Why can't humans do it too?

He kept these words in his heart.

As things stand, at least on the surface, there don't seem to be any races or supernatural powers beyond human comprehension in this world. Could it be that monsters and gods exist in a special world?

'You mean a blessed land?'

Suer recalled the myths and legends of his own country.

It's not impossible, is it?

"If that's the case, the search will be quite troublesome. After all, you can't just shake the surface like a bed sheet; you have to search bit by bit... As you can see, this planet is now infinitely larger than that Ashihara no Naka dea."

In short, my suggestion is to first search through those shrines and temples one by one; there must be a reason why they have been able to be passed down from ancient times to the present.

'Yes, indeed.'

Suer fell into deep thought, casually pushing aside the book he had finished reading. He stretched wearily, and after the yawn subsided, he saw the girl with braided hair looking at him.

As Suer flipped through the pile of documents, Yuukawa Tsubasa seemed to have also finished reading the book she hadn't finished before. The way she was looking at Suer now felt very familiar. This girl had been just as focused when she was reading, thinking as she read and making the knowledge in the book her own.

To be honest, it's kind of scary; clever riddle-makers are a headache in every sense of the word.

"What are you thinking about?" Suer asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Hmm... I was just wondering what kind of industry you work in, Sue," Yuukawa Tsubasa said after a moment's thought.

"What reason could possibly lead a foreign tourist to spend an entire afternoon reading in an unnamed library? The range of books is astounding, from encyclopedias and popular science to introductions to cutting-edge technology, myths and legends, and even monster stories. It's almost like..."

It's almost as if an entity lacking knowledge and understanding of human society is absorbing basic information about this era in this way, like a sponge absorbing water.

These were the words that Hanekawa Tsubasa had abruptly stopped saying.

However, the stories of gods and monsters refuted her conjecture, leading her to believe that these were merely driven by curiosity and the pursuit of fun.

“Actually, I’m an assassin. Being a tourist is just my disguise, so it doesn’t matter what books I read—how about that reason?” Suer said seriously, but Hanekawa Tsubasa laughed.

"Pfft, not bad, that's a good reason," the girl with the braided hair chuckled, her finger tracing across her right eye. "At least this scar is very convincing, and quite cool."

“I think so too,” Su Er nodded exaggeratedly and admitted seriously, “By the way, thanks to your help today, may I ask you for one last favor?”

"No need to be so polite, just say what you want," Hanekawa Tsubasa said, adjusting her glasses.

"Are there any local eateries nearby? You know, the kind that only locals know about? Can you take me there?" Su'er pointed to the orange-red sun outside the window and said, "Also, I have a few other questions I'd like to ask—the literature girl who memorized the entire library?"

It was actually a dinner to express my gratitude, but I did have some questions to ask.

“Of course,” Hanekawa Tsubasa nodded in agreement after calculating her schedule. “Then I’ll just mention this in passing—you finally look a bit like a tourist.”

"Thank you, and please use 'you'."

Chapter Ninety-Two: The Family Members in Disgrace

Four plates, each containing boiled and seasoned vegetables, lean meat with minimal fat, fish pieces pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, and fresh fruit picked in season.

The bowl was not filled to the brim, only about seven-tenths full. The soup was slightly whitish, and a piece of tomato and some green vegetables could be seen floating up and down.

Three small dishes, containing a few snacks and pickles.

A plate of rice. Even though Suer wanted to describe it as a bowl of rice, he couldn't bring himself to call the dish in front of him, which was so wide open it was almost like a trumpet, a bowl. Rice was just rice, nothing special. You could even smell the fragrance of rice when you got close.

This is the food placed in front of Suer.

"This is a typical Japanese dish, and I hope you enjoy it, Sue," Hanekawa Tsubasa said with a slight smile. "Considering all factors, and at a reasonable price, this is, in my opinion, the most representative meal."

It emphasizes the word "plain," meaning it's all-natural, pollution-free, and absolutely authentic.

Having never traveled to Japan before, Su Er was quite looking forward to what kind of food she would get to eat when Hanekawa Tsubasa led the way... Well, not that it was bad, but it was a little different from what she had imagined.

"Can you really be full just by eating this?" Suer asked doubtfully, poking at the rice in the dish with his chopsticks.

"Huh? Of course," Hanekawa Tsubasa replied with a hint of surprise, "Aren't you full?"

"According to scientific research, eating until you are 70% full at each meal is actually the most ideal state for the body. However, this state is often not maintained because people feel that their stomachs are still empty and choose to continue eating," Yuukawa Tsubasa said, taking a sip of soup. "Maintaining a state of 70% fullness can greatly reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and the incidence of diabetes is even reduced to zero. It is the secret to health and longevity!"

"...I'd rather not live a long life..."

"Ok?"

"No, it's nothing," Su Er swallowed back her mutterings and put the fish in her mouth. "You even know this kind of knowledge? Hmm... It's impressive that you can stick to the theory."

"I just happened to know," Hanekawa Tsubasa said modestly.

Suer initially thought the girl who claimed to have memorized all the books in the school library was exaggerating, but during their conversation on the way here and before the meal, Suer realized there was no exaggeration at all. She wasn't exactly an expert on everything, but she at least had that kind of knowledge. Without asking about Hanekawa Tsubasa's grades at school, and without needing to ask, Suer was certain that this girl was definitely among the top students.

Even after spending an afternoon flipping through books, Suer only gained a general understanding of the era. There were still many things she didn't know, not to mention the various rules and regulations of Japanese society, from explicit laws and regulations to unspoken rules that the public tacitly accepted. In addition, there were various precautions closely related to daily life. Hanekawa Tsubasa patiently answered all of these questions for Suer one by one... a small part.

She's so kind. To be honest, Suer was deeply moved that she would do something like this for a complete stranger.

"Are you planning to settle down in Japan?" Hanekawa Tsubasa asked curiously after taking a sip of tea, because tourists who are just visiting would never ask such everyday questions.

“Hmm…you could say that,” Su Er nodded in agreement. “Because of work, I’ll probably be staying in Japan for quite a while, so I’m making preparations early.”

“Work? Well, there’s really nothing I can do about that,” Hanekawa Tsubasa said knowingly. “So, Sue, have you found a place that suits your taste? If you don’t mind, I could—”

"Ah! No need, no need," Su Er said firmly, waving her hands quickly. This time, she wasn't being modest or polite at all. "Really, no need. Besides, you've already gone to a lot of trouble for me today. I'd really feel bad asking you for help again. You're still a student, right? You should prioritize your school."

It prioritizes the school, not just academic learning.

"Understood, then I wish you all the best in your work in advance." Perhaps sensing that Suer's attitude was firm, Yuukawa Tsubasa did not insist further and instead said, "But since you've seen it, we can't pretend not to see it. So let's leave our contact information. If you have any questions during the process of settling in, you can send me a message... Suer?"

Hanekawa Tsubasa waved her phone in her hand.

Meanwhile, Sue was still in a daze—oh right, modern life really does require a mobile phone.

Two completely different worlds, decades of completely abandoning cell phones, made him forget that such a thing even existed.

"Ahem, well... I accidentally lost my phone before, could I leave you my number first? I'll contact you again after I buy a new one," Su Er coughed twice and made up.

This is a lie.

In reality, where did he get the money? Even the money for this meal he's treating Hanekawa Tsubasa to is money he 'borrowed' from those burly, tattooed, friendly comrades under the pretext of going to the toilet.

Of course, to prevent those friendly comrades from retaliating against innocent people or exploiting them even more after they lost their property, Suer still left gold around them.

However, the cash those people carried was still slightly insufficient to buy a mobile phone.

Life is tough, and Suer had no intention of stealing or robbing. In fact, he already had a vague idea of ​​what his future life would be like.

"That's really unfortunate. Be careful when you're out and about," Hanekawa Tsubasa reminded him as she took out a pen and paper from her bag, wrote down a number on it, and handed it to Sue.

Get the contact information for Japanese girls!

If this were in a previous life, some people in China would probably spend a lot of money to buy it, right?

"Yes, we definitely need to be more careful," Suer replied, pushing aside the strange thought that suddenly popped into his head.

After eating and drinking to our hearts' content, it was already getting dark.

"In that case, I'll take my leave now. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to call me," Hanekawa Tsubasa said earnestly, giving a half-bow.

"Yes, don't worry, I'm not someone who cares about saving face," Suer said frankly, without any hesitation.

"Haha, then see you later... Mr. Assassin?" With a light laugh, Hanekawa Tsubasa waved his hand and turned around.

"Uh, goodbye, goodbye," Hanekawa Tsubasa was clearly teasing Sue about her earlier self-proclaimed assassin status, while Sue's eyes flickered as she watched the braided girl's retreating figure.

The night is still long.

Chapter Ninety-Three: Sudden Enlightenment

Humans are social animals, and also social animals with a certain degree of sociality. They are the sum of social relationships with their relatives and their country. Humans need their own space, but they will feel lonely if they are separated from other humans, even for just three days.

Even though he possessed earth-shattering power, Suer found that he still maintained a human heart, and he was not ashamed of it. On the contrary, Suer was happy that he could still maintain this mentality, without losing his humanity, and without placing himself in the position of a god looking down on all things.

Perhaps this heart will change over time, but at least it remains pure until now.

On his first day in this era, having left behind the flat and round world, Suer felt good—he was grateful to have met such a kind and friendly girl. After all, in this busy modern society, there are very few people willing to offer free help to strangers.

So how can we make heroes bleed and weep?

When the girl named Hanekawa Tsubasa returns home and opens her schoolbag, she will find a small gift left by Sue in her bag—a square gold brick, which is the quickest reward this man out of touch with the times could give.

That's enough for an ordinary person.

The long-awaited conversation with empathetic humans lifted Suer's spirits. He felt as if he had lived alone in the Amazon rainforest for ten years before returning to human society, and even the exhaust fumes from cars in the city smelled sweet.

In ancient times, humans rested at sunset and worked at sunrise. Modern humans, however, have extended the daytime hours thanks to the power of the Industrial Revolution, and even after the sun has set, they still enjoy the nightlife by the light of lamps.

Similarly, the night in Suer was just beginning.

Although it was somewhat sudden, this was indeed the third time he had come uninvited—for Higurashi Shrine.

The soil that Suer had hauled out of the well during the day was still piled up there, seemingly untouched. However, there was really no good solution for a middle school girl and an elderly man. A ladder was placed beside the ancient well, indicating that they had already gone down.

That would mean seeing the white bones piled up like weeds in the well. I wonder if that little girl had nightmares at night, and the footprints that Suer saw in the well proved it.

If the old man's description of the monster was true, then he must have seen monsters when he was young. His description of the monsters was so detailed, and his laughter was full of nostalgia for fond memories, meaning he had monsters as friends?

Such a big thing happened behind his own shrine, yet he didn't stay by its side every step of the way. I wonder if the old man went elsewhere to get reinforcements. Suer only returned here to clean up the mess.

The piled-up soil flowed like a river once more, gathering into streams and filling the well, along with the excavated bones, which were then reburied.

Finally, he put the wooden lid covered with talismans back on the well, and then placed a gold nugget the size of a human head on top of it. As he turned to leave, he suddenly turned back and mischievously placed his hand on the gold nugget. The gold nugget, being metal, suddenly began to ripple like jelly, and then reformed into a concrete shape in the next moment.

A statue vividly recreates the disheveled image of a middle school girl being dragged along by her pet dog.