Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Only the shrine maiden's robes in her arms covered her vital areas.

"Hotaru, what's wrong with you?"

Hoshino Rin remembered that she always wore pajamas to bed, so this was the first time she had seen her like this.

"nothing."

Hotaru Hoshino said expressionlessly, "I'm going to take a shower. Wait for me for a bit."

Hoshino Rin watched her retreating figure, her doubts deepening.

I feel like something is different from before.

Unable to understand, she got up and went to the kitchen.

After Hotaru Hoshino finished showering, a bowl of ramen was served.

"Taste it."

Hoshino Rin looked at her expectantly.

"generally."

Hotaru Hoshino took a bite of noodles and commented.

Hoshino Rin wasn't angry; on the contrary, she was quite happy.

My cooking skills have improved a lot since then.

What are you doing out today?

Hoshino Rin asked with considerable curiosity.

She understands Hoshino Hotaru's personality.

Unless instructed by Hoshino Aoi, she would never go out alone.

But today is unusual, and he's been out for so long, which is really strange.

"Practice."

Hotaru Hoshino raised her head and moved her lips.

"Practice?"

Hoshino Rin raised an eyebrow and asked with a smile, "Hotaru, have you learned to lie too?"

If it's for training, it's obviously more convenient at Izumo Shrine than here.

Hotaru Hoshino glanced at her, said nothing more, and continued eating.

"It seems that Ying has a secret."

Hoshino Rin rested her chin on her hands and said, "But it's alright, she's grown up after all."

Hotaru Hoshino paused for a moment, then resumed her normal movements.

Twin inheritance, although it can be achieved through spells that allow the five senses to be shared, has prerequisites.

That means both parties have to agree.

Moreover, what we share is the present, not the past.

Therefore, Hotaru Hoshino is not worried about revealing her secret because of the twin inheritance.

Actually, it doesn't matter if it's leaked.

In the twin inheritance, she was the one who sacrificed the most.

Under normal circumstances, once you turn twenty-five, you're stuck in the first restricted area forever.

Haruhiko will ultimately belong to Hoshino Rin.

But Hotaru Hoshino didn't want things to come to this.

The current situation is quite good.

If we get caught, we'll talk about it then.

After the meal, the two sisters returned to Izumo Shrine via the teleportation array.

As for Haruhiko, he had long since fallen into a soft dream.

a new day.

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the window.

The originally dim environment became bright.

Haruhiko opened his eyes.

After a good night's rest, much of yesterday's fatigue has disappeared.

However, it must be said that continuous combat puts too much stress on the body.

Haruhiko put on his clothes and left the room.

After preparing breakfast, Yukihime headed to the Nyotengu Ruins.

She's close to reaching the fifth level, so she's been working very hard lately.

Haruhiko, however, hoped that she would slow down a bit more.

Because the pressure on him increased after reaching the fifth level.

If this continues, I'll die from exhaustion one day.

After washing up, Haruhiko came to the dining table.

Breakfast consisted of bread and fresh milk.

He finished his meal in a few bites and went out to go to class at the University of Tokyo.

Before he even reached the school gate, his phone rang.

"Master, good morning."

It was Utsunomiya Mina's voice.

"what's up?"

Haruhiko asked, guessing, "Did something happen to Miyamoto?"

Mina Utsunomiya rarely calls him first.

These past two days, it's been Miyamoto who's been having some trouble.

With the Tsuchimikado clan present, there shouldn't be any problems.

"Nothing unexpected happened, but there's something I might have to trouble you with, Master."

Mina Utsunomiya quickly explained the situation.

After hearing this, Qingyan immediately understood why she had come to him.

After receiving the notification yesterday, Tsuchimikado Mari decisively led her people to the Miyamoto clan.

They happened to run into Miyamoto Hiroshi and his group who were fleeing home.

There were originally nineteen people, but now there are only eight left.

Moreover, Miyamoto Hashi and his men are still pursuing them.

Upon noticing Tsuchimikado Mari, they promptly gave up and turned to flee.

After some discussion, Hiroshi Miyamoto readily agreed to join.

With Miyamoto Kiyuki dead and having incurred the wrath of the Serpent Spirit, the Miyamoto clan is destined for destruction if they do not find a powerful patron.

Moreover, the first to make a move are probably those sword-wielding families.

This is the cruel reality among psychic factions.

Moreover, the swordsmanship left behind by Miyamoto Musashi is of considerable value.

Faced with the possibility of further advancement, no swordsman family would remain indifferent.

After all, if you don't make a move, someone else will.

They will eventually raise a second Miyamoto.

Since that's the case, why not take a gamble? Maybe I'll be the lucky one.

Miyamoto Hiroshi agreed to join the Tsuchimikado clan, not the Utsunomiya clan.

Because in the eyes of other forces, the Utsunomiya clan is now a puppet of the Tsuchimikado clan.

Who would be so foolish as to join a puppet regime?

Mari Tsuchimikado doesn't really care much about Hiroshi Miyamoto and the others.

After being hunted down by the Serpent Spirit, the Miyamoto clan's power is now less than one-tenth of what it once was.

In addition to Haruhiko's connection, Tsuchimikado Mari gave Utsunomiya Mina the opportunity to get in touch with Miyamoto Hiroshi.

If we can persuade him, we can get them to join the Utsunomiya clan.

The Tsuchimikado clan looked down on them, but for the Utsunomiya clan, the remaining Miyamoto clan was a great help.