Volume 2 "Flat Peak Mountain: The Attractive Demon Sisters of the Lotus Cave"

Silver Horn, it seems like this fearless, pitiful Tang monk has stepped into our territory: the Lotus Cave.

Golden Horn, it seems like this cute and delicious-looking Tang monk was lured in by the aroma from the Flat Peak Mountain.

If it's a man, let's melt him all the way to the bone. Taunt him, torture him, and then swallow him. Isn't that right, Silver Horn?

Yes, Golden Horn. However, if it's a woman, let's welcome her warm-heartedly, play with her, befriend her, and then slowly drink her dry... Hehehe.

Ah, I'm aching with excitement... I can hardly wait any longer.

...That aside, we sure are perfect for these roles, aren't we...

Wasteland as far as the eye can see... I thought we would run into some kind of oasis if we followed caravan routes...

Am I hallucinating!? But my throat is dry and my belly is empty... Oh, dear Buddha! Are you out shopping?

Are you asking if we Rayshifted to the era when Sanzang was alive?

Well, I don't think that's the case, Brother Fujimaru.

We've spent many days here already, yet you didn't see that ring of light in the sky, right?

However, a constant supply of magical energy is needed for us Servants to exist. That supply is coming from somewhere right now.

Now, if you say you are being forced to play in the drama "Journey to the West," then there is no place for us to be here.

There should be the real Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing right next to our master. What's the point of recreating the play with her alone?

...Ugh.

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My master. Do you have any ideas? Didn't you feel something by getting the scripture?

Yes... I remembered one thing.

I don't know why, but... I dismissed my disciples, Sun Wukong and the others.

All three have left my side.

...I see.

Did you lay them all off when they fulfilled their terms? Restructuring, eh? How cold and unsentimental.

But I won't denounce my master. Because you can't be a manager unless you are realistic.

Well, I wouldn't let them leave if it were up to me! They always say, "Make a pig fat, then eat it," right!?

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Hmmm... You may be right... That's why they're not with me right now...

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Do you really think so...

...That aside, I'm not feeling good right now... It feels like someone punched me in the stomach...

No doubt because you haven't eaten anything. I guess we have no choice but to feed you a monster's flesh and blood.

Not that... Please don't...

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Hey...Fujimaru, ...just one thing...

Who is... Mash? You were calling that name when you were under the rock.

Fujimaru, is she important to you?

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...I see...

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Something smells sweet... The smell of fruits... This place, it must be a food storage!

That's my number one disciple! You have a great nose, I mean, intuition! Let's eat!

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Uh, what? A trap? That peach is rotten?

Oh. I thought you'd be the one to eat it first and turn into a carrot. I guess it won't be that easy.

Hehe, welcome to the Lotus Cave, Tang monk and her apprentices.

I am so tired of waiting. But that monkey there looks ready to eat, all dehydrated like that.

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The Lotus Cave, you said. That means they are the Golden Horned King and the Silver Horned King

...They're so similar it's sad to even look.

That's not good. It's not just they're way too into their roles, they're even turning back to being the goddesses that bring destruction upon humans.

I see... It seems you are aware of the enemy's True Name

Fujimaru. I don't think I need to explain, but Golden Horn and Silver Horn will come with THOSE.

If you answer to your name, that gourd will suck you in and melt you alive.

The Purple Gold Red Gourd and the Suet Jade Flask. I cannot see them.

There's no need for us to use Noble Phantasms. Once you're under our poison, you will call out our names and beg us.

I see. So this cave is like a gourd's reservoir, and we are flies that fell on the surface of the water.

Trying to fight the enemies in your own safe zone... How unscrupulous! Shame on you, you wicked women!

It's not unscrupulous, it's negligent. But then, I can sense the same smell from you too, though.

Humph, I don't think so, lady. Did you think I would get mad being provoked?

If I'm in danger just by being here, then I will leave the fighting to the experts. I'm stepping back, oink.

Come on, Brother Fujimaru! Please take care of them!

Of course. The main feature of "Journey to the West" is the tales of demon huntings!

Looks like neither Golden Horn nor Silver Horn are trained. Lord Red Horse and myself will suffice!

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Idiot. Sweet ladies like us wouldn't want to get blood blisters from spears or get the rusted metal smell of swords on us, would we?

There is a lot of food and water here. And the scriptures you are seeking, too.

But we will consume everything.

Come! Melt them, unthaw them, dissolve them and drink them all up...

Bronze Horn!

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Ummm... Right... I'm Bronze Horn...

Great! Bronze Horn is outside of my strike zone! Don't hold back and defeat her!

...No. I am a warrior, not a demon. This bond between these sisters is too tragic, I cannot bear to witness it any longer...

Honestly, I have lost my will to fight. My master, shouldn't we save Bronze Horn over there?

No, we can't. I can tell this is just another one of their tricks.

It's a conventional method to make us lower our guard. We can't buy into it.

Besides, my stomach is at its limit! We'll talk after we have taken their food!

GO, Fujimaru! Begin with that big girl first!

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Well, I'm stuffed!

Golden Horn and Silver Horn escaped, but they didn't really do anything bad, so let's turn a blind eye for now!

Wise decision. The spoils of war are more important right now. Oh, leave the management of the treasure to me. I'll make sure it's done right.

...Victory is yours. Go ahead and do whatever you want with me. I don't care.

How admirable. You're willing to give up your old ways even though you're a demon! ...But then again, you haven't done anything wrong, have you?

Let's see, which should I have you do... 10,000 Hindu squats or copying the Heart Sutra 10,000 times...

You look fit already, so maybe copying the Heart Sutra will be a good punishment.

Well then, I will copy the sutra. Yes, copying sounds good. I'm not good at that.

Okay! Then I'll write you a recommendation letter to the librarian at Daci'en Temple! Study hard!

Thank you so much. Personally this is the best thing ever!

Bronze Horn... No, I shouldn't say anything now. It's better than being turned into some kind of demon king.

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Um... Yes. I see, so you've done your job.

I was a little worried, but it seems this time around my disciples are hard workers!

Wukong, Wujing, Bajie! Thank you guys! Now, let's continue with our journey to Tianzhu!