Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Finally, they arrived at the serpentine light and shadow deep within.

The closer you look at it, the more spectacular it becomes.

But this also confirms that it is not a living creature.

It was like a cloud, with faint spiritual energy fluctuations, though not very strong.

After observing for a while, the group couldn't see anything special and lost interest.

Since it was already evening, they started setting up the tents.

Haruhiko, being male, was assigned a separate tent.

Hotaru Hoshino is the heir to the Izumo Shrine and lives in a separate tent.

No sooner had Haruhiko sat down to rest than the curtain was lifted.

It is naturally Hotaru Hoshino.

She threw herself into Haruhiko's arms and sat on his lap.

A faint fragrance filled the air.

Hotaru Hoshino rested her head on his shoulder, her long legs slightly closed and stretched out on the floor.

She was in such a hurry that she didn't take off her wooden clogs.

In this sitting posture, the insteps of her feet curled up slightly like a bow.

Haruhiko reached out and helped her take off her wooden clogs, revealing her white short socks.

She has an extraordinary charm, accentuated by the shrine maiden's attire.

Haruhiko just didn't dare to do anything.

Because Hoshino Aoi and Hoshino Rin could come back at any time.

Although Hoshino Hotaru is usually crazy, she still remains rational with so many people around.

The two of them held each other quietly, listening to each other's breathing.

Not long after, a commotion arose outside.

"They're back, let's go out."

Haruhiko heard someone calling for Lord Miyaji.

Hotaru Hoshino lowered her head and kissed him for more than ten seconds before getting up.

"and many more."

Haruhiko reached out and wiped the corner of her soft lips, erasing the only trace of the stain.

The two left the tent and met Hoshino Aoi and her group.

Even with the existence of a fifth-tier being, they remained unharmed.

A simple meeting was held in the largest tent, which was also Hotaru Hoshino's tent.

Both sides shared what they had learned along the way.

What they had in common was that Hoshino Aoi and her friends also received a large batch of the same inferior Akashi products.

However, there is no written language of the serpent god.

Haruhiko did not obtain any further information.

He sat next to Hoshino Rin, listening with some disappointment.

"Lord Gongsi, shall we go back now?"

Just then, Ximinjiang spoke up and asked.

The entire ruins have been explored to a great extent.

It's definitely time to go back.

"Rest for the night, then go back tomorrow."

Hoshino Aoi pointed to the ceiling and said, "I'll study that snake."

"Yes."

The priestesses dispersed.

After eating, I prepared to go to sleep.

The largest tent was reserved for Hoshino Aoi, Hoshino Hotaru, and Hoshino Rin.

However, Haruhiko was the only one to get an independent tent.

Within the ruins of Takamagahara, there is no way to contact the outside world.

With nothing else to do, he spent his time cultivating.

Around midnight, Haruhiko felt a wave of dizziness.

He opened his eyes and saw Hoshino Hotaru.

No wonder.

He thought he was having a nightmare.

When Hotaru Hoshino saw him wake up, her face flushed.

But she showed no remorse after being arrested; instead, she became even more brazen.

Haruhiko thought to himself, "He's really not afraid of death."

But won't someone notice if she leaves?

Hoshino Rin is at the third level, and her strength is lower than hers, so she might not realize it.

But what about Hoshino Aoi?

Haruhiko found it increasingly strange that even after things had come to this point, she still remained indifferent.

Is it because Hotaru Hoshino is ultimately going to the First Forbidden Zone?

If it were Hoshino Rin instead, would the situation be different?

Haruhiko naturally couldn't try it.

He stopped letting his mind wander and focused his attention on Hotaru Hoshino.

Although she came on strong, she was actually a novice.

In less than half an hour, he had fallen into a deep sleep.

Haruhiko embraced her soft body and smiled helplessly.

At this moment, he felt a pang of nostalgia for Yukihime and Tsuchimikado Mari.

a new day.

Haruhiko was awakened again by Hoshino Hotaru.

Watching her busy figure from early morning, he twitched the corner of his mouth.

They're really courting death.

Meanwhile, to prevent being discovered, Haruhiko gave her a good talking-to.

After resting for a while, the two changed their clothes.

Fortunately, they got up early, so no one noticed.

After breakfast, the group went to the closest spot to the serpentine shadow to observe it.

Haruhiko touched his chin and suddenly realized that it was not still.

Instead, it changes slightly with the wind.

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Haruhiko watched for a while.

Although there are changes, there is no pattern to them; they are highly random.

He quickly looked away.

The serpentine light and shadow is quite exquisite, even showing the patterns on the snakeskin.

Haruhiko felt as if it had been meticulously crafted.

Why waste so much energy?

However, considering that this was done by people who worship Yamata no Orochi, it may have been primarily symbolic.

Haruhiko withdrew his gaze and glanced around.

All thirty people were observing, but like him, they gained nothing and remained silent.

"Lord Palace Secretary."