Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

The newcomer was none other than the Great Knight of the Eastern European Mage Associations.

The sight of the God of the Mountain being beheaded sent him into a rage. His hysterical roars startled Senzaemon and Gan'an.

The Mage Associations were arguably the force with the deepest historical foundation in the world today, with a history even longer than that of the Onmyōji. They positioned themselves as servants of the ancient Demon Lords, wielding techniques left behind by these "Demon Lords" and frequently displaying their might.

Even someone like Gan'an, who controlled a top financial group, had to bow his head when encountering these mysterious figures from the Magic Society. Even the hot-tempered Twelve Guardians were wary of the Mage Associations and had never openly confronted them.

"The Great Knight of the Eastern European Mage Association — this is trouble." Senzaemon felt like the sky was falling.

On one side stood the most powerful Jujutsu Inspector General, who had slaughtered the Kyoto Jujutsu Community!

On the other, the arrogant Great Knight of the Mage Association, who looked down on everyone except the ancient Demon Lords and was feared by countless supernatural forces.

Their clash would be nothing short of catastrophic!

No matter who came to settle accounts afterward, Gan'an wouldn't be able to escape. Even his position as "The Food's Demon King" might not protect him from being implicated.

Daiki landed at the shrine's entrance, turning to face the Great Knight. The latter's angry and arrogant demeanor left him scratching his head in puzzlement.

The disturbed shrine barrier had already attracted quite a bit of attention. All passing Onmyōji and Sorcerers entered the barrier.

Mei, watching from the coffee shop, unconsciously gripped her cup handle. Under her control, black crows scattered sparsely overhead, ready to provide support to her boyfriend at any moment.

Miko and the others held their breath, too nervous to speak.

Under the shocked gazes of Senzaemon and Gan'an, the Great Knight pointed at the shrine and began cursing.

"Damn thing! You worthless thing! Bastard! Do you have any idea what you've done? This place was designated by the Demon Lord! It's not for lowborn trash like you to meddle with! If the Demon Lord hadn't left, you'd have been chopped to pieces and fed to the dogs!"

A thousand years of peace had made the Mage Associations complacent.

The Great Knight standing before Daiki had lost all semblance of a true expert's bearing. He approached with drawn sword, intent to kill, yet displayed no defensive posture — as if facing a mere human who wouldn't dare fight back. Daiki frowned at this blustering display.

"As expected of a dog! You're quite skilled at barking—"

Ring Ring!

At this moment, Daiki received a rare call from an unknown number.

[Moshi moshi? Is this Inspector General Daiki Tsukasa?]

[This is the History Compilation Committee. I'm the representative, Amakasu Tōma. Please allow me to explain the significance of the Sankō Shrine.]

[That place was designated by the most ancient Demon Lord, Marquis Voban, and seals a powerful Divine Beast — a backup plan for the Mage Associations.]

[While we know you have the power to kill the Great Knight, the seal's key lies with the Eastern European Mage Association's mages.]

[Killing this Great Knight could provoke their overwhelming wrath. They might open the Sankō Shrine's seal to intimidate other forces and release that Divine Beast.]

[As the Jujutsu Inspector General, for the sake of both the Jujutsu World and Japan, please don't fight back! This could disrupt not only your peaceful life but bring massive destruction to all of Japan!]

[With your power, you can endure a few slaps from the Great Knight, and we will compensate you afterward.]

[This isn't just the History Compilation Committee's decision — it's the joint ruling of Public Safety's Devil Hunter Division Chief Makima and the Bureau of Onmyō!]

Amakasu spoke gravely as he consulted the records compiled by previous representatives, discovering chilling information.

The legendary Divine Beast wielded world-destroying power — far beyond any ordinary Sorcerer or Onmyōji. And this was merely a pet of the ancient Demon Lords!

Who could have imagined that Marquis Voban, the Demon Lord (Campione) who vanished a millennium ago, had sealed such a terrifying Divine Beast within Japan's borders?

Upon learning this, Amakasu immediately reported to the Prime Minister, secured approval, and issued orders with the combined authority of three forces. Their subtle threat was clear — they aimed to use the three supernatural forces to make Daiki yield to their demands.

At worst, he could flee using Spatial Transference, and they could find other ways to appease the Eastern European Mage Associations later.

"I see, this is quite troublesome! By the way, where is your organization now?" Daiki asked calmly while watching the approaching Great Knight.

Amakasu was visibly startled, not expecting this question.

Could he be planning revenge? How could he have given him such an opportunity?

[... Inspector General Daiki, regardless of where we are...]

"Oh, now I remember, you said Japan, is it?"

The calm words sent chills down Amakasu's spine, so much that he reflexively replied:

[Tokyo.]

Click!

The call ended.

۞ Innate Technique ⟴ Dismantle! ۞

The sword-wielding Great Knight was cut in half.

The smooth execution left Daiki thinking this opponent was too weak — he hadn't even attempted to defend himself from start to finish.

After the Great Knight's death, Daiki proceeded to the shrine's inner sanctum.

Through centuries of interaction, the barrier techniques of the Onmyōji, Sorcerers, and Mage Associations had gradually merged together.

Thanks to his Barrier Technique Mastery from the Collection Space reward, Daiki found he could understand the hidden barrier in the Sankō Shrine's inner sanctum.

"With my mastery of barrier techniques, breaking through won't be difficult."

The entire Sankō Shrine fell silent.

As the sun climbed higher, the air grew increasingly hot.

Gan'an and Senzaemon wiped the sweat from their foreheads.

"Is it my imagination, or did it suddenly get much hotter?" Gan'an asked, his voice hoarse.

Following his gaze toward the shrine, he saw no trace of the Great Knight — only a striking trail of blood flowing down the steps.

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At this moment, the Mages and Knights of the Eastern European Mage Associations blanched as their secret scouts at the Sankō Shrine reported.

The Great Knight was dead!

"These years of peace have made the world forget what it means to be dominated by Demon Lords. It's time they remember!"

"Bring the seal key of the Sankō Shrine. I'll show the world that the Eastern European Mage Association's power is beyond compare!"

However, before they could retrieve the key, another earthquake struck.

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Standing at the foot of Mount Fuji, the Jōgo spread its arms.

It roared to the heavens:

"Erupt, my volcano! Let these foolish monkeys once again taste the terror of nature's might!"

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