The source of degeneration (5000)_2

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Clad in the "Ghost's Leather Coat" and gripping an unsheathed straight blade, Kamiyagawa arrived at Yamanba Residence just as the living were performing a ritual in the backyard.

Inside the dwelling, only those whose souls were too fragmented remained.

They lay in the hallways like lumps of rotten mud, stupefied and numb.

Because he had subordinates keeping watch, Kamiyagawa was aware of the ongoing ritual.

However, as for the matter of Yamanba forcefully obtaining faith from the denizens trapped at Yamanba Residence, he didn't particularly care.

Kamiyagawa strode directly through the corridors of the first floor, reaching Yamanba's kitchen.

The heavy door opened automatically.

The hoarse and unpleasant voice of Yamanba echoed from within, "Lord, you have made this old woman wait a long time."