Chapter 5: Humans and Monsters

Of course, these matters were all conveyed to Xiangtai by the Gluttonous Old Man, and Xiangtai is not very clear about the specific differences... As a Glutton, he only needs to know whether he can eat it. He does not have much research on the specific production methods and the essential differences; perhaps those humans might know the true distinctions.

... ... ''

Ah, yes. Who are you

By the way, several exorcist families among humans have been cracking down recently, and the appearance of malevolent spirits at night has become quite frequent. There are also quite a few monsters causing trouble. It is best not to get involved, otherwise, it would be troublesome if they mistake you for a malevolent spirit and attack you. " After Shou added this, he continued, " The total is 1000 yen. This is for the magazine fee.

Noticing Shota's gaze, Mashiro lifted her head to look at him

However, in my own opinion, the S level is definitely not reached, at most it can be classified as A level

Sorry, there is no ... ...

You can sleep here; it doesn't matter if you turn into a slime or a human. Just don't climb into my bed at night.

Shota shook his head; perhaps buying a waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof phone another day is a good idea, after all, Jinbai often damages electronic devices

Shota took the blank magazine. It seems that this can only be seen through the power of the supernatural.

Hmm? Why is there another monster approaching me?

This area is almost entirely under my responsibility. If there is anything, feel free to discuss it directly with me. " Shou took out a small booklet from his pocket and said, "This is the latest magazine from the Nuliang Group, which provides an overview of the general power dynamics in the vicinity. It is best to remember that if you encounter some unreasonable and formidable humans, it is advisable to take a detour.

As he spoke, Shoumu handed a blank business card to Xiangtai

C, the types of monsters that can be eliminated by ordinary people equipped with spiritual tools in large numbers

A monster that rings the doorbell should not be a bad person

I used to be a very motivated young man, but have I really been too influenced by the instincts of the glutton? However, why have I inherited none of the pride that should come with being an ancient fierce beast? Even my father, the glutton, only likes to pick the soft persimmons. There is no display of pride whatsoever

Upon realizing this, Xiangtai began to observe the remarkable individuals present in his surroundings.

In addition to the three groups mentioned above, there is another group of individuals with "superpowers". They are able to see spirits and occasionally take action to repel troublesome demons and monsters

Apart from the crab girl in this building, there is also a monster that probably smuggled in along with the books from abroad and has been placed in this building. As for the specific scent—Shota has never encountered it, so he does not know. In any case, Shota has no desire to engage with the other party.

Ah

... ...

Shota coughed once, accidentally expelling breath that made the entire bathroom a mess, then turned his large head towards the innocent-looking Shinbai and said: "Don't shoot randomly, don't shoot randomly, I'm not thirsty. Wait, what was that just now?"

Chew, chew

It is indeed quite troublesome. Although I have reserved a room for Zhenbai, she always likes to sneak over in the middle of the night as a slime, leaving the floor and bed sheets all wet. It seems that for her, maintaining a human form for an entire night is just too difficult

One can see it using demonic energy

Oh, hello, hello. May I ask what brings you here this time

Ah ... ... I can't take it anymore ... ...

Seeing this, Xiangtai glanced at Zhenbai, who had her head resting on the table. It seemed she should be classified as a Type D monster—one that can be eliminated by a single ordinary person equipped with the right tools.

Zhenbai let out a low whimper in displeasure, but then suddenly noticed that Xiangtai had presented his tail in front of her. She became happy again, grasping the soft, fluffy tail with her damp hand, and with a smile, she drifted off to sleep.

to cultivate a gluttonous appetite

Kōsaka... Shōta, is that right?

Zhenbai poked her head out of the box, seemingly wanting to crawl over to Xiangtai. However, before she could take any action, Xiangtai, who had his back to her, sensed something, flicked his tail, and sent her back into the box.

In terms of strength, it is undoubtedly the Onmyoji who is stronger. This is because the main companion of the Exorcist, the spirit beast, can only be possessed by one person. In contrast, the Onmyoji is more flexible and has a greater variety of combat strategies.

Wū——

S, a monster that is invincible due to personal strength or its own power.

Zhen Bai transformed into a puddle of water, wanting to follow Xiang Tai out.

Ah

No, no, even if it is truly white, it should still be classified as Category C. The slime's ability to escape is top-notch. It is somewhat difficult for one person to catch her

Shota buried his head in his forelimbs and yawned again. As a glutton, he was becoming increasingly lazy. How happy he would be if he could eat and sleep every day, and sleep and eat.

The transformed entity of Taotae, Xiangtai, lay sprawled across the entire bathroom floor. In the bathtub, the slime girl, Shiro, soaked in hot water, was blowing bubbles with her liquid head, occasionally drinking them in and then spitting them out. This was also a way for the slime to clean her body.

B, ordinary exorcists (Onmyoji) can eliminate demons, but ordinary people equipped with spiritual tools cannot compete against them

That could be a bit troublesome. It would be best to buy a little, after all, if there is a severe crackdown on humanity, we will need to notify you, this is my mobile number

I am so hungry

Zhenbai stood up, walked forward, and grabbed Xiangtai's tail

When Xiangtai returned to the room holding the magazine, the completely naked Zhenbai was sitting in front of the coffee table looking at her

Please confirm the situation of the new monster, after all, we are quite busy. By the way, do you have a phone number

There is also a joint organization of Onmyoji, but their influence in Kanto is not significant. Most of them are merely descendants of families here for training.

In this world, monsters are a broad category. Ghosts, non-human entities, and so forth can all be classified as monsters. However, they can essentially be divided into two types: one type consists of innate monsters such as Taotie, Slime, and Yōkai, which are born as monsters; the other type is those that transform into monsters due to external influences—such as the aforementioned Shōmu, who is said to have been a human in life, killed by a monster, and transformed into a monster to vent his resentment.

It belongs to the Nuliao Group

Oh

Shota quickly shut his mouth, controlling his tail to aim the nozzle at Mashiro, and sprayed her back and forth...

In Japanese, the term "首" refers to the neck, so "首无" denotes a creature that lacks a neck. However, Shota finds that the person in front of him appears quite easy to get along with—most importantly, they do not seem appetizing at all

Shota stood up from the ground, transformed back into human form, walked to the bathroom door, used his tail to hook the bath towel, and dried his body as he walked.

Why not disguise oneself as a rare species and go to the zoo to find someone to serve you? Just by putting on a cute face for the visitors, one could easily enjoy a life of free food and drink, which is truly wonderful

The taste of food that appears out of nowhere ... ? ... Is this a mischievous spirit? Or a newly born evil spirit?

Ultimately, it is still the underworld

Shota turned his head away, not wanting to look at Mashiro's body, after all, in human form... it was still somewhat awkward to look at. He flicked his tail and draped the bathrobe that was outside directly over Mashiro's head, then sat down cross-legged, propping his head up with his hand while flipping through a magazine with his tail.

A requires multiple excellent exorcists (Onmyoji) capable of eliminating monsters. Ordinary exorcists (Onmyoji) are not a match.

Shota pointed at the box, and Mashiro immediately tossed aside her yukata, slipping in naked along with the *illustration* book, then transformed back into her slime form, happily sliding around on the plastic wrap

Shota also lay down on his bed, turning to his side as he prepared to sleep

Yes?

The glutton sniffed with his nose and suddenly discovered a scent of crab in the building—seemingly from that girl in his class with a very strange name. However, it didn't seem likely that she would be living in a low-end apartment like his.

Good night

Oh ~ ''

However, this rating system is completely meaningless. Xiangtai sighed, realizing that beings like the Gluttonous Old Man, who are clearly rated as S, have no rivals among humans. Even ordinary S-level beings are not his match; only a few ancient ferocious beasts of the same level can contend with him. Indeed, humans define the world based on their own understanding, labeling everything they cannot defeat as S-level.

Ding dong

Shota drooled and turned to the next page, which included the rating criteria for all monsters established by humanity

Perhaps they might consider breeding among their own bloodline as well

Well, relying on one's own strength to become a guardian beast for an exorcist family is also an option. However, that would lead to being bound. It might be better to join the Nurarihyon group and pay respects to the leader, as at least everyone there is a youkai, making it easier to get along.

Aside from a few that seemed to have a pleasant aroma, Xiangtai had no particular thoughts about these individuals. He casually flipped through and glanced at some news regarding human organizations

Shota looked at the sudden visitor with some curiosity, wondering if they had come to collect a debt. After all, the life loan had clearly stated that repayment was not due until three months later. Moreover, it seemed that he and Mashiro had not done anything wrong.

Struck by the force of the water, Maki quickly plunged her head into the bathtub

Is Bai Rui a dog god? Dog meat hot pot must be very delicious

Shota glanced at Mashiro and then picked up his clothes, putting them on directly as he walked towards the door

Zhenbai whispered a response, then once again brought her fingers together, seemingly intending to give Xiangtai another shot

Shota turned a page and discovered that the Nuryou Group had provided information on the strongest exorcist near him, the 27th head of the Tsumugi family, Tsumugi Masayoshi, whose spirit beast is Hakurei

It would be wonderful if there were a monster bathhouse. Of course, it would be even better to catch a little monster to serve me

A handsome young man with blonde hair, wearing a kimono and a scarf, checked the registration photo in his hand and said: "Does Takasaka Mashiro also live here?"

Shota scratched his head in frustration, then took out several cardboard boxes from the storage room. After assembling and disassembling them, he finally managed to create a cardboard box large enough for Mashiro to lie down in. He then covered it with plastic wrap to ensure it wouldn't leak, and placed this makeshift "bed" next to his own.

Zhenbai shook his head as he looked at Xiangtai

In the middle of the night, Shota suddenly opened his eyes. His pupils, originally human, constricted sharply, transforming into the vertical slits characteristic of felines

The Natural Disaster Response Office of the Environmental Protection Agency is a unit composed of individuals with spiritual powers. The evaluation of their strength by the Nura Clan is to avoid provoking them if possible, yet they are also unable to provoke the Nura Clan. The reason is that many descendants of renowned exorcist families from the Kanto region are among them. For instance, the Tsuchimiya, Isayama, and Iinuma families, which are known as some of the strongest exorcist families, all have spiritual beast legacies.

As a Taotie, its sense of smell and taste are exceptionally acute, allowing it to easily distinguish between monsters and humans—just as humans can effortlessly discern what is edible and what is not. Moreover, its ability to conceal its presence is top-notch, as the Taotie can even devour its own aura.

Shota nodded and attempted to use his demonic energy to touch the business card, resulting in the appearance of the title "Nura Clan Main Family - The String Killer Shoumu of Changzhou" along with his contact information

Wū——

The headquarters of the Onmyoji is located in Kyoto, where the most renowned institution, the Hanakai, has been passed down for over a thousand years. They are not particularly proactive about joining government departments. In contrast, most exorcists have aligned themselves with the government, establishing their families in Tokyo.

Since you have become human, you should dress properly

Shota recalled the purple-haired girl he had seen at school today, who was reclusive, elegant, and frail. In short, she looked just like a young lady from a secluded mansion.

However, it is indeed somewhat inappropriate to evaluate monsters from the perspective of humans

Shota casually tossed the now useless magazine into the trash can, retaining some thoughts in his mind while forgetting others, such as ratings. He then said to Mashiro: "Sleep"

With his tail hooked, he showered himself, pouring water over his body. Xiangtai comfortably opened his mouth wide and yawned. When Zhenbai saw this, she brought her fingers together to form a gun shape and made a "biu~" sound, shooting an unknown liquid into Xiangtai's mouth

My own room

Ten minutes later

At the very beginning is a painting of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. Following that is an introduction to the Nurarihyon group, featuring the boss Nurarihyon, his grandson, and various leaders and senior members. Naturally, these introductions appear quite exaggerated.

Hmm?

The blond man adjusted his scarf slightly, allowing Xiangtai to see his neckless appearance, with his head floating in mid-air, and said: "Headless."

Shota shook the droplets of water from his head, putting away those disgraceful thoughts.

However, monsters ultimately belong to a broad category. Some monsters have a physical form, while others do not—those without a physical form are referred to as spiritual entities, or, according to human terminology, they are better known as ghosts or evil spirits. Most evil spirits, when they are newly born, do not possess significant intelligence. They may appear out of nowhere in certain places, and aside from the premeditated destruction caused by major monsters, humans primarily have to deal with the sudden emergence of evil spirits. Low-level evil spirits are adept at possession but are largely ineffective, while top-tier evil spirits possess extraordinary power. They may appear out of nowhere in certain places, and aside from the premeditated destruction caused by major monsters, humans primarily have to deal with the sudden emergence of evil spirits. Low-level evil spirits are adept at possession but are largely ineffective, while top-tier evil spirits possess extraordinary power.

The boundary between evil spirits and traditional monsters is quite vague. A more apparent distinction is that spirits do not have a physical body after death, while monsters do. For Shota, this translates to a difference in texture; monsters have a tangible texture when consumed, whereas spirits, except for certain possessed ones, only provide flavor and can fill the stomach but lack any texture. Additionally, there is another distinction: some monsters can only be seen by those with spiritual power, while others, such as the gluttonous monster, are physical entities visible to the general public.

Zhenbai emerged and looked at Xiangtai

D......

... ... I wasn't talking about you

Juice Milk

Shota no longer toyed with her, continuing to rinse his own hair. If only there were someone to help him massage some shampoo in, as his claws were a bit short. As for Maki, if she kept washing, she would turn into a foam slime, completely unable to effectively remove the dirt from his body—though it was said that a shake of her demon energy could shake off the trash, Shota still felt uncomfortable if he didn't wash.

You continue to soak, and remember to dress properly when you come out; otherwise, the tatami will get wet and be difficult to clean

Certainly, there are also some powerful monsters whose souls can be controlled by humans after death. Such malevolent spirits, or rather, they should be referred to as spirit beasts. However, sealing the souls of great monsters is far more difficult than one might imagine. A glutton like Shota is almost entirely bound by the soul seal.

Ministry of Defense · Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters · Special Tactical Team — a group that uses modern technology to eliminate monsters. The evaluation of their strength by the Nurarihyon group is that they are weaklings. The reason is that they can only bully minor yokai