Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Hotaru Hoshino quickly replied, "I have nothing to do at home."

Haruhiko let out a light sigh.

That's a good question.

Given Hotaru Hoshino's personality, she naturally wouldn't try to take things from him.

I reckon they'll give him everything then.

Hotaru Hoshino is also quite skilled.

We are now at the fourth stage.

Haruhiko wasn't guessing.

It was Hotaru Hoshino who told him.

This stems from the twin lineage of Izumo Shrine.

The two of them cultivated together, which naturally made them faster than ordinary people.

Hotaru Hoshino is also a training fanatic. She trains all the time except when she's eating and sleeping, so she's a little faster than Rin Hoshino.

A fourth-level person can be of great help.

The only problem is that she is the heir to the Izumo Shrine.

Both their appearance and their spells are far too obvious to hide.

"This site is now controlled by the Miyamoto clan."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "Your going might cause unnecessary trouble."

"Miyamoto?"

Hotaru Hoshino was clearly not prepared for this answer, and she quickly said, "The Miyamoto clan is very powerful, so you should take me with you."

"I have my own ways of not revealing my identity."

Haruhiko said directly, "But you can't, Aunt Aoi will be angry."

"Let me ask her."

Hotaru Hoshino understood Haruhiko's thoughts.

But she did want to team up with him for an adventure.

"...?"

Haruhiko was stunned.

This action was truly unexpected.

As expected of Hotaru Hoshino.

He thought about it for a moment and wasn't worried.

The ruins of Izumi no Kami Kanesada are a treasure for the swordsman class.

But the Izumo Shrine is staffed by priests, so there's no need to offend the Miyamoto clan.

He guessed that Hoshino Aoi would definitely refuse.

A few dozen seconds later, the phone vibrated again.

Haruhiko opened it and was immediately taken aback.

“My mother has agreed.”

The short line of text made him think he had opened it incorrectly.

Why did Hoshino Aoi agree?

Not only is he sending his daughter, Hoshino Hotaru, on an adventure, but he could also offend a powerful family.

Such a losing deal is certainly not something a qualified palace priest should do.

Haruhiko frowned.

But then I thought, with Jinguji Fuyugo there, it shouldn't be a big problem.

Furthermore, as the heir to the Izumo Shrine, he must have many ways to protect himself.

Hoshino Aoi's confidence must stem from her assurance.

"I'll pick you up then."

Haruhiko quickly replied and put his phone away.

Mari Tsuchimikado's red sedan had already stopped in front of them.

He opened the back door, let Jinguji Fuyumi get in, and then sat in the passenger seat.

"It seems you like this demon-taming creature."

Tsuchimikado Mari glanced at the white fox in the back row and said calmly.

She had originally planned to freeload, since she hadn't seen Haruhiko for the past few days.

But now that there's a fox, it's not very convenient to have one in the car.

She allowed Tachibana Yui to watch because they could collaborate in the future.

However, a white fox is absolutely impossible.

"She is quite talented."

Haruhiko casually explained, "I'm taking her out to build some rapport."

“The Miyamoto clan is different from those monsters; you must be careful.”

Mari Tsuchimikado reminded her.

"I will."

Haruhiko turned to look at her.

Today she's not wearing a kimono, but a suit jacket and a pencil skirt.

Sitting in the car, her beautiful body curves were on full display.

Especially her thighs, covered in black stockings, spread out slightly to both sides under the influence of gravity, just like bread.

Her delicate face was adorned with minimal makeup, except for her red lips, which shimmered with a subtle sheen in the sunlight, making her quite alluring.

Tsuchimikado Mari noticed his gaze.

She parted her red lips slightly and said in a cold tone, "Come here."

After fastening his seatbelt, Haruhiko leaned forward.

They were immediately deprived of their right to breathe.

It has only a soft fragrance.

Jinguji Fuyumi, sitting in the back row, looked up at the two of them.

There was a hint of...envy in his eyes.

These past few days she's wanted to try something new.

But Yukihime didn't give her much time.

After a long while, Tsuchimikado Mari rubbed Haruhiko's head.

Without saying anything, he started the car.

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that the lipstick smelled pretty good today.

It's his favorite lemon flavor.

Exactly, Tsuchimikado Mari's behavior is too queen-like.

He couldn't find a chance to gloat.

Haruhiko thought of Hoshino Hotaru again.

He liked that girl's reckless fighting style.

"where are we going?"

Haruhiko noticed that this road did not lead to Tachibana Yui's mansion and couldn't help but ask.

"go to company."

Mari Tsuchimikado explained, "The master is also at the company."

Think about it too.

Having just finished my vacation, I definitely need to manage some family matters.

Haruhiko didn't ask any more questions.

Some time later, the red sedan was at Diamond Entertainment, owned by the Tsuchimikado family.

As soon as Tsuchimikado Mari got out of the car, someone appeared immediately.

"President!"