Dizziness.
That was the only sensation Kyouko felt at the moment.
Watching the scenes unfold before her eyes, only one thought remained in her mind.
"Am I dreaming?"
Kyouko couldn't help but suspect it.
After all, everything before her was simply too unbelievable.
She had always thought that the spiritual disasters terror attacks were terrifying enough. With the appearance of Phase 4 entities and the rampant destruction caused by numerous Phase 3 beings, it was already an unimaginable nightmare.
But now, Kyouko finally understood—she had been too naive.
Terrifying?
Compared to what was happening before her, those past incidents were nothing.
The ghosts and monsters born from Spiritual Disasters were at best newborn entities. While dangerous, they could still be exorcised.
But what was appearing before her now were not newborns.
They were beings that had existed long, long ago.
Some were kings among demons.
Some were leaders of yokai.
Some were lords of malevolent spirits.
And some had once brought calamity upon the world, only to be vanquished by heroes of legend.
And now, all of them had returned—whether they had been sealed away, defeated, or had disappeared into obscurity.
Compared to them, a Phase 4 entity was nothing more than a joke.
This was a true Night Parade of a Hundred Demons.
This was a real disaster.
Compared to this, Spiritual Disasters were just a child's plaything.
Faced with such an overwhelming sight, Kyouko had no choice but to wonder—was she really awake?
Unfortunately, this was reality.
The hordes of malevolent spirits soaring through the sky were real.
The countless demons and ghosts running rampant were real.
The way they mercilessly overwhelmed the Onmyo Agency's exorcists was real.
The fact that even members of the Twelve Divine Generals were being crushed as if they were mere insects was real.
And the one who had summoned all of these terrifying beings—
—was none other than the young man standing beside her.
"Aki… Akikan…?"
Unconsciously, Kyouko clung tightly to Rozen's arm, her face deathly pale, her entire body trembling.
But what frightened her the most wasn't just the horrifying spectacle before her.
It was the cold, indifferent expression on Rozen's face.
It made Kyouko afraid.
Afraid that the person standing before her was no longer the Tsuchimikado Akikan she once knew.
Because it was this very person who had awakened the legendary Hyakki Yakou.
It was this very person who had opened the gates of hell, bringing forth the true Night Parade of a Hundred Demons.
At this moment, Rozen still stood upon the magic circle, summoning demon after demon, spirit after spirit. Each entity spread out across the battlefield, wreaking havoc, engaging the exorcists, and crushing them with overwhelming force.
The scene was so terrifying that Kyouko could hardly breathe.
Fortunately…
"Don't worry. I've already given them an order—they can injure, but they cannot take lives. Consider it a warning to the Onmyo Agency."
Rozen's calm words saved Kyouko, making her realize that he was still Rozen.
He wasn't a heartless killer who sought to bring death and destruction to all.
But at the same time, Rozen was far from being a kind person.
After being pushed to the edge by the Onmyo Agency time and time again, his patience had finally worn thin.
And so, this was the result.
"Alright, let's go."
Rozen finally turned away, pulling Kyouko close as he prepared to leave.
"What… what about them…?"
Kyouko hesitated, unsure if just walking away like this was truly the right choice.
But Rozen had already made up his mind.
"If we stay any longer, I might actually kill someone."
That one sentence made Kyouko fall silent.
After all, she did not want to see what Rozen would look like if he truly lost control.
The fact that he had held back this much was already proof of his restraint.
But then—
"Stop right there!"
With a furious shout, Kagami Reiji came charging forward.
Rozen, however, did not even bother turning around.
Boom—!
A deafening impact rang out.
The moment Kagami tried to rush forward, a massive force struck him from the side.
It felt as if his organs had been crushed, forcing a mouthful of blood from his lips as he was sent flying.
He tumbled across the ground, rolling uncontrollably.
"Roar…!"
From above, Hokuto, who had been hovering in the air, finally swooped down, letting out a deafening roar.
It was clear—it was Hokuto who had swatted Kagami aside with a single strike.
"Kh…!"
Lying on the ground, Kagami coughed up blood, his injuries severe.
Even so, he clenched his teeth, trying to stand up.
But he couldn't.
A foot pressed down on his back, pinning him to the ground.
"Cough… cough…!"
Choking on his own blood, Kagami struggled to lift his head.
And there, standing before him—
—was Rozen, holding Kyouko in his arms, looking down at him with an icy gaze.
"I've had my fun."
Rozen narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly.
"Don't push your luck, Kagami Reiji. If you do, I'll might just kill you."
Upon hearing these words, Kagami did not react with anger or fear.
Instead, he glared at Rozen..
"How did you do it?"
Kagami's voice was hoarse.
He wasn't asking out of curiosity—he was demanding answers.
And Rozen knew exactly what he meant.
It wasn't just Kagami who wanted to know.
Anyone who had witnessed today's Hyakki Yakou would want to know—
How had Rozen done it?
Not just summoning demons—but summoning entities that had already been slain.
Not just forgotten legends—but beings that had once been defeated by legendary heroes.
And then—
There was Ibaraki Douji.
Everyone knew that Ibaraki Douji was Kakugyouki, who now served under Tsuchimikado Harutora.
So why—why was Ibaraki Douji standing among Rozen's demons?
Kagami needed answers.
But—
"Do you really think I'd tell you?"
Rozen smirked.
It was exactly the response Kagami had expected.
Gritting his teeth, Kagami tried once more to stand.
But Rozen simply pressed down harder, keeping him firmly pinned.
"You're too weak."
Rozen's voice was laced with mockery.
"If I didn't feel like playing with you, do you really think you'd even have the chance to act all high and mighty in front of me?"
Rozen's words cut deep.
He wasn't just mocking Kagami—he was tearing open his very pride.
"If you really want to fight me, at least break the seal placed on you first, idiot."
Kagami froze.
"…You… You know about my…"
Before he could finish—
Boom!
A savage kick sent him flying.
Rozen did not spare him another glance.
Instead, he leaped into the air, landing atop Hokuto's head with Kyouko still in his arms.
"Let's go, Hokuto."
"Roar—!"
Hokuto let out a mighty cry and prepared to take off.
But then—
"…This is."
Rozen's eyes suddenly narrowed.
He abruptly looked ahead.
"Wh… What's wrong?"
Kyouko asked in alarm.
But Rozen did not respond.
His gaze was locked on the sky—
—where a helicopter was approaching.