Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Are they all official members of the Edo Archaeological Bureau?"

Haruhiko responded and then asked.

"Of course not possible."

Yasuhiro Ishikawa shook his head and explained, "Most of them are actually ordinary psychics or humans."

"why?"

Haruhiko asked, puzzled, "What role do they play in the ruins?"

"The Exploration Department is responsible for handling the dangers of the ruins; they're in charge of the excavation, understand?"

Ishikawa Yasuhiro spoke as he led the way.

"I see."

Haruhiko understood.

Once the ruins are no longer dangerous, high-level psionicists can be discontinued to save costs.

Moreover, lower-level psionicists or ordinary humans can better control the device to prevent theft by those who are on guard.

"We've arrived. This is the Ninth Team of the Edo Archaeological Bureau's Exploration Department."

Yasuhiro Ishikawa stopped and introduced, "The Ninth Team currently has a total of thirty-two people, three of whom are at the fourth rank, and the rest are at the third rank."

Haruhiko wasn't surprised to hear that.

The fifth level could not possibly serve the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

Of course, that doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

For example, Director Jin Tianxiong.

"The captain of the ninth team is named Takahashi Kisaragi, a fourth-rank monk."

Yasuhiro Ishikawa continued.

"monk?"

Haruhiko was stunned, looking surprised.

Judging from the name, this is clearly a woman.

But I never expected it to be a monastic profession, or in other words, a nun.

However, the monks or nuns of Japan are actually quite different from what we imagine.

For example, she can grow her hair long, get married, release albums, host shows, and go clubbing; she can be proficient in everything.

"You'll understand when you see it."

Ishikawa Yasuhiro entered the building with a smile.

Everyone who sees him greets him, which shows that he is quite famous.

Haruhiko followed him to an office on the fifth floor.

"Please come in."

After receiving permission, Ishikawa Yasuhiro opened the door.

A young woman sat at the desk.

Haruhiko immediately glanced at him.

She was wearing a plain-colored kimono, had long hair, but wore a white headscarf.

"Captain Kisaragi."

Yasuhiro Ishikawa pointed at Haruhiko and said, "This is your new teammate, Haruhiko."

Five thousand words.

Chapter 166 Breathing Techniques, Third Stage

"Captain Kisaragi, I'll leave the rest to you. I'll be leaving now."

Yasuhiro Ishikawa said with a smile.

Takahashi Kisaragi nodded, then untied her headscarf, revealing her long, jet-black hair.

If it weren't for the plain-colored kimono, it would be hard to associate her with a nun.

Getting into or out of the Takamagahara ruins is quite troublesome.

Haruhiko already knew this beforehand.

After he came in this time, he will have to wait until next Thursday to leave.

In other words, he will be staying here for four days.

"Captain Kisaragi."

After Ishikawa Yasuhiro left, Haruhiko took the initiative to greet him.

"Ah."

Takahashi Kisaragi responded with a smile, "She's quite good-looking."

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat.

You're a nun, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to say this?

"Master, how have you been lately?"

Takahashi Kisaragi changed the subject and asked softly.

Haruhiko was stunned.

Homeowner?

Could it be referring to Tsuchimikado Mashiro?

Is the captain of the Ninth Squad an undercover agent of the Tsuchimikado clan?

After his initial surprise, Haruhiko realized it made sense.

After all, they are the number one Onmyoji family, so it seems understandable that they would appoint a captain.

"Captain Kisaragi, what do you mean by 'family head'?"

Haruhiko took a gamble; if he made a mistake, it would be a huge problem.

"They do have some awareness."

Takahashi Kisaragi stretched out her finger, and golden light appeared before her, quickly transforming into a portrait.

It is a simple sketch of Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

More accurately, she was her stand-in, not Tachibana Yui.

Haruhiko was basically certain of her identity.

He himself revealed nothing.

She mentioned Tsuchimikado Mashiro right away, which was clearly not a test for him.

"Auntie Mashiro is very nice."

Haruhiko nodded and said, "Captain Kisaragi, don't worry."

"I can't accept being called captain."

Takahashi Kisaragi stood up, walked to him, bowed gracefully, and said, "Kisaragi greets young master."

Haruhiko was certain that it was arranged by Tsuchimikado Mari, not Tachibana Yui.

After all, the former prefers the title of "little master".

"Need not."

Haruhiko turned to the side, waved his hand, and said, "Just call me by my name, so as not to arouse suspicion."

"It's the first time, so we have to be careful."

Takahashi Kisaragi smiled slightly and said, "In the Takamagahara Ruins, of course, it's the normal way to address someone."

She sat back down and pointed to the sofa.

Haruhiko realized what was happening and sat down opposite her.

"There are many rules at the Takamagahara ruins; take a look when you have time."

Takahashi Kisaragi took a book out of the drawer and handed it to him.

Haruhiko glanced at it and realized it was probably ten centimeters thick, filled with relevant rules and regulations.

"The most important point is that you can't take anything without permission."

Takahashi Kisaragi paused for a moment, then said, "In fact, it's quite difficult. Items unearthed from the Takamagahara ruins possess a special aura that can be detected with a simple examination. Unless they are taken outside, this aura will not dissipate."

The spiritual energy in the Takamagahara ruins is relatively abundant, and spiritual tools or materials made under these conditions are different from those in the outside world.