That afternoon, the motorcade arrived at the small mountain where Kaguya-hime lived, but the subsequent development made Lancer unsure how to complain.
Several 'court nobles', including Fujiwara no Fuhito, actually went up the mountain personally without guards. The explanation given by the other party was that 'the sound of people and horses would startle the beauty', but Lancer felt that they were just simply looking for an excuse to gather openly. As for what they discussed? Only they knew, but at least one thing Lancer could be sure of was that they didn't seem very interested in the so-called 'Kaguya-hime'.
But this was not surprising. One must know that ever since Fujiwara no Fuhito married his daughter to the current Emperor, he was almost second only to one person in power. Would he lack women? At least, as far as Lancer knew, the officially married women of the other party numbered several, and the children named 'Fujiwara' were close to double digits. As for how many private lovers or how many horns he put on others' heads, only he himself knew.
Whenever he thought of this, Lancer couldn't help but sigh. This guy was the real stud!
The several court nobles, including Fujiwara no Fuhito, went up the mountain, and guards like Lancer naturally waited at the bottom of the mountain. But just when Lancer was getting impatient and considering whether to turn into a raven and fly up to see the legendary 'Kaguya-hime', Fujiwara no Fuhito and the others came down the mountain.
However, their situation was a little strange, as everyone looked disappointed.
'Did they not meet 'Kaguya-hime'?'
But just at this moment, Fujiwara no Fuhito suddenly turned around, took a deep look, and then sighed deeply.
"Truly a Celestial Maiden..."
After saying that, he led the way towards the motorcade.
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In Lancer impression, the man 'Fujiwara no Fuhito' belonged to the standard 'court noble'.
He was someone who could maintain composure no matter what happened. Even when he was attacked by the Ushi-Oni before, he remained calm. But now?
Ever since meeting 'Kaguya-hime', the other party has been acting a little... strange.
That's right, strange. Although the other party seemed no different from usual when speaking to him or to other court nobles, Lancer could clearly sense the other party's 'anxiety', as if there was always something more important to do.
Lancer, noticing the other party's abnormality, once tried to 'check' the other party. However, either the other party was truly fine, or Lancer technique was not good enough. In short, he did not find anything abnormal on the other party. In fact, he even seemed to be in better spirits than before.
Fujiwara no Fuhito change made Lancer more and more curious about that 'Kaguya-hime', but at the same time, he was also a little wary.
Lancer eyesight goes without saying. Logically speaking, even if Kaguya-hime house was on a small mountain, he could easily see it, but because of the obstruction of the 'bamboo forest', he couldn't see clearly. In addition, logically speaking, that 'Kaguya-hime' should be quite strong, but he couldn't feel any threat at the foot of the mountain. However, when he tried to sneak up the mountain several times, he always had a strange feeling.
How should he describe it? It was like being targeted by Atalanta's arrow in the dark during the farewell banquet.
But just when Lancer was debating how to go up and see, Fujiwara no Fuhito, standing in the distance, suddenly struck his palm with his right fist, as if he had made up his mind.
"I must marry her!"
He didn't know if it was self-suggestion or for some other reason, but after Fujiwara no Fuhito said it softly, he walked towards the path up the mountain again, and Lancer quickly followed.
Fujiwara no Fuhito, hearing the footsteps behind him, turned around a little strangely and glanced, and then their eyes met directly.
"Lord Fujiwara, as an exorcist, I have never seen the legendary 'Celestial Maiden'. I wonder if I can go with you."
Lancer words made Fujiwara no Fuhito hesitate for a while, and then he scanned Lancer carefully, which made Lancer feel a little uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but mutter inwardly.
'I heard that there were always some strange people in ancient times who were interested in men. Is this guy one of them?'
It was fortunate that Fujiwara no Fuhito couldn't hear what Lancer was thinking, otherwise, he would probably directly order his subordinates to draw their swords on Lancer, right?
In fact, Fujiwara no Fuhito at this time was confirming Lancer 'threat level'.
First of all, the other party's large physique showed that he was a coarse man. His hair was cut strangely, and the clothes he wore were very simple. More importantly, the other party didn't seem to like talking much. His only advantage was probably his combat power...
In the end, Fujiwara no Fuhito conclusion about Lancer was —————— Although he had a certain attraction to ordinary women, he had no attraction to a 'Celestial Maiden' like Kaguya-hime at all.
'This move is solid.'
Thinking this, he nodded to Lancer.
Since it was solid, he didn't mind building up some goodwill with Lancer.
This unnamed small mountain was full of bamboo. The rustling sound of the bamboo forest along the way made people feel involuntarily relaxed, and Fujiwara no Fuhito, walking in front of Lancer, had a pleasant expression.
Fujiwara no Fuhito only slowed down and carefully adjusted his clothes when they arrived in front of a very ordinary small house on the mountain.
"Bang bang~"
After gently knocking on the door twice, a slightly hurried sound of footsteps quickly came from inside the door.
"It's so late, who is it?"
"It's me, Fujiwara no Fuhito."
"Lord Fujiwara?!"
Accompanied by a cry of surprise, the door was opened, and then a white-haired old man tried to bow in a panic, but was stopped by Fujiwara no Fuhito.
"Elder, there's no need for this. I'm here to propose marriage to you."
Lancer, standing behind Fujiwara no Fuhito, could clearly see the change in the old man's expression.
From surprise at the beginning to helplessness, but there was no fear or confusion, which made Lancer feel a little curious. Judging from the old man's previous reaction to Fujiwara no Fuhito, he seemed quite afraid of Fujiwara no Fuhito, or rather, afraid of his identity, but why was that?
"I apologize, Lord Fujiwara. Kaguya-hime is not my daughter, so I cannot decide for her."
The old man's words were very sincere, and Lancer felt that the other party seemed to be very practiced when saying these words, having said them more than once.
Fujiwara no Fuhito, on the other hand, appeared extremely calm, as he had already expected a similar answer. After all, as far as he knew, others had come to propose marriage to Kaguya-hime before, but without exception, they were all rejected.
"That is natural. But I ask the Elder to allow me to meet Kaguya-hime in person and express my heart!"
Fujiwara no Fuhito words made the old man look a little helpless, but after hesitating for a while, he also turned around.
"Old woman, go and call Kaguya..."
Lancer and Fujiwara no Fuhito waited at the door for nearly 10 minutes until an equally white-haired old woman came out of the house and nodded. Only then did Fujiwara no Fuhito follow her to a sliding door.
Because of the candlelight inside the door, a figure could be seen. Lancer didn't feel anything, but the serious expression that Fujiwara no Fuhito had maintained since the beginning instantly disappeared, replaced by excitement, but he quickly restrained his smile.
"Miss Kaguya-hime, I apologize for the disturbance."
As the sliding door was pulled open, Lancer finally saw that 'Kaguya-hime', but his whole body froze.
He originally thought he would see an adult woman with a graceful posture, like a Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman), but... why was it a well... a little girl?