Ling Qi 2 (Spiritpact 2)

~Bond of the Underworld~

Episode 1 The Final Decision

My name is You Keika.

My home life fell into ruin when my parents died when I was little.

I just barely managed to eke out a living by undertaking computer repairs.

Computer King! Computer King!

My neighbors even gave me the nickname of "Computer King."

Computer King

I'm sure God took pity on me living like that

and I was given a new role after being hit by a truck.

This country lost one of its future business moguls.

You Keika, did you go hungry while you were alive?

I hadn't eaten anything for three days before I died, so of course I'm hungry!

So disgusting. Mind your manners.

That's Tanmoku Ki.

He is a Youmeishi who maintains the balance between light and darkness,

and I am his spirit shadow.

I'm basically his follower.

Mind my manners? If I dine in silence, then it's the same as eating alone with a log!

At least I don't fart or burp!

I'll have my family join us next time.

Well, Keika, are you getting along with Ki?

Have you gotten used to sleeping together?

He doesn't kick off the covers, does he?

I'll have more blankets brought up just in case you get cold.

Please spare me...

Tanmoku Ki is a pretty stuffy guy, but there isn't anything he can't do.

He's smart, good at household chores, and he can exterminate youkai as well.

It's like he's the hero from a game.

Kings of Glory - Champion Luban

He's so perfect, it makes me jealous.

I've been your spirit shadow for a while, but I haven't learned a thing.

Shouldn't we be like training or something?

I absorb things quickly, so I'm not good at teaching.

What a disagreeable guy.

Anyway, I want to get stronger!

You won against my master, didn't you? That's enough.

It's not! I at least want to beat that redhead.

Oh? In Tetsu?

I get it now.

Starting today, you will be In Tetsu's apprentice.

Excuse me?!

Excuse me?!

Hey, what kind of joke is this?

This is In Tetsu. He's a fox spirit.

He's the master of the Tanmoku family's Mount Ura. While he's strong,

he's also pretty standoffish.

Hey, Tanmoku Ki, are you being serious?

In Tetsu was once my spirit shadow and you do want to beat him, don't you?

Then he's the right person.

And what if I refuse?

You lost to me. You have no right to refuse.

I'm going back to the house.

You two get along.

T-Tanmoku Ki...

I don't want to learn from this guy!

I don't want to teach this guy!

Are you really going to leave him behind, Ki-chan?

Other youkai will attack him, even if In Tetsu-sama won't.

Why won't you teach him yourself?

You have both the knowledge and ability, so you're the prime person for the job.

I don't have time.

You don't have... time?

That red-headed bastard... How is this basic training?!

Making me do this crap.

Spirits don't need muscle training!

This is definitely harassment!

Stop!

Wait!

You can't get away now.

Stop it!

This is my turf! Don't go doing whatever you want!

You again?

That's a youkai! Don't stick your nose in our youkai business!

Don't bully a girl!

How does that look like a girl?

U-Um, anyway! I make the rules around here!

If the Youmeishi and In Tetsu-sama weren't around, we'd kick your butt.

Let's go.

Yeah.

Yes, yes, come back anytime. Be careful on your way home.

You're not a youkai from around here, are you?

These are the Youmeishi's lands. You should go home.

Thank you for saving me. You're...

I'll tell you. I'm the Youmeishi's spirit shadow.

Wow, I heard that the current Youmeishi is the strongest ever.

Are you really the Youmeishi's spirit shadow?

Hey, are you making fun of me?!

Stay there and watch closely. I'll show you my power.

That was definitely cool.

Wow, you're amazing!

I'll be your follower, starting today.

I'll listen to anything you say.

You understand my greatness?

Yes, you're incredible!

Oh yeah, if you're close to the Youmeishi, will you let me meet him?

Meet Tanmoku Ki?

I have a favor to ask him.

I dunno...

It's okay if I can't.

The Youmeishi is probably a scary person.

It's fine. He's a friendly enough person. Leave it to me.

I'm glad! I knew I could count on you!

No.

What?! Why not?

Forbidden Spells Spirit Bondage

You're a reasonable man, right?

That's the first I'm hearing of it.

You're so mean, Ki-shama.

This is a good opportunity to prove you're actually really friendly.

Friendly?

There is no way I can be friendly with a youkai.

Tanmoku Ki, I gave that kid hope.

All you have to do is just go meet with him for a bit, please.

Tanmoku Ki is always like this.

He won't listen to anyone.

I always thought he was easy to talk to, but maybe it's just me?

Mr. Spirit Shadow, will I be able to meet the Youmeishi?

W-Well... the weather is so nice today.

It feels so great.

Let's go on a walk.

Come with me.

Look, this is my protection charm.

Will you give this to the Youmeishi?

Oh, that's really pretty.

This is your true form, right?

So it would be like sending a part of yourself.

You're right.

When will I be able to meet him then?

Honestly, he's been pretty busy lately.

I'm not going to get to meet him, am I?

That's not true; you will.

He's just been really busy.

Why do you want to meet him?

My hometown was attacked.

I escaped with the elders, but I was the only one who made it this far.

The Youmeishi will listen to a spirit's wish, won't he?

That's why I want him to help me.

You've really had it rough for a kid.

Apparently this mountain environment doesn't suit me.

At this rate, I'll probably die too.

It'll be okay. I'll convince him and definitely make him meet with you.

Thank you, Mr. Spirit Shadow!

Just hang in there for a few more days and don't cause any trouble.

Okay!

Tanmoku Ki, meet with that boy!

Shut up. I'm busy.

Is a talisman more important than a spirit?

His hometown was attacked and he needs your help.

You're not friends with this boy, are you?

Keika, don't trust a youkai.

They will deceive you.

Ki-sama, Rin-sama is waiting for you in the garden.

Right.

Tanmoku Ki, I'll ask you one more time: will you or will you not go?

That boy is a youkai. Don't keep making me repeat myself.

Master.

Ah, Ki, please sit.

Do you know where this is from?