My Princess Yao, the New Queen of Sun Wheel City

Sealed away for three days,

by his reckoning, that would end the day after Himiko's wedding.

Clearly, the queen of Sun Wheel City feared he might stir up more trouble during those two crucial days.

"Fine."

"I'd like to see what divine power that legendary artifact has, if it can turn back time and space."

Arata readily agreed, keen interest glinting in his eyes, as though he had forgotten every conflict between them.

"You won't be disappointed."

Relief flickered in Himiko's eyes at his answer.

After all, she had proposed this peaceful solution because she could clearly sense an immense power sealed within his left eye.

It was certainly not the power of illusion Princess Yao had described,

but a destructive force capable of unleashing disaster!

If the matter could be settled peacefully, she had no wish to make it uglier than necessary.

More importantly, beneath her joy over the coming wedding lay a faint fear.

The arrival of this onmyoji had magnified that fear beyond measure.

But

she had thought of a solution now!

If she did this, the god would surely forgive her.

As she sent the Mirror of Clouds forward, Queen Himiko could not help looking at her retainer, still trapped in anguish.

Apology and affection filled her eyes.

Watching the "spatial prison" draw steadily closer and seeing the complicated look the queen gave Princess Yao, Arata seemed to realize something.

A knowing, mocking smile crept onto his lips.

"Your Majesty."

He began with a respectful form of address, but there was little respect in his voice.

Himiko turned back at the sound. She said nothing, but the sudden chill in her eyes made her unspoken question clear: Are you going back on your word?

"Since you've made me a promise, let me offer you one more