The self-cultivation of the passer-by hero

"Thanks."

Takeya didn't expect that Yuko would actually sit in the middle of the group of old guys so generously and sit on the front seat.

With his experience, he would definitely not understand. If Yuuko represented only herself, she would never sit in that position in her life, but now she represents the lineage of Master Saigyi.

Then, this position belongs to her.

As agreed in advance, Wu Ya found a seat near the sides and sat down. Although the number of people in the room was not as large as the crowd outside, he could still feel the vague gazes.

"Now that Mr. Nishigyo has arrived, the meeting will officially begin."

Although the person in charge has changed, the leader of the Onmyoji still speaks. Yuuko sits calmly at the front without saying a word, as if she is just playing the role of a mascot.

"First of all, there was a military report from the front line. Shinano has fallen."

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The concise and clear opening of Yin Yang Tou made the atmosphere of the whole meeting suddenly become much heavier, and for a while Wu also heard many gasps.

From time to time, I could still hear panic and sighs such as "Sure enough, I'm from the north" and "Have we arrived at Shinano yet?"

It seems that the monsters came all the way from the north. If Takeya guessed correctly, the fall of Shinano should be based on the premise that all the land north of Shinano has fallen. That means——

Have the monsters taken over nearly a third of the country?

Takeya was definitely not the only one who noticed this. At this time, the crowd was already calling for a fight to the death with Yokai Ichitsu, and it was not just a few minorities.

"Of course, as warriors who protect this land, we will not and cannot allow monsters to be so unscrupulous."

Yin Yangtou's words set the tone for the meeting, which was to fight. Immediately, countless people began to echo his words. Amidst the excitement of the crowd, it seemed that only Yuko remained as calm as ever.

She was like a small boat in a storm. Under the rolling waves, there was no telling where she would be pushed.

Until even the voices in the outer courtyard turned to a roaring tone, Youzi remained silent.

The Yin-Yang head raised his hand and glanced at the crowd to signal them to be silent. The wave-like crowd gradually became calmer. It was obvious that this old man was not only old, but also had extraordinary prestige.

"I also know what you wish in your heart, but now, it is not the time for a decisive battle between monsters."

The Yin Yang head's words were obviously disappointing to the other side, but he didn't care. Although they were among the best in this position, what they had to face now was not just one or two monsters, but the entire concept of monsters.

The ones with the most fighting spirit are always the young people who look over them. They may have learned from famous families, or they have fought one or two monsters before. They are confident and have a bloody spirit. This is good, but it is not enough.

One thing they lack is the awareness of fear.

When facing a monster, if you feel fear, it means you are only one step away from being killed.

But only those who truly understand the fear of monsters can pull themselves back at the last step before falling into the abyss of death.

Only those who understand how powerful monsters are will be afraid of them. Only those who know how to fear them can survive, fight against, and even kill them in the hands of such powerful beings.

But how many people can honestly admit that they are suffocatingly weak in the face of fear?

Yin Yang's head kept looking at everyone's expressions, and his cloudy old eyes quietly concealed something, but the subsequent burst of light made everyone couldn't help but tremble in their hearts.

"We should wait for the opportunity - but! This does not mean that we will remain silent in front of the monster forever!"

Takeru was surprised when he felt the overwhelming aura of Yin Yang Tou at close range. He thought he was a highly respected scholar, but he never expected that his fangs could be so sharp when exposed.

He seems to be like a hunting dog. Even if he gets old, his desire for the flesh and blood of his enemies will not change.

"Trace of Tengu has been found near Kyoto. The advance investigation team just sent out a signal. We must send support immediately."

Yin Yangtou looked at the people who were eager to try, and suddenly changed the subject and said to Yuuko: "Under the leadership of Lord Xigying, we will definitely defeat the monsters. This is the first step in our counterattack."

The attention was successfully transferred to Yuko, and everyone seemed to have temporarily forgotten her identity as a girl, or they never cared.

The word "Westward Journey" is enough to explain everything.

Under the continuous requests and the expectant eyes of everyone, Youzi nodded: "Fighting monsters, in order to save more people, in the name of traveling to the west, it is my duty to do so."

Yuko's affirmation brought the atmosphere of the meeting to its peak. The Yin Yang head signaled the girl behind him with his eyes. The other party showed obvious resistance, but finally gave in and left the room with a look of reluctance.

Behind the Yin Yang head, Yuko also looked at Takeya.

"Leave it to you, Aaron." That's what she said.

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In the eyes of everyone who were amazed, mixed with envy and a bit jealous, Takeya was silent for a while, partly because he almost didn't realize that Yuko was calling him.

By the way, is this name decided so casually? And why do you need to add the word "A" in front of your name to make it look more intimate? No, this seems to increase the stupidity.

Forget it, there is no point in complaining anymore. The other half that worries Takeya is——

Yuuko, is she serious?

It's a good thing to eliminate everyone's doubts, but isn't it a bit of a joke to just go to the front line like this?

Even Wu could see how this battle had a huge impact on the morale of the entire human camp. Is it really okay to rush him into the fight so hastily?

Don't worry - when everyone's attention was focused on him, Takeya received a silent word of comfort from Yuuko, and his worries suddenly disappeared by half.

At least Yuko knew it, and Takeru thought the same at this moment, until he saw another guy in the team he was traveling with.

Rather, the so-called support team is just him and her.

"Well, it's you, the guy staring at me."

Wearing a large hunting coat that obviously didn't fit her, the girl who was already a little impatient smiled and said, "Oh, thank you so much just now."

"Thank me? What?" Remaining wary of the girl, Wu Ya did not understand the meaning of the other party's words.

"That's it. If the old man finds out, I'll be in trouble. Thank you for keeping it a secret for me."

The girl waved her hands generously, and her movements were as bold as a rogue knight's.

Regardless of this, if the other party has no doubts about herself, then Yuko's hint of "no problem" is easy to understand.

Yes, as an enemy, she can make Takeya despair just by her name, but as a companion, there is no one more reassuring than her.

After all, she is——

"Speaking of which, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Kamo-sama's disciple. My name is Seimei. Please give me your advice, little guard brother."