Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game

Just as the Black Princess Mountain clan was carrying out their activities in a big way, Sakiru Fuyura and the Zitsuki Party also received intelligence.

"Big Sister, the Black Princess Mountain clan has been invited to participate in the 'Amatsu Mikado Grand Purification Festival'..."

The speaker was a petite half-demon girl with a single horn growing from her brow.

"I am well aware of this matter."

The red-clothed woman who was recuperating nodded.

"I think that Chunin should also be among them. As long as that gauntlet is on him, I can always lock onto his location."

"But, Big Sister... who exactly is 'he'?"

The half-demon girl asked hesitantly, "Do you really think that person is related to the young master and the Zitsuki clan?"

"I'm not sure either."

Sakiru Fuyura looked perplexed.

"Thinking about it later... if it really were the young master, I would be able to recognize him immediately. However, the aura on that Chunin is different."

"Then that should be it, right?"

The girl with the horn asked softly. In fact, unlike her big sister Sakiru, the other half-demon companions did not think that the young master could survive, but if they were to say it, their big sister would definitely get angry.

"No, at least the 'blood' won't be wrong."

Sakiru Fuyura said lightly, "He must be someone connected to the Zitsuki family. Moreover, there were many people from the Zitsuki clan who disappeared back then. I believe that investigating this person's whereabouts should yield some results."

"However, the Black Princess Mountain clan is going to Dewa Province this time."

The one-horned girl added, "Dewa Province is protected by the Amatsu Mikado. Although half-demons like us are slightly better than demons, approaching the pure divine energy emitted by that cherry tree will cause us great pain, making it difficult for us to act normally inside."

"It doesn't matter."

Sakiru Fuyura smiled.

"The former head of the family once gave me a jewel from the Dragon Palace treasury. As long as I swallow this dragon jewel, I can suppress the demon energy in my body and temporarily turn myself into a human."

After she finished speaking, she took out a jewel from her kimono sash and swallowed it.

Suddenly, a wind blew in from nowhere, causing the red-clothed woman's long hair and kimono hem to flutter in the wind.

"Bang!"

A cloud of white smoke exploded in mid-air, or rather, the clothes on Sakiru Fuyura's body exploded with a series of bangs, and her body was also shrouded in a large amount of white smoke. The one-horned girl was also dumbfounded.

"B-Big Sister?"

She tentatively asked, swallowing her saliva, her eyes fixed on the silhouette deep in the smoke.

As the smoke cleared, accompanied by the sound of "cough cough cough", Sakiru Fuyura's voice sounded again.

"Ranka, why are you looking at me so strangely?"

"B-Big Sister."

The girl with the horn widened her eyes, her face filled with disbelief.

"D-Did you shrink?"

"Huh... Ah?"

...

A few days later, the mighty team, after a long journey, finally arrived at their destination.

Kasumi Castle is the most central RinKaku-style flat castle in Dewa Province.

It is located in a mountainous area, relying on a rapid river as a barrier. The Honmaru castle is the center, and the Ninomaru and Sannomaru that expand outward form the main urban area.

After that, it radiated outward from the main city, gradually forming settlements and market places in the "castle town".

"Although I've seen CGs in the game, seeing it with my own eyes is another matter?"

Hyakusuke praised inwardly.

Behind Kasumi Castle, you can see the huge Amatsu Mikado, which is reminiscent of the giant tree called "Golden Tree" in a certain Elden Ring.

Looking at it from a distance, you can feel the wonderful aura emanating from the Divine Cherry Tree... solemn, sacred, and full of sanctuary-like atmosphere.

Because it is close to the flowering season, the unique green light of the sacred tree softly envelops the sky of Kasumi Castle, forming a large barrier covering this area.

People with strong spiritual power will find that the light of the tree is mixed with sunlight, and the mysterious tree goes straight into the sky, as if it is a pillar supporting the sky and the earth.

"According to the 'Nintoku Chronicle', west of the Rabbit Inch River, there is a large tree, unbelievably tall... The shadow of the tree under the morning sun can extend to Awaji Island, and under the setting sun, it can cross Mount Takayasu."

Old man Matsudaira Inomaro muttered, "If I hadn't seen this Amatsu Mikado, I would have thought it was just nonsense from the ancients. Now it seems that I, the old man, am just ignorant."

"I have never seen such a powerful barrier?"

Taisou also looked shocked.

"How powerful is this Amatsu Mikado? I can't imagine what kind of monster can break through the barrier generated by the Divine Cherry Tree?"

"A demon king or a powerful demon general should try to break through."

Old man Matsudaira smiled bitterly.

"However, even if you want to forcibly break into the barrier, it will consume a lot of power and even damage the origin of your demon power... No big monster would be stupid enough to confront this almost miraculous power head-on."

"That's true..."

Taisou said with a sigh as if he had never seen the world, "Then, if this Divine Cherry Tree could be moved to other places, or seeded, cut, grafted, divided, or transplanted to different regions, wouldn't it be able to form a natural barrier to resist demons and monsters from all over the world?"

He suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with such an idea.

"For example, in the capital, people have to be sent to guard it every year. If there is such a Divine Cherry Tree, it would save a lot of effort, not to mention peace of mind."

"Hahahaha...!"

Old man Matsudaira laughed, "Your idea is good, but someone has already tried this kind of thing. Unfortunately, this Amatsu Mikado is unique. People have used various methods before, but they have never been able to create a second Amatsu Mikado."

"I see."

Taisou scratched the tip of his nose and smiled bitterly.

"Even a fool like me can come up with an idea, it seems that other smart people have already tried it."

"Yo~~ Brother Taisou is smarter than I imagined?"

Old man Matsudaira patted him on the shoulder while laughing and teasing him.

Taisou showed a self-deprecating expression and shook his head.

He and the old man looked at each other and laughed together.

This humorous Chunin hit it off with the old man, and their personalities suited each other, and they had become familiar with each other in the past few days.

Hyakusuke was not in such a good mood. He knew that the closer he got to Kasumi Castle, the greater the risk.

According to his understanding of the game, intervening in this main storyline would entail considerable risks.

If he failed to achieve his goal, the Root Land Ruins, that is, the outbreak of the Filth Demon Nest, would pollute the surrounding area. At that time, apart from high-level exorcists such as Kudzu Flower who could escape, a small person like him would definitely have a narrow escape from death.

"It seems... I must act in advance to prevent the worst ending of 'Divine Cherry Tree Collapse' from happening..."

...

Kasumi Castle Lord Suoh, accompanied by his attendants, came to the forest behind the Amatsu Mikado Grand Shrine. Strictly speaking, this is a forest built at the foot of the giant tree, located behind the castle and the main shrine.

The Amatsu Mikado does not devour the vitality of the surrounding plants. Under its sky-covering canopy, the trees and weeds in this area are not difficult to grow.

The light emitted from the giant tree will make the vegetation produce vigorous vitality even in the absence of sunlight. It can create a barrier to protect the city, and it can also nurture vitality, possessing a natural and grand beauty.

Walking on a narrow path, the lord of the castle was panting a little. He was already ninety years old. Although he was long-lived, his back was already hunched and his movements were inconvenient, so he needed a cane to support himself.

"Why bother so much, Lord Castle Lord? If you want to see Hiruko-sama, just say hello."

An elderly woman dressed as a shrine maiden smiled wryly.

"No, no, I came here to say hello to Mahoraba-sama."

Accompanied by his attendants, Castle Lord Suoh smiled.

"For the next period of time, I will borrow Hiruko-san from Mahoraba-sama. She is the main character of this Divine Purification."

"Yes."

The elderly shrine maiden nodded.

"Although she is not very old, Hiruko does bear a heavy responsibility."

Suddenly, she stopped.

"Suoh-sama, we've arrived."

"Oh."

The old man nodded. The two young attendants beside him also curiously looked around. Soon, the two young men saw a strange sight.

In the forest behind the shrine, there was an artificial open space, and many birds were flying in the air.

A girl was sitting on a stone in the open space. She was dressed in the highest-ranking shrine maiden attire of the Amatsu Mikado Grand Shrine. Her eyes were bright and beautiful. A book was spread out on her knees wrapped in a scarlet skirt. It was the most popular love novel of the moment - the title of the book was 'Sonezaki Shinju', and the author was a playwright named "Chikamatsu Monzaemon". Because the story was widely popular as a play, it was also adapted into a novel.

The attendants widened their eyes. A squirrel was sitting on the girl's shoulder, and several butterflies were dancing around her gracefully.

The birds chirped, flying over her head, a flock of birds mixed with thrushes, tits, and warblers. There was also a pine sparrowhawk mixed in. They did not fight, but hovered in the air, making crisp chirps.

A lazy cat was lying at the feet of the shrine maiden, and next to the cat stood two weasels, standing upright and squeaking at the girl, as if they were talking to her.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, the attendants would have found it hard to believe that the scene in front of them was real. It was too much like a fairy tale picture book story, completely unreal.

'Although... I have heard that the successive Great Shrine Maidens are loved by animals, it is still hard to imagine seeing this scene with my own eyes.'

'It's not domination using magic, giving orders to animals. Hiruko-sama is not a 'summoner', but she can do this?'

"Is that so?"

The girl was turning to the last few pages. When she read the ending, she sighed softly, "In the end, the ending of Tokubei and Ohatsu has not changed~~ However, perhaps it is also a kind of happiness to commit suicide together and go to the underworld hand in hand."

"Hiruko-sama."

The old castle lord laughed, "Now is not the time to read books."

He raised his cane and tapped it on the ground.

Suddenly, the birds spotted the old man and the attendants and flew into the sky. The squirrel on her shoulder also jumped away in fright, and the two weasels ran in another direction. Even the cat arched its body and slowly swayed away.

"I see... I heard it~~ Are there guests coming?"

The shrine maiden sighed and slowly closed the book.

"That's right."

The old man said with a smile, "It seems that the animals nearby have already passed on the message... The other party is a distinguished guest from the Black Princess Mountain family. I hope Hiruko-sama will show her face a little."

"I understand."

The shrine maiden did not complain. She slowly got up and put the book on the stone.

'What does love feel like... Tokubei and Ohatsu were willing to commit suicide together and go to the underworld in order to be together. Is that kind of emotion really so hot that they can disregard their lives?'

She couldn't understand.

After all, she is the Great Shrine Maiden with the highest rank in the Amatsu Mikado Grand Shrine, a divine priestess who serves as the "spokesperson" for Mahoraba-sama.

She has never been in love, and has rarely even come into contact with men.

...But, the girl thought, if it were me, could I do it?