Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Tsuchimikado Mari pursed her rosy lips and said, "Generally speaking, a spirit summoning ritual will summon a spirit with sentience. In the short term, you might even be able to become its apprentice and learn its skills."

Haruhiko was suddenly stunned.

This was something he hadn't expected.

From a game perspective, the Izuminokami Kanesada Ruins are undoubtedly a legacy site.

Although it was just an ordinary exploration of ruins before, it became very different after Miyamoto's interference.

Both Hayate and Hijikata Toshizo are swordsmen, and their lineage is undoubtedly that of swordsmen as well.

Therefore, both swordsmen and psionicists have a chance.

But who has the best chance?

Haruhiko was immediately tempted.

Anyway, I'll give it a try; I won't lose anything.

The fragments of Izuminokami Kanesada merely serve as a medium and will not disappear because of them.

At most, the wear and tear will increase slightly.

It can be treated afterwards, but it may take longer than before.

But compared to what you get, this little bit of effort is not a big deal.

"Want me to go with you?"

Mari Tsuchimikado asked again.

She wouldn't have given such a reminder to someone else.

But Haruhiko is a swordsman.

Based on the principle of maximizing her own interests, she gave him a heads-up.

However, this operation is undoubtedly more dangerous.

Even with Jinguji Fuyugo there, she wasn't entirely at ease.

So he proposed to travel together once again.

"Need not."

After thinking for a moment, Haruhiko refused her.

As Jinguji Fuyumi had said before, there shouldn't be any major problems.

If I agree, it would seem like I don't trust her.

Besides, he always felt that with two fifth-tier demons together, he would be in more danger.

Hotaru Hoshino is enough; there's no need for Mari Tsuchimikado as well.

Otherwise, your body won't be able to handle it.

Seeing this, Tsuchimikado Mari didn't say anything more.

She glanced at the white fox on the sofa, then looked at Qingyan.

She licked her lips and asked, "When are you leaving?"

Haruhiko noticed the change in her eyes.

At this moment, Tsuchimikado Mari is like a hunter who has spotted his prey and wants to empty his magazine.

Chapter 214 Summoning the Gale

Haruhiko had a dream.

He was trapped in a damp cave.

Droplets of water slid down the rock face.

In the deep, dark passage, there was not a ray of sunlight, and weeds grew everywhere.

But this environment doesn't feel cold; on the contrary, it's quite scorching.

It was as if the dripping water was lava, not water.

When he woke up, it was already noon.

Haruhiko hurriedly led Jinguji Fuyumi away.

However, this time he didn't have Tsuchimikado Mari pick him up; instead, he drove himself.

Because he still had to go see Hoshino Hotaru.

He had previously declined Tsuchimikado Mari's invitation to go with him, but she saw him and he agreed to Hoshino Hotaru's invitation.

As expected, something unexpected is bound to happen.

While Tsuchimikado Mari is generous, it depends on the specific circumstances.

Haruhiko dared not challenge her bottom line.

Unpredictable depths mean unpredictable life and death.

He understands this deeply.

Haruhiko was driving a red sedan belonging to Tsuchimikado Mari.

Although he didn't know much about cars, he knew that this car must be very expensive, perhaps even a limited edition.

However, Tsuchimikado Mari told him that she had several similar ones, so he could use them without worry.

It doesn't matter if it breaks.

Haruhiko could only shout "Rich woman!"

Not long after, he and Jinguji Fuyumi drove to Hoshino Rin's small house.

He had previously told Hotaru Hoshino that he would let her know when the time came.

But to his surprise, before he could even notify her, he saw her standing at the door.

Given Hotaru Hoshino's personality, she has most likely been waiting for a long time.

Haruhiko sighed helplessly.

He stopped the car.

Hotaru Hoshino immediately noticed the rolled-down car window and ran over.

Haruhiko opened the car door, and a soft, jarring sensation hit him.

He was held tightly in a hug.

Just as he was about to speak, his mouth was covered again.

Haruhiko felt a warmth in his heart as he looked at Hoshino Hotaru's expressionless yet passionate way of expressing herself.

He reached out and gently stroked her soft hair.

As usual, Hotaru Hoshino was wearing her shrine maiden outfit.

But there are differences.

Texture.

The clothes are all made of fabric, and the texture of the fabric is very obvious.

However, today's shrine maiden outfit feels a bit too smooth to the touch.

At the same time, it is rather hard.

This is a spiritual tool.

In other words, Hotaru Hoshino switched to battle mode.

Jinguji Fuyu looked up.

She was somewhat speechless.

She knew relatively little about the relationship between Haruhiko and Hoshino Hotaru.

Because I haven't seen it much.

Now it seems that this really took her by surprise.

A few minutes later, Haruhiko opened the car door.

Hotaru Hoshino sat in the passenger seat.

"Have you been waiting long?"

Haruhiko asked as he helped her fasten her seatbelt.

"No."

Hotaru Hoshino moved her lips silently.

"to be honest."