Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Hmm, what rank is this white fox?

Haruhiko realized that he really didn't know.

The main problem is that without a signed contract, the game panel won't record Bai Shuang's information.

He was also unaware of its strength and capabilities.

"Bai Shuang, is your talent more geared towards support?"

Haruhiko suddenly remembered the spell it had cast on him when he was in a weakened state; it was a rather good recovery skill.

If they all have similar skills, then we definitely can't let them fight later, lest something bad happen.

Bai Shuang shook her head again.

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow.

It's a multi-functional demon-controlling device.

It seems that, as Yukihime said, she has indeed struck gold.

Bai Shuang's ability shouldn't be considered as a demon-slaying ability, but rather as a shikigami (spirit spirit).

However, the shikigami must live and die with the onmyoji.

Many monsters refused.

Therefore, most shikigami tend to be spirit-type monsters or solitary monsters.

The major powers, on the other hand, are more straightforward and brutal.

They forcibly tamed a certain race of yokai using their overwhelming power, and then served as shikigami (spirits) for generations.

Not long after, Haruhiko arrived at the school for the deaf and mute and met the principal.

"Mrs. Nishino".

The client's name is on the Daigosho app, so there's no need for either party to introduce themselves.

After Haruhiko greeted him, Principal Nishino didn't waste any more words and led him to a dilapidated school building.

"Mrs. Nishino, please wait here."

After Haruhiko finished speaking, he entered the teaching building.

White Frost followed at his feet, not reacting much, but its tail was already wagging slightly.

Haruhiko stepped onto the stairs and arrived at the third floor.

Following Principal Nishino's directions, we found the teachers' office next to Class 2, Grade 3.

Qingyan stood at the door, thought for a moment, and took out a spirit feather talisman.

The Explosion Talisman is more effective, but its power is too great.

They could blow up the entire classroom, and then Haruhiko would have to pay compensation.

That would be a losing proposition.

As for defense, he has the Wind Demon Bracelet, which can withstand attacks of normal third-tier strength.

Although it only happened once, it was enough for him to realize what was happening.

Moreover, the spirit inside the house is only a second-tier earthbound spirit.

Haruhiko pushed open the door, but the expected attack did not arrive.

He looked around; it was a fairly common Japanese-style classroom office.

I often saw similar scenes in action movies in my past life.

I got to know several teachers, including Feng, Nan, and Qiao, and learned a lot from them.

"Hidden?"

Haruhiko was somewhat puzzled.

This earthbound spirit is quite shy.

In the past, when I encountered someone, I didn't need to look for them; they would just jump out and greet me warmly.

Haruhiko took out the Spirit Eye Talisman.

The talisman transformed into a ray of light, covering his eyes.

He suddenly felt that the world had become clearer, and he could even see the spiritual energy of heaven and earth that existed in the air.

It's very faint; you can only notice it if you concentrate.

This is normal.

Unless it's a special place, such as a ruin or a spiritual vein, most places have very thin spiritual energy.

Haruhiko scanned the area but still couldn't find any trace of the earthbound spirit.

he mused.

It seems we've encountered a monster with rules.

In Japanese legends, there are many yokai (supernatural beings) that perform specific behaviors.

For example, the Slit-Mouthed Woman.

She would ask others, "Am I pretty?"

If your answer isn't pretty, you'll be cut down by her giant scissors.

If the answer is good, she will take off her mask, revealing her cracked face, and ask the same question again.

Most people are terrified by her frightening appearance, and if they do not answer or give any other answer, they will be killed.

If you give a nice answer, she'll use big scissors to make a slit in your mouth just like hers, cutting it open.

The only saving grace is that I'll spare your life.

"Hey."

Bai Shuang called out calmly.

Haruhiko glanced at it instinctively.

It stood under the television on the wall.

Noticing Haruhiko's gaze, the fluffy tail pointed at the remote control.

"On TV?"

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow; the name sounded familiar.

He picked up the remote and pressed a button, but the TV didn't respond.

Seeing this, White Frost pointed at the socket with its tail.

Haruhiko coughed lightly, plugged in the power cord, and then turned on the TV.

The screen lit up, but the image that appeared wasn't from a television station; it was of this office.

But there was a figure inside.

Her face was obscured because her hair was disheveled and covered her features.

Judging from her curvaceous figure, she is undoubtedly a female monster.

As Haruhiko was looking her over, she noticed him and immediately ran towards him.

The screen began to distort, and then a head and hands emerged.

A series of roars echoed.

The upper body of the earthbound spirit has already crawled out.

Just then, Bai Shuang's eyes turned golden.

An invisible wave of psionic energy spread out.

The earthbound spirit was stunned.

A moment later, he panicked and stepped back.

But his lower body got stuck against the wall.

For a time, they were caught in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

Haruhiko was slightly startled.

Bai Shuang didn't use any kind of spell, but rather a talent similar to a pressure-based aura.

Although it wasn't directed at him, he still felt an indescribable sense of suffocation.

It was as if they had encountered their natural enemy.

It is understandable that earthbound spirits behave in this way.

Haruhiko realized that he no longer needed to put in any more effort.

The earthbound spirit is currently in a state of fear and is unable to fight back.

He could destroy her simply by using a spell on the spot.