Miroku

was the previous high priestess of the Land of Demons and Shion's mother. She sacrificed herself in order to seal away Mōryō. Miroku wanted Shion to live a normal life and prevented her from learning about her true powers. But to protect her daughter, she left Shion a special bell which allows Shion to foresee her own death in the future and be able to prevent it. However, to save Shion's life, another one must usually be sacrificed in her place.