"Ah, ah~"
Seeing the additional archway on the wall, Zashiki-warashi seemed very pleased, like a great contributor awaiting recognition, with its face tilted up proudly and chest puffed out.
But Kamiyagawa only patted the little Fukujin's head, "Zashiki, go back into the bell for now. Once we return to reality, I'll properly reward you."
Zashiki-warashi obediently nodded and dissolved into transparent smoke, returning to the golden bell.
In the statue exhibition room, only Kamiya and the Hannya remained as the two combat units.
"There's actually an unexplored hidden region within the newbie village. Who knows what lies within."
Kamiyagawa gripped the chopper tightly, maintaining a degree of caution as he entered the stone archway.
The Hannya floated up a bit in the air, puffed its chest out, tucked its chin, straightened its slender waist, and gently crossed its arms in front of its body, quietly following behind its Onmyoji.
Inside the stone archway.
