Despite being counted as one of the Dragon Kings, he carries no pride for it and is simply being a sloth. He must still be waiting for the end of the world in the depth of the ocean. Vali sighs. “Xuanzang-dono, I want to ask you since I have this opportunity. The truth is the residual thoughts of the past Hakuryuukous are arguing to make a “Victims of Sekiryuutei Association”……so what am I supposed to do?”
Vali asks Xuanzang Sanzang. Victims of Sekiryuutei Association—. So there’s going to be establishment of such things inside the Sacred Gear of Hakuryuukou…… The relation between the Two Heavenly Dragons of this era sure is complicated. “……Pupu! You heard that, Kuroka? What the heck is a Victims of Sekiryuutei Association! ?”
“I-It’s interesting –nyan……! The relation between Sekiryuutei-chin and Vali isn’t that of a rival but a treasurer filled with jokes!”
The monkey and cat start to laugh because they can’t endure it anymore…… These two are laughing so much that I want to kick these two out of this cabin. It seems like Xuanzang Sanzang is also a bit troubled in how to respond. “Let me think. Going that far isn’t necessary, don’t you think? Either way, for today I will be listening to Heavenly dragon-dono’s story.”
Xuanzang Sanzang’s counselling continues for three hours after this. “I will go and make some medication for you, so please wait a bit.”
The main discussion has ended and Xuanzang Sanzang took out bottles with medicine inside and dried herbs to start mixing them. The way Xuanzang Sanzang spoke was magnificent. A Dragon—furthermore a Heavenly Dragon, he was able to consult him peacefully while knowing the characteristic of a Dragon that is a rare type to speak to. Albion spoke out his concern to Xuanzang Sanzang without cutting his story midway from the beginning to the end. He was in a state where even Vali felt it was safe to leave the counselling to Xuanzang Sanzang. Thirty minutes have passed since Xuanzang Sanzang started mixing the medicines. Vali received a paper bag from him containing the recently made medicine. Xuanzang Sanzang then explains about it. “You have to put the brown powder after you dissolve it in water to the area where your Sacred Gear appears—in other words your back. I’m sure it will have effect with simply that. The burned brown leaf will have effect if you simply take it into your mouth by infusing it with water. It has an effect where it makes you feel peaceful and calms you down.”
“Will it be okay if I consume the infused drink?”
“Yes, that will be fine. Please come again once you use up the medicine.”
Vali says it after exchanging two or three words with him. “I want you to listen to Albion’s story when we come here occasionally, but I won’t know if we can come here at a chosen time due to the mists.”
What Vali is saying is appropriate. I sure want to avoid being lost due to the mist and waste several hours walking because of it. Xuanzang Sanzang then says. “This is the interval that lies between the normal world and the hidden village where Youkai hermits reside. The mists around this area are made by a special technique to stop immature and evil hearted Youkai hermits from causing trouble to the human world. It will give effect to weak Youkai and practitioners to both their mind and body simply by touching this mist. For all of you to be capable of moving within these mists prove that all of you are quite powerful. I will also tell you the path which isn’t that easy for other hermits to notice your presence. So please go through that path afterwards.”
So there’s such effect in these mists. So it means our powers didn’t work that well due to that reason. But I never expected there to be the world of Youkai hermits in the other side of the world…… I did hear that there’s such a world like that in the depth of the mountains, but I never thought this would be the place. This must be good information for this group that is seeking for strong foes. Even now, these members are filled with a bit of battle spirit just from hearing that. “Isn’t this your native country? You should at least know that much –nya.”
The cat is poking fun at the monkey. The monkey scratches his head while putting on a smile to dodge what she said. “Well~, there are many hidden places where Youkai hermits live in this world~. Rather, my homeland doesn’t have mists like this. My village was filled with idiots that became all peaceful, and I was the only one who stood out as a naughty brat. The Youkai hermits around here must be a bit brutal.”
Seeing Bikou’s reaction, Xuanzang Sanzang laughs quietly. “You really do resemble the first. I have been thinking like that since before. Especially your face when you smile is identical to his.”
The monkey puts on a confused look upon hearing that. “S-Seriously, Monk-sama!? Are you telling me I’m going to turn out like that monkey geezer……! ?”
I think he actually praised him, but since this monkey is truly a fool, he is in shock at hearing Xuanzang Sanzang. This is the part where he should be moved. —Then the cat has her ears stand up, and Arthur who was observing quietly looks toward the entrance with a grin. ……I can also feel it. There’s someone’s presence on the other side of the entrance. Two mysterious presences that are gradually approaching this cabin. Everyone here noticed it, so we are all being alert. Instantly, the two presences in front of the door makes a loud voice and breaks the silence. “Come out”
“Come out!”
Voices of men belonging to two people. There are people outside who are trying to call out the owner of this cabin. It seems like Xuanzang Sanzang knows who these voices belong to and he starts chuckling. We also leave the cabin by following the monk who opens the door and goes outside. The ones waiting outside the cabin are—two humanoid type Youkai wearing armour worn by warriors back in ancient China. Both of them have the same face and appearance to each other. There is a horn growing out from both of their heads, their claws are long and sharp, they have huge eyes, and they have big mouths with fangs coming out from them. Their height is no different to the average height of a human male. One of them has the word “Kin(Gold)” carved, while the other one has “Gin(Silver)” carved in their armour. Both of them make an exaggerated performance—they are making a pose and then shout at us. “I am none other than Golden Horned King!”
“I am none other than Silver Horned King!”
We have done our performance right, that’s what their expressions are saying. Seeing both of them, Vali smirks while the monkey puts his hand on his forehead. “……Are you serious? I never thought I would meet them here…… It’s the Golden Horned King and the Silver Horned King……!”
The brother Youkai that appears in “Journey to the West”—that is the Golden Horned King and the Silver Horned King. They are most likely not an imposter but the actual thing.