Lancer instantly killed a 'Youkai' with a sneak attack before, so he didn't pay too much attention to these 'Youkai' at first. However, when he stood in front of the crowd, he realized that his thoughts seemed to have some error.
Based on the feel, these Youkai were not too hard. After all, being instantly killed by Lancer also showed that their defense was nothing special. But the other few 'Youkai', after realizing Lancer threat, they actually 'sprayed him'.
That's right, they sprayed him.
Their arthropod-like lower bodies opened up and sprayed a large amount of purple or black liquid towards Lancer. Even without touching these things, Lancer knew they wouldn't be anything good. After all, both the strange color and the foul smell were enough to explain many things.
"Be careful!!"
Although Lancer identity could not be confirmed, the other party was helping them after all, and was at least a temporary ally. Thinking of his comrade who had just been sprayed by the strange venom and wailed before turning into a puddle of rotten mud, he couldn't help but shout a reminder to Lancer.
But if he could see Lancer expression at this moment, he probably wouldn't worry. After all, Lancer was completely calm facing the foul-smelling venom.
Venom? Did they think they could hit him with this speed?
"Bang~"
A loud noise suddenly came from the place where he was originally standing, and then everyone saw that Lancer actually gradually blurred. No, it should be said that his afterimage hadn't disappeared because of the excessive speed.
"Do you think this kind of attack can kill me? Get serious!"
"Pa~!"
Along with Lancer mocking voice, the chest of the Youkai blocking Lancer path instantly exploded, and countless strange liquids splashed everywhere.
For Lancer, apart from the slightly strange half-human, half-Youkai physique of these 'Youkai', their threat level was not even comparable to some of the powerful Dangerous Beasts he had hunted in the Empire before.
Lancer seemed incredibly calm, but the Youkai in front of him was scared half to death.
It should be known that ordinary Youkai might be killed by swords and arrows, but that was because most of them didn't even know how to use Youki (demonic power) and acted more by instinct. But what about them?
Perhaps apart from the current several Sword Sages who could kill them with their famous swords, only the Onmyoji (Yin-Yang Masters) who mastered the power to counteract them could pose a threat to them. The reason why those samurai were able to kill their companions just now was because almost everyone used the Onmyoji's talismans for reinforcement, which caused their few companions to suffer a great loss at the beginning.
But what about this guy in front of them?
If it was due to a sneak attack at first, what about now?
The opponent had nothing but the very murderous-looking weapon in his hand, and no power from Onmyoji or monks that Youkai hate. That is to say, the opponent simply killed one of their companions relying on pure physical strength...
Is this guy an 'Oni' (Demon)!!
At this moment, they were starting to think about retreating. They originally heard that a certain noble was passing by here with only a few guards and wanted to take the opportunity to make a profit, but who knew that the other party was not only a tough opponent, but now someone disruptive had also appeared. This was simply terrible luck.
And almost at the same time they were thinking of retreating, a hint of mockery flashed in Lancer eyes.
Even Lancer had experienced strategic withdrawal in battle, after all, he wasn't a one-man-army humanoid BUG, but the biggest difference between withdrawal and escape lies in whether there is preparation when leaving. And those who escape on the battlefield will only have one ending.
The right hand holding the spear suddenly twisted, and at the same time, his right foot suddenly stomped the ground, and instantly he turned into a black shadow again...
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Fujiwara no Fuhito, an immensely legendary court noble during the Nara period. Firstly, he was the illegitimate son of Emperor Tenji, and his nominal father, Fujiwara no Kamatari, was the famous Soga no Kamatari, the promoter of the Taika Reform in Japan history, and the Man'yōshū in Japan textbooks was also written by him. As for Fujiwara, it was a surname bestowed by Emperor Tenji.
When Fujiwara no Fuhito was 11 years old, his 'father' Fujiwara no Kamatari passed away, and he also began his path as a 'court noble'. However, he truly stepped onto the stage of history at the age of 13. Due to his father death and the aftermath of the Taika Reform during his lifetime, the Fujiwara clan was suppressed. Fujiwara no Fuhito, who was originally the descendant of a great noble, had no choice but to start his advancement step by step from a low-level official.
In 697, which was when he was 28 years old, the year before last, he truly restored a part of his father glory during his lifetime because he supported Emperor Monmu's accession to the throne. And at this time, he used his talent and appearance to win over Inukai no Michiyo (Emperor Monmu's wet nurse) whose husband was away. With the help of this woman, his position steadily rose, and subsequently, he married his daughter Fujiwara no Miyako to Emperor Monmu. It can be said that at this time, Fujiwara no Fuhito was gradually moving towards the peak of his life.
But even so, he could guarantee that he had absolutely never seen someone as terrifying as the man in front of him.
Unlike his guards, Fujiwara no Fuhito knew many Onmyoji and monks. At the same time, he could recognize that the 'Youkai' who attacked him were the legendary 'Ushi-Oni'. He had originally prepared to use his 'trump card' to save his life, but he didn't expect that the 'Ushi-Oni' which he considered incredibly terrifying were actually easily solved by that man.
'He's simply like the legendary 'Oni'...'
In Japan mythology, 'Oni' and 'Youkai' are actually not completely interchangeable, and the most obvious features of an 'Oni' are horns and terrifying strength. However, he did not think the other party was a Youkai, after all, his 'amulet' did not react to the man in front of him.
His originally nervous mood did not ease because the other party killed the last 'Ushi-Oni'. After all, he had already sensed that something was wrong. The road he was taking was not a small path, so why would Ushi-Oni suddenly appear? This might be something his enemy had arranged, so could this man in front of him be related to this matter?
Although he was just turning 30, having been in officialdom for nearly 20 years, he was very clear about the fact that 'humans are more terrifying than Youkai'.
However, no matter how nervous he was inside, he at least maintained the most basic composure on the surface.
"Fujiwara thanks this 'Sir' for saving my life."
In Japan formal communication, the word 'Sir' is not something that can be casually used, let alone Fujiwara no Fuhito is one of the few most powerful people in this era. His respectful address even made the samurai guards beside him a little envious.
But while bowing, his eyes were also secretly glancing at Lancer. It was obvious that he wanted to know Lancer reaction, but what puzzled him was that the other party didn't seem to intend to pay attention to him, merely glancing at him before preparing to leave?
But just at this moment ——————
"Father?"