However, Kamiya still wouldn't voice these inner thoughts.
"...What do you want?" The sense of shame felt by Ibaraki-dōji was no longer just in her heart but visibly spread across her features.
"It's simple. Based on my observations, both Kaneguma and Hoshiguma seem to take your orders. In other words, you are now the decision-maker of Mount Oe—"
Then, Kamiyagawa spoke, each word carefully pronounced, as if loudly declaring a decisive verdict.
As he spoke, he stood tall at the sparse intersection of black lines, with a Fangxiang mask on his face woven with three vibrant colors.
Sinister, dignified, and sacred.
"Then swear to me, Ibaraki. Make a vow that even the Demon God cannot break."
...
Outside Kenjiro's residence at Mount Oe Castle.
Ibaraki-dōji had detected the oddness beneath the residence earlier.
She planned to make a move against 'Kenjiro.'
Both Kaneguma and Hoshiguma followed her orders, waiting and moving around the residence with their subordinates.
