As they continue their quest for the remaining gem holders, Sousuke and Shino are pursued by the Imperial Church, which has its own nefarious plans for the gem holders. Meanwhile, a shadowy figure seeks to exploit these plans for their own sinister purposes. As they delve deeper into the origins of the gem holders, they uncover secrets about Sousuke's doppelganger, who has resurfaced with his own agenda involving Sousuke and his gem.
The owner of the Fraternity bead is a member of the Konaya family who runs an inn. He has demonstrated exceptional skills in taking care of people's needs, and three years ago he volunteered as a sold...
The individual who possesses the responsibility bead. Despite surviving the devastating inferno that destroyed Otsuka Village, Sosuke did not have any family members and was raised alongside Shino and...
It appears that Satomi Rio saved Sousukes life five years ago, resulting in the creation of Ao as well as the loss of Sousukes ability to remember much from his childhood. This may explain why Ao is f...
The bearer of the Integrity bead is Genpachi, an imperial military police captain. Three years ago, he was sent on a mission in the north and returned transformed into a demon that hunts supernatural ...
Murasame is the legendary sword spirit that's believed to control anything, regardless of its form or shape. It's said that whoever owns Murasame will face a tragic fate. The spirit can transform into...
An eighteen-year-old boy who possesses the Devotion bead, one of five individuals remaining from the annihilation of Otsuka Village. This individual wields the living sword of Murasame on his right ar...
He is a member of one of Kemonotsuki Houses, possessed by Kaede, the Hinozuka Familys Guardian Beast in the form of a cat....
The protagonist of this story is a man who was rescued from certain death due to the intervention of Yukihime, a snow spirit that consistently surrounds him and causes chilly temperatures even in warm...
Hamaji is like a sibling to Shino and Sosuke as they have grown up together since childhood. She survived the destruction of Otsuka Village with them. Although she takes care of everyone's diet, her c...
A member of the four kemonotsuki houses. She is possessed by Hibiki, the snake God. She is extremely sickly. She is a 15 year old girl with white hair and red eyes. She is friends with Hamaji....
A large cat. Formerly possessed Kanachi’s older brother, but changed to Kanachi later in life, something that is unheard of....
One member of the "Sacred Beast Four Family" manifested as a giant white wolf known as Okami. This individual saved Shino, Sousuke, and Hamaji from harm during the destruction of Ootsuka Village. They...
The "Sacred Beast Four Family" member can call upon five foxes to serve him or act as powerful, unstoppable creatures. He deeply cares for Hamaji and considers her his potential spouse based on the op...
The character in question is a dancer who travels with Kokonoe. Prior to the start of the series, two years ago, there was an individual resembling Sousuke who destroyed his village and took the lives...