Simulator in Type-moon, Starting with becoming Morgan husband!

Chapter 117. The Secret of Minamoto no Raikou, a Rare Grand Marriage in Heian-kyo

"..."

"Master, what is that look in your eyes?"

Minamoto no Raikou gazed at Ian in front of her, her beautiful purple pupils filled with worry.

"Is my request too rude?"

Ian shook his head.

"That's not it."

"Moreover, rather than saying it is rude, it is more like it's a bit surprising."

"Surprising?"

"Yes." Ian nodded. "I didn't expect that you, Raikou, are still holding onto these things."

"That's right."

Minamoto no Raikou lowered her head, looking quite bashful.

"Master, for more than half a year, every second, every moment, I have been thinking about it."

"It's just that I knew complaining like a resentful woman beside you would be incredibly foolish... so only today, I dared to speak my mind."

"But, master, if you feel that this request is too much, just pretend I never brought it up."

"From now on, I will continue to serve you well."

"..."

Ian looked at the woman in front of him, falling into silence.

After a long while, he finally spoke:

"Raikou, is this truly what you desire in your heart?"

"Yes, master." Minamoto no Raikou did not hesitate at all. "Please do not doubt my determination."

"I have thought about this for more than half a year before deciding to express my feelings to you."

"Alright, I understand."

Ian smiled gently.

"Since you have said so..."

"Once you, Raikou, kill the 'Nurikabe,' I will propose to your father about marrying you."

"But—"

"Whether he agrees or not is not something I can decide."

Minamoto no Raikou never expected Ian to agree so quickly—she had thought for sure she would be rejected.

After all, he never seemed to show any interest in women.

The deep purple eyes of the female samurai were filled with disbelief at his words.

But she quickly realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She shook her head and said loudly:

"It won't be like that!"

"If master agrees to marry me, then no matter what, I will convince my father, even if I have to use death to force him!"

"Raikou, it cannot be like that."

Ian reached out his hand, gently stroking his disciple's soft hair.

"Using someone else's care as a threat is a very foolish act."

"Besides, before talking about that, let's focus on killing the demon you need to kill."

"Understood!"

[Minamoto no Raikou started planning to kill 'Nurikabe'.]

[As a special commemorative mark, she requested that you not give any guidance this time, allowing her to eliminate the demon herself.]

[You agreed to this request.]

["Warrior's Admiration" has been lost: You realize that Minamoto no Raikou has matured much faster than you thought, and she has her own thoughts.]

[You feel very pleased about this.]

[Because breaking free from dependency on others is a necessary step for an Onmyoji to mature.]

[After all, you can't always have teammates by your side.]

"Nurikabe" is a type of youkai that hides in walls.

It does not have particularly strong fighting abilities, but its advantage lies in being very difficult to detect.

Normally, one would look for suspicious walls and use tools to destroy them thoroughly.

This would be a chaotic process.

After all, "Nurikabe" wouldn't just sit and wait to die; it would definitely run away.

This posed a significant challenge for a novice Onmyoji.

But Ian quickly realized that Minamoto no Raikou had no intention of doing so.

She chose to pour spell water into the plaster used to repair the walls, gradually making the walls in Heian-kyo unsuitable for "Nurikabe" to live in under the guise of restoration.

This was a more thorough method.

The moment the dark shadow emerged from the wall, Minamoto no Raikou smiled joyfully.

"Master, I did it."

"Yes, you did."

The destruction of "Nurikabe" not only served as proof of the promise between the two of them but also symbolized Minamoto no Raikou's graduation.

["Master of Genji" has been lost: You are no longer Minamoto no Raikou's master, but she still holds you in high regard.]

[Nurikabe has been killed.]

[According to the agreement, this is the time for you to go meet Minamoto no Mitsunaka to propose marriage to Minamoto no Raikou.]

[You chose a good day.]

[You shave clean, tie your hair neatly, adjust your clothes, and try your best to look as refined as possible.]

[Minamoto no Raikou once said not to worry, even if you fail, she would try her best.]

[But when the matter actually unfolds, she seems a little nervous.]

"Master."

Minamoto no Raikou nestled into Ian's arms, softly moaning in a gentle voice.

"Finally, the day has come."

"Yes, the day you've been waiting for has finally arrived, Raikou." Ian replied.

"Master—"

Minamoto no Raikou clutched the hem of Ian's robe.

"Although I truly wish to become your wife…"

"If my father tries to make things difficult for you, master, you can always abandon the idea right then and there."

"Just knowing that you had the intention to marry me is enough."

"Raikou, why do you think that way?"

Ian gently rubbed her forehead and lifted her hime-cut hair.

"Well then, I must tell you something else."

"An Onmyoji must never entertain the thought of giving up, or else the karmic burdens from the past will come back to haunt you."

"Raikou, wait for good news from me."

"…Umu."

[Under the watchful eyes of Minamoto no Raikou, you entered Minamoto no Mitsunaka's room.]

[He was sitting cross-legged on a tatami mat, carefully cleaning the sword in his hand.]

[His gaze was focused and serious, with an air of authority between his brows, as if he were wrestling with something.]

[This was the first time you had seen him like this.]

"Shogun." Ian spoke.

"Oh, it's you."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked up, then set the sword aside, placing it on the rack.

"Sit down."

"Thank you, Shogun."

Ian chose a spot that kept a certain distance from Minamoto no Mitsunaka.

This way, it both showed respect and allowed him to clearly state his request.

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at Ian.

Though he was over fifty, his sharp eyes had not dulled in the slightest.

It was the aura of a seasoned general, deeply etched into his bones.

"Abe, why did you come to see me?" He asked in a low voice.

Ian didn't beat around the bush and immediately expressed his thoughts.

"Shogun."

"I wish to marry Raikou."

"..."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka stared at him, silent for a long time before speaking:

"Abe, do you know what you're saying?"

"I know." Ian did not hesitate.

"But I still want to marry Raikou."

[You had thought that after saying this, Minamoto no Mitsunaka would be furious.]

[After all, when he saw you holding Minamoto no Raikou's hand before, he nearly used his sword to pierce your head.]

[Now, he's so calm—it's a bit strange.]

[You realize that there might be something hidden behind this that you don't know about.]

"So, we've reached this point, huh?"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at the Grand Onmyoji in front of him, his expression somewhat complicated.

"Raikou was the one who took the initiative to ask you to marry her, right?"

"..."

Seeing that this was nothing to hide, Ian nodded and added:

"Although it is true that Raikou brought it up, I was actually very willing."

"So—"

"Shogun, this isn't Raikou lowering herself, but me choosing to aim high."

"Aim high?"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka shook his head.

"From what you've done over the past six months, that cannot be considered aiming high."

"I admit that you really are an outstanding Onmyoji."

[Minamoto no Mitsunaka said these words with a very serious expression.]

[You realize that over the past six months, he wasn't indulging the relationship between you and Minamoto no Raikou, but was quietly observing.]

[Just like what Minamoto no Raikou had said.]

[This father figure may seem strict on the outside, but deep down, he is a good elder who cares deeply for his daughter.]

[And perhaps, what you've done has truly touched his heart.]

"You flatter me too much, Shogun."

Ian maintained a humble attitude.

"Once I am in this position, I must devote myself fully to the Minamoto family, or I would betray this kindness."

"Hmph."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka chuckled softly.

"You sure know how to speak sweetly."

"But regarding this matter—"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at the Grand Onmyoji in front of him, his expression turning serious once again.

"Abe, have you found the 'grudge' that is tied to the foundation of the Minamoto family?"

"Not yet."

Ian candidly reported his progress.

"Shogun, I'm not hiding anything from you."

"The 'grudge' in Kyoto is truly chaotic. Even though I've spent over half a year trying to clarify the situation, it remains extremely complicated."

"Is that so?"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka nodded.

"As expected."

"If that's the case, there are a few things I should tell you first."

As he spoke, the shogun glanced at the sword rack next to him.

On it, two katana lay.

One was the sword he had just been holding, and the other was the blade that had nearly pierced Ian's eye during their previous encounter.

"What do you think of these two katana?" Minamoto no Mitsunaka asked.

Hearing the question, Ian studied the two weapons carefully.

It didn't take long for him to form an answer.

"Both are good katana."

"The materials chosen and the craftsmanship are top-tier."

"Moreover, if I'm not mistaken—"

Ian pointed to the longer of the two.

"This must be the 'Elder Brother,' right?"

"..."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at him with a complex expression.

"Abe, how did you know?"

"By instinct." Ian honestly answered the shogun's question. "The first impression it gave me was that."

"And I'm just telling the truth."

"..."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka furrowed his brow as if deep in thought.

After a long pause, he sighed, as if coming to terms with a certain truth.

"As expected, Abe."

"You've always been impressive, no matter when."

[The tone of Minamoto no Mitsunaka's voice made you feel somewhat strange.]

[Whether in the past or present.]

[The Abe family seems to hold some special meaning to him.]

[You decide to probe further.]

"Shogun."

Ian looked directly at the shogun before him.

"May I ask if there is something special about the Abe family?"

"Of course."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at the two swords in front of him, as if recalling a memory.

"These two katana are named 'Higekiri' and 'Hizamaru.' They were weapons I used in battle."

"And the person who gave them to me—"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka looked at Ian.

"Was someone with the same surname as you."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, even Ian, who was usually calm, couldn't hide his astonishment.

"Was he a swordsmith?"

"No." Minamoto no Mitsunaka shook his head.

"Like you, he was an Onmyoji."

"..."

Though surprised, Ian quickly realized a new issue.

"So, the rumors circulating in Heian-kyo recently… are they actually about him?"

If that were the case, it made sense why Minamoto no Mitsunaka had behaved the way he did when they first met.

"Perhaps."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka gazed at the two katana, "Higekiri" and "Hizamaru."

"But given your current accomplishments, I think you deserve those rumors."

"Abe, I can clearly see that Raikou indeed likes you."

"So, if you really want to marry her, I will not stand in your way."

"But—"

Minamoto no Mitsunaka shifted his gaze from the katana, looking directly at Ian, the Grand Onmyoji before him.

"There are a few things I must tell you."

"Raikou has a fate I do not understand."

"On the day she was born, an Onmyoji who shares the same surname as you told me something."

"That Raikou's fate is closely tied to the future of the Minamoto family, and that person allowed me to retain only one of two choices."

"As the head of the Minamoto family, I had no choice but to let Raikou bear the fate I cannot comprehend."

[You realize that this is the problem Minamoto no Mitsunaka had to face.]

[It is a puzzle with only one solution.]

[As the head of the family, he could not forsake the clan for his eldest daughter.]

[But he also never forgot his responsibility as a father.]

[His excessive strictness toward her was, in fact, a reflection of his deep concern.]

"Shogun, perhaps you've forgotten one thing due to your busy schedule."

"What thing?"

"Gifted Onmyoji are not just one."

Ian looked directly at Minamoto no Mitsunaka, as if, at this moment, it was he who stood on high, the shogun.

"If he can do it, then I can do it."

"Because if he makes you choose the family, then…"

"… I will choose Raikou for you."

"..."

If anyone else had said this, Minamoto no Mitsunaka would have likely dismissed it as mere boasting.

But when it came from the Onmyoji of the Abe family, he could not disregard the words.

After all, his own daughter had chosen him.

And he truly possessed the capability to deserve it.

"I understand now."

"Then, marry Raikou."

Minamoto no Mitsunaka reached out and touched the sword rack beside him.

"Raikou loves martial arts."

"'Higekiri' and 'Hizamaru' will serve as my wedding gift."

"Thank you, Shogun."

"I will certainly protect Raikou well."

[Minamoto no Mitsunaka has allowed the marriage between you and Minamoto no Raikou.]

[As one of the top families in Heian-kyo, your wedding is held with grandeur and excitement.]

[Even children as young as three years old remember Minamoto no Raikou's shy appearance in your arms.]

[Under the blessings of the people of Heian-kyo, the two of you become husband and wife.]

[After the bustling days, the two of you officially step into the same room for the first time.]

[This is the night, a night that belongs only to the two of you.]

"Master."

Minamoto no Raikou shyly looked at Ian in front of her.

"I never thought we would truly reach this day."

"Yes."

Ian smiled softly.

"That's why, Raikou, I want to write a few hymns to commemorate this moment."

"I'll go prepare the paper and brush right now!" Minamoto no Raikou immediately responded.

"Just the brush will do."

Ian embraced Minamoto no Raikou, pulling her into his arms.

"Because—"

"The paper I need is already here, in my arms."