Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

The two people, carrying their schoolbags, left the courtyard and entered the street.

"Haruhiko-kun, how was your day at Izumo Shrine?"

Hoshino Rin walked alongside him.

Her wooden clogs made a crisp sound as she stepped on the ground.

"pretty good."

Haruhiko turned his head to look at her delicate little face, and for some reason thought of Hoshino Hotaru.

It must be said that she left a deep impression on him.

Girls like Hotaru Hoshino, who are emotionless and have no feelings, are quite rare.

"Such a vague answer won't do."

Hoshino Rin noticed Haruhiko staring at her and felt a slight tremor in her heart. She said, "Be more specific."

"Hmm, the Kagura dance is like a goddess descending from Takamagahara; it's quite beautiful."

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and said with a smile.

"I'll accept this compliment!"

Hoshino Rin's lips immediately curved into a smile. She stepped forward, turned halfway around, looked at him, and said in a light tone.

With her movements, her delicate little feet were revealed beneath the red skirt of her shrine maiden outfit.

Haruhiko glanced at it subconsciously.

A question arose in my mind.

I wonder if it's the same size and feels like the one with Hotaru Hoshino?

He took a deep breath and quickly banished the strange thought.

While in front of Hoshino Rin, he was thinking about Hoshino Hotaru.

This is truly excessive.

However, we can't entirely blame him.

It was mainly because Hotaru Hoshino had an unforgettable impact on him.

Hoshino Rin turned around and strode up to Haruhiko.

She looked up at the bright sunshine and said with a smile, "Haruhiko-kun, hurry up and catch up."

After saying that, she picked up her schoolbag and started jogging.

Haruhiko was slightly taken aback, then quickly followed after him.

Not long after, the two arrived at the school gate.

Hoshino Rin stopped in her tracks.

She looked at Haruhiko with a smug expression.

The autumn wind blew, causing her black hair to ripple slightly.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, saying with a delighted tone, "You didn't catch up with me."

"You didn't say this was a competition."

Haruhiko feigned dissatisfaction and said, "It doesn't count."

"In the race of life, there are no commands."

Hoshino Rin looked directly at Haruhiko and said meaningfully, "So Haruhiko-kun, keep up the good work."

"I will."

Haruhiko shrugged and said, "I lost today. As the loser, I'm now offering up my spoils."

He took out a lollipop and handed it to Hoshino Rin.

Knowing that Tachibana Yui liked lollipops, he bought a whole bunch to keep on hand.

"Lollipop?"

Hoshino Rin was somewhat surprised, her tone laced with a hint of amusement and teasing as she said, "I didn't expect Haruhiko-kun to like this."

She unwrapped the packaging and put it in her mouth.

A sweet milky aroma immediately filled the air.

"I had a great time yesterday, thank you for the invitation."

Haruhiko didn't know how to explain the lollipop incident, so he smiled and said, "I'm going to class now, see you next time."

Hoshino Rin pushed the lollipop to the right side of her mouth, causing her cheeks to puff out, making it easier for her to speak.

"You're welcome. You're welcome to visit Izumo Shrine anytime."

She waved and turned to walk towards the classroom for the shrine maiden major.

Haruhiko's class this morning was an archaeology course.

After class, he suddenly saw Nakagawa Reki walking out of the next classroom.

The two looked at each other, both of them stunned.

"Haruhiko."

Nakagawa Reki stepped forward and said with a smile, "I didn't expect our classes to be combined today."

"Yes."

Haruhiko nodded and asked, "How's the Edo Archaeological Bureau doing lately?"

"It's a long story."

Upon hearing this, Nakagawa Reki sighed and said...

"What's wrong?"

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is it related to the snake spirit incident last time?"

"Ah."

As Nakagawa Reki walked, he said, "The person the Serpent Spirit is looking for has been identified. He is a young man, but he is very strong. He is a fourth-tier psychic. The Edo Archaeological Bureau went to great lengths, but still failed to capture him."

After he finished speaking, he took out a photo.

Haruhiko glanced at it and was immediately surprised.

He was younger than he had imagined, looking only in his teens.

He was dressed in white casual clothes, and his expression was extremely arrogant.

There were also many members of the Edo Archaeological Bureau near the photo.

Surrounded, they showed no fear, instead displaying an expression of disdain for trash.

"Is his spell also instantaneous?"

Haruhiko asked this question because a normal fourth stage would never have left the Edo Archaeological Bureau in such a sorry state.

Unless it is a messenger of God.

However, it's a bit scary that a fourth-tier divine messenger has appeared so quickly.

I just don't know what this person is planning.

"Yes."

Nakagawa Reki took a deep breath and said, "The Edo Archaeological Bureau has a rather frightening theory now."

He didn't say it, but Haruhiko already understood.

The means to cast spells instantly are very few.

Charms, spiritual implements, supernatural powers, or divine messengers.

Of the several encounters with the serpent spirit, the divine messenger was clearly the most likely candidate.

This means that the ruins of Takamagahara are the burial place of gods.

Fourth update, 3,000 words. PS: I've managed to finish the 10,000-word update for today. Tomorrow I'll be going back to my hometown, so I probably won't be able to update that much.

Chapter 126 Snow Princess's Punishment

The chat with Reki Nakagawa has ended.

In addition to the bad news about the Serpent Spirit, it also brought news of an upcoming development by the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

Although it is possible, the probability is very high.

The Edo Archaeological Bureau will establish additional archaeological teams to increase the development of the Takamagahara ruins.

The existence of gods is simply too exciting.