Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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"This was found by your adopted daughter, Guhuoniao, during her sea adventure."

"No, Xiaoyu accidentally saved the son of the chief of a large village on an island. She was then warmly received. Before leaving, the chief gave her two kinds of food called... Yumikas, which is this."

The Ubume, whose speech suddenly became halting, quickly lowered her head and took out two items from her bag.

To be precise, it was two ears of corn.

The two ears of corn were about the size of a fist, and were somewhat semi-oval in shape.

What's amazing is that the corn kernels on top still shimmer with an enticing, lustrous color.

"Logically speaking, it should take quite a while to return from a sea adventure, yet this unknown fruit hasn't even dried out much..."

“Yes, Xiaoyu said that this Yumicas is a sacred object worshipped by everyone on that island.”

The Guhuoniao replied in this way.

Kyosuke Kosaka was not surprised at all.

Just as I know it.

Corn, a highly productive food, was indeed revered as a sacred object by the people of the Americas.

However, what he couldn't help but wonder about was whether there were gods on their side.

It's quite likely that there's a significant probability.

After all.

Takamagahara existed in Japan during the Heian period.

So isn't it normal that there are other gods in the Americas?

Of course.

Kyosuke Kosaka has an even more important matter to attend to right now.

"If it is a divine object, it must have special advantages, which I guess are related to its production volume."

"Yes, Xiaoyu said that many of these magical plants have been planted on the island, so she was wondering if she could bring them here to plant."

The Guhuoniao sounded excited.

She understands perfectly.

If corn yields are high, more people will no longer go hungry!

"It seems that Xiaoyu is a very broad-minded person."

"You flatter me too much."

"Do you have time, Guhuoniao, to take a look at the other vegetables and fruits grown in this courtyard?"

"This……"

"Looks like I'm too busy," Kousaka Kyosuke replied with a smile, speaking for the Ubume.

To be honest, he was quite excited when he received the corn.

But after the excitement subsided, he had to face an extremely unpleasant fact—that the corn had probably been processed!

It is highly likely that it has been specially processed.

At the very least, Kyosuke Kosaka sensed the presence of vegetation and life from the two ears of corn in his hand.

It seems that others probably don't allow outsiders to obtain corn seeds casually...

"Wait a minute, Kyosuke-sama," the Ubume, sensing something, suddenly looked directly at Kyosuke. "I sense that you seem somewhat disappointed. Is there some particular reason for this? Is it related to... Yumikas?"

Kousaka Kyosuke coughed dryly.

"Was my expression that obvious?"

"...I'm quite good at reading people's expressions."

The Guhuoniao answered.

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed and said, "Then I won't hide it anymore. I feel that these two ears of corn have been treated and are almost impossible to use as seeds for cultivation."

He doesn't like to keep people in suspense.

When asked, he doesn't mind answering directly at all.

"how come--"

"After all, it's their sacred object, so it's normal that they don't allow others to possess it at will."

Kyosuke Kosaka looked completely at ease.

Just like in feudal times today, how could those in power possibly allow those in lower classes to acquire knowledge?

And it's likely that people in the Americas wouldn't be willing to let people they don't know well grow high-yield corn like they do.

On the bright side, this is avoiding aiding the enemy and mitigating risks.

Let's assume we're thinking in a more complex direction.

Kyosuke Kosaka does not rule out the possibility that this may involve issues related to deities.

Corn is very likely indeed a truly miraculous substance.

How could the deities associated with it possibly give corn to non-believers?

"If that's the case, it further proves the extraordinary nature of this thing." The Guhuoniao's expression became solemn.

Having lived for many years, she had witnessed far too many partings and deaths.

Food is a key element.

Many couples, struggling to make ends meet themselves, cruelly abandon their daughters.

The Guhuoniao (a mythical bird) loathed this, but also understood that it was something she could only do out of necessity.

Therefore, they could only silently take them back and raise them until they reached adulthood and were able to live independently before leaving.

As for others saying she's stupid?

The Guhuoniao will not pay any attention to it.

Because that's what she's always lived for.

For example, these past few days, Guhuoniao has picked up some abandoned children, which she has temporarily placed with Mayoi.

But for this very reason, food supplies are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

If, if the crops brought by my adopted daughter Xiaoyu really do bring a huge harvest.

Then so many people in the world wouldn't have starved to death.

And just as many children wouldn't be abandoned...

“Speaking of divine objects…” A sudden thought flashed through Kousaka Kyosuke’s mind. “I wonder if the Inari God could restore some of the life to this crop?”

The Ubume, who was feeling somewhat disappointed and even planning to visit the island where Tama had gone on an adventure, was suddenly stunned.

"If it is the legendary Inakawa God, then it might not be impossible."

"Without further ado, I'll go and ask Lord Inari."

Kousaka Kyosuke made a prompt decision.

If he had a choice, he really wouldn't want to go overseas to find corn.

Even if they were found, they might be deities whose divine nature is similar to that of Inari.

Who knows how amazing they are?

—Kyosuke Kosaka would not take unnecessary risks when the information is unknown.

Otherwise, it would be irresponsible to yourself and those around you!

"It's getting late, Kyosuke-sama. Why don't you stay here? I'll go find Inari-sama..."

"No need, I can go by myself."

Let's work together.

“Then let’s go together.” Kyosuke Kousaka said without hesitation.

He wasn't sure if the processed corn could be saved and used as seeds again.

But it would be unreasonable not to do something immediately if there's a way.

Be more diligent!

Immediately afterwards, Kyosuke Kousaka set off with the Ubume to find the God of Marriage.

Yes, first find the God of Fate.

Only then will we know where the elusive Inari God is.

The way to find the God of Marriage is, of course, through the thread of fate!

When she absorbed the power of the Kusanagi Sword God, Enmusubi connected with Kousaka Kyosuke, and that's how they became linked.

Kyosuke Kosaka never intended to sever their connection.

after all.