"…That's pretty much how it went."
Bal explained the whole situation, then took a sip of tea, her demeanor surprisingly overly calm.
It was as if she hadn't been abducted by a youkai just a short while ago.
"Lord Yakumo Yukari probably just wanted to play a prank." Kaede patted her flat chest, a relieved expression on her small face. "It seems Lord Yakumo Yukari doesn't bear any ill will towards Lord Bal."
When she saw Lord Bal fall into the gap filled with black eye-like fissures, she had a bad feeling.
The countless red eyes flickered with malice, mockery, amusement, playfulness, and killing intent, making one feel so scared their legs would turn to jelly.
In such a dangerous place, if Lord Bal fell… she might be gone.
However, she didn't expect… that on her way back with Kikyo, she would find Lord Bal, safe and sound, looking for them.
Not only was she unharmed, but she hadn't even suffered any psychological impact.
"…Perhaps." Bal sighed, a hint of regret in her expression. "What that woman is thinking is truly too unfathomable."
She recalled Yakumo Yukari's meaningful and discerning gaze, feeling that the woman was plotting something.
But, from another perspective, perhaps that woman was just bored and wanted to tease her.
In any case, Yakumo Yukari's thoughts were inscrutable.
However, since Yakumo Yukari's thoughts were unclear, she would seize the time to improve her strength. Once she could punch Yakumo Yukari until she cried, she wouldn't have to worry about anything.
After all, force… could solve problems.
"Baal… you really are special," Kikyo said softly, her black eyes gazing at Baal's pretty face. "If the Youkai Sage has ill intentions towards you… it will be difficult for me to protect your safety."
She now somewhat regretted bringing Baal back to the village. She had initially thought Baal was just a weak Youkai, and bringing her home to be a deity, while also observing the weather, seemed like a very good idea.
However, this Baal… has too many unexpected risks. She inexplicably formed the Hyakki Yagyō and became inexplicably intertwined with the Youkai Sage.
To be honest, she felt… her life might not be peaceful in the future.
"Um… Kikyo, can you tell me just how powerful Yakumo Yukari is?" Baal's expression turned serious. "Although I know Yakumo Yukari has the title of Youkai Sage, I don't have a direct concept of what level of power she possesses."
"..."
Kikyo lowered her head in thought and replied after a moment.
"She once launched the Lunar War, attempting to seize control of the moon, and directly confronted a deity… Tsukuyomi."
She wasn't very familiar with the information about the Lunar War. After all, not many Youkai survived the Lunar War, and the information was still circulating among Youkai.
So, as a human… by the time she received this information, she didn't know how much it had been distorted.
However, it was certain… that the Lunar War did happen.
In any case, against a Great Youkai of that caliber, even she couldn't directly say she could win. If analyzed rationally… the chances of victory could be said to be slim.
"This… can Youkai of this era still perform planetary transfers?"
Baal felt a bit uneasy. The combat power in this world seemed a bit high; there were already battles for planetary control. Then Yakumo Yukari, who led the Lunar War and directly confronted the deity Tsukuyomi, could absolutely not be weak. She might even be the combat power ceiling of this era.
But, wasn't this a bit outrageous?
Logically speaking, shouldn't transmigrating to this world involve slowly developing and gradually facing stronger existences?
Meeting a max-level big shot directly… had something gone wrong?
"...Planetary transfers?"
Kikyo subconsciously furrowed her brows slightly, somewhat not understanding the meaning of Baal's words, but soon she figured out the meaning.
"As long as the conditions are right, even going to Mars is possible. Powerful Immortals and Gods can easily roam beyond the heavens and wander through the Six Voids."
"..."
Baal fell silent.
Speaking of which, if she trained to the level of her sister's strength in the demon god residue's memory, she should also be considered a big shot in this world.
No, even if she possessed the peak strength of the demon god residue, that should still be considered a big shot.
Unfortunately, she only drew the demon god residue.
"Don't worry," Xiaofeng saw that the atmosphere was a bit off and quickly interjected to mediate, "If the Youkai Sage had ill intentions, with Baal's strength… she would have died long ago."
After speaking, she realized the impropriety of her words.
"Baal, please don't misunderstand… I'm not saying you're weak."
"..."
Baal twitched her mouth, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, then turned her head and said softly.
"It's fine, anyway… I am very weak."
After coming to this world, she did not, as is customary for transmigrators, rely on a system to beat down all who defied her.
However, she didn't feel there was anything to be disheartened about.
After all, she had only been in this world for a few days and hadn't entered her development phase yet. There was nothing to be ashamed of in admitting her weakness.
Moreover, she already had some ideas on how to improve her strength.
"Um… Baal, why don't you stay with me?" Kikyo suddenly spoke, her eyes filled with worry as she explained, "If you are too far from me, I won't be able to protect your safety in time."
Originally, according to her thoughts, as long as Baal stayed in the village, protected by the barrier, there would be no need to worry about her safety even if she lived separately, as ordinary Youkai wouldn't be able to break through the barrier she had set up. However, given Baal's recent situation of being easily captured.
For Baal's safety… she could only change her mind.
"So, I can sleep with you?" Baal's eyes sparkled with an unusual light as she looked at Kikyo's beautiful face. "I don't have to move out and live alone?"
This was simply an unexpected delight. Who would have thought that Yakumo Yukari's act of capturing her would actually cause Kikyo to change her mind?
Now she could still stick close and sleep with Kikyo.
"Yay! I don't have to be separated from Baal!"
Xiaofeng was also very happy. She actually liked the gentle and beautiful Baal very much. If she lived with Baal, she would be able to enjoy the care of two beautiful older sisters.
This was simply double the happiness… she was winning big.
"There's nothing else we can do," Kikyo looked at her excited sister and Baal, revealing a slightly doting yet helpless smile. "Until we can determine whether Yakumo Yukari is good or bad, we can only maintain the current situation."
"Baal, it looks like we can live together for a long time!"
Xiaofeng looked excited, leaning close to Baal and hugging her arm.
"To ensure safety from a mysterious existence like the Youkai Sage, it would take at least several years, long enough for children to be born and running around everywhere."