"Hum..."
As Irori and Komurasaki turned away from Rozen, placing his palms on their backs—one on the left, one on the right—magic power vibrated and flowed into the two girls with a tremor.
"Ah..."
"Mm..."
Feeling the magic flowing into their bodies, Irori and Komurasaki involuntarily let out sounds, their voices filled with trance.
The amount of magic entering their bodies was not much, just a very rare thread.
However, under Rozen's incredibly skillful manipulation, this trace of magic felt like an incredibly comfortable warm stream. Irori and Komurasaki couldn't help but make sounds.
"This... what is this?"
Irori's face blushed slightly, showing surprise.
"So... comfortable! I've never felt anything like this before!"
Komurasaki, on the other hand, comfortably closed her eyes.
"Ugh...."
Watching her two sisters enjoy something she usually had exclusively, Yaya became jealous and even bit her handkerchief.
As for Rozen, he had already closed his eyes. When he infused magic into the two girls, his Mind's Eye also operated at full speed.
Rozen had long known all the magic circuits of "Setsugetsuka."
As the eldest among the three sisters, Irori was honored as the "Snow" automaton, possessing outstanding spatial control and domain domination techniques. Her magic circuit was named "Himokagami," meaning a mirror that turns the surroundings into a frozen and snowy landscape with its formidable freezing magic.
In the past, at the residence of Karyusai Shouko, Rozen first encountered Irori, and at that time, he was attacked by her, almost getting injured by the icy onslaught released by Irori.
If Yaya's "Kongouriki" is an absolute invincibility and defense, ensuring she won't get hurt, then Irori's "Himokagami" is absolute dominance and offense. Therefore, among the "Setsugetsuka" series, she is the automaton with the highest combat power. If she has enough magic power, she can easily engulf an entire city in a blizzard.
In other words, Irori's combat power surpasses even that of Yaya.
This is why Irori is kept by Karyusai Shouko's side—not only because Irori is responsible for all the affairs in Shouko's residence, but also because she possesses enough combat power to protect Shouko from any threats, preventing harm from befalling her.
In contrast, Komurasaki, represents the other extreme.
Because Little Komurasaki is purely for support, assistance, and cover, she doesn't have much combat power herself. Her magic circuit is named "Yaegasumi," which can deceive the senses of various living beings, not just vision but also hearing and smell, making others unable to perceive her presence. It's an excellent deception magic.
Previously, when Karyusai Shouko and her group arrived in Liverpool, they were able to enter the academy without being noticed precisely because of Komurasaki's magic.
Naturally, Komurasaki can occasionally enter the academy and play around with Yaya, all thanks to this magic.
On the surface, this might not seem like a big deal and doesn't appear to be on par with "Himokagami" and "Kongouriki" and doesn't make Komurasaki the highest-grade automaton.
However, only Rozen knows that this kind of thinking is wrong.
And, it's a big mistake.
"Similar to Yaya's 'Kongouriki,' if it falls into the hands of an ordinary puppeteer, it can only be used to enhance physical abilities and exhibit strong defensive capabilities. Only in the hands of someone who has mastered 'Mind's Eye' can they pay attention to every detail, achieving an invincible effect. Similarly, 'Himokagami' and 'Yaegasumi' are by no means simple."
As mentioned before, what Karyusai Shouko creates is not something anyone can use casually but a divine weapon that can truly unleash its true value only when recognized.
By perfecting the activation of Komurasaki's magic circuit with his 'Mind's Eye' ability, Rozen immediately grasped the true nature of "Yaegasumi."
This ability...
"It's not just about deceiving the enemy's five senses; it can go further by dominating all sensory information of the enemy, creating illusions that can even induce pain."
This is the true ability of "Yaegasumi."
In essence, it is a mirage, but it's not about making people see things that don't exist.
When affected by "Yaegasumi," sound doesn't come from the direction of the source, the figure doesn't appear in its original position, the breath becomes unimaginably distant, and even taste and smell are confused. The sense of touch is either eroded by intense foreign sensations, causing intense pain, or simply nonexistent. It's an exceptionally excellent illusion.
At least in Rozen's vast knowledge of jutsuryoku, there are illusions that can rival "Yaegasumi," but each one is on the same level or even above forbidden jutsu, requiring thorough preparation and lengthy arrangements to achieve advanced techniques.
"If manipulated by someone with 'Mind's Eye,' this magic can make even those with 'Mind's Eye' unable to see through it, only to be played like a toy."
So, while Komurasaki may not have Irori's astonishing attacking power or Yaya's invincible defense, she possesses a more frightening ability to confuse. She can effortlessly trap enemies in illusions and provide unexpected assistance in both attacking and evading.
In addition to Irori's "Himokagami," which is equally formidable, if used by someone with 'Mind's Eye,' it can seize the target's heat energy at the atomic level, freezing everything without the need for snow or wielding ice blades. It only requires standing quietly in one place to turn the surroundings into an ice field silently.
"So this is the 'Setsugetsuka'?"
Admittedly, Rozen's emotions are also somewhat stirred.
These three sisters are truly treasures.
Perhaps, in terms of potential, they may not be as impressive as true dragons like Hokuto.
Perhaps, in terms of status, they may not match the deities like Kinu and Gyokuto.
However, if used by the current Rozen, simultaneously commanding these three sisters, then, with their combined efforts, they might be able to compete with top-tier Servants.
Even...
"If I can elevate them further..."
Rozen seems to see three brilliantly shining gems, envisioning them radiating countless splendors on the battlefield.
In this moment, Rozen feels immensely fortunate.
"Fortunately, I made an agreement with Shouko. After becoming the Wiseman, I can have all of you."
Rozen sincerely utters these words from the heart.
"T-Thank you very much for your praise!"
Irori's pretty face is still blushing, and her expression is not as calm and composed as usual. Instead, she seems somewhat flustered, with even her ears turning rosy.
"Hehe, Onee-sama is shy. Although Rozen indeed makes everyone feel comfortable. Hey, Rozen, let's do it again."
Komurasaki first chuckles, then looks at Rozen with shining eyes, speaking ambiguous words.
Seeing Irori in a state of blushing embarrassment, Komurasaki also gazes at Rozen with an expectant expression. Finally, Yaya can't take it anymore.
"Onee-sama! Komurasaki! Please go back!"
Yaya finally breaks into tears.
Surely, in all calculations, this girl didn't anticipate that the most dangerous Vixens would turn out to be her own sisters?!
Later, Rozen proposed a suggestion to the three sisters of Setsugetsuka.
"Each of you should form the latest Shikigami contract with me."
That's right.
The latest Shikigami contract.
Rozen's Shikigami contract has undergone another enhancement, reaching its limit.
Originally, Rozen's Shikigami contract was improved based on the contract techniques of the Tsuchimikado family, a prominent Onmyoudou family, tailored for his personal use.
After acquiring all of Yakou's jujutsu knowledge before his death, Rozen improved it once more, making the contract more powerful and resilient.
Now, Rozen's Mind's Eye can be considered to have reached the realm of divine. It not only allows him to glimpse weaknesses and flaws in many jutsu but also observe the principles of the world's operation. This led to another improvement in the Shikigami contract, finally reaching its limit.
With the current Shikigami contract, unless Rozen himself dies or the contract is severed and broken from one side, even a mystical Noble Phantasm cannot break it. The contracting party is also unable to voluntarily abandon the contract. Even if they are powerful, they cannot dissolve the contract, and no barrier or seal can isolate them.
If it were the current contract, the connection between Rozen, Natsume, and Suzuka in the Onmyou Agency would not have been weakened so much; they would have vaguely sensed each other's whereabouts.
It can be seen how strong Rozen's specially crafted Shikigami contract is.
Now, Rozen wants to form a contract with Irori and Komurasaki for precautionary reasons.
"With this contract, no matter how far you are, I can continuously provide you with magical power, allowing you to unleash powerful magic at any time to resist external magic. This further weakens the influence of the magic targeting the heart, and it can even exert a dominion force far stronger than coercive control over you. Even if, by any chance, you go berserk and lose control, I can directly control you, preventing you from resisting. You won't be taken away or manipulated by others, and you won't cause harm to them."
Rozen says this to Irori and Komurasaki.
This is also a necessary measure Rozen did not stop against the method using manipulated magic through singing.
Previously, Yaya could immediately break free from the influence of that manipulated magic, and there's a reason for this.
However, the contract on Yaya's hand is still the previous version, and Rozen's latest Shikigami contract developed and improved after reaching the realm of divine with his Mind's Eye has not been replaced on Yaya yet.
This time, Rozen wants to apply this latest contract to the three sisters in front of him, strengthening the connection and bonds among the group to the limit.
In response, Yaya enthusiastically volunteers first.
"Let Yaya do it! Please let Yaya always be closely connected with Rozen!"
She says these words without any hesitation.
"...Though that's indeed a way to put it, can't you phrase it differently?"
Rozen's mouth twitches, almost giving up on changing the contract for Yaya.
Following Yaya, Komurasaki also raises her hand.
"It sounds great, being constantly filled with what Rozen injects into us. I want that too!"
Komurasaki says this with a smile.
"Can't you phrase it differently too?"
Rozen's eye twitches this time.
These sisters are really headache-inducing in various ways.
Fortunately, Irori seems relatively normal...
"C-C-Closely connected with Rozen-sama all the time...!?! And, and, being continuously filled up...!?"
Irori panics on the spot, and after being at a loss for a while, she directly kneels down, performing a standard bride's entrance ceremony, placing her hands in front of her face in a triangular shape, even bowing her head vigorously.
"I, I'm just a humble little girl...! P-Please, Rozen-sama, cherish me...!"
Seeing this, Rozen instantly felt despair.
"None of you sisters are normal!"
That's Rozen's only thought.
Naturally, Irori and Komurasaki's statements cause Yaya to go berserk again, making the entire room chaotic.
In the end, after persuasion and coercion, the three sisters finally calm down, listen to Rozen's words, and seriously consider the proposal.
As the Shikigami contract has transformed into a formidable ability, the binding and control over the contracted party have been elevated to the limit. Once a real contract is formed, the Setsugetsuka sisters are destined to never go against Rozen again. It's even safe to say they will belong entirely to Rozen. If they want to form this contract, they need to carefully consider it.
"Yaya has always been Rozen's automaton, so there's no need to consider."
Yaya says this, and it's a fact. Her ownership has long been transferred from Karyusai Shouko to Rozen. Combined with Yaya's personal desires, there's no reason to reject this proposal.
"I want to as well. Since Rozen will definitely become the Wiseman, I'll also be Rozen's automaton in the future. Please use me well."
Komurasaki, without much consideration, happily jumps onto Rozen, showing no resistance at all. It seems she is prepared for this mentally, and her relationship with Rozen have been well since before. Even though Yaya is grinding her teeth on the side, she still agrees with a smile.
"But..."
On the other hand, Irori, after calming down, feels a bit embarrassed about her earlier panic and hesitates about Rozen's renewed proposal.
That's only natural.
"Currently, I am still master's possession. Moreover, if even I were to leave, the master would be left without a guard."
Irori, precise and composed, hesitates about such matters.
It seems Irori is also prepared to eventually become Rozen's automaton and serve him. She has just been conflicted about these matters all along.
Rozen doesn't force her, just saying, "Even if you can't unilaterally break the contract, I can voluntarily cancel it. So, this is just temporary, and I can revoke it anytime."
Rozen states this, and Irori finally agrees.
In this way, Rozen inscribes the latest Shikigami contract on all three Setsugetsuka sisters in the room.
As long as this contract is not abolished, the connection between Rozen and Irori, Yaya, and Komurasaki won't be broken unless a divine-level existence intervenes.
"If Karyusai Shouko knew that her three precious daughters fell into my hands, I wonder what she'd feel."
Rozen thinks mischievously.
And shortly after the contract is completed, an unexpected person comes to find Rozen.
"The Headmaster wants to see you. Come with me."
Avril, as the secretary of the headmaster, visits, and her words make Rozen narrow his eyes.
Things seem to be getting interesting.
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