[Most would find the excitable cheer she talks with about tormenting wicked spirits disturbing or confusing at the very least, but instead, Nobori simply smiles at her enthusiasm. He is a vengeful man and he keeps the company of a perpetually cheerful creature who also consumes spirits in fire. He cannot judge her for it.]

Yes, I am afraid my Chandela has had no luck in creating portal to the spirit world here either. [Chandela looks a bit disappointed at that, but nods in agreement. His own smile fades.] It would appear that the so-called Deities have taken every measure to prevent us from leaving this place of our own volition, whether by direct or indirect routes.