The main family of Tsuchimikado, between platycodon.
This is an important place for the Tsuchimikado family. It is generally used to meet important guests, hold important memorial ceremonies, or carry out large and small ceremonies, so that there is a solemn atmosphere here all the time.
In such a room, not only is there an altar, but there are also emerald green red and red coins and royal coins on the altar. In the center are green, red, yellow, white, which represent the five elements of wood, fire, earth, gold, and water. A large royal coin made of black paper pendants of five colors. There is a pottery on the table, which is filled with salt, rice, and mochi. The bottle is filled with water and sake, as well as sea bream and several fruits and vegetables. .
There are also placed on the altar a spiritual talisman with thick black ink marks and the family crest "Seimei Platycodon Seal". Several candles are also placed on the altar. The candlelight is dim and dimly reflects the scenery on the altar.
At this time, there were two people between the platycodons.
One was a middle-aged man wearing a kimono, sitting in front of the altar, without any emotion on his face, and slowly explaining something.
One was also wearing a kimono, sitting in front of the man, but he was sitting very casually, with a lazy and even listless look on his face.
The boy looks a bit like a mixed race, so he has a good appearance.
On the other hand, the middle-aged man has a very standard Oriental appearance and an indifferent expression, exuding an inhumane and rigorous feeling.
Of course, the two look nothing alike.
However, the two are father and son.
Moreover, they are still father and son.
At least, that's how others perceive it externally.
The middle-aged man never told the boy about their blood relationship, as if the dissimilarity in appearance between the two was completely accidental, and he also called himself his biological father to the boy.
However, if he were facing his biological son, the man's expression would seem a little too cold.
The evidence is that when he saw that the young man had a lazy look on his face, as if he was not listening, the man's expression never changed and he continued to explain.
No, it should be said to be teaching.
Among the platycodons of the Tsuchimikado family, the current head of the Tsuchimikado family, Tsuchimikado Yasumi, was teaching his son about spells.
Tsuchimikado Yasumi continued his explanation to the end in a mechanical, indifferent, and business-like tone.
Until the end of the explanation...
"That's it for today."
Tsuchimikado Yasumi made a unilateral conclusion.
Not even a word of condolences, just purely telling the person in front of him of his decision.
In response to this, the young man yawned lazily and said something.
"Thank you for your guidance today."
The tone was also casual, and there was no hint of gratitude at all.
Immediately afterwards, the young man stood up and walked out slowly, as if he didn't care about his father's existence at all. He continued to yawn.
Tsuchimikado Taishun also didn't care, and just spoke lightly.
"Same time tomorrow, continue here."
Hearing this, the young man did not look back, he just raised his hand and gave a slight gesture before leaving.
From beginning to end, the father did not look at his son, and the son did not see his father. They were like two strangers, ending their daily regular teaching.
After the boy left the platycodon room, Tsuchimikado Yasumi slowly closed his eyes, his face still looking so indifferent and emotionless.
... ... ... ...
After leaving the platycodon room, the young man came to the corridor of the mansion and stretched greatly.
"The weather is nice today."
Looking at the scene in the garden ahead, the young man said this without feeling nervous.
The young man is naturally Luo Zhen.
Of course, no one in this world knows this name.
People only know that Tsuchimikado Yasumi, the current head of the Tsuchimikado family, had a son who was the next head of the Tsuchimikado family. His mother passed away after giving birth to him and left the world, leaving only Tsuchimikado. Mentaichun raised him alone and taught him spells since he was a child in an attempt to cultivate him into a talented person.
And the name of this son is...
"Tsuchimikado Akikan... is...?"
Luo Zhen looked at the scene in the garden and murmured sarcastically.
"Another new name."
Whenever Luo Zhen travels to a new world and becomes a child, he always gets a new name.
In the world of cleverness, he is Akabane Narukami, the of the Akabane family.
In the world of Sword Art Online, he is Kiritani Qinghe, the adopted son of the Kiritani family.
In this world, Luo Zhen is the sect of Onmyodo, the king of the magic world, the only son of the Tsuchimikado clan, and the next head of the Tsuchimikado Akikan.
However, compared to the first two names, Luo Zhen did not gain much sense of belonging with the name he received in this world.
The reason is simple.
"If I were like this as a father, Yui would probably shed tears every day."
Luo Zhen glanced at the platycodon behind him and felt a little sad in his heart.
Back then, Luo Zhen returned to the age of a baby and came to this world. Just like before, he was adopted by others.
At that time, the person who picked up Luo Zhen in the field was Tsuchimikado Yasumi.
However, compared to the previous two adoptions, this time, Luo Zhen did not recognize this man as his father from the bottom of his heart.
Probably because, since he was a child, Tsuchimikado Yasumi has never shown his fatherly side to Luo Zhen. He treats Luo Zhen like a prop that carries on the family line and inherits the incense. He indifferently sits back and watches Luo Zhen grow up and do things. He taught him the spells of his own accord, so that he could inherit the Tsuchimikado family in the future and continue the family.
In view of this, Luo Zhen did not regard Tsuchimikado Yashun as his father. Tsuchimikado Yashun also didn't care about this, and still faced all this indifferently and did his own things.
"It's no wonder that the Tsuchimikado family declined."
Luo Zhen muttered such words.
Yes.
The Tsuchimikado family fell into decline.
During the Heian period, the Tsuchimikado family was once a famous family of Onmyodo, and has continued its long-standing inheritance.
When people mention Onmyojitsu, the first thing people think of is the Tsuchimikado family.
However, the Tsuchimikado family's name as an Onmyodo sect family only lasted until the Meiji Restoration, when Onmyo Ryo, the general jurisdiction of the Onmyoji, was abolished due to the policy of abolishing Buddhism and destroying Buddhism.
Therefore, as early as the end of the Tokugawa period, most of the real power of Onmyodo had been transferred to the Kurahashi family and the Wakasugi family. As the head of the family, Tsuchimikado is now just a lifted mikoshi. Even though it is still known as a famous family in the world of magic, it is no longer worthy of its name.
In view of this, despite the vast land and luxurious residence of the Tsuchimikado family, in fact, there are only two people here, Luo Zhen and Tsuchimikado Yasumi.
As for the separation of families, each has its own career and power.
There are only two people left in the huge Tsuchimikado family. What is it if it is not in decline
"That's what I say, but there is another reason for its decline."
Luo Zhen said to himself, then sighed and prepared to leave.
at this time...
"Autumn view!"
A pleasant female voice reached Luo Zhen's ears, causing him to stop.