In a battlefield where it was kill or be killed.
Natsume had neither the obligation nor the time to explain himself to Meishiki.
Besides, Meishiki had not guessed wrong.
Natsume had long since become deeply bound to the Yellow Spring Lineage, and he had received great favors from Kuramitsuha, High Priest Yama, and the others.
In a sense, Natsume truly counted as one of the Yellow Spring Lineage.
Strictly speaking, even.
He was already the leader of the Yellow Spring Lineage, in charge of all the Yellow Springs Relic Clan.
By that logic.
Natsume was the true "Heir of Yellow Spring."
"Human, just who are you?"
Meishiki demanded with a frown.
If the Yellow Spring Lineage truly had dealings with the Jashin Cult, or even formed a comprehensive alliance with them.
Then the implications would be far more serious!
They would have to reassess the threat posed by the entire Jashin Cult!
They might even need to petition the main house and deploy more troops here.
Perhaps.
If the Royal Family learned of this, they would become even more restless and might forcibly intervene.
In any case, this was no small matter!
What was more.
This [human demigod] before him alone was already extremely threatening.
He was even more troublesome than the nine [Vassal Gods], second only to that [Dog Evil God].
For the first time, Meishiki truly regarded his opponent with utmost seriousness.
Meanwhile, Natsume could not be bothered to respond to Meishiki at all.
He had only one goal.
Namely: kill [Meishiki]! And obtain his memories while he was at it!
In an instant.
Natsume charged out again with his blade raised.
[Eight Inner Gates: Seventh Gate of Wonder]—Open!
[Instant: Ninth Tier, 512x Boost]!
Under the dual enhancement.
Natsume's speed and strength had already surpassed Meishiki's