Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

A red sedan was waiting quietly in the distance, and he walked over in a few steps.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing Tsuchimikado Mari's exquisite features.

She is wearing a kimono today.

But it must be said that wearing a kimono with the New Year really creates a certain atmosphere.

"Happy New Year, Mari-neechan."

Haruhiko smiled and greeted.

"Happy New Year."

"Get in the car," said Tsuchimikado Mari calmly.

Haruhiko nodded.

He walked around to the other side of the car and was about to open the passenger door when he saw Tsuchimikado Mari get out of the car.

Am I driving?

Haruhiko paused, then couldn't help but ask.

"No."

Tsuchimikado Mari shook her head.

Haruhiko looked at her aloof expression, puzzled.

If he wasn't driving, why did she leave the driver's seat?

Do they even have dedicated drivers?

"I recently learned a new spell."

Tsuchimikado Mari met Haruhiko's gaze and began to sing.

She did not use any speed-up methods; it consisted of eight syllables.

This indicates that it is a fourth-order spell.

Red psionic energy gathered, distorting the air and causing waves of heat to surge.

But it's still within an acceptable range.

Since Haruhiko was already at the third level of Fisherman's Song Night Fire, he did not feel any discomfort.

He scrutinized the red figure before him.

Her face is somewhat blurry, but her features are still vaguely discernible, and she bears a striking resemblance to Tsuchimikado Mari.

Puppet spell?

Four words came to Haruhiko's mind.

But it was quickly rejected.

Puppet-type spells are often related to puppets.

The human form conjured by psychic energy cannot clearly be called a puppet.

As he pondered, the red figure gradually solidified, becoming exactly like Tsuchimikado Mari.

"A psionic illusion."

Mari Tsuchimikado explained, "She is under my control and can be maintained for a period of time, mainly to confuse the enemy."

"enemy?"

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow and asked, "Where are the enemies?"

He didn't think any enemy could track down a fifth-tier psionicist in Tokyo.

Tokyo is the headquarters of the Imperial Palace and many powerful forces.

Anyone who dares to fight here is practically asking for death.

"There are no enemies."

Tsuchimikado Mari opened the back door and said, "She can drive, and the two of us can get down to business."

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko gasped.

Are you Shiranui or a succubus?

In broad daylight, what kind of behavior is this?

But Haruhiko quickly thought of another problem.

"I remember you said you controlled this figure? Are you sure you can afford to be distracted?"

He didn't want to get into a car accident on the way.

Although they're strong enough to avoid any serious trouble, it would be embarrassing for them.

Moreover, it affects the user experience.

"Why can't I be distracted when dealing with you?"

Tsuchimikado Mari smiled faintly and asked in return.

"..."

Haruhiko was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage.

Although Tsuchimikado Mari didn't mean it as sarcasm, her words were incredibly sarcastic.

This is a provocation against him.

He got into the car and immediately turned on the headlights.

The red car started.

Haruhiko realized that the red figure was unreliable.

The bumpy ride nearly broke him apart.

Upon reaching the garage of Tachibana Yui's mansion, the red figure disappeared.

Haruhiko and Tsuchimikado Mari did not get out of the car.

They had a heated discussion on the way.

The discussion was about luxury cars.

Haruhiko is demonstrating to Tsuchimikado Mari how to maintain a luxury car.

It wasn't until two hours later that the two finally ended their conversation.

"Someone is getting anxious."

Mari Tsuchimikado casually picked up her phone from the ground and said with a slight smile.

While Haruhiko was still in a daze, he suddenly froze.

He realized who Tsuchimikado Mari was talking about.

Tachibana Yui.

He groaned inwardly; he had already offended her yesterday, and now she was doing it again today.

To add insult to injury.

Haruhiko felt he was about to be in trouble.

He rolled his eyes at Tsuchimikado Mari and snatched the phone away.

The message above was sent by Tachibana Yui.

"Why haven't you arrived yet?!"

Although it was just words, Haruhiko could already sense her emotions.

"How about we send her a picture of us together right now?"

Mari Tsuchimikado asked with a slight upturn of her lips.

"..."

Haruhiko couldn't help but complain, "Don't add fuel to the fire!"

Sending this messy scene to Tachibana Yui would infuriate her.

He estimated that he would go in upright and come out horizontally today.

It can be fatal.

Tsuchimikado Mari puffed out her chest, put her hands on her hips, and gave an amused smile.

Haruhiko quickly looked away.

He felt a little dizzy.

The most important thing is that we can't waste any more time.

"Let's go quickly."

Haruhiko handed the phone back to her and said.