Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

As a result, Miyamoto Hiroshi became timid and was completely suppressed.

Defeat is only a matter of time.

Jinguji Fuyugo concealed his presence, bypassed the battle from the other side, and arrived at the central altar.

Because of her fifth-tier strength, she went unnoticed.

The only one who might notice her is the spirit of Yamata no Orochi, Gale.

But he was fighting against Hiroshi Miyamoto.

Under the cover of intense psionic fluctuations, Jinguji Fuyumi's actions proceeded smoothly.

The altar returned to silence after the séance.

The fragments of Izuminokami Kanesada that were previously suspended in the air are now stuck in the ground.

They were sharp enough, even though they were already fragments.

Jinguji Fuyumi raised her forelimbs.

She remained in her white fox form.

Mainly because it's more concealed than a human form, she didn't change it.

She immediately put away the seven fragments.

Jinguji Fuyu returned the same way he came.

It was only when it reached Haruhiko that its presence became apparent.

"I've already got it."

Jinguji Fuyumi asked calmly, "What's next? Are we leaving?"

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

At least the first objective has been achieved.

The second objective is indeed a bit troublesome.

His control was temporarily suppressing the Yamata no Orochi's divided spirit, but it would be difficult to drive it away.

However, there's no need to kick them out.

All that's needed is for Haruhiko to obtain Hayate's memories.

In his previous life, he played games on a computer.

Although I can use the character's skills, I don't know how they work.

Memory becomes especially important.

Once you know the information about spells, you can learn them.

Anyway, he has Chiyome as his mentor.

Even if Gale loses his body, it won't be a big problem.

What Haruhiko needs to do is gain all the memories during the period of control.

However, there is a problem: Gale is currently only at the third tier.

Psychic energy is omnipotent and can transmit information.

The exact amount depends on the strength of the enterprise.

Haruhiko had overheard their conversation and learned that the third stage could not be transmitted all at once.

It must be at least the fourth level.

"Do you have a way to temporarily elevate a third-tier psychic to the fourth tier?"

Haruhiko paused, then added, "There's no need to consider any aftereffects."

"can."

Jinguji Fuyumi nodded slightly and asked, "Who should I let? If it's you, I refuse."

There are five ranks of psionicists, with the third rank serving as a dividing line. The fourth and fifth ranks are considered high-ranking psionicists.

The gap widens as you progress, making it impossible to challenge opponents of higher levels.

The cost of temporarily reaching the fourth level from the third level is very high.

"not me."

Haruhiko understood her unspoken meaning and said, "It's that Hayate."

"blast?"

Jinguji Fuyu was somewhat surprised.

This was an answer she hadn't expected.

It's not her fault.

No one else could have imagined it.

After all, no one knew the relationship between Hayate and Haruhiko.

"That Gale isn't acting normally."

Jinguji Fuyumi looked up at Haruhiko and said, "If his strength reaches the fourth level, there might be uncontrollable changes."

She was well aware of how difficult the messenger of the gods was.

Besides, no matter how you look at it, Gale doesn't seem like an ordinary divine messenger.

He was already a renowned swordsman a thousand years ago.

At that time, his opponents were not just sword masters.

When someone becomes famous enough, naturally people or monsters will step forward to challenge them.

The gale is indiscriminate, defeating all who come its way.

As far as Jinguji Fuyugo knew, there were quite a few powerful demons.

And they are still alive.

It is an ancient relic among monsters, with unfathomable strength.

"I see."

Haruhiko explained, "Gale should have been successfully summoned, but it's now controlled by the Serpent Spirit. If he reaches the fourth rank, things might be different, so I want to give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll run away."

He has many ways to escape.

For example, the ring given by Shiranui, or the player's spawn point as a game title.

Hotaru Hoshino is the heir to the Izumo Shrine, so she must also have [something].

If all else fails, have Jinguji Fuyumi take her out.

She's at the fifth level; escorting one person shouldn't be a problem.

If it were Tachibana Yui or Yukihime, they might oppose his plan.

But Jinguji Fuyumi and Hoshino Hotaru will not.

First, their personalities are different.

Second, Haruhiko is the main character.

Third, both of them have their own support.

Even without the fifth rank, they felt they could protect Haruhiko.

"How to do it?"

Jinguji Fuyumi's tone was completely flat.

Seeing that Haruhiko had made a decision, she resumed her indifferent demeanor.

Throughout her long life, her personality had long been tempered into one of calm and composure.

It was precisely because she was worried about Haruhiko that she spoke up to remind him.

Upon hearing this, Hoshino Hotaru turned to look at him.

She didn't speak, but her attitude was the same as Jinguji Fuyumi's.

What you say is what it is.

"I need to spend some time alone with Gale."

Haruhiko spoke directly.

Jinguji Fuyumi nodded slightly.

Hotaru Hoshino also understood.

If they were to be alone together, she and the white fox would have to deal with Gale's insane subordinates.

This group consists of sixteen people, three of whom are in the fourth rank.

But the good news is that the enemy of my enemy is my friend.