"But if you draw Moryo's attention after entering, or even block Moryo outright,
then sealing it again will be as easy as closing a door, without any price to pay!"
Miroku noticed that Seiichi was concerned about her safety—not that sort of concern, of course.
Even so, Miroku felt considerably more reassured about Seiichi's intentions.
At the very least, whatever someone who cared about the safety of a stranger he had met only once wanted to do probably couldn't be all that bad.
"Good, then let's begin! Oh, and after I go in, you don't need to stay here waiting endlessly. Just leave everything here to me!"
"Young Clan Leader Seiichi, how will you get out afterward?"
"Only when I have the power to break out of the seal myself will it be time for me to leave."
Although Seiichi's words were somewhat roundabout, both Miroku and Yama Chōjirō understood.
"We understand. Thank you once again for your help, Young Clan Leader Seiichi. May fortune favor you in battle, and may you return victorious!!!"
Seiichi nodded and turned to face the stone gate of the sealing formation. The purple-black Tengu Armor appeared around him again.
Miroku took a deep breath and slowly extended both hands toward the stone gate.
She focused her mind and summoned the power within her, attempting to undo the seal.
At first, the stone gate showed no response, but Miroku paid it no mind.
She gritted her teeth and kept exerting her power, sweat gradually beading on her forehead.
At last, the stone gate gave a low hum and began to move slowly.
Yama Chōjirō watched it all nervously.
Through Miroku's efforts, the stone gate gradually opened, and a powerful aura surged out from within.
Seiichi gazed into the dark entrance, watching a black, evil aura