I am a god-slayer, not your hero.

An elderly man dressed in a magnificent kimono sat upright above.

Shinomiya Gan'an's face was calm as still water, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

He watched this scene quietly, a faint sadness playing on his lips—a calm acceptance of the endless cycle of all things in the world, and a detached observation of the impending family turmoil.

Yunying stood beside the old man, his bruised and swollen face concealing a heart as raging as a storm.

His elder brother's unexpected death was both a shock and an unprecedented opportunity for him.

The future of the Shinomiya family seemed to have fallen into his hands overnight.

An irrepressible joy surged within me, like a tender bud breaking through the soil in spring, yearning to grow strong under the sunshine and rain.

However, this joy was tightly restrained by reason, and her face still maintained the appearance of being heartbroken over her elder brother's unexpected death, while her eyes flashed with a spark of unwillingness to succumb.

Shinomiya Gan'an asked calmly, "Kaguya... how have you been lately?"

"Everything is fine, except her grades have dropped slightly," Shinomiya Un'taka replied immediately, appearing very concerned about his younger sister.

He was the son of Shinomiya Gan'an's second wife, a somewhat awkward position.

It was for this reason that Shinomiya Gan'an entrusted Kaguya, whose background was somewhat similar to that of Shinomiya Un'taka, to his care.

Shinomiya Yan'an frowned slightly and asked another question.

"I remember she was always number one, what happened?"

"He is the fiancé of the young master of the Genmaki family. He transferred to Shuchiin Academy and stole my little sister's first place."

Shinomiya Un'yō didn't know why his father had suddenly become concerned about Kaguya, but he quickly explained.

When the Tsurumaki family was mentioned, Shinomiya Gan'an simply nodded.

Although Japan abolished the monarchy, it retained Shintoism and continued the practice of using era names.

In a sense, it can be considered a convergence of the timeline.

The Shinomiya family rose to prominence during the Showa era, while the Tsurumaki family gradually grew into a behemoth starting with the anti-shogunate movement.

It's not surprising that someone chosen by the Genju family has such abilities.

Shinomiya Gan'an: "Does Kaguya know about her older brother's situation?"

"I didn't tell you," Shinomiya Un'yō quickly replied.

As if only now noticing the injury on his face, Shinomiya Gan'an suddenly asked, "What happened to the injury on your face?"

"It has been invaded by unknown individuals, possibly Onmyoji from the Kansai region."

"Is it related to yellow light?"

"Absolutely unrelated!"

Upon hearing Shinomiya Un'taka's assurance, Shinomiya Gan'an remained silent for a moment, then shook his head, his tone becoming stern.

"Have you found out anything? You're just giving me this guarantee, you don't even know who those two people are, do you?"

Shigu Yunying lowered his head, like a child who had made a mistake.

Shi Gong Yan'an was somewhat disappointed in his son. Huang Guang was already dead, and the second son was incompetent. From now on, the third son would be the one to carry the family on, but things were like this...

Now more than ever, we should be cautious and calm!

Let's split it evenly.

This way, the eldest son's children and Kaguya can also receive a share of the inheritance.

Shigu Yan'an sighed inwardly.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind swept through every corner of the shrine, carrying fallen leaves and seemingly stirring up an uneasy vortex in the air.

"There is such a thing!"

An Onmyoji let out a scream.

Shinomiya Yan'an quickly asked, "What happened?"

The Onmyoji glanced at Shinomiya Gan'an and then said, "Divine power, this matter is related to the gods and is not an ordinary supernatural event. We must notify the Divine Institution."

Upon hearing this, the Onmyoji quickly withdrew and made an emergency contact with the Shinto Shinto Temple in Kyoto.

……

Kyoto, Arashiyama.

This place is renowned as a scenic spot for autumn foliage. Every autumn, tourists flock here in search of the red maple leaves, strolling through the picturesque outskirts of the ancient capital, admiring the forests that gradually turn red, and immersing themselves in the poetic and picturesque autumn scenery.

It was springtime, and Arashiyama appeared somewhat lacking in fresh produce.

Nevertheless, Arashiyama remains a bustling tourist destination today, thanks to the large number of visitors from other places.

However, deep within Arashiyama, there is a place that is quite different from others.

The headquarters of the Japanese Shinto Shinto Temple.

It's very quiet here, with no noisy outsiders around.

The headquarters of Shinjiin Temple is located in a temple with a beautiful Japanese garden, and even though it has been designated a World Heritage Site, the tranquility here cannot be disturbed by the indiscriminate tourists.

The air here seemed to have frozen, with only the occasional birdsong and the rustling of leaves in the wind.

The Shinjiin, a mysterious organization that protects Japan with magical spells.

Setting up a magical barrier is as easy as playing a game, causing those unaware of the existence of the Divine Temple to subconsciously step in another direction, thus maintaining the tranquility and mystery of this place.

In a quiet corner of this ancient temple, several elderly people are having a secret discussion.

They were dressed in traditional kimonos, with white hair and solemn, dignified expressions.

Each person held a string of prayer beads in their hand, occasionally flicking them as if in prayer.

"News has come from the branch in Kanto that a major spiritual energy disturbance has occurred at Shuchiin. After investigation, it is believed to be the aura of a divine beast."

Was this an event caused by divine power?

"Could it be like in ancient times, where gods were annihilated by swords of light, and fragments of divine power flowed into the earth, leading to the emergence of divine beasts and divine offspring?"

"I'm afraid not, it's very likely a genuine deity."

"Which lord is it?"

"It's probably the Great God of the Underworld."

One of the old men slowly stood up, his gaze passing through the bamboo grove in the courtyard and gazing at the distant, endless mountains.

"Not only Yomizu-no-Kami, but also Oyamazumi-no-Kami, and the power of gods from other countries."

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew through the courtyard, and a few petals drifted down, gently landing on their shoulders.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Everyone's expression instantly turned ugly.

The simultaneous appearance of multiple deities on the earth made everyone feel the danger.

Gods and spirits are the general term used in this world to refer to beings with divine power.

It encompasses demigods, divine beasts, great fairies, transcendent beings, subordinate gods, divine artifacts... anything that can exude divinity and radiate divine energy is included among the gods.

The power of the gods is far less than that of the disobedient gods, but for humankind on earth, they are still a terrifying calamity.

An old man said, "Could the 'beast plague' that struck Europe 150 years ago be repeated in Tokyo?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present shuddered.

"We must send someone over to investigate this thoroughly."

"Send who?"

"How is the head of the Toba family? That girl is indeed one of the top experts in our country."

"The Kumano family's kids are pretty good too; they're said to have divine artifacts."

"Speaking of divine artifacts, since it's the Great God of the Underworld, why not bring out the sword of the Fire-type God of the Ancient Gods for a test?"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately had an idea.

Yomizu-no-Okami is the title Izanami received in the underworld after her death. It was her son Kagutsuchi who caused Izanami's death, burning half of her body.

The Fire-Burning God is another name for Kagutsuchi.

This flame can evaporate the underworld, destroy the dead, and also restrain the power of the yin dragon body. However, this sword can also burn the user, just like in mythology.

"Who should be assigned to wield this sword? The head of the Toba family is a woman; she'll be burned to death by that sword."

"Is the head of the Tsuchimikado family in Tokyo?"

Everyone reached a consensus and sent the heads of the Tsuchimikado and Toba families to Tokyo to handle the matter involving multiple deities.

Not Agito: Chapter Twenty-Seven: Tomorrow's Night Sky Sentinel

Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.

Hidden away is a café called "M," a secret hideout seemingly emerging from bygone eras, quietly situated on the edge of a bustling city.

A sign outside the door reads "Private Room Available Today," isolating the area from the outside noise and leaving only the warm lighting and deep jazz music creating a tranquil atmosphere inside.

"You came really fast."

The bar owner, a burly man with long hair and wearing loose women's dresses, spoke to the young woman sitting at the bar in a slightly tired tone.

"The task was just assigned and you came over without stopping. At that speed, you probably haven't slept again."

Riona Toba wore a striped long-sleeved top with black denim pants, and took off her light gray long coat and draped it lightly over the seat next to her, revealing a sense of composure and calmness in her demeanor.

She shrugged, a resolute glint in her clear eyes: "This is a global crisis, so we can't afford to delay."

Rina's flawless skin glowed with a faint pink hue, like peach petals under the first rays of dawn, soft and vibrant.

Her willow-leaf eyebrows curved gently, and her nose was straight and high, like a light stroke of a distant mountain, adding a touch of unapproachable elegance. Her lips were like newly blooming cherry blossoms, both reserved and beautiful. With a gentle purse, it seemed as if a thousand words were hidden within them.

Her long, slightly wavy hair, like the deepest silk in the night sky, slowly cascaded down from her shoulders to her waist. Her figure was slender yet full-figured, with exquisite curves.

However, all this external beauty is ultimately just icing on the cake.

What truly makes Rina extraordinary is the indescribable aura surrounding her. It's a tranquility and serenity that transcends the hustle and bustle of the world, as if she comes from another world, possessing an extraordinary understanding and tolerance for human turmoil.