Ch. 81Torture
Key Plot Points and Events
- Gu Mo and Yato discuss Gu Mo's 'friend' who wants to see the smut Gu Mo drew of Bishamon.
- Yato tries to explain his feud with Bishamon to Gu Mo, but Gu Mo misunderstands.
- Iki Hiyori, Yato's Regalia, overhears their conversation and is confused.
- Gu Mo decides to use Bishamon as a hostage to control her Regalia and deal with Yato's Father.
- Yato purifies Bishamon's Regalia from the Blight caused by Gu Mo's Yokai Energy.
- Hiiro, Yato's friend, visits him, and they discuss the previous day's events.
- Gu Mo decides to interrogate Bishamon and leaves Yato to purify the Regalia.
Character Developments
- Yato: Struggles with his past and his fear of his Father. He's also concerned about Gu Mo's true nature and his ability to recover from Divine Corruption.
- Gu Mo: Shows curiosity and amusement in discussing Bishamon's past with Yato. He's strategic in planning to use Bishamon as a hostage and is determined to eliminate Yato's Father.
- Iki Hiyori: Realizes the dangers of being a Regalia and the psychological pressure involved. She's also confused about the nature of Regalia and their origins.
- Bishamon: Not present but mentioned. Her Regalia are corrupted by Gu Mo's Yokai Energy, and she's being held captive by Gu Mo.
Significant Themes
- The nature of Regalia and their origins.
- The psychological pressure and trauma of being a Regalia.
- The strategic use of hostages and leverage in conflicts.
- The fear of the unknown and the struggle with one's past.
Character Interactions
- Gu Mo and Yato: They discuss Bishamon's past and Gu Mo's plans for using Bishamon as a hostage. Yato is cautious and wary of Gu Mo's true nature.
- Yato and Iki Hiyori: Yato tries to protect Iki Hiyori from the Blight on Bishamon's Regalia. He's concerned for her safety and well-being.
- Yato and Hiiro: They discuss the previous day's events and Hiiro's recent busyness. Yato is eager for Hiiro to leave so he can continue working on Bishamon's Regalia.
- Gu Mo and Bishamon: Not present but mentioned. Gu Mo plans to interrogate Bishamon and use her as a hostage. Bishamon's Regalia are corrupted, and she's being held captive by Gu Mo.