Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Yes."

Xi Minjiang quickly replied.

Hotaru Hoshino nodded.

"Ying, you choose thirteen people, start from the left, and eventually meet us under that snake shadow."

Hoshino Aoi pointed to the depths and said.

Hotaru Hoshino looked up and randomly pointed to thirteen people, including Haruhiko.

Hoshino Rin hesitated, but ultimately remained silent.

She had originally intended to keep Haruhiko with her, since it would be safer for him to stay with Hoshino Aoi.

But then I thought again, saying such things isn't appropriate.

Haruhiko, on the other hand, thought it was pretty good.

Following behind Hoshino Hotaru makes it easier to steal monsters.

And she never asks about it.

The group split into two groups.

There were exactly fifteen people on each side.

Haruhiko walked along, observing his surroundings.

Everywhere there are dilapidated houses.

Because it was so obvious, they didn't waste their time going up to it.

It's clear that people used to live here.

Haruhiko recalled the merman ruins he had visited with Chiyome before, and they did bear some resemblance.

A moment later, a discovery was made.

To their right is a well-preserved house.

And it was several times larger than anything we had seen before.

"Be careful."

As soon as he got close, Ximinjiang sensed a strong fluctuation of spiritual energy.

The others became wary upon hearing this.

Upon reaching the door, Ximinjiang raised his hand and used his psionic energy to smash open the door.

Various forging tools came into view.

There is no doubt that this used to be a blacksmith shop.

Just then, a chilling aura emanated from the area.

The air itself became distorted.

The figures slowly coalesced.

They were dressed only in trousers and carried iron hammers; they were all dressed like blacksmiths.

A thousand years ago, before technology was advanced, the forging of magical artifacts was done using traditional methods.

Their identities are self-evident.

But now they've all become evil spirits.

Since it is an evil spirit, then it died an unnatural death.

Haruhiko didn't know what had happened before, but he knew that his experience points had arrived.

"Ready to fight."

Xi Minjiang spoke up to remind him.

There is no reasoning with evil spirits.

The only thing they should do is send them to the underworld to be reincarnated.

Haruhiko began chanting the incantation.

Divine Words - Beginning.

Consuming 1,000 points of spiritual energy reduced his spellcasting time by two seconds for the next minute.

He didn't use the more powerful Divine Word: High Speed, because that would consume 10,000 points of his spiritual energy.

It's worth mentioning that the swordsman's swordsmanship is also a form of sorcery, meaning that he can also benefit from its effects.

The evil spirits rushed over.

Haruhiko took out a stack of Fiery Dragon Talismans and threw them out.

The surrounding temperature suddenly rose sharply.

The psionic energy exploded, and ten enormous fire dragons roared out.

Ten third-tier talismans in one go.

Many of the shrine maidens looked at Haruhiko with surprise.

Although talismans are cheaper than magical items, they are still very expensive.

Unless supported by their family, ordinary psychics wouldn't waste their time like that.

However, they were happy to see it happen.

After all, the evil spirits were greatly affected by the explosion.

After regaining their senses, they all took action.

Haruhiko didn't have time to watch, fearing they would steal his kills.

He continued throwing the talismans.

After a round of bombing, the evil spirits suffered heavy casualties.

But a few survived.

There are six in total, all of them are at the fourth level.

However, there are only five fourth-rank priestesses.

This includes Minae Nishimura and Hotaru Hoshino.

Haruhiko took out the Red Phoenix.

The five fourth-order units were brought under control.

The remaining one, surrounded by the third-tier forces, appeared exceptionally valiant.

The Red Phoenix Star is in motion!

Flames immediately erupted from the sword in Haruhiko's hand.

It appeared dazzling in the dim environment.

The evil spirit immediately noticed him and ran towards him.

I'll attract his attention.

Haruhiko said.

The priestesses are all ranged attackers, and in terms of agility, they are naturally no match for the swordsmen.

After he finished speaking, the others realized what was happening and began to assist him.

Golden psionic energy transformed into chains, surging towards the evil spirit and freezing him in place.

Upon seeing this, Haruhiko immediately rushed forward.

Swordsman·Shuangying Ranwu!

His body transformed into a shadow that was barely visible to the naked eye.

As they approached the evil spirit, countless flashes of blade light erupted.

It may seem like a chaotic dance, but it actually follows a rather regular pattern.

The struggling evil spirit sensed the danger, its body jolted, and the chains shattered.

He raised the hammer and brought it down, a surge of powerful psychic energy extending from the hammer into his arm.

In that instant, he seemed like a god descended from heaven.

There was a sound.

The immense force forced Haruhiko to retreat.

However, even though it's a fourth-tier spell, the evil spirit doesn't fare well either.

Moreover, he was caught off guard and immediately fell to the ground.

Upon seeing this, the priestesses launched an attack.

Arrows of various colors fell from the sky.