Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko left the room and discovered that they were now in a hotel.

In terms of layout, it is almost identical to the previous Tsuchimikado Hotel.

"Is this Izumo City?"

Haruhiko noticed the street signs and was taken aback.

"There is an Izumo Shrine in Izumo City."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro had been waiting at the door for a while.

She had seen everything that Tsuchimikado Mari had done.

That's why I got angry just now.

This shikigami is getting more and more outrageous.

But for some reason, along with the anger, there was also a strange feeling.

"Izumo Shrine is the number one shrine in Japan, and the Tsuchimikado clan is the number one Onmyoji family in Japan. There is a lot of interaction between the two."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro took a deep breath and said.

"Aunt Mashiro, don't you have a conflict with Izumo Shrine?"

Haruhiko paused, then asked in confusion.

"I have a conflict with Hoshino Aoi, not with Izumo Shrine."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro said nonchalantly.

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow.

Do you rich families really have to make things so complicated?

As expected, his choice to be the man behind Mina Utsunomiya was the right one.

He can't handle all this messy stuff.

You can operate it from behind the scenes.

"Master of the house."

While the three people were waiting, a red car drove up and stopped in front of them.

Ayaka Tsuchimikado stepped out of the driver's seat.

A fourth-tier Onmyoji, and a confidant of Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

Haruhiko had met her a few times before.

"This is the gas mask you requested."

Tsuchimikado Ayaka took out three masks and handed them to them.

The mask only covers the lower half, just enough to cover the nose and mouth.

Haruhiko took it and immediately put it on.

Anyway, we're leaving soon.

"Master, please come in."

Tsuchimikado Mari removed her mask, opened the back door, and spoke.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro bent down and got into the car.

To be honest, her body felt a bit cramped inside the car.

"Young master."

Tsuchimikado Mari smiled faintly. "Are you planning to drive? Or sit in the passenger seat?"

"..."

Haruhiko completely ignored the first half of her sentence.

Driving in front of Tsuchimikado Mashiro would be a disaster.

He opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat.

"Ayaka, you are in charge of the area around the ruins. Do not let anyone disturb you."

After giving her instructions, Tsuchimikado Mari got into the car.

The red sedan started and headed north.

The bustling, clean streets on both sides gradually transformed into secluded and quiet mountain roads.

The red car eventually stopped in front of a mountain.

It's called a mountain, but it's more like a mountainous area.

There are three mountains scattered in the field of vision.

Further away, it's not so clear.

After Tsuchimikado Mari casually set up a barrier around the red sedan, the three of them walked inside.

Because the area had been cleared out, I didn't see anyone else.

Until they reached their destination, a valley.

The poisonous gas had condensed into a thick fog, enveloping the entire surrounding area.

At the edges, however, not a blade of grass grows.

The ground was eroded with black marks.

Haruhiko instinctively held his breath.

However, he quickly remembered that he had brought a gas mask, so it wasn't a big problem.

But is protecting only the nose and mouth effective?

Just as he was wondering, Tsuchimikado Mashiro had already walked in first.

With a flash of light, a thin protective shield appeared on her mask, completely isolating her from the poisonous gas.

Seeing this, Haruhiko followed.

Tsuchimikado Mari walked last.

The three people form a vertical line.

Haruhiko looked around.

The fog was very thick, and visibility was extremely low.

His eyes glowed with psychic energy, but he still couldn't see very far.

Haruhiko quickly gave up; he figured he might as well spend the time admiring Tsuchimikado Mashiro in front of him.

She walked slowly, and her kimono covered her completely.

But her swaying hips and full back view were truly pleasing to the eye.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's face stiffened slightly.

With her abilities, she was naturally able to detect Haruhiko's gaze.

Perhaps because of his usual habits, his gaze seemed somewhat unrestrained.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro quickly conjured up a rather ominous image.

Fortunately, this was a stand-in, which allowed for perfect control of the reaction.

Unlike the original body, it won't blush easily.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro bit her lip.

Doesn't this guy know when to stop?

Could it be that he really has feelings for me?

For a moment, she was in a state of utter confusion.

She herself didn't understand why she had this reaction.

"Be careful."

Mari Tsuchimikado suddenly reminded him.

Haruhiko immediately became alert.

But he didn't perceive anything.

Just in case, he took out the Crimson Phoenix Sword and hung it on his waist.

If attacked by the enemy, it can save half a second.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro snapped out of her daze and let out a soft breath.

Without the gazes from behind, she quickly calmed down.

She raised her hand, and a talisman flew out.

It burst into brilliant light in mid-air, which even made the fog thin out considerably.