolutely!

He must absolutely not provoke them!

"I shall remain dormant for a while..."

Until that man leaves...

Not far away, Kagura stared blankly at Naraku.

Is Naraku... trembling?

This...

This was the first time she had seen Naraku in such a state.

Was it because of that man?

Her mind stirred.

She remembered that man who was like a god.

Is that so...

So even you, Naraku, have someone you fear...

*Huu...*

Kagura let out a breath in her heart, her ruby-like eyes flickering with a strange luster.

Kanna remained expressionless, simply watching her sister quietly.

Kagura...

Are you going to pursue freedom?

A few days later.

Lin En's kin used the portal opened by Kagome Higurashi to travel five hundred years into the past for a team-building trip.

"So this is the world of five hundred years ago?"

Utaha Kasumigaoka had received the news and rushed over immediately.

Constantly grinding levels had left her mentally exhausted.

She heard there was a decent hot spring here?

It would be just the thing to relax.

If she could be with Lin En...

Utaha Kasumigaoka's breathing grew heavy.

Clearly, she was thinking of some unspeakable scenes.

Saeko Busujima looked around, and seeing no so-called demons, she felt slightly disappointed. "Demons and such, I really want to cut them down..."

Utaha Kasumigaoka: "..."

This woman was becoming more and more perverted.

"Don't worry, there will be opportunities."

Lin En's voice immediately calmed Saeko Busujima down.

"Master~"

"Midoriko, Kikyo, you two take the members of the kin to familiarize yourselves with the environment, then find a few great demons for Saeko to practice on."

Lin En gave his orders.

The Gastrea from the Black Bullet world could no longer provide experience for Saeko, who was now a high-level devil.

This chaotic era was just right for her.

Although great demons were tricky to deal with, with Midoriko and Kikyo, the demon-slayers, present.

Lin En was not worried at all.

Utaha Kasumigaoka eyed the three women dressed in priestess robes, her eyes narrowing.

Priestess robes, they had quite a charm...

Utaha Kasumigaoka felt a tightness in her chest; she felt she needed to buy a few more interesting outfits.

Yukino Yukinoshita had a complex look in her eyes. "Higurashi, so you really have become a member of the Department Head's kin..."

"Ahahaha..."

Kagome Higurashi awkwardly scratched her cheek.

Not only had she become a member of his kin, but she had also been thoroughly devoured that very same day.

However...

It couldn't be helped...

Serving the gods is the duty of a shrine maiden, after all...

Kagome Higurashi began to brainwash herself.

Once everything was settled, Lynn stroked his chin, preparing to head to the Underworld of this era to take a look.

However...

"How do I get there?"

Lynn paused.

The current Underworld is in an era of chaos and disorder, and all passages have been sealed off.

It is quite inconvenient to try and go directly.

At times like this, one must consult the omnipotent Young Lady Rias.

Rias: You want to go to the Underworld?

Kuoh Academy, Occult Research Club.

"Lynn... what are you going to the Underworld for?"

There was a hint of confusion in her eyes.

However...

Rias: Underworld coordinates.

Lynn: I cannot thank you enough!

Rias curled her lip.

That stinky man Lynn only knows how to pay lip service.

She had actually looked forward to the date invitation he promised last time for quite a while.

As it turned out...

There was no news at all.

So...

Was he just saying it at the time?

Rias felt a bit depressed.

Warring States period.

Having received the coordinates sent by Rias.

Lynn hesitated slightly.

"The coordinates from five hundred years in the future, can they be used now?"

Lynn gave it a try.

And then...

"Alright, they really can't be used."

Lynn: Is there any other way?

Rias: ?