The nights in a country town are quiet, unlike the city which is still bustling with lights and partying late at night.
Once we were far away from the house, there was only moonlight shining from the moon overhead.
Two people were walking on the road.
Now that she found out that Natori Shuichi didn't care that much about her appearance and name, and Munechika didn't deliberately disguise herself to hide herself, her brown hair finally didn't have to be tucked behind her ears.
Natori Shuichi was not wearing sunglasses at this time, only a fisherman's hat was worn slightly lower on his head.
On this road with almost no pedestrians, there is no need to worry about being recognized.
Fatty lay on the cat teacher's head in the evening, feeling drowsy and resting a little. Now he is obviously more energetic.
It was flying with them, occasionally making crisp chirping sounds and grabbing Munechika's hair.
Then...
Munechika knows what Fatty wants: ...
But singing late at night is a bit too disturbing. If people are far away and hear the faint singing at home, it will not only be a nuisance, but also be considered as intrusion into a horror movie set.
So Munechika could only reach out and pinch the plump and soft little body, trying to express his rejection.
Seeing the little guy so active, Natori Shuichi asked, "Does it recognize people?"
He had been curious for a long time.
Fatty is different from Teacher Cat. It is clearly a flesh and blood animal, without any demonic aura.
The cat teacher looks like a cat and feels fluffy, but in fact, since the object of the seal is a fortune cat, its body is made of porcelain, which is enough to not dirty the water even if it is thrown into the hot spring.
It was also because of this container that Natori Munari did not immediately realize that the cat teacher was a monster.
This time I won't be mistaken, it is indeed an ordinary bird.
It just looks fat, somewhat similar to that little cat.
——All fat.
Hearing this, Munechika looked at the fat guy who was playing tricks on him and said with a helpless smile, "Yeah, I guess so."
"After all, I have been following it since I met it, and I have never lost myself. And..."
And this child is quite friendly.
Seeing that Sochin ignored it for a long time, the fat bird gave up messing up Sochin's hair, spread its wings and landed on Natori Shuichi's hat.
Natori Monday: …
He unconsciously slowed down his pace, trying to make his movements less undulating, and asked Zong Jin cautiously, "Will it not fall off?"
"Ah, don't worry about that.
”
This little bird always likes to bump into people and do things like that, but it is still very reliable when it comes to self-protection.
All I can say is that he had been worried before, but later he realized that even if the kid fell down... no, it would be more scary to say that he just slid down for fun rather than falling down.
If it really starts to fall, it can just spread its wings and fly.
As they passed the unlit mountain road, Natori Shuichi turned on the flashlight.
After the two of them walked past each other, the young man started talking about business.
"How much do you know about the monster behind you?"
Munechika was startled by his sudden question.
Since I didn't know the other party's standard, I answered hesitantly: "Well... I should know the basic situation."
In fact, the information is not that complete, but Munechika's investigative ability is not bad, and so is his associative ability. Naturally, he can find out what happened that year from the clues.
In fact, he even found out who the sorcerer was.
The other party has been doing this kind of insidious business and has harmed countless people. Naturally, he is also wanted by the regular demon exorcists.
Munechika foiled the man's new deception without exposing himself.
He pretended to be a passerby not far away and watched the man being grabbed and cursed by the customer. After all, anyone who could find such a sorcerer to curse others must have a bad temper and a bad heart.
Seeing that the man was slightly backfired, Munechika raised his hand and anonymously informed the demon hunters' gathering of the other party's whereabouts, and also provided a means for subsequent tracking.
He kept an eye on the subsequent progress, and only left the city and came to Yahara after getting the results.
He cannot protect everyone, but he can shelter all innocent humans and monsters within his reach under his yet-to-be-full wings.
He does not do things that warrant punishment, but he also does not stop others from doing them.
“…”
Natori Shuichi glanced to the side. Some of his guesses were confirmed in Munechika Natsume's answer. He was a little surprised, but also felt it was natural.
As a demon hunter, he knows that there are always some things in this world that are too strange.
There are many forbidden books about monsters. The reason why these forbidden books and forbidden techniques are banned is that they violate common sense, create unnecessary constraints, and may lead to great disasters in the future. Therefore, they are regarded as taboos by people and passed down to warn future generations.
But apart from books related to exorcism, there are also many books on the study of nature or space.
There are always people who try to reach out and touch this taboo that humans should not touch, and leave behind experimental results.
Just like immortality, just like traveling through time and space.
In front of
A boy with the same name, appearance and personality as Natsume Takashi, he seemed to appear in this world suddenly, and no trace of him before could be found.
The first time he appeared was in front of Teru Nakamura.
Reach out to the man who is oppressed by hopelessness and defeat, and introduce yourself.
"My name is Natsume Takashi, and I'm a demon exorcist."
Afterwards, through Nakamura Teru, she appeared on a recording variety show and miraculously made friends with many capable people at an astonishing speed, including ordinary wealthy businessmen and daughters of officials.
Natsume Munechika then used these connections to efficiently and effectively resolve many of the requests that had accumulated at the demon exorcist gatherings.
Usually when the exorcists at the gathering arrive, the client expresses gratitude and says that the problem has been solved perfectly.
He acted quickly, and although he did not advertise it, he did not hide his name either.
Therefore, Natori Shuichi, who had not contacted the exorcist before the weekend variety show was broadcast, was able to easily find out such clear information when he went to investigate later.
But there are also some problems in the commission.
None of the monster-exorcism commissions that Natsume Munechika received actually resulted in the extermination of the monster. I don't know if it has something to do with luck, but most of the monsters can be solved by just driving them away.
But from the demon hunter's point of view, chasing them away is not a solution to the problem at all.
Natori went to investigate a little on Monday and asked Hiiragi and the others to question him.
Then he found that the monsters that were driven away had been arranged to live in the future by Natsume Munechika.
Compared to the house that had caused trouble before, the monsters were more attached to the place they were staying in now, and even began to look down on the house over there.
Some monsters that were originally bad-tempered became easy to talk to, while others held their faces and muttered "Sir Natsume" with a shy look on their faces, secretly looking forward to the boy's next visit.
The client also made some changes.
This approach directly and cleverly resolved the conflict between humans and demons, with Natsume Munechika as the center. When both sides were unaware, they both took a step back at the same time.
The handling method was considerate and gentle, and full of a sense of déjà vu for someone.
Natori Shuichi, who was investigating, was in a trance and thought he had missed several seasons of the series - Natsume Takashi really came to be an exorcist.
To the point that he spent several hours in a state of absurdity and disbelief.
There were several times when Natsume Munechika did not collect the payment from the clients.
Those clients are victims of evil spirits, and their days are long.
It's not easy, but it's manageable.
According to the client, he clearly saw him accept it, but after a gust of wind, he looked back and found that the reward he had just given out appeared on the table again.
In short, the sense of déjà vu is too strong everywhere. From the time Natori Monday saw the video to the time he investigated and then directly bought a ticket to go to Yahara, from the time someone pretended to be Natsume to the time he thought that person couldn't really be Natsume and then to when he met Munechika... it turned out that it really wasn't Natsume, all of which took less than two days.
After getting the answer from Natsume Munechika, he was basically certain that the sorcerer - to be honest, he still didn't quite believe it - was probably reported by Natsume Munechika.
Whenever I think of Natsume Munechika's identity as a demon exorcist, I feel that this is indeed his style.
But compared to this, Natori Shuichi cares more about the monster on the opponent.
"It is attached to you in the form of a curse, right? Will it cause any discomfort?"
Natsume Munechika shook his head: "It's okay, she didn't hurt me."
"No, let's check it out later." Natori Shuichi said seriously.
He didn't know how Natsume Munechika came to bear the hatred of monsters on himself, but he couldn't stand it.
Natori Shuichi cannot change Natsume Takashi's approach to monsters, so despite his concern for Natsume Takashi, he actually doesn't really want to change him.
The gentle child remained gentle, treated the world gently, and was treated gently by the world in return.
Natori Shuichi used to be very similar to Natsume Takashi, but perhaps by mistake, after the sorrow befell the people around him, he firmly took on the responsibility and burden, submerged his prejudice against monsters, and forced himself to become cold.
Only in this way can we protect others and ourselves.
Natsume Takashi always seems to be lucky, but he is always defenseless. The boy himself is worthy, and Natori Shuichi wants to protect him. At first, for him, it is the same as protecting his former self.
After they got to know each other, he naturally didn't want Natsume to suffer any setbacks or harm.
But for Natsume Munechika, just because of Natsume Munechika's identity as a demon slayer, he cannot treat him with the same attitude as he treats Natsume Takashi.
Takashi Natsume has a kitten by his side to protect him, but what does Natsume Munechika have?
A cute, chubby little bird, a monster filled with hatred so thick that it is impossible to see its face.
Oh, and it's still on Natsume Munechika's body in the form of a curse.
This reminded him of how he had completely disregarded himself in order to save Shu.
The brown-haired boy who barged directly into his formation made Natori Shuichi inevitably wonder: Are all people with the last name Natsume so reckless?
But he quickly rejected this map cannon action.
No, perhaps only someone named "Natsume Takashi" would act so ridiculously.
"Eh? No, that's not necessary..."
Ignoring Natsume Munechika's refusal, the two of them arrived at the hotel that Natori Shuichi had booked in advance. Munechika had no way of persuading him to get another room, so he was forcefully pulled up the stairs by Natori Shuichi and walked all the way to the room to open the door.
Fatty rolled off Natori Shuichi's hat due to his fast walking. His little paws grabbed Natori Shuichi's collar and he walked into the room with his head hanging upside down on his clothes. Then he slowly flew up and lay on Natori Shuichi's hat again.
"Let it out."
After closing the door, Natori Shuichi grabbed Munechika's shoulders.
Even without adding a subject, Munechika knew what he was talking about.
Behind the young man in the line of sight, Hiiragi appeared quietly there, probably just in case.
Sochin shifted his gaze, was silent for two seconds, then looked back. Before he could compromise, the monster came out from behind Sochin.
When the monster came out, the hatred in the monster was obviously corroding the boy's body.
The black fog has dissipated a lot. Due to the weather, Natori Shuichi didn't see clearly during the confrontation just now. Now he found that what was different from the data in the investigation was the resentment of the monster.
The thick resentment gathered together to form hatred, which not only harmed others, but also eroded the monster itself.
Although it is much lighter than described in the data, but...
Munechika stood there, as if he didn't feel any of the heaviness and pain from the curse. Even his expression didn't change. After seeing the youkai come out by itself, he took two steps back and took her away from Natori Shuichi temporarily.
The main reason is that Natsume Munechika's demonic power is very strong. It will not crush his body, but he will still suffer the necessary pain.
Natori had expected things to be difficult, but he never imagined they would be this serious.
He asked, "Is this what you mean by no harm?"
"..." The monster seemed to be hurt by these words and stepped back unconsciously. If someone had treated Munechika like this in the past, she would have stepped in front of him long ago.
But now, if she agrees with the other party, then indeed, she will be the source of Munechika's pain.
Natsume Munechika didn't have any special reaction. He was no longer passive when it came to this matter. His expression was quite calm, and there was even a habitual slight curve at the corner of his lips.
The quality is separated from Natsume Takashi, and people who are familiar with him can tell the difference at a glance.
He just stared at Mingtu Zhou Yi intently, saying, "The resentment in her is almost completely exorcised."
"After all the resentment is gone, she can go wherever she wants. It doesn't matter what choice she makes, whether to live with everything on her shoulders, to stay away from humans, to punish herself, or to disappear voluntarily..."
“When that happens, I won’t care anymore.”
This is equivalent to saying.
Before this, he had no intention of letting the monster leave his body.
Judging from the intensity of the resentment I have felt over the past few days, I probably just need to sing the song once more to eliminate it.
If the resentment is not cleared away, it will continue to corrode the monster.
The corroded monster gradually suffers over time, and if she loses her mind during this period, she will be targeted by the demon hunters to be exterminated. If an unlucky person gets in front of her, perhaps humans will be hurt.
This monster probably couldn't withstand the second long-lasting erosion and would die in pain.
Natsume Munechika never guarantees that the humans or monsters he rescues and protects are kind-hearted. He has been framed by humans and turned against by monsters.
But if he were asked to just stand by and watch, he couldn't do it.
Natori Zhouyue looked at Munechika Natsume. After a moment of silence, he sighed and rubbed his hair in front of his forehead: "I should have thought of it earlier."
Apart from his firm determination, Munechika's words also showed his rejection of him.
But are you so sure that he wants to expel the monster from Natsume Munechika?
...Indeed, if Natsume Munechika hadn't said this, or if he hadn't discovered that the monster's resentment was so little that it was about to be completely exorcised.
No matter what Natsume Munechika said, he would not let the monster stay on the boy's body.
But now...
"Don't worry, I won't drive her out of you without your consent."
Natori Shuichi held up his hands, "I just want to determine the extent of the damage she has done to you. Also, if possible, I can help you with the purification and exorcism."
Natsume Munechika blinked and relaxed his somewhat guarded posture.
Speaking of this topic.
"How did you purify these resentments before?"
Natori Shuji asked.
If the information he had seen was true, then Natsume Munechika's actions and determination from being enveloped by a circle of black mist to being able to see his figure clearly now could not be ignored.
There was nothing to hide, Munechika said directly.
"Singing... is that okay?"
Natori Shuichi was somewhat amused by the method he was talking about, "Are you going to clear all the resentment from her just like this?"
Natsume Munechika turned around and looked at the monster, then turned back and nodded.
"The main thing is that she cooperated, so it was pretty fast."
"...Can I see it for myself?" I have to say that I have never seen such a method before, let alone heard of it. As a demon hunter, Natori Shuichi inexplicably felt that he was ignorant.
"You can, but it's too late."
Natori checked the time and said, “Indeed.”
So the next morning, standing in the woods, the leaves of the trees and the grass on the ground were covered with crystal dewdrops, which were so heavy that they slid down the curve of the grass leaves. It was a rare new experience for Munechika.
...I really wasn't woken up early in the morning just to listen to him sing.
Performances at concerts don't count.
Probably in an attempt to liberate him early, and at the same time as a way to eliminate curiosity, Natori squatted at the door at dawn on Monday, caught Natsume Munechika eating breakfast, and abducted him out.
Munechika pulled at the coat that Natori Shuichi put on him since he didn't bring any extra clothes.
Should I say that I'm lucky I didn't eat too much?
"Wait till I open my voice..."
"Please feel free to do so."
There was no one in the forest. All of Natori Shuichi's shikigami had come out. After hearing what Munechika Natsume was going to do, Sasago said, "This kid who looks like that kid has this ability?"
Her tone was subtle, but not overly questioning.
Hiiragi stood quietly not far away, watching over them.
This was the first time that Natsume Munechika took the initiative to summon a monster.
She appeared behind the boy, with her head slightly lowered. Even if she couldn't be seen, she gave people the feeling that she was looking at Munechika very intently.
Munechika closed his eyes and searched for the song list of Natsume's Book of Friends that he had learned and practiced before.
Early in the morning... that's the one.
He took a deep breath and bit his teeth lightly.
"Go forward, paint the sky with your frozen hands, and light the lamp of blessing for your future."
The boy's voice depicts an energetic tone, and the breeze blows, as if nature is cooperating with him.
"Using these hands to open up the road, can you hear this sound?"
"Let's move on from the things that make me laugh with my frankness."
It is a melody that can sweep away one's laziness and invigorate one's spirits.
Even the melody alone can make people happy physically and mentally.
"I am always confused. I just remembered what I said to you that day."
…
"Travel through time and space, one day."
"In order to be able to commemorate that day again, I decided to bring the reverse clock as well."
"Use these hands to blaze a trail, and laugh in your own style?"
"Holding the thoughts that you are unwilling to give up, let's take a step forward now."
The resentment of the monster was indeed slowly dissipating with the singing.
At first, when Natori Shuichi heard it, he couldn't understand why, but when he heard the song and faced the scene in front of him, he understood.
It’s not that singing has any magic.
Instead, the monster accepted Munechika from the bottom of her heart. She tried hard to find herself in the singing and tried her best to retain the warmth flowing slowly in her heart, even though it did not bring her comfort, but pain caused by the surge of guilt.
But no matter how painful it was, she did not back down.
Draw warmth and courage from the song, and just like the lyrics, move forward.
This is probably a method that only Natsume Munechika can use.
After the resentment dissipated, the black fog no longer existed.
The monster was no longer tortured, and Munechika felt relieved.
The heavy burden that had been weighing on him for some time suddenly disappeared, causing him to suddenly be unable to adapt to gravity. His feet went soft and he suddenly fell forward.
Natori Shuichi, who was watching from the side, stretched out his legs and barely caught the boy who fell. Munechika passed by and put his hand on the other's arm.
He looked up and happened to meet those concerned red eyes.
"Are you okay?"
The author has something to say: Congratulations to Natsume Munechika for achieving:
[Natori Stickers]
[Partial plot unlocked]
[A no dai ime machin]
[Purification]
The music is from the second season OP! (It’s really good. I can hear the song in my head even when I read Chinese.)
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