Volume 7 - Mount Ooe: Chapter 78 Infiltrating Mount Ooe

Against Shuten Doji, a supreme arch-demon, Lily dared not be careless. She moved as silently as possible without any spirit energy use. If there were any spirit fluctuations, then even if she had the sakura parasol, she would be discovered. Plusthis was under the sun, her sakura parasol would immediately be revealed.

Thankfully this Mount Ooe was shrouded in clouds and mist, and this place had very gloomy weather, no sunlight at all.

Shuten Doji was furious and his rage shook the mountains. He didnt believe that Lily had a method that could trick him and disappear, but because of his disbelief, he fell completely into her trap. He couldnt understand what was going on.

Kagami Lily, you have made me blunder again and again! Shutens anger was a towering rage.

Lily gripped her parasol and ran as silently and quickly towards Mount Ooe.

Sister Uesugi!

Lily ran several thousand meters to the foot of Mount Ooe. Thankfully, Shuten did not return to Mount Ooe, he was still searching further out, he didnt believe that Lily could get around him without his notice so he judged that she had fled and was hiding further out

Though Lily was holding her parasol, she habitually hid behind a large rock near the entrance, at that entrance stood two blue demon guards. Those guards were not a problem, but she didnt know what formations and traps were set here.

That was what Lily was worried about, though Sakura Parasol could s.h.i.+eld her from monsters, it did nothing against traps.

Ive already reached here, I just have to be careful. If I trip a trap or formation, I just have to rush in and rescue sister Uesugi

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Whoos.h.!.+

A fragrant breeze rushed into the cave depths.

A blue demon looked around, Hm? A womans fragrance?

What woman, I think youve been thinking about women so much youve gone crazy! Were nothing but low-level blue demons, what right do we have to get a woman!

Ahh! Todays Tanba no longer has many living humans, and even less beautiful women! Even eating humans to practice is getting harder! We can no longer capture many humans a year!

Dont worry, it is said that our Mount Ooe shall make a big move soon!

I havent eaten human meat in so long

When Lily heard this, her heart sank.

To protect the rest of her race, Lily wanted to kill these two. Almost all demons would eat humans, to them eating humans was not only for sustenance, but also strength improvement, but she couldnt. She could not be discovered here.

Lily could only ignore the two blue demons and sneak into the cave. The main cave entrance to Mount Ooe was very big, it was wide enough for ten horses to run side by side and over a hundred meters tall for large type demons.

The concentration of eldritch energy within was high, and from time to time she could see a forest of white bones. Those were probably the bones of the poor people captured and eaten, most of which were women and children. Lily felt her mood drop, what a dreadful demon cave!

Sister Uesugi, where are you?

There would only be trouble when Shuten Doji returned to Mount Ooe, but this place was filled with all sorts of caverns and tunnels, Lily had no idea where sister Uesugi would be.

Lily thought back to the scene in the voice transmission orb, sister Uesugi had been hung up in a gigantic demonic cavern and surrounded by howling of demons. It was most likely Shutens residence, in that case she had to be fast, Shuten could return at any time!

Since it was Shutens residence, then it must be in the deepest areas of Mount Ooe. Lily followed her instincts and traveled deeper, when encountering stationary or traveling demons, she would detour around silently, never putting down the Sakura Parasol. As she continued, the pa.s.sageways began to turn and split in multiple pa.s.sageways.

What to do? Theres not enough time to explore them all! If I take the wrong path, I might even get lost. Just which path should I take? Lily was uncertain.

Should I capture and interrogate a demon? No this is Shutens main base, hell detect any irregularities.

Just as she was getting more uncertain, from a pa.s.sage, she heard a female cries.

Thats right! There should be many unfortunate women here! They should all hate Shuten, perhaps I can get some information from them.

She had no time for hesitation, she hurried down the pa.s.sage towards the cries.

This tunnel was very dark and had no guards. She reached the end of the tunnel and discovered a cave dug into the mountain wall and locked with iron bars. The cave looked to be quite large, at least ten meters square.

Within the cave was a natural mountain spring, and high platforms, elegant screens and stone lamps.

A thirty something woman dressed in an elegant kimono sat there crying.

A captured woman, and she can still live in such a s.p.a.cious and elegant place. She must have an unusual ident.i.ty, she should know something.

The woman wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, before looking up and startling at seeing Lily.

Miss, you are

This woman was indeed a human, she could see her through Sakura Parasols ability.

Lily deployed her domain in a small area around the lock, unlocking the door. The lock wasnt too complicated, it was probably enough to imprison the woman.

This woman might have the powers of a spirit jade adept, but she didnt have the heroic and brave spirit of one. She was weak, though she had a mature charm

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Seeing the door open, the woman startled.

You, who are you? A female demon?

Shh, dont be afraid, Im Kagami Lily, Im a female samurai from Heian-kyo.

Heian-kyos female samurai? The womans eyes seemed to regain a long-lost hope, Are you, did father send you to rescue me?

Ah? Thisum, who are you? Why are you imprisoned here?

Hearing that Lily wasnt here to rescue her, her head dropped in frustration, As expected, you arent here to rescue me. What do I have to speak with you about? Hurry and leave, this place is very dangerous. If Shuten discovers that I met you but didnt report it, he will torture medont cause trouble for me.

Lily felt that this woman had already been devastated, her temperament had already become dark and depressed, Lily didnt blame her, she only felt that she was pitiful.

To tell the truth, Im here to rescue my sister, Uesugi Rei. If you can take me to where shes being held, I can bring you along when escaping. Of course, therell be great danger when escaping, I think youre clearer than I am on this issue.

The womans eyes lit up, Its better to die than live here, Ive always wanted to escape from this place and return to my father! Im willing to take the risk, only, do you have the ability to take me away from here?

This I cannot guarantee, as for my abilities, Im capable enough to sneak into Mount Ooe without any alerts, do you think a regular samurai can accomplish this?

NnI believe you, this risk is worth it! I really cant endure this anymore! Sobsthat pervert Shuten forced me to absorb magatamas just to be able to torment me longer and crueler. Just how many years have I been stuck heresobs, Shuten Doji, that man is too terrifying. Hes the nightmare of all women, sobs

Helplessly, Lily patted her on the shoulder, Dont cry, if you want to escape, then you must be brave. Now, can you take me to where sister Uesugi is?

The miss Uesugi you speak of, should be the female general recently captured, long silver hair and a very tenacious woman

Thats right!

There are too many captured women here and I dont know where most of them are, but hershe should have been tied up in Shutens Dojis underground great hall.

Do you know the road?

The woman nodded, If we go like this, well be questioned by the demon on the way.

Lily waved a hand and summoned two small racc.o.o.ns, afterall, she had only used four to deal with Shuten.

The two little racc.o.o.ns each placed a leaf on their foreheads before somersaulting and turning into two tall blue demons.

With my parasol, demons wont be able to see me, just let these two blue demons escort you, as for the excuse, just say you were summoned to serve Shuten.

The woman looked at Lilys method in surprise as the hope in her eyes burned brighter. This miss really has some methods, can I really escape from here? Fatheruncle Michizane

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The two racc.o.o.n turned blue demons escorted the woman out, while Lily followed behind them. Though the woman looked to be escorted, in truth she was leading the way. In Mount Ooe, there were tens of thousands of demons, two blue demons no one recognized was not a strange thing. On the contrary, the attention of the demons all fell upon the womans figure.

Hei! A two meter tall demon with sallow skin, a big belly and relatively thin hands and feet blocked the way.

Beauty, where do you think youre going

Lilys expression darkened, but there were several demons watching from a bonfire not far away.

Sweat beaded the forehead of the blue demon transformed racc.o.o.n, but in accordance to Lilys will, his expression morphed into a fierce look, How dare you! This is Lord Shutens woman!

Lord Shuten? Shuten, Lord Shuten has so many women, can he play with that many? How about you give this one to me? This demon was holding a wine jug, he was clearly drunk.

Come come come, beauty, accompany me first. The demon grabbed her arm and pulled her over his shoulder, turning to take her away.

Put her down! The two racc.o.o.ns turned blue demons strode up to stop the demon, but were easily pushed aside.

You, you two are trash, so weak!

The two blue demons. .h.i.t the floor, almost revealing their original forms.

This demon was a mid-staged permanence demon, if Lily attacked, she would be discovered, but if she didnt

References

Yuki: Hah. what was that comment in chapter 814 about not wanting to die?

Yuki: How many times have I tled mature charm wonder how many more times will this term show up for how many different women?

Silva: wait Michizane? So she is the Ikedas daughter?