Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Tachibana Yui opened her mouth, but the words she was about to say remained unspoken.

Logically speaking, one should be happy.

I just feel a little uncomfortable.

Tachibana Yui noticed Tsuchimikado Mari's strange look and immediately realized what was going on.

She put her hands on her hips, snorted coldly, and said, "I haven't settled the score with you for what happened last night!"

That was just an accident.

Mari Tsuchimikado's expression remained unchanged as she said, "If you're really not satisfied, then I can accept your punishment."

"it is good!"

Tachibana Yui looked her up and down and said, "From now on, you can only wear normal clothes at home."

"Normal clothes?"

Tsuchimikado Mari already understood what she was talking about, and couldn't help but smile faintly as she asked, "For example?"

"kimono."

Tachibana Yui thought for a moment and then said.

"can."

Tsuchimikado Mari smiled and agreed.

She left the sofa and went to her room, and a short while later she came out wearing a red kimono.

Just as Tachibana Yui had thought, her voluptuous figure was somewhat concealed, but it did not diminish her beauty and stunning aura.

It made her look like a beautiful spider lily.

Tachibana Yui sighed. What could she do?

Unless a stand-in is used.

Since staying at home wasn't suitable, she decided that she would use a stand-in to meet Haruhiko when she went out in the future.

Although her public image has collapsed, a replacement has not yet emerged.

After an afternoon, Haruhiko was one step closer to becoming a third-tier spellcaster.

He wiped the sweat from his brow and left the room.

He was slightly taken aback when he saw Tsuchimikado Mari dressed in red in the living room.

That's a rather unusual outfit.

However, unlike the female secretary, she appears more dignified and aloof.

"Haruhiko, drink water."

Tachibana Yui brought out two glasses of lemonade from the kitchen.

"Thank you, Aunt Mashiro."

Haruhiko took the lemonade, took a sip, and said, "I won't eat here tonight; I'll go home to eat."

"You don't like my cooking?"

Tsuchimikado Mari suddenly interjected.

"No."

Haruhiko sensed a competitive undertone and quickly said, "It's because we already agreed on it beforehand."

Tsuchimikado Mari stared at him, seemingly trying to ascertain the truth of his words. After a few seconds, she nodded.

"Mari-neechan".

Haruhiko took out a bamboo leaf and asked, "Do you remember this?"

"remember."

Tsuchimikado Mari nodded and said, "It was obtained from the survivors we encountered on our way to the Inari Shrine."

“I asked Aunt Dongyu before, and it’s the bamboo leaf of Ten-Ten-Nyo-no-Mikoto.”

Haruhiko stated his purpose directly: "Since it comes from the ruins of Takamagahara, it must have a specific location."

"You want to train two professions at the same time?"

Tachibana Yui frowned and said, "This is a waste of time and not worth it."

Clearly, she, like Jinguji Fuyumi, knew the effects of Ame-no-Tsurugi-no-Mikoto's bamboo.

"I see."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "I'm majoring in priesthood, and if I learn swordsmanship, I'll be even better at close combat."

"Actually, once you reach the fifth tier, you won't lack either ranged or melee combat abilities."

Tachibana Yui still didn't quite agree with his plan.

After all, she didn't know his player identity.

"Auntie Mashiro".

Haruhiko was somewhat helpless, but could only say, "I will know what I'm doing."

"Are you asking if we know the location?"

Tsuchimikado Mari came to the rescue just in time.

"Ah."

Haruhiko gave her a grateful look.

No wonder she's a secretary, she really understands people's hearts.

"do not know."

Mari Tsuchimikado replied, "But it can be checked."

The Takamagahara ruins belong to the Edo Archaeological Bureau, making it difficult for the Tsuchimikado clan to obtain timely information.

"Thank you, Mari-neechan."

Haruhiko let out a breath, then noticed Tachibana Yui pouting and said, "And Aunt Mashiro too."

"That's pretty much it."

Tachibana Yui's expression immediately softened. After a pause, she provided another piece of information, saying, "The Edo Archaeological Bureau is currently expanding its recruitment. You might want to inquire about the requirements; you might be able to get in."

Haruhiko suddenly remembered what Nakagawa Reki had said to him before.

The Edo Archaeological Bureau was short-staffed due to the threat of serpent spirits and the existence of the tombs of gods.

However, he hasn't received any invitations yet, which means that with his abilities, he's not qualified to enter.

He thought about it and decided that he could ask when he reached the third level of spellcasting master.

In terms of the effects of talismans, he is completely comparable to the third tier at the second tier.

Anyway, he didn't believe that a formal member of the Edo Archaeological Bureau needed to be at the fourth level.

That would be too extravagant.

It's at most the third level.

"I'll take you back."

Tsuchimikado Mari stood up and headed to the underground parking garage.

"Aunt Mashiro, I'll come again tomorrow."

Haruhiko said hello and then left the living room.

Tachibana Yui nodded.

I only looked away after watching him get into the car and leave.

The red sedan stopped at the South Campus of the University of Tokyo.

How is my outfit?

Tsuchimikado Mari turned her head and asked.

"Quite good looking."

Haruhiko answered without hesitation.

"how about this?"

Tsuchimikado Mari's kimono slipped down, but not completely, revealing only her left shoulder, before getting stuck on the majestic snow-capped mountain.

On her left shoulder, there were several lifelike butterflies that looked as if they were on fire.

Haruhiko swallowed.

This image is quite impactful.

It especially contrasted sharply with her snow-white skin.

Five thousand words.