Otaku Witch

Seeing that the Guardian Bureau, once their savior, had become a malevolent hound turning on its master, the guards of the Heaven's Guard Pavilion finally became a bit flustered. Soon, someone hurriedly ran inside, seemingly to report the situation.

They were initially afraid of disturbing the lords within the pavilion and being blamed, but things had come to a point where it was no longer something they could handle on their own.

Outside the door, Dorothy quietly watched all of this, not intervening.

She merely looked silently at the towering castle building before her, especially the three pitch-black serpent heads coiling above the structure.

There were nine Dragon Vein Patrons in total, eight heads and one tail. During this time, the Homebody Witch had already met six of them.

The serpent tail was Ibuki Yuuki, while the heads included Yae Miko, Konoe Maki, Yuan Boya, Wenwen, and Abe Seimei.

And now, the last three serpent heads were within this Heaven's Guard Pavilion.

However, the Dragon Vein Qi of the Dragon Vein Patrons Dorothy had previously encountered was all purple.

True Dragon Qi was purple, which denoted nobility.

But now these last three serpent heads were ominously black, and just looking at that towering evil aura was enough to send chills down one's spine.

Miss Divine Witch had mentioned that the Dragon Vein Yamata no Orochi had once been tainted by Izanagi's malevolent thoughts. The original foundation of Japan had turned into a chaotic Magical Beast, which was ultimately slain by the Three Nobles.

And now, after tens of thousands of years, the once-slain Dragon Vein had gradually been resurrected. However, it seemed that even now, this reborn Dragon Vein had not fully recovered from the corrosion of Izanagi's malevolent thoughts.

As Dorothy looked at these fiercely ominous three black serpent heads, she thought to herself.

Previously, Kamo Tadayuki, unable to withstand the agony of Hell, had revealed Izanagi's whereabouts. This resurrected Immortal now seemed to be within this Heaven's Guard Pavilion, though it was uncertain which of the three serpent heads was the real mastermind.

Or perhaps they all were.

The Homebody Witch speculated in her heart.

But it didn't matter anymore, today she was determined to dismantle this Heaven's Guard Pavilion, and even if that old ghost Izanagi came out personally to stop her, it wouldn't work.

The crowd didn't have to wait long before the once tightly closed doors of the Heaven's Guard Pavilion opened, and a figure appeared outside the door.

It was a beautiful woman in luxurious kimono, her appearance extremely alluring, graceful in every movement, seemingly capable of stirring others' hearts; a true gem in the Mortal Realm.

"Wow, she is hot."

Dorothy blinked and couldn't help but exclaim.

She never expected that the one emerging from the Heaven's Guard Pavilion was a roasted chicken; she was indeed hot, even hotter than the Oiran from the Yoshiwara Flower District.

Even though the Homebody Witch had seen the world in the Flower Street, she had never encountered someone as sizzling as this new witch.

Though this Oiran Ibuki Yuuki was more beautiful, in terms of captivating mature charm, Miss Oiran couldn't compare.

After all, Miss Oiran was still a tender chick.

Dorothy stealthily glanced at Ibuki Yuuki behind her, comparing in her heart, only to find that Miss Oiran was looking at the newly emerged woman with complex eyes.

Simultaneously, the Homebody Witch felt the tumult of Red Shadow at her waist; usually tranquil, Lady Demon Blade was suddenly exuding intense murderous intent.

"Red Shadow, what's wrong?"

Dorothy placed her hand on the blade's hilt, questioning inwardly.

She was puzzled by why Red Shadow would harbor such strong murderous intent towards this woman; was she an old enemy?

"Master, that's that despicable Momiji; she's the traitor from Monster Mountain."

Calmed somewhat by the Sword Master's reassurance, Red Shadow's agitation subsided a bit, and Lady Demon Blade's voice echoed in the Homebody Witch's mind, explaining.

"Momiji?"

Dorothy was taken aback, finding the name somewhat familiar, and upon searching her Memory Palace, she quickly identified why.

She had previously heard this name from the mouths of those White Eye Hyakki who attempted moral blackmail against her.

"How did this Momiji betray Monster Mountain?"

The Homebody Witch furrowed her brows, asking.

"Master, it was like this...."

Red Shadow didn't hold back, recounting the course of events.

This Ghost Woman Momiji was once a very weak Monster Witch on Monster Mountain, often bullied by other Monster Witches, weak, pitiful, and helpless.

Until one day, Ibuki Yuuki, who had just become Shuten Demon King, saw her. Back then, the tender Miss Oiran empathized with the ghost woman's plight, so she stepped in to help, taking care of her in many ways.

Initially, Momiji was indeed grateful and paid back the Ghost King's help in acts, willingly tending to the Ghost King's daily life, offering her mundane abilities in gratitude.

Thus, Ibuki Yuuki grew more fond of the little monster, giving her even more attention. Eventually, all of Monster Mountain knew that Ghost Woman Momiji was the unprovoked maid cherished by Shuten Douji.

For the Ghost King's care, Momiji was moved to offer herself in return; knowing the Ghost King possessed the Strength to forge beings into Demon Blades, she pleaded for him to forge her into a Demon Blade, desiring to do more for Lord Shuten.

After much consideration, Ibuki Yuuki agreed.

Moreover, the subsequent blade forging was successful. The Ghost King's Daughter didn't anticipate the originally unremarkable little ghost maiden had an unexpected talent for forging sacred weapons; the Maple Demon Blade she ultimately crafted was her peak creation at that time, reaching the caliber of a legendary blade.