Tokyo's central district was home to the Imperial Palace, which covered seventeen hectares. It was the residence of the Japanese emperor and was also known as the Imperial Residence.
Of course, ever since the events of two hundred years ago, it had also become one of Tokyo's three key defensive strongholds. The Yasakani no Magatama, one of the Three Sacred Treasures, was enshrined here, and it also served as the core of the Imperial Palace's defenses.
The other two were Ise Grand Shrine, where the Yata no Kagami was enshrined, and Atsuta Shrine, where the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi was enshrined.
Of course, these two shrines were actually branch shrines relocated from their original sites after the disaster in Tokyo. Without them and the Imperial Palace, Tokyo might have been devoured by demons and monsters long ago.
The Witches, who had just finished clearing out the area, returned to their respective shrines. Only their leader headed for the Imperial Palace, carrying the severed head of the Devourer Beast.
Unlike Liu Zhi, who had taken the subway, the Witches could all travel by car.
Besides, there were hardly any vehicles left in Tokyo, so traffic jams were no concern. After killing the Devourer Beast, they could quickly return to their respective locations.
Once they entered the Imperial Palace grounds, the sky grew noticeably brighter. This was, in fact, a display of the Imperial Palace's power.
After all, the imperial family wasn't very large, and even with the guards included, seventeen hectares could only house so many people.
Most of the grounds were woodland. The trees had all gained spiritual awareness, and under the daily prayers, some had even begun to develop divinity.
With these divine trees around, the air was naturally much cleaner.
After bringing the Devourer Beast's head to the Imperial Palace, the