"Miss Yukina, Miss Bear Weaver."
Fujimaru Ritsuka put on his simplified Divine Authority Seal and ran to the mountain gate.
The Mibu Police Station members who rested during the day, along with those responsible for combat, had already woken up and arrived at the mountain gate ahead of time.
The instant the sun set, the monsters would become active and launch a frenzied assault on the mountain gate. There was no warning whatsoever, so the only way to prepare was to stand guard here in advance.
"Master, are you sure you'll be all right?"
Mama Bear looked worriedly at Fujimaru Ritsuka.
Fighting here meant he would be unable to sleep until at least midnight. In other words, he would have to stay up late—perhaps even all night.
"I'll be fine. I deliberately slept in a little this morning, and I took a nap at noon too. I'm full of energy now."
Fujimaru Ritsuka patted his arm.
"With me here, we'll be able to gather intelligence and direct the battlefield more effectively, right? Don't forget, I'm the Master. This is my actual job."
"So what is that thing?"
Hijikata Toshizo seemed more interested in the simplified Divine Authority Seal at Fujimaru Ritsuka's waist.
It looked like a very short musket.
"Onmyoji use muskets too?"
Hijikata Toshizo wore a thoughtful expression.
"This isn't a musket. If I had to describe it... it's probably some kind of onmyoji tool similar to a musket?"
Fujimaru Ritsuka removed the simplified Divine Authority Seal and held it in his hand.
Come to think of it, Fujimaru Ritsuka had given this thing other names before, but it had ultimately still ended up being called the simplified Divine Authority Seal.
"Still, this thing uses bullets too. Like this."
Fujimaru Ritsuka pulled out a Lawrence-made gemstone from his pocket