Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"We have said everything we needed to say."

Ibuki stood up, reached into her pocket and took out a key. "The rest depends on whether you can find 'The Tale of the Moon Lord'."

With a slight effort, the key flew out.

Tsuchimikado Mari took it.

Start slightly cold.

Moreover, it is a real key, not an illusion.

"Once we find you, you can leave."

Ibuki paused slightly, her tone turning somewhat cold, "If you can't find it, it proves you're lying to us, so stay here."

Marie Tsuchimikado's heart skipped a beat.

She thought her group was doing very well and had no idea there was danger ahead.

But if you think about it carefully, it's normal.

It's impossible to be so casual.

Theoretically speaking, those who can understand and learn the language of the snake god must be servants of the Yamata no Orochi.

But there are always unexpected events.

Especially when it comes to crucial spiritual artifacts like the Nine Swords of Godslaying, one will certainly be extremely cautious.

"Where?"

Tsuchimikado Mari spoke calmly, revealing no flaws.

Even if they did, Ibuki and Ashiya Doman wouldn't care.

Their mission is accomplished.

"I'll take you there tomorrow."

Ibuki clapped her hands and said, "Let's begin the banquet now."

The servants outside the palace returned.

Haruhiko looked at the delicious food on the table.

Is this really edible?

"Don't worry."

Ibuki understood their concerns and laughed, "The food may be fake, but the psionic energy is real, and it can still satisfy our hunger."

With a casual wave of her hand, Tsuchimikado Mari covered the food with her spiritual energy.

A few seconds later, she nodded.

Seeing this, Haruhiko picked up his chopsticks, grabbed a piece of meat, and threw it into his mouth.

It tasted even better than he had imagined.

And it really can increase psionic power.

A game notification sound suddenly rang out, indicating that he had gained ten points of psionic energy.

Although the effect was small, it was indeed effective.

Haruhiko's appetite increased greatly.

After finishing the meal, he actually gained 500 points of spiritual energy.

This really surprised him.

After leaving the main hall, we returned to our living quarters in the side hall.

The four of them reunited.

This time, Mina Utsunomiya is also included.

"Is what Ibuki said credible?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro crossed her arms and asked with some doubt.

"The key lies in tomorrow's test."

Tsuchimikado Mari fiddled with the key and said, "There's no need for us to lie to you today."

"They can lie to us, but they can't fabricate a lie about Yamata no Orochi."

Mina Utsunomiya glanced at the key and said.

Ibuki and Ashiya Dōman were both loyal servants of the Yamata no Orochi.

No action or word would be disrespectful to him.

If it were an ordinary servant of the gods, perhaps they wouldn't be so fanatical.

But Ibuki and Ashiya Dōman are different.

Especially the former.

In various legends, she is closely associated with the Yamata no Orochi.

Haruhiko knew more because of game cheats.

For example, the Nine Swords of Godslayer were forged by Yamata no Orochi and Ashiya Dōman.

How could it be if it wasn't someone I trusted most?

He largely agrees with Mina Utsunomiya's viewpoint.

"According to Ibuki, tomorrow's test will prove our identities."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro looked at Haruhiko and said, "Just knowing the language of the Serpent God might not be enough to pass the test."

"There's no point in thinking about anything else now that things have come to this."

Tsuchimikado Mari put away the key and said, "Get some rest and prepare for the worst."

"That's all it can do."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro stood up as she spoke.

She was about to go back to her room to rest when she found that Tsuchimikado Mari hadn't moved an inch.

After a slight pause, she realized something.

"I'll go with Haruhiko."

Mari Tsuchimikado's lips curled slightly as she said, "You can stay if you want, I don't mind."

"I mind!"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro glared at her angrily.

To think of wasting Haruhiko's energy at a time like this is truly... despicable!

She turned and left, leaving Haruhiko and Tsuchimikado Mari with a cold, indifferent silhouette.

"Can I stay?"

Mina Utsunomiya suddenly asked with an expectant look on her face.

Haruhiko was stunned.

Why are you getting involved?

Tomorrow will bring another severe test.

Do you want me to die prematurely?

Tsuchimikado Mari pouted.

Although she didn't see it with her own eyes, she guessed what Haruhiko had done behind her back.

Also.

Given his personality, it would be abnormal for him to remain indifferent to Mina Utsunomiya.

Tsuchimikado Mari glanced at Haruhiko, then suddenly smiled and said, "Okay."

Mina Utsunomiya felt a surge of joy.

She certainly wasn't demeaning herself.

Tsuchimikado Mari holds a very high position in Haruhiko's heart.

The fact that they can now sit at the table together to eat speaks volumes.

Unfortunately, Mina Utsunomiya underestimated Mari Tsuchimikado.

As night fell, Haruhiko entered the room and saw a scene that seemed familiar.

Mina Utsunomiya was tied up and lying on the floor.

Her long black hair was loose, her skin was flushed, and her immense shock was on full display.

Only his mouth was stuffed with a black silk scarf.

Tsuchimikado Mari sat on the edge of the bed.