Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

As a top figure in the bustling city of Heian-kyo, Abe no Seimei was undoubtedly the most dazzling star. As a descendant of a white fox, he was born with extraordinary spiritual power and keen perception.

This talent earned him the appreciation of Kamo no Tadayuki, allowing him to study the profound arts of Yin and Yang.

Although at the beginning, the other Onmyoji in the Onmyodo guild ostracized Abe no Seimei because of his special background, Abe no Seimei was truly amazing, and he became the leader of the Onmyodo guild by relying on his own strength.

If you were to ask the residents of Heian-kyo who is the top Onmyoji, nine out of ten people would unhesitatingly mention Abe no Seimei.

Of course, some people will also vote for the current head of the Minamoto clan, Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

This radiant master of Onmyoji also has his own troubles now.

In addition to dealing with those troublesome monster problems on a daily basis, they also have to be ready to respond to the Emperor's summons at any time.

What troubled him even more was that monsters had been running rampant in Heian-kyo recently, and the Yamata no Orochi seemed to be making some unusual moves, keeping him extremely busy.

When Abe no Seimei woke up this morning and was getting ready to wash up, a flash of white light inadvertently crossed his vision. He looked closely and saw that a few strands of silver hair had fallen onto his pillow.

When Abe no Seimei saw this scene, he unconsciously ran his hand through his hair, and then a few more strands of white hair appeared on his hand.

"Boy, girl, waaaaah~ Daddy, I'm suffering so much~ My hair is already starting to fall out. No, I have to rest today no matter what!" Abe no Seimei, who felt that his hairline was getting more and more precarious, hugged a boy and a girl, one blue and one yellow, with wings on their hands and cried bitterly.

Subsequently, Abe no Seimei used Onmyōdō (the art of Yin and Yang) to send a message to the Onmyōryō (Bureau of Yin and Yang), saying that he was feeling unwell that day and could not go to the bureau to handle affairs, but in reality he planned to enjoy some leisurely time at home.

His mood instantly brightened; indeed, the days of slacking off were the happiest.

The sun was shining brightly, and the courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

The tall, fair-skinned, and handsome Onmyoji with white hair sat smiling in the courtyard, enjoying the matcha and grilled fish that the boy and girl had carefully prepared for him. However, he couldn't help but recall the astrological results from the previous night—a distinguished guest was coming, but who this distinguished guest was remained unknown.

But in any case, this rare time to slack off made him feel extremely comfortable and satisfied.

……

"This is Heian-kyo, but something feels off?"

From the moment they decided to visit Heian-kyo, Bu Yue and Yu Bai didn't linger. As night fell, they bid a brief farewell to the little yokai on Mount Misumi and set off amidst their reluctant gazes.

Actually, Yu Bai wanted to come to Heian-kyo not only to meet Abe no Seimei, but he also had another reason he wanted to hide.

That is, he wanted to know if he could learn Yin-Yang techniques, especially the creation of shikigami.

Yu Bai hadn't forgotten that he was just someone who had traveled from a thousand years in the future. After arriving in this era, he met the seemingly aloof but actually soft-hearted Goddess Bu Yue.

He feared that when the spirits of the citadel found him, he and Futsuki would face the inevitable separation.

If I were to return to the modern world by then, what would Bu Yue do? He would probably be very sad, wouldn't he?

A thousand years is too long, and Yu Bai doesn't want to tell Bu Yue to wait for him.

He was really worried about her, and at the same time, he couldn't bear to let Buyue wait alone for so long; it would break his heart.

Therefore, Yu Bai wanted to find Abe no Seimei in the hope of learning Yin-Yang techniques from him.

Perhaps we can create a shikigami to accompany Fuyuki through the long years.

Upon arriving in Heian-kyo, Yu Bai's brows furrowed. Since becoming the God of the Moon, his perception of filth had become increasingly acute.

A faint aura of darkness seemed to permeate the air, which reminded him of Nobuko Sagawa, who had disappeared without a trace.

The dark aura he removed for Ichigo Hitofuri and Kogarasumaru is so similar to the dark aura currently lingering in Heian-kyo.

However, he didn't quite understand why, a thousand years after Sagawa Nobuko lived during the Heian period, this dark aura of Heian-kyo would appear in Sagawa Nobuko's citadel.

"It's been a long time since I've been to Heian-kyo. No wonder the Black-Clad and White-Hat-Ku members said that the great demons have been running around lately. I just don't know why even Heian-kyo, which is protected by a barrier, is like this."

Following Yu Bai's gaze, Bu Yue looked into Heian-kyo, her face, hidden by a mask, showing a somewhat serious expression.

He was now unsure whether bringing Yu Bai to Heian-kyo was the right choice, but he would protect Feng Yue no matter what.

……

"Distinguished guests have arrived! I never expected that two venerable deities would grace us with their presence. May I be so bold as to ask your names?"

After lunch, Abe no Seimei leaned leisurely against a pillar in the hallway, basking in the warm sunlight, his eyes half-closed comfortably, like a graceful white fox basking in the sun.

Just then, his narrow eyes caught a glimpse of a strange change in a cherry blossom tree in the courtyard. The cherry blossom tree was growing vigorously at a speed visible to the naked eye, with its delicate pink petals blooming in profusion, its branches covered in a riot of blossoms. From afar, it resembled a beautiful painting, a sight to behold and a delight to behold.

As the cherry blossom tree underwent its transformation, Abe no Seimei's gaze naturally fell upon the two figures standing on the branches.

As he carefully perceived the situation, his originally calm emotions began to ripple.

In this era where humans and ghosts coexist, demons and monsters that originally belonged to the underworld lurk in human fears, waiting for their chance to strike, and the order of the mortal world is in grave danger.

As a highly skilled Onmyoji, Abe no Seimei had clashed with many powerful demons such as Shuten-dōji and Ōtengu, and had even witnessed the prowess of some lesser gods.

Since learning from astrology last night that a distinguished guest would be visiting today, he has been filled with curiosity about who would step into his little courtyard.

Unexpectedly, the guests who arrived were indeed extremely wealthy and influential.

Two deities, and judging from the divine power emanating from them, these two are no minor gods.

"Ahem... Hello, Abe no Seimei. I am Toyotsuki, and this is Fuyuki. I have long heard of a renowned and exceptionally skilled Onmyoji in Heian-kyo, so I have come to pay my respects and witness his prowess."

Yu Bai, slightly embarrassed, took Bu Yue's hand and lightly leaped from the tree into the courtyard, secretly glad that both of them were wearing masks.

This is the first time I've been caught peeping.

Originally, he and Fuyuki quietly arrived at Abe no Seimei's courtyard, intending to observe secretly before making any plans.

As for Bu Yue, he naturally followed Yu Bai's lead, which led to the scene where the two of them were hiding in the tree to peek.

Unexpectedly, the moment he stood on the cherry blossom tree in Abe no Seimei's garden, the Higekiri in his hand began to tremble uncontrollably. Even Yu Bai's spiritual energy began to fluctuate, causing the cherry blossom tree to grow wildly due to the power of Toyotsuki-sama.

At this moment, they were found standing in Abe no Seimei's courtyard, and the Higekiri in Yu Bai's hand was still trembling.

"I never expected it to be Lady Toyotsuki and Lady Bu-tsuki. I am just an ordinary Onmyoji, yet you two have personally come to visit my humble courtyard. So, Lady Toyotsuki, are you satisfied with what you have seen?"

Even when facing two deities, Abe no Seimei maintained his composure and elegance, showing none of the tension and restraint commonly seen in mortals when facing gods.

"Yes, I'm very satisfied. Your appearance is truly pleasing to the eye, and your charm is captivating. You are indeed a rare sight," Yu Bai replied with a smile, his tone very sincere.

"Oh?"

Upon hearing Yu Bai's straightforward and sincere praise, Abe no Seimei paused slightly as he gently swayed his fan, then smiled in response, saying, "Lord Toyotsuki's elegance is also captivating and breathtaking."

……

Yu Bai: As expected of Abe no Seimei, so beautiful.

Abe no Seimei: Toyotsuki-no-Kami is also beautiful.

Bu Yue: Unhappy, radiating gloom.