Demon Sword Maiden

“T-There’s… no… need… for… that…” Yumi stated slowly all of a sudden, but her breathing still sounded quite unstable, “It’s not my first time having this experience. It occurs every few months and no medicine is effective. It’ll get better within eight to ten days… so there’s no need to make a big deal out of it. However, my body feels fatigued because of the high fever and this disables me from walking, so I fear it’ll end up delaying master’s important trip to the Land of Hundred Demons.”

“Stop worrying about such things. How can I take you along to such a perilous region when you’re so sick? You need to take ample rest even if you recover within a few days. I’ll go call Kotoka.”

Lily got up and went to get Kotoka.

A large part of the Saionji family’s business dealt with trading of medicinal ingredients, so Kotoka was actually somewhat versed in medicine.

Kotoka inspected Yumi but shook her head helplessly as she failed to find the cause of the illness, “Her pulse seems too unstable, but there doesn’t seem to be any burden on her body. Her forehead doesn’t have a hot temperature, but some parts of her body are extremely hot. I’m unable to diagnose the cause.”

Yumi also shook her head and stated in a much softer voice than usual, “I know my body better than anyone else. I’ll get better in a few days, so there’s no need to worry about me. Ordinary medicine is ineffective even if I take it. I’ve had this illness for several years now.”

“Lily, I’m not a professional physician and since Miss Yumi is a practitioner, this illness might not be a common one that afflicts mortals. I fear we’ll have to invite a high-ranked onmyōji to discover the cause of the illness.”

“But where do we find a high-ranked onmyōji?” Lily asked impatiently.

“Besides Kamakura, there’s nowhere in the East where we can find a high-ranked onmyōji. However, Kamakura’s high-ranked onmyōji is stationed in the Bureau of Onmyō, so we can’t summon them at will.”

“You needn’t go through such trouble, Master. You’ll have to go back and forth around the East and probably have to request the high official of the Genji clan in order to make the high-ranked onmyōji act. However, I would’ve almost recovered by the time they arrive. Also, you absolutely cannot let the people in Kamakura find this place. I’m really fine and will get better in a few days,” Yumi’s voice didn’t seem that weakened, but it did sound somewhat softer.

“If you say so, but you must rest well,” Lily stated gently.

Yumi fished out a sheepskin scroll from her bosom and said, “This is the map leading to Mt. Fuji within the Endless Demon Mountains, Master. The locations marked on it are either monster lairs or temples occupied by demons in the Land of Hundred Demons. You’ll be able to reach the volcanic crater of Mt. Fuji in a relatively safe manner as long as you avoid these spots.”

“Yumi… I can’t leave when I’m worried about you like this.”

“I’m fine, Master. You’ll delay the matter too long if you wait for me to get better. You’ve always acted decisively with regards to important matters, haven’t you, Master? It’s best to forge the evil slaying sword as soon as possible since it’ll strengthen you by a lot and enable you to protect this Cherry Blossom Valley better. I’m really fine, Master, and if you worry this much, it’ll actually make me feel guilty and worsen my condition,” Yumi was determined to have Lily depart without her.

“Ugh… since you insist that much… fine…”

“Master,” Yukiko added, “I’ll take care of Yumi, so don’t worry about her. On the other hand, since you are going to infiltrate into the Endless Demon Mountains, you must proceed with the utmost caution, Master.”

“Ugh… I got it. I’ll strive to return as quickly as possible. Make sure you rest well, Yumi. I hope to see you in a better state when I return,” Lily received the map from Yumi’s hand and held her hand for a moment, still feeling somewhat reluctant to leave.

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