Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

After an unknown amount of time, Haruhiko heard a rustling sound.

He opened his eyes and saw Hoshino Hotaru.

The white pajamas she wore concealed her figure.

However, her youthful appearance and flowing hair still made her look quite girlish.

Hotaru Hoshino didn't say anything. She crawled into the blankets and climbed up to his side.

She sat up slightly and leaned forward.

A soft touch came.

Haruhiko instinctively hugged her, responding to her initiative.

After a long while, the two parted ways.

Hotaru Hoshino shifted her body, leaning against him, her eyes slightly narrowed, and she licked her lips, looking somewhat wistful and happy.

Haruhiko looked down at her and Hoshino Rin's identical appearance, and was speechless for a moment.

"firefly."

After a moment's wait, he hesitated before asking, "Do you know about the First Forbidden Zone?"

Haruhiko clearly felt the petite body in his arms jolt noticeably.

Hotaru Hoshino stood up and turned to look at him.

"cell phone."

Haruhiko gave her his phone.

She came in wearing pajamas, so naturally she didn't bring her phone.

Why did you ask that question?

Hotaru Hoshino held her phone, remained silent for a moment, and then asked.

"My parents went missing in the first restricted area."

Haruhiko thought about it and decided not to hide anything.

He mainly understands Hoshino Hotaru's personality and wouldn't say anything carelessly.

Moreover, the veracity of this news is unknown.

Even if others found out, who would be foolish enough to go to the first restricted area to die?

Hotaru Hoshino relaxed slightly.

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat.

She did know something.

But it wasn't his parents; it was a twin inheritance.

Are you sure about this news?

Hotaru Hoshino tilted her head. "As far as I know, no high-level psychic has ever been to the First Forbidden Zone."

is fake?

Haruhiko frowned.

But what's the point of Mina Utsunomiya deceiving herself?

"Your mother went there."

Haruhiko said hesitantly.

Hotaru Hoshino was stunned.

The phone slipped from its hand.

She realized what was happening and picked it up in a fluster.

"firefly."

Haruhiko took her hand and said.

Hotaru Hoshino looked at him, her eyes darting away.

But a moment later, she hugged him again.

Haruhiko reached out and gently stroked her head without saying a word.

"Did you know that my sister and I would be going to the First Forbidden Zone?"

Hotaru Hoshino raised her head, appearing much calmer than before.

To be honest, her behavior just now was something Haruhiko had never seen before.

Given her personality, things are bound to be very troublesome.

"Ah."

Haruhiko glanced at his phone screen and asked, "Can you tell me why?"

"It is the final step in the twin inheritance."

Hotaru Hoshino lowered her head again, no longer looking at him. "I can't say the specifics."

Haruhiko fell into thought.

Why go to the first restricted area as the final step?

Could it be that twin inheritance is some kind of forbidden technique?

Haruhiko recalled the dragon-raising ceremony that Utsunomiya Shogo had performed before.

His forbidden technique requires the combination with otherworldly demons to be used.

This kind of forbidden technique is usually considered the most forbidden of all forbidden techniques.

"My mother never brings outsiders into the first restricted area."

Hotaru Hoshino typed again, "Even if your parents entered the first forbidden zone, they were only on the outer layer because the deeper areas were under the surveillance of the Izumo Shrine."

"I see."

When Haruhiko saw this, he couldn't help but feel shocked.

If it's the outer layer, then you don't need to wait until the fifth level; you can try to conquer the third level.

Of course, the premise is not to disturb the deeper demons, otherwise, you're definitely doomed.

"Go to sleep."

Haruhiko put away his phone and didn't ask any more questions.

He already got the answer he wanted.

As for the twin inheritance, Hotaru Hoshino didn't want to talk about it, and he couldn't force her.

Moreover, he could tell that she was in a bad mood because of this issue.

Haruhiko reached out and put his hand through her neck, using it as a pillow for her.

Hotaru Hoshino shifted her body closer to him, then closed her eyes.

Soon, steady breathing returned.

early morning.

Haruhiko woke up.

It was quite early.

The reason is simple: Hoshino Hotaru needs to go back, otherwise, they will be discovered.

It will be impossible to explain clearly then.

"firefly."

Haruhiko pinched her cheek.

Hotaru Hoshino opened her eyes.

She sat up, still a little dazed, but quickly realized what was happening and snuggled back into Haruhiko's arms.

"Okay, okay, it's not like there won't be a next time."

Haruhiko gently patted her head, inhaling the girl's fragrance, and said, "Go back now."

Hotaru Hoshino hugged him for a few minutes before letting go.

She stood up and left his tent.

Haruhiko changed his clothes.

Not long after, they had breakfast and went to school with Hoshino Rin.

"See you next time."

After saying hello, Haruhiko headed to the teaching building where he would be having class today.

He glanced at the spellcaster's experience points; they were almost gone.