Help! I changed the gender of the male protagonist in the yandere game

Mutsu, Black Princess Mountain territory.

“Lord Patriarch, you have finally returned.”

The head of the Wounded Eye troop, Master Matsumushi, knelt on the ground and paid his respects to the current head of the Black Princess Mountain family.

“You’ve worked hard, Matsumushi.”

The current head of the family is a woman wearing a gaudy kimono, with a seven-year-old child beside her knees, being held in the woman’s arms.

“I didn’t expect the affairs of Kasumi Castle to lead to you getting injured as well.”

“I am ashamed.”

Master Matsumushi couldn’t help but reveal a wry smile.

“It seems this old monk is gradually growing old, but then again, the situation at Kasumi Castle is somewhat strange… it was also my carelessness that led to me being injured by villains.”

“Is that so?”

The family head, Miyuki, gracefully curved her lips, revealing an elegant smile.

“Then, Master Matsumushi, how did my second daughter perform this time?”

“Miss Kuzu Hana?”

Master Matsumushi was stunned for a moment.

“She is an outstanding individual who lives up to the name ‘Black Princess Mountain’. This time, our Black Princess Mountain has also gained a lot of goodwill in Dewa Province, thanks to Miss Kuzu Hana’s social skills.”

“Very good.”

Miyuki seemed very satisfied with her daughter’s performance.

“Little Hagi goes without saying, and my second daughter is also performing so well. Among the children I gave birth to, there are also Nadeshiko and Obana, who have also shown innate exorcist abilities. Heh… Speaking of which, even when I was young, at the same age as Little Hagi and Kuzu Hana, I hadn’t shown such outstanding talent, had I!?”

Her voice revealed a hint of rhetorical questioning.

“Matsumushi, do you think that I am not qualified to continue serving as the head of the family, and it would be better to give up the position, is that what you think?”

“This?”

Master Matsumushi noticed something was wrong.

Although the family head, Miyuki, concealed it very well, he still felt a trace of incongruity.

It was as if the family head Miyuki’s words had an atmosphere of “insincerity”, or rather, it was more like she was saying the opposite of what she meant—

“Is that what you think?”

A drop of cold sweat flowed down Master Matsumushi’s forehead.

“No…”

“The daughter is more outstanding than her own mother, and she is also more suitable to become the head of the family and lead the clan.”

The family head, Miyuki, said with a smile: “Indeed, my daughters are really too outstanding, both my eldest daughter and my youngest daughter are children I am proud of, hehe, it’s truly a joyous thing.”

The corners of her mouth curved, revealing a smile, but there was not a trace of a smile in her eyes.

Master Matsumushi also felt a certain fear.

Originally, this was just an unsubstantiated rumor within the clan.

However, the current Master Matsumushi could also be certain—parents who are jealous of their children do exist in reality.

The family head, Miyuki, harbored a strong jealousy towards her daughters who were more outstanding than herself.

Master Matsumushi couldn’t understand, they were clearly children she had given birth to, why would she hold such thoughts—

‘This will become a source of turmoil for the clan. The family head’s return this time is definitely to purge the factions of Miss Hagi and Miss Kuzu Hana. If things go wrong, it will turn into a situation of internal strife within the clan…’

Master Matsumushi’s whole body broke out in a cold sweat.

“Speaking of which, the young master of the Tsukigara family seems to have turned into a woman due to an accident, right?”

Miyuki suddenly changed the subject and asked another question.

“That’s right.”

Miyuki revealed a thoughtful expression, she propped her chin with her hand and said: “This is quite a good development, hehe.”

Her words made Matsumushi feel a chill run up his spine.

“Oh, right.”

Miyuki seemed to have thought of something, smiling as she said: “Speaking of which, I have good news to announce to you, no, I am preparing to announce it to all the members of the Black Princess Mountain clan.”

Master Matsumushi was stunned for a moment, he was not yet clear on what the family head’s words meant.

“I am going to get married.”

Miyuki revealed a triumphant expression.

Master Matsumushi was also shocked, he suddenly recalled that Miyuki’s first husband, who was also Little Hagi’s biological father, had passed away many years ago.

Although she also had other men outside, they were all fleeting affairs, and on the surface, Miyuki was still “a widow”.

“You, are planning to get married!?”

Matsumushi was quite surprised, he quickly asked: “Family head, who are you going to marry?”

“Come in.”

The family head, Miyuki, called out, and then, a footstep slowly sounded.

“Did you call for me, Family Head?”

The one who walked into the room was a young man with a baby face, who respectfully pushed the door open and entered the room.

“That’s right, come over here, Kaoru.”

Miyuki waved her hand.

“Let me introduce you, Master Matsumushi, he is my fiancé, his name is Kazuki Kaoru.”

Kazuki!

Master Matsumushi’s heart skipped a beat, his brain seemed to be temporarily paused as if struck by lightning, and he involuntarily opened his mouth wide.

“W-wait a moment… Family Head, you can’t be talking about that Kazuki family, right?”

“That’s right, dear.”

Miyuki covered her mouth with her sleeve, letting out a delicate laugh.

“It’s the famous Kazuki clan of Mutsu Province, Kaoru is the only son of the former family head, Yuryaku, and also the head of the Kazuki clan.”

“B-but.”

Master Matsumushi asked with suspicion: “The Kazuki clan, didn’t they commit a serious crime that angered the imperial court… This Kaoru-san, his words…”

“Master Matsumushi.”

Facing his question, Miyuki revealed a smile.

“The imperial court has never issued a judgment against the Kazuki family, nor has there been any substantial punishment. Why do you think the Kazuki clan committed a serious crime?”

“This?”

Master Matsumushi was speechless, after a moment, he still emphasized: “Even so, the Black Princess Mountain clan and the Kazuki family are enemies, and their relationship isn’t good, right?”

“That’s just a misunderstanding from the past.”

Miyuki said unhurriedly: “The Black Princess Mountain clan and the Kazuki family did have conflicts and contradictions, but there is no deep-seated hatred. The two sides are just wary of each other…”

“The family head is right.”

The young man named Kazuki Kaoru laughed: “My father, who was also the head of the Kazuki family, Yuryaku, also praised Lady Miyuki very much during his lifetime, considering her a female hero. I am able to marry the family head, which will also resolve this feud.”

“Kaoru-san.”

Master Matsumushi couldn’t help but ask: “Can you really not care about the past?”

“What matter?”

The young man asked with a puzzled expression.

“The destruction of the Kazuki family.”

Master Matsumushi insisted on asking: “Can you also not care about this deep-seated hatred?”

“Matsumushi, you seem to have misunderstood something.”

The family head, Miyuki, couldn’t help but laugh and say: “Although there are often some rumors outside, saying that I dispatched the Shell Serpent troop to destroy the Kazuki clan, those are just rumors… In fact, on the day the Kazuki clan was destroyed, I did nothing, and was even completely unaware of the matter.”

“What?”

Master Matsumushi widened his eyes, feeling shocked by this statement.

All along, there have been various rumors about the destruction of the Kazuki clan, saying that the family head, Miyuki, secretly used the manpower of the Shell Serpent troop, or borrowed the power of the former family head, Mitsukado, to attack the Kazuki clan.

This rumor was widely circulated throughout the northern lands, and everyone deeply believed it. After all, the Kazuki family was also a powerful exorcist family, and it was impossible for them to be suddenly annihilated overnight without any external forces.

However, the current Miyuki publicly stated that she had never attacked the Kazuki clan at all, which made Matsumushi feel even more confused and bewildered.

“It’s true.”

Kazuki Kaoru said unhurriedly: “As a survivor of the clan, I can testify that the destruction of the Kazuki family was actually based on internal strife, and had nothing to do with outsiders.”

“I-is that so?”

Master Matsumushi swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

He didn’t know if Kazuki Kaoru’s words were true or false, however, it didn’t matter. If this person was truly a descendant of the Kazuki clan, he could say whatever he wanted, because the family head, Miyuki, was backing him up in this matter.

‘However, what exactly is the family head’s intention in doing this? She, why is she marrying this young man—’

At this time, Master Matsumushi’s heart was filled with confusion.

“The wedding will be announced to the outside world in the near future.”

The family head opened her lips, and the glossy, shining vermilion lips drew a beautiful curve.

She revealed a bewitching and bizarre smile.

…

Boom!

Crimson flames exploded.

In the blood-red firelight and the hazy dust, Hyakusuke coughed as he struggled to stand up.

“Lord Mitsukado, you aren’t planning to kill me, are you?”

“This humble one didn’t exert too much effort.”

The petite girl, like a Zashiki Warashi, was floating in mid-air. She usually didn’t set foot on the ground either, and seemed to be using abilities such as telekinesis to maintain her suspension in the air at all times.

“However, aren’t you doing quite well? It seems that teaching you how to use barrier techniques isn’t an impossible task.”

“That’s just with the help of this Cursed Blessing Jewel.”

Hyakusuke explained: “My own spiritual power is limited, and it’s not enough to create a barrier technique that can be maintained for a long time.”

“Indeed, barrier techniques consume a lot of spiritual power.”

Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado nodded.

“However, this humble one thinks you should have some misunderstandings about yourself. Compared to the past, your current level of spiritual power is clearly not at the level of an average Chunin.”

“What?”

“You may not feel it yourself, but your spiritual power has clearly reached the level of a ‘C-class’ exorcist.”

Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado began to explain.

Because exorcists have different abilities, it is difficult to make a direct evaluation.

However, the total amount of spiritual power is easier to evaluate. Generally speaking, miscellaneous spirits correspond to E-class exorcists.

Although miscellaneous spirits also have different grades, roughly speaking, even lower E-class exorcists have more spiritual power than ordinary people.

“These people have weak spiritual power and can see monsters and ghosts with the naked eye, which can be called ‘ghost-seeing talents’. If they are trained a little more, they are equivalent to mid-level E-class Genin.”

Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado added.

The spiritual power intensity of “becoming a spirit” can correspond to D-class exorcists; “great spirits” correspond to C-class exorcists; the intensity of “ferocious spirits” corresponds to B-class exorcists; “spirit generals” are equivalent to A-class exorcists.

“The limit of human spiritual power is basically A-class. Breaking through further up is the physiological limit of humans, just like a bucket cannot hold water that exceeds its capacity. Theoretically, it cannot exceed that limit.”

It’s just that there are also some special individuals among A-class exorcists who can break this limit from another level due to their special abilities. They are called “super-class” exorcists.

“Mid-level C-class means you have the spiritual power reserves of a great spirit level. Although you are still relatively immature as an exorcist, you shouldn’t be unable to learn even magic…”

Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado said with a smile: “Barrier techniques can be said to be the foundation of various spells. This humble one is now planning to guide you from barrier techniques and teach you how to learn magic… Well~ speaking of asking this humble one for advice, wanting to become stronger, isn’t that your own idea?”

Hyakusuke could only reveal a wry smile upon hearing this.

That’s right, it was himself who requested this former family head to teach him how to learn magic.

However, Hyakusuke didn’t expect this guy’s teaching method to be so Spartan.

On the other side, Yami’s screams came from the other side.

“S-save me!”

She was fighting against several monsters, one of which was a monster that looked like a horse.

The demon horse’s fur was pale, and its mane turned into blue flames that burned fiercely.

It opened its mouth and let out a neigh, and the air suddenly vibrated, no, it was forcibly torn apart.

Bo!

The high-pitched sound waves immediately impacted sharply, and Yami immediately felt a strong impact that seemed to make her internal organs churn, and the whole person was blasted away like a cannonball, landing in the lake not far away.

“Is she alright?”

Hyakusuke was somewhat worried.

“No problem, her body is sturdy…”

Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado said with a smile: “This is just an appetizer, to let her learn how to control the ‘eye’, this kind of training is just the basics…”

“Is that so?”

To be honest, Hyakusuke was now a little regretful.

At this point, he didn’t know if he and Yami’s agreement to accept Black Princess Mountain Mitsukado’s training was a good idea.