"Wow!"
When two enormous black A-Moo pulled the carriage onto the bridge between Flower Capital and Ringo, Rin was left dumbstruck by the snowy scene before her.
Behind the carriage, the sun shone brightly, spring was pleasant, and the grass and flowers were in full bloom.
Yet ahead lay a world of ice and snow, blanketed in silver, with freezing winds howling.
Only a long river separated the two, while a red bridge connected them.
Even Sesshomaru found it miraculous.
So Sea Star's distinct four seasons truly meant distinct seasons in the literal sense.
As A-Moo pulled the carriage formally into Ringo, Sesshomaru noticed that Rin seemed to be feeling cold.
He immediately released a trace of Demon Power, forming a barrier around the carriage that blocked the wind and snow.
Shion covered her mouth and gasped when she noticed it. "That's amazing!"
"Thank you very much for looking after us."
Ubuyashiki Kiriya, who was older, hurriedly offered his thanks.
Perhaps to show their trust, the Ubuyashiki family had not sent anyone along on this journey, entrusting their care entirely to Sesshomaru.
"Mm."
Sesshomaru gave a calm nod in response.
Rin and Jaken, standing nearby, made no effort to hide the pride on their faces.
Their Lord Sesshomaru was just that incredible!
"Eh, what's that?"
At that moment, Rin noticed dense black shadows appearing at the edge of her vision.
Ubuyashiki Kiriya leaned over for a look.
"Oh, that's Everlasting Cemetery, a place on the island specifically for burying the bodies of Samurai—that is, Swordsmen. The swords they carried in life serve as their gravestones.
"But I heard from Mother that if Yin-Yang Bureau onmyoji die in the future, they'll also be buried there, and outsiders will be forbidden from approaching."
Those words made Sesshomaru turn to look.
With his