The Cursed Bloodline
Towards the Yokai World

In a large lake, the water is thick green and overgrown with beautiful Loutus flowers. The wind blew, blowing bamboo groves to create a distinctive squealing sound. Mirai, Nee and Zou stared straight at a small island located in the middle of a large lake. A rope, with various paper seals and small bells adorned the shores of the Lake.

A mystical Lake, located deep in the heart of the Forest. Not a single human dared to come to that place. Even as a sign of danger, the residents who knew the existence of the mysterious Lake put up various power-destroying talismans. There's a reason why people put up barriers like that.

"So, this is the place" said Mirai softly, sliced as beautiful as her Lavender flowers sweeping the surrounding scenery. A beautiful place at once calm. The flow of water that was so intoxicating, as well as the smell of the Lotus splash filled the place. In fact, even when it was still daytime, beautiful fireflies flooded the place

"The place where two worlds are connected. I didn't expect, to set foot in a mysterious place like this. The situation in this place was even more sinister than Demonic City. Nee are you sure the stone is here, huh! " said Zou while looking at the lake in front of him blankly.

Even when he saw the rope of the talismanic mine unfolding before him, he thought they should not cross that line

" Let's go in! " said Nee flatly, regardless of Zou's words.

He stepped over the rope, walking towards the wooden bridge, which connected the edge of the lake with a small island in front of him. Mirai also took her first steps, while Zou was just cheering behind Mirai, holding onto the girl's shoulder, scared.

The sound of the bridge's wooden clanking accompanied their steps. There was nothing meaningful, only that Nee, Zou and Mirai felt their steps being watched by an invisible figure

"Hey you! Humans are fearless! You guys don't think anyone's watching us?! This place is strange, plus going deeper makes me shudder a little" said Zou as he tightened his grip on Mirai's shoulder.

"Hey! Zou! Before you fear what is invisible. Shouldn't you be afraid of what you see! " mirai said with a sharp look. Zou's grip made his shoulder hurt. Zou who understood the max 'visible thing' was Mirai, he hurriedly let go of his grip

" Hehe... Sorry Mirai!" zou said while grinning the horse. Mirai was just grunting.

The three of them finally reached the end of the bridge. A bamboo forest welcomed their arrival. A dark forest, with a hint of sunlight capable of barging in. In front of them, a small walkway became an access on the island. Nee led the way, calmly walking to where the path led him

They're walking further and further in. The sounds of animals accompanied him almost along the steps. Until just when they reached the middle of the lush bamboo forest, a dense fog suddenly appeared and dispelled the view around them

"What's this?! Why is there such a strange fog here?! " Mirai tries to find the whereabouts of Nee and Zou. But due to the dense fog, he could not even find the two people who were still with him a moment before

" Mirai! Uhee! Where y'all?! " zou's screams sounded. However, his figure could not even confirm where Mirai was

" Zou! Where are you?! "

" I'm right here! The mirai! " cried Zou.

Mirai tries to find Zou, but there is a strange figure that he sees in the middle of the thick fog. Mirai narrowed her eyes for a moment, trying to guess who the standing figure was looking at her straight. Mirai tried to approach the figure, how surprised he was when he saw a man who was very familiar to him

Mirai's eyes trembled violently, her cold hands starting to clench in front of her chest. He could not believe he would see that figure there. With a raucous voice, Mirai tried to call out the figure of the man in front of her

"A-dad?! " mirai said slowly, without thinking for a long time he tried to chase after the figure of Kizuna who walked away from him. However, a hand reached for Mirai's arm and pulled her away from Kizuna

" Mirai! Be aware! Everything you see is the illusion of this mist-creator's trick! " cried Nee while trying to resuscitate Mirai. The long-haired girl finally realized she quickly shook her head to restore her sanity

" What's going on? " Mirai was in a daze. He looked at Nee. While Zou, just hiding behind Nee's body

" Are you okay, Mirai? " ask Zou

" You were almost consumed by the illusion created by this strange mist. According to the information I know, this place is indeed protected by some kind of magic mist.

Anyone who comes in here will never come back. There were only two reasons for them to be stuck in a place like this. Whether it's crazy because it's haunted by people who are missed. Or trapped forever in this bamboo forest without ever finding a way out! " said Nee while watching her surroundings

Mirai nodded in understanding. Nee stalls his hand towards Mirai who is met with a surprised look by the girl

" What do you mean?"

"Hold my hand. Make sure you never take it off no matter what! " said Nee still extending her hand.

Mirai reached out to Nee's hand in doubt. However, Nee quickly reached Mirai's hand and grasped it tightly. While Zou, only narrowed his eyes at the impromptu 'romantic' situation that existed because of that strange place

" What is this? Are you trying to practice scenes in a romantic novel! " murm Zou origin

" Quiet! " said Mirai and Nee compactly while staring intently at Zou. The red-mouthed man could only gulp his saliva roughly. He starts to move to Mirai's side because he thinks the girl has changed

" I'll be by your side! " said Zou timidly. Mirai reached out her hand "We have to get out of here alive! " rumannya

The three of them finally went hand in hand, with their hands gripping each other so that the risk of being separated in the fog became thin. Nee uses her wind magic to break the mist in front of her. Follow where the path leads them.

Until an old cottage was seen at the end of the road. The cottage is simple, with small lanterns adorning the left side and the right. Right after they reached the front of the hut, suddenly the dense fog that filled the place disappeared instantly.

Brasss.....

The door of the cottage opened, revealing the form of a cat demon. The head and body resemble a cat in general, but what distinguishes is the way the cat walks using two legs and dressed like a human.

"You've made it past the obstacles of the Mist of Fear. Now tell me, what's the reason humans like you came to my place. Do you want a treasure? The throne? Or Women?! Meong. " said the cat loudly.

Without noticing who the person standing in front of him was, the cat simply took a sip of the cigar while standing his back to Mirai and the others

" What? Did I see a cat rubbing a kimono and smoking a long cigar? Even her life is more human than mine! "celtuk Zou origin

" We came here looking for the place where the 3rd Pillar Stone is located! Do you know where the stone is?! " said Mirai.

The cat's body stiffened, he did not expect the three people in front of him to look for the sacred stone. The cat turned around and looked at Mirai

" How dare you look for something as valuable as that! Come out of this place! I will never tell you! Meow! " said the cat demon while turning his face away

"Hey! Comeon! If you tell me where it is, I'll give you a lot of fish for payment. How! Agree kitty sweet~~uwu.. Uwu. "goda Zou.

He even deliberately turned his mouth as if talking to a kitten he met on the street

"So what you say! I'm not a sweet cat! I am Nekonin! the hermit guarding the gate to another world, you know! Ops! Meow! " the cat suddenly closed its mouth tightly. He had unknowingly shared his secret information with Mirai and the others

" So you're the gatekeeper! That means you can get us there, right?! "

The Cat ascetic began to retreat slowly, if he fought the military man of course he would lose. The cat tried to escape from there. However, Nee and Zou were already right beside her and holding onto the shriveled body

that cat

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" Meow! Meow! Helpme! Meow! " shouted the cat. His hands and feet were purposely tied to Nee and Zou. At the moment the poor cat is in the middle of the Mirai introgradation room

" Now! Quickly tell me how we can go to the world of Yokai! " strictly Mirai. However, Nekonin still refused to tell Mirai

" Zou! " mirai said firmly "We begin the torture! "

Zou smiled wickedly. He approached Nekonin, carrying a small piece of wood with cotton tied to the end. Seeing that, Nekonin could only gulp down his coarse saliva. Sweat began to flood his fur

" Speak up! Or I'll tickle you until you die holding amused! "threaten Zou

Seeing Mirai and Zou's absurd behavior, Nee could only let out a long sigh. That way is ridiculous but they can't just hurt Yokai. Law is law, the world is different, and the Yokai are different. So inevitably, the manuias must respect him

"No! Don't do! I beg! Meow! " shouted Nekonin while thrashing. Zou is getting closer, with the wood containing fine cotton fibers. Zou directs him to Nekonin's feet and tickles him

" No! Ha.. Ha... Ha... Stopit! It's ticklish tofu! Ha.. Ha.. Ha... Meow! "

Nekonin laughed until his tears came out. Not stopping there, Zou again directed the wooden stick to the cat Nekonin

" Find this! " said Zou with the look of his demonic face. He was so excited about torturing the cat in front of him

" No! Nah! Not there! I beg! Ha... Ha... Ha.... Stopit! MEOW! AAAA........ "

Seeing the two creatures, Mirai began to feel bored. He approached Zou and took over the torture of Nekonin

" So you still want to keep your mouth shut?! " mirai said as she crouched down looking at Nekonin

" Huh! Huh! I won't give up that easily! Meow! " said Nekonin while gasping. Mirai nodded in understanding.

" All right! If that's what you want! I have no choice but to do it that way! "

Mirai took out a small knife from her kit bag. A sharp scalpel he pointed at Nekonin. Looking at the blade, Nekonin could only stare at Mirai in fear

" W-what do you want to do! Don't tell me you want to kill a Yokai! "say Nekonin was afraid. His body shook violently, as Mirai pointed the small blade at his stomach. Nee, aware of that, tries to stop Mirai

" Mirai! Stopit! If you kill Yokai! A curse will strike your soul! " say Nee

Laws that apply in the universe. The two worlds are separated for a balance. Yokai and humans are never in one place. However, if one of them broke that rule, it was like killing a Yokai in the human realm. That man will be cursed all his life

"Who said I would kill this cat?! " said Mirai flat. Now he pointed his little knife at the cat's mustache

" The "moustache for a cat is a symbol of honor. I'm not sure if you can survive if I cut your mustache out?! "

" Hey! You're kidding! Cutting a cat's mustache is like stripping a girl naked! Stopit! Meow! " say Nekonin was frightened

" Tell me how we went to the world of Yokai! Or-" Mirai was about to cut off Nekonin's whiskers

"All right! I will say! So please keep that knife away from my precious mustache! Even 1000 years of that mustache won't grow this beautiful! Meow! " Nekonin finally gave up. Mirai smiled with satisfaction, he put the knife in his hand again

" So, where's the place? "

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Nekonin escorted Mirai and the others to a place at the end of the island. Right at the lips of the well, on top of an old stone altar, a small tree seedling grew. The sunlight that infiltrated between the lush foliage of the bamboo illuminated the small tree. Even animals like butterflies are fun to play around the canyik place

"So, where is the gate to the Yokai World located? " ask Mirai who dreary looking for things that might just be the way to another world

" That gate, it's right here! Meow! " nekonin said with a serious look. He pointed his cat's palm to the ground.

" You didn't cheat us, did you? Just look out for you-" Zou had not had time to continue saying a green-colored magic appeared on the stone altar

A small tree sprout suddenly grew rapidly. In the schajap become a large tree with shady leaves. With just a pat of the cat's foot, the tree trunk split open to form a door with magic energy enveloping it

"What's this?! " mirai said not believing what he saw.

" This is the gateway to the other world!. A Utopian world where the Yokai are" Nekonin said