civilwarnovels Chapter 962 The Last Routine 141
Chapter 962 The Last Routine 141
Chapter 962 The Last Routine 141
"I think so? But from what he said, the most important thing is the first visit to the shrine, everyone going to the shrine together and stuff like that," Lynn said, recalling what she had just said.
Youyou suddenly realized and said, "Ah, if you think about it, I participated before too."
“Different shrines enshrine different gods, and I’ve heard that some shrines have as many as eight million gods!” Wiz suddenly dropped this astonishing bombshell.
"Eight million!!!" xN
The Crimson Demon Clan members were immediately shocked.
Youyou's father stroked his chin and said, "I don't dislike this kind of unconventional setting...?"
"The pronunciation of 'eight million' is also very cool! It must become popular in the Crimson Demon Village in January!" another Crimson Demon said excitedly.
Then the next day.
Lynn and Wiz, who were temporarily staying at Yoyo's house, wandered around the Crimson Demon Village and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement when they saw the Crimson Demon Clan.
"That's amazing!"
"Everyone in the village is wearing long sleeves and culottes! It's so gorgeous and beautiful!"
Wiz said this with a smile on his face.
Youyou explained, "It seems to be made by Mr. Chekra from the clothing store, imitating Miss Wiz's clothes. If only it were just that—"
After saying that, she looked at the other Crimson Demons with a look of utter despair.
"Explode, New Year!"
"Absolute Defense! Happy New Year!"
"Wishing you happiness and good health! Counterattack!"
The Crimson Demons, in bizarre and strange postures, continuously uttered New Year's blessings.
Lynn twitched the corner of her mouth and said, "The New Year greetings I taught seem to have become popular in an unbelievable way."
"Never mind, never mind," Wiz waved his hand with a smile and said, "You seem quite happy, isn't that good?"
"That's it!!!"
One of the Crimson Demons stepped forward and exclaimed, "Thanks to you, the festival is incredibly lively! Did Youyou have a great time too!?"
"I'm still confused, I don't have time to be happy..."
Youyou said this with a melancholy look on her face.
"That's because you're not handsome enough!" The Crimson Demon suddenly tossed two kimonos over and said, "You two should wear these too!"
"Huh?! What's this?!"
"You all got your share. Chekra did too! Come on, come on!"
Under constant urging from the Crimson Demon Clan, Youyou and Lynn had no choice but to change into this outfit.
When it reappears.
"Wow! That's fantastic!" Wiz exclaimed in surprise. "It would really suit you guys perfectly!"
"I haven't worn new clothes in a long time, I'm so happy." Lynn looked at the light blue furisode with floral embroidery on her clothes and said happily, "Youyou looks very mature and beautiful too."
"No, thank you so much! Everyone's wearing the same clothes...hehehe."
Youyou looked very happy.
Just then, a loud shout came from the side: "Hahaha! If you obey me, I'll give you half of your New Year's money!"
"You tempter! Who else but my parents would give me New Year's money?!" the little girl shouted at him.
"...I have a feeling that the village has become quite powerful."
Lynn gave a slightly worried twitch at the corner of her mouth.
"Yes. Even the little kids are here... It's so lively."
Wiz also looked embarrassed.
The things they taught before have inexplicably become popular in this way, leaving people completely at a loss for what to do.
However, this is also because the Crimson Demon Clan really likes cool things.
"It seems that the first month of the lunar calendar has also touched the hearts of the children. People outside the village, can you tell me more about the first month of the lunar calendar?"
"Eh!?"
Hearing what Youyou's father said, Lynn was clearly taken aback, but still thought for a moment and said, "What would be good? Osechi ryori with kagami mochi, hagoita, kite flying... or something like that?"
She said this somewhat uncertainly, after all, the person in question wasn't there, making it difficult to know what to say.
Even Youyou's father, the village chief of the Crimson Demon Clan, was somewhat troubled and dissatisfied. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Compared to eight million, this is a bit puzzling."
"Even if you say that... it's a cool word, a really cool word... Ah! How about Hanafuda?!"
Lynn suddenly remembered the game that Kazuma Sato had told her about before. Come to think of it, the game had become somewhat popular in Axel thanks to him.
"Hanafuda?" The Crimson Demon Village Chief was slightly taken aback, confused but still excited, and asked, "Could it be... some kind of ultimate technique?!"
"It seems to have touched the village chief's heartstrings!"
Wiz couldn't help but complain.
“This is a traditional game of Riben.” Lynn tried hard to recall the rules of the game and explained, “For example, a card has the first hiragana of a phrase and an image depicting that phrase on it. If it’s ‘shuai’, it’s something like a handsome and outstanding red demon. While everyone is saying the phrase on the card, the other players also have to touch the card. The first person to touch it gets the card, and the person with the most cards at the end wins.”
This is Riben's Flower Card Game. Although it sounds simple, it is surprisingly difficult, and it is also quite exciting and competitive. Many adventurers like to play this game.
"Reading the cards..." The Crimson Demon Village Chief nodded with interest, and after a moment of contemplation, said, "Then, can I write some cooler sentences?"
"Of course. For example, 'Hyakunin Isshu' (One Hundred Poets) or 'Murmuring Flowing Water' (a type of classical Chinese poetry), and so on."
"Hmm... I don't understand it, but it sounds really cool!"
The Red Demon Village Chief shouted with joy.
He loves things that are obscure and difficult to understand, and he especially likes cool things... To be correct, actually all Crimson Demons like cool things.
Then, he exclaimed, "Alright! Let's make some cool karuta cards with pictures and phrases in the style of the Crimson Demon Clan! Miss Lynn, please help us out!"
"Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Why are you saying that all of a sudden?!"
Lynn was horrified.
She doesn't understand these things; she only knew about them from other people and played a couple of rounds. She only half-understands the specific rules. Is it really okay to ask her for help?
"Please be sure!!"
But the Red Demon Village Chief had already bowed.
Youyou quickly tried to persuade her, "Father, Miss Lynn is very troubled."
"No matter what...please do it!!"
"Okay, okay! Their faces are too close!"
As if afraid that Lynn would refuse, the Crimson Demon Village Chief suddenly leaned closer, his scarlet eyes so intimidating that Lynn quickly agreed.
"Thank you so much!!"
Hearing that Lynn was willing to help, the Crimson Demon Village Chief beamed with joy. And so, the Crimson Demon's flower cards were successfully made.
That afternoon.
Lynn was gathered with a group of Red Demons, explaining the rules of Hanafuda to everyone, who were listening intently.
“The sentences for the chanting cards are made according to a prescribed number of characters, five times seven times seven times seven. For example—” Lynn thought for a moment and said, “Longing is hard to fulfill, I would not hesitate to go to the Yellow Springs. After meeting last night, I am reluctant to leave this world.”
Of course, this is also a waka poem by one hundred people, and it is considered a relatively famous song.
"I see." You Gou nodded in satisfaction after hearing this and said, "The village chief is right, he's already surpassed the limit of handsomeness. Although I don't quite understand what he means."
“It’s a particularly old sentence about his hometown that I heard from Kazuma Sato.” Lynn smiled and explained, “It’s something like the feeling that first became aware of the changing emotions after the meeting…”
"Miss Lynn, you're amazing!" Youyou praised her with great admiration, "You can even fluently explain the meaning of ancient sayings!"
"I heard it from Kazuma Sato. Hehe, I never thought it would come in handy here."
Lynn gave an awkward laugh.
She was merely picking up scraps of other people's knowledge and sharing it with others, but it just seemed a bit like she was showing off her knowledge.
Wiz then said, "So, after the reader reads the sentence with the specified number of words on the reading card, they go and get the picture card with the first hiragana character written on it... Is that right?"
"Ah, getting more cards before everyone else means you've won."
Lynn nodded seriously.
"The rules are simple and easy to understand," Youyou said with a smile. "That way, the children can have a lot of fun too."
"I understand the key points..."
The Crimson Demon village chief was somewhat puzzled. He raised his right hand and said, "However, I know this is rude, but the Crimson Demons want to be even more Crimson Demons, which means they want to be even cooler!"
"I feel the same way," the other Crimson Demons chimed in, saying, "How about we make some Crimson Demon-style changes here, keeping the current form the same?"
“Indeed.” The other Crimson Demon nodded and said, “It’s your turn to shine, a Crimson Demon girl with both literary talent and beauty!”
He would say that to someone who is quite capable.
Without mincing words, You Gouhui immediately declared, "Then let's say one line! The red one, hidden in my eyes, my power, sealed it—for whom?"
"Oh oh oh——————!" xN
It has to be said that this sentence had a very Crimson Demon clan flavor, and the Crimson Demons below cheered loudly, looking quite satisfied.
Although Lynn and Wiz didn't know why they were cheering like that.
"Use it!!" the Crimson Demon Village Chief shouted, "Let's use this one for the red sign!"
All the Crimson Demons nodded in satisfaction, agreeing with the outcome.
Another Crimson Demon stood up.
"I can't fall behind the best!" he shouted. "I'll also offer my soul in a line!"
"I also want!"
"And I!!"
With the arrival of You Gouhui, the other members of the Red Demon Clan also dared to speak up; they are all a group of people who are very good at expressing themselves.
"Hanafuda... as a game enjoyed by the Crimson Demon Clan, it doesn't seem so bad?"
Enough will see this scene and nod in satisfaction.
"The hidden magic, and this longing, will appear at the end of time."
"What a fine poem! Adopted! Next!"
She was quite adept at acting as a judge, examining each of the flower card poems submitted by the Crimson Demon Clan to determine whether they were up to standard.
The Red Demon Village Chief also spoke up.
"My beloved daughter, unleash your hidden power! Tomorrow you will be the village chief of the Crimson Demon Clan!"
"That's great!"
Wiz looked touched, and said with a smile of relief, "It's easy to understand, and you can feel the family affection."
It seems that it has been adopted as well.
"Come on, Youyou, say something too." Youyou gestured for Youyou not to hide behind and said, "Oh dear, it's unexpectedly difficult and profound! Come on..."
"You suddenly said that to me—"
"Don't be so nervous, just piece together what comes to mind. Don't be shy, just let your mind flow!"
He was very good at calming her down when she was agitated.
"Then..."
Youyou thought about it carefully and said, "Every day, I eat with my friends and I'm so happy, it's like I could die."
"Sigh..." xN
All the Crimson Demons sighed in disappointment.
"that……"
Youyou looked at them with great embarrassment.
Both her father and Yougouhui wore helpless expressions, but Wiz alone happily exclaimed, "So cute! Very much in Miss Youyou's style, wonderful—"
"Pooh!"
One of the Crimson Demons spat out a mouthful of disgust.
"That's so...so outrageous!"
This action immediately left Youyou speechless with emotion, both excited and heartbroken.
Lynn awkwardly chimed in, "N-no, it's okay, Yoyo. I think frankness is good, Yoyo."
Youyou looked at her expectantly: "Really!?"
“I’ve heard Kazuma Sato mention that his hometown also has poems that express the anticipation of the New Year and create a joyful atmosphere.” Lynn nodded.
"Oh, I see!" Youyou quickly asked, "Miss Lynn, do you know how to sing it? What kind of song is it?"
"Yes……"
Then, Lynn began to hum softly, the melody different from the music of this world, but very soothing and melodious.
You said with a slight surprise, "...It has an incredible flavor."
"Yeah, I feel much calmer now," Wiz said with a smile.
at this time--
"No, no, no, this is terrible!"
A Crimson Demon rushed over, his face filled with anxiety, as if something important had happened. However, the Crimson Demon village chief remained unconcerned, saying, "Hmm, what's wrong? Such a panicked manner is unbecoming. We're making important karuta (flower cards) right now—"
"Oh no! The lion dance has started!"
You mean lion dance?!?
The Crimson Demon Village Chief's expression suddenly changed. Oh no! He was so focused on the card games that he'd forgotten about the lion dance that was about to harass them!
"Hurry! Gather all the Crimson Demons who are currently unemployed and have them assemble at the village entrance as soon as possible to join me in defeating the powerful enemy—Lion Dance!!"
"Yes!"xN
The Crimson Demons shouted in unison.
Not long after, the Red Demon Clan's alarm sounded.
[Crimson Demon Clan Alert! Crimson Demon Clan Alert! Crimson Demons who are not currently engaged in any activity, please assemble at the village entrance immediately! Lion Dance is approaching! Lion Dance is approaching! Repeat! Repeat! Crimson Demon Clan Alert! Crimson Demon Clan Alert! Crimson Demons who are not currently engaged in any activity, please assemble at the village entrance immediately! Lion Dance is approaching! Lion Dance is approaching!!]
(End of this chapter)