Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

She was clearly a little angry.

Haruhiko was speechless for a moment, and he rolled his eyes at Tsuchimikado Mari.

At a time like this, you still have the mind to upset her?

Are you trying to anger her? You're clearly trying to hurt me.

Tsuchimikado Mari's lips curled slightly.

The group arrived at the city gate.

It was only then that Haruhiko noticed that the soldiers guarding the city were not human.

It should be a snake-like monster.

They retain certain characteristics even after transforming.

Snake scales remain on his face.

"Stop!"

Just as Haruhiko was observing him, the soldier also noticed him.

"Can we still have conversations?"

Haruhiko couldn't help but secretly admit that he was surprised.

"Judging from your attire, you're probably not locals, are you?"

The soldiers stepped forward and stopped them, asking questions.

"No."

Mari Tsuchimikado answered.

"According to the rules of Ibuki Mountain, you need to explain where you came from."

The soldier glanced at the crowd and said.

It is worth mentioning that his reaction was very calm.

Even seeing so many high-level psionicists, it was still the same.

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat.

This question is not easy to answer.

Judging from the city and the clothing of the pedestrians, it must have been several hundred years ago, or even a thousand years ago.

They came from the modern era.

What will happen if I answer incorrectly?

"Kyushu Kumamoto Yashirokai."

Just as Haruhiko was hesitating about whether to announce his destination for the first week, Tsuchimikado Mari spoke up.

"Yashirokai?"

The soldier looked surprised upon hearing this.

"Any questions?"

"I asked Tsuchimikado Mari in a calm tone."

"Are you Shiranui?"

The soldier immediately recognized her.

"You know me?"

Mari Tsuchimikado was somewhat surprised, and said with a faint smile, "You have quite a bit of knowledge."

"When Jingxing was conquering Kyushu, he saw your true face at the Eighth Sea and therefore gave way, and called the place where you were the Fire Country."

The soldier said respectfully, "Your actions have greatly brought honor to our demon race."

Haruhiko looked at Tsuchimikado Mari with surprise upon hearing this.

He had not heard her mention this matter.

As for Jingxing, he was the human ruler of Japan at that time.

"I see."

Tsuchimikado Mari seemed lost in thought.

She already knew the era of this city.

It was actually during the time when she had just become Shiranui.

In other words, it has been nearly a thousand years, or even longer.

"May I ask what brings you here?"

The soldiers' attitudes underwent a dramatic change.

However, there are extenuating circumstances.

In this era, the monsters are actually quite genuine.

They place greater emphasis on meritocracy.

"I want to see your city lord."

After thinking for a moment, Tsuchimikado Mari said.

Since this is all an illusion, and it is maintained by a single force.

As the center, the city lord is inevitably involved.

"Please wait."

The soldier neither refused nor agreed, but simply said he would report it.

Mari Tsuchimikado nodded.

The group waited on the side.

The sound of conversation could be heard from all around.

Haruhiko listened and found that they were mainly divided into two categories.

One category is daily chores.

One type is the conflict between humans and monsters.

This city is called Ibukiyama, whether or not it is the place from the legend.

But it's true that all the passersby are monsters.

Haruhiko recalled the events of the first playthrough.

At that time, gods walked among humans.

Humans are blessed with unique advantages, and therefore consider themselves to be of a higher status than monsters.

In addition, monsters drop various materials, making the two sides an sworn enemy.

Even now, this remains true.

The reconciliation was only achieved because humans gained the upper hand.

But behind the scenes, they are still rivals.

Why were you sealed inside that ruin?

While waiting, Tsuchimikado Mashiro got a little bored and asked a question.

The others were too far away to hear the conversation.

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko subconsciously raised his head.

He remembered what Tsuchimikado Mashiro had said before, that she had met Tsuchimikado Mari in the ruins.

But what he didn't expect was the seal.

Logically speaking, given Tsuchimikado Mari's strength as a fifth-tier great demon, it would be extremely difficult for her to be sealed away.

"nothing."

Mari Tsuchimikado said calmly, "Those who spy on the gods will naturally be punished."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro immediately understood.

The method of achieving divinity through incense offerings that she received was given to her by Tsuchimikado Mari.

Just like the struggle for interests between powerful forces and large families.

Are not the gods also vying for incense offerings?

However, any non-deity that attempts to participate will inevitably be severely punished.

"You're really brave."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro praised.

"I've always been very brave."