Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko asked curiously, "What about the remaining two-thirds?"

"If you have no offspring, then raise other people's children."

Aya Aizawa shrugged and said, "Children of the Merfolk are raised together, and there are several mothers."

"What if the Mermaid Queen is infertile?"

Haruhiko asked as he walked.

"The Mermaid Queen has pure blood, so she is bound to become pregnant."

Aya Aizawa cautiously ventured deeper into the area.

The entire route was lined with white cylinders and a ground that shimmered with blue light.

She had previously killed nine dolls, but now she has become completely silent.

"Oh oh."

Haruhiko thought for a moment, then asked, "Did that merman want us to take the princess back to the Sea of ​​Immortality so that we could reproduce?"

"Probably so."

Aya Aizawa nodded and replied, "Actually, merfolk can also find partners from other races, but that would dilute their bloodline, and the probability of winning is extremely low, probably less than one percent."

Haruhiko understood.

In this case, the holy water of the Sea of ​​Immortality becomes especially important.

Without it, the lineage would almost be cut off.

Is drinking holy water beneficial to humans?

Haruhiko continued to ask.

Hmm, something's not right about this sentence.

"Since no one has ever drunk it, no one knows its effects."

Aya Aizawa stopped walking as she spoke.

Haruhiko looked up and realized that they had been surrounded without his noticing.

It's still a doll.

However, the number is greater than before.

"Be careful."

Aya Aizawa gripped the hilt of the sword with both hands and said, "Just stay behind me and use your magic."

Haruhiko nodded.

The priest's favorite thing is to team up with the swordsman.

The combination of one near and one far is quite reasonable.

Haruhiko began chanting the incantation.

Two puppets lunged at the two people.

Aizawa Aya twirled her longsword, creating an arc of light in front of her.

Enveloped in psionic energy, it revealed a watery hue.

The puppet at the very front, wielding two swords, instinctively blocked the attack.

It was cut in half along with the two swords.

Golden light emanated from the puppet behind.

In an instant, the fist smashed through the blade's light and hurtled towards Aizawa Aya.

However, it paid a heavy price, with a knife mark appearing on its fist.

Seeing this, Aya Aizawa lifted one foot, accelerating as her spiritual energy ignited into flames.

With a loud bang, the puppet shattered into pieces.

A new doll stepped forward.

This time it's four swordsman dolls.

They moved with specific steps, and all four swords were drawn simultaneously, like lightning.

It is a sword dance formation.

Just as Aya Aizawa was about to make a move, she saw lightning flashing overhead.

Eight thunder dragons descended, striking four puppets squarely and electrifying them.

"Third-tier spell?"

Aya Aizawa was somewhat surprised. "Not bad."

She moved and immediately faced the four new puppets.

Blue ripples, following the flash of the blade, scattered across the air.

The next second, the doll was covered in invisible swords.

Boom! Boom! Boom! They exploded one after another.

A gust of wind came from behind.

Haruhiko turned around and saw a golden doll.

It is a profession of monks.

More accurately, it's a sub-profession: Vajra.

The so-called Buddha's Wrath Vajra.

It is the only offensive class for monks.

Haruhiko took out the Explosion Talisman.

As the fist drew near, his Wind Demon Bracelet activated instantly, forming a barrier.

At the same time as the muffled sound rang out, the explosive talisman suddenly exploded.

Haruhiko stepped back.

The doll has turned to ashes.

This is a second-tier doll.

As for the third and fourth tier puppets, they were all blocked by Aizawa Aya.

Fortunately, there weren't many fourth-tier dolls; there was only one.

Otherwise, there's a possibility of something going wrong.

Do you have a lot of explosive talismans?

While dealing with the onslaught of the dolls, Aya Aizawa asked.

Swordsmen have relatively few area-of-effect attacks.

Although she killed quickly, she couldn't withstand the sheer number of people.

If things continue like this, she is worried that Haruhiko will be in danger.

There are probably more than a hundred.

Haruhiko thought for a moment and then answered.

Among the second-tier talismans, the Explosion Talisman is the most useful.

He is currently unable to create third-tier talismans, so he has stored up a lot of them.

Aya Aizawa was somewhat surprised to hear this, but more than that, she was delighted.

Without saying a word, she started to lure the monster.

The method was simple: he ran around the group of puppets, attracting their allies to attack him.

"Haruhiko!"

Aya Aizawa shouted, "Throw all your explosive talismans at me!"

Without hesitation, Haruhiko took out the Explosion Talismans and, guided by his spiritual energy, threw them all at the dolls.

A flash of blue light.

Aya Aizawa vanished instantly.

The puppets hesitated for a moment, then sparks flew and a series of violent explosions unfolded.

Massive numbers of dolls collapsed and turned into fragments.

A scorching heat swept through, turning the entire underground hall red.

Aya Aizawa appeared behind Haruhiko, picked him up without saying a word, and ran.

The magic circle began to tremble and collapse due to the explosion.

Fortunately, the puppets were no longer in the way.