CH 12

Name：The Great Sage Who Returned from Another World Wants to Live Quietly Author：Kino Nikyuu
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February 16, 2022Zathael

I organise the current situation and assemble a chessboard in my head.

1. Yuikuu said that his job was complete after I reached the kitsune.

2. From Chiyo-san’s story, it seems that the Shimogami School’s target was Chiyo-san herself.

3. And that it’s origin traces back to the later years of the sengoku period.

Which means that there’s the possibility that the Kashizu Sect had a problem with Chiyo-san falling into the Shimogami School’s hands.

――But if the Kashizu Sect is backing the Mafia, then they’ve only started to move recently. This means that there is a factor that occurred recently I do not know about.

Not to mention that the attacker from last night, who concealed their presence, aimed for Kanako-chan.

As expected I still can’t assess this board state, I need whatever incident occurred recently.

If I can find that, this board will be complete.

As I was engrossed in my thoughts,

“If that’s the case, then what should I do…..”

Chiyo-san’s fluffy ears droop despondently.

“It’s not confirmed yet and there’s still lots we don’t know. To solve that, could you set up an opportunity for me to speak directly to the Shimogami School”

Talking it out is the best way to settle things amicably after all. The win condition is not to subdue the enemy but securing the safety of Kanako-chan, Maya-chan, and Chiyo-san.

“Yes, that is not a problem…..”

Chiyo-san turns to Maya-chan with a concerned look.

“It’s the same for us kitsune too but a contract should have equal value”

To which Maya-chan makes a forced smile and looks to me.

Even in the previous world, demons and apparitions would honour contracts of equal terms and those with responsibilities in the human race such as nobles would seek compensation to assure their promises.

A story from the time Master explained [the responsibility of those with great power] to me.

“There is no reason to be concerned with unreliable things such as good and evil, money and influence. Adhering to your principles and honouring the way of the world is the responsibility of those with great power”

After that,

“However, at times, this can also lead to disaster. Unequal exchanges can throw the balance of the world into disarray”

Translator’s Notes:

1: The demon’s gate(Kimon) refers to the northeast direction and is believed to be the place where oni and other evil spirits enter from.