Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

He fought against Miyamoto Musashi in the first playthrough.

He won against this genius swordsman by using game cheats.

He was quite familiar with Niten Ichiryu.

In addition, he also completed five rounds of sword dance.

However, the first playthrough is ultimately a game, and the experience is completely different from reality.

Haruhiko didn't know if the relevant cracking techniques would be useful.

If that doesn't work, then try to withstand five rounds of attacks.

Although it was a bit troublesome, he was still confident.

As for what might be exposed, there's no need to worry.

He now has a powerful backer, Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

Moreover, while breaking the Five-Round Sword Dance is surprising, it is still within an acceptable range.

"Rin Hoshino, you go first."

The middle-aged man said casually.

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko retreated to the sidelines.

Hoshino Rin is the young lady of the Izumo Shrine, so she should know how to solve the problem.

But it doesn't matter if she doesn't know; with her strength, she can forcefully break through it.

Rin Hoshino walked to the center of the basketball court.

She took out the Kagura Bell.

The seven puppets immediately began to tremble, as if they had been activated like robots.

The sound of swords being drawn in unison.

The next second, seven unsheathed katanas, gleaming coldly, felled Hoshino Rin in a staggered pattern.

This is the first round of attacks.

In kendo terminology, it's called iaido slash.

Hoshino Rin stood still, showing no sign of panic.

The Kagura bell emitted a pleasant sound.

Around her, psionic energy transformed into shimmering meteors, spinning rapidly to form a 360-degree protective barrier.

The bell rang continuously.

Seven swords struck the barrier, but all attempts failed.

But the barrier has reached its limit and is on the verge of collapse.

The puppets stepped back and quickly shifted positions.

Seven katana swords attacked from all directions.

The psionic energy covered the area, making it extremely powerful.

For a moment, it looked like a flower in full bloom.

Rin Hoshino stopped trying to hold on.

Her figure moved like a butterfly, weaving through the sword dance formation, almost brushing against the sharp edges of the blades.

But when she stopped, she had completely avoided the attack.

"As expected of the young lady of Izumo Shrine."

The middle-aged man smiled and praised.

Haruhiko ignored him.

He was observing the changes in the sword dance formation and then discovered that it was exactly the same as the one in the game.

That's some serious planning from the developers.

"Here it comes, the real killer move."

A moment later, the middle-aged man spoke again.

The fifth round.

The seven puppets drew their second swords.

With an extra knife, not only does the attack range increase, but the speed and power are also greatly enhanced.

In an instant, the entire arena was filled with a chilling light.

The fourteen swords, like fourteen rapidly spinning windmills, completely blocked all of Hoshino Rin's directions.

The middle-aged man was ready to make his move, with a faint aura of spiritual energy swirling around his body.

Just then, a shrine maiden appeared above Hoshino Rin's head.

She drew her bow and fired swiftly, fourteen arrows hitting fourteen knives with pinpoint accuracy.

The immense force caused the puppet to lose its grip on the knife, sending it flying.

Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man muttered to himself, "The unique twin lineage of Izumo Shrine truly lives up to its reputation."

Haruhiko subconsciously looked up and glanced at him.

Twin inheritance?

The connection between Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru is quite unusual.

"Five minutes and eleven seconds."

The middle-aged man exclaimed in amazement, "Among all the second-tier psychics who have taken the entrance exam throughout history, they are well within the top fifty."

Just the top fifty?

Haruhiko was a little stunned.

But just thinking about the top fifty in history is enough to be frightening.

"Haruhiko-kun, it's your turn now."

Hoshino Rin was quite satisfied with the result. She smiled and said, "Whether you can surpass me depends on how long you last this time."

Haruhiko felt there was something strange about that statement.

He thought he would have needed even less time to answer me.

But something felt off, so he didn't say anything and walked to the center of the field.

The seven puppets picked up their swords again and returned to their previous positions.

Chapter 74 Five-Ring Sword Dance

Haruhiko took out the talisman.

Because of regulations, it is only a first-tier talisman.

But it's not a Speed ​​Talisman or a Spirit Armor Talisman, it's a Spirit Feather Talisman.

Following Hoshino Rin's approach, dodging or defending is indeed a way to pass the level.

However, in the fifth round, Haruhiko might not have enough time to cast the spell that would destroy all seven dolls at the same time.

For him now, singing while moving is too difficult.

Because when chanting incantations, one must also mobilize the spiritual energy within the body to operate according to a specific trajectory.

External interference can have a significant impact.

The simplest way is to break the Five-Round Sword Dance normally.

But once you start dodging or defending, you lose the opportunity.

The key to breaking the chain lies in accumulating enough damage.

Seven puppets drew their swords.

Haruhiko threw out seven spirit feather talismans.

The psionic energy unleashed, transforming into seven arrows in mid-air that struck them directly in the knees.

The previously perfect movements immediately became sluggish.

The core of the sword dance formation is not the sword, but the dance, that is, the steps.

Haruhiko calmly took a step back.

Priest - Blazing Flame!

First-order spells.

After two seconds of chanting, a huge sphere shimmering with flames flew out.

Seven sword lights flashed, the fireball disappeared, but the first round of attacks had also come to an end.