Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

It would be safer to let them stay by the lake.

As for bringing Haruhiko along, it's because he speaks the language of the snake god.

"Yes!"

Tsuchimikado Ayaka and the others immediately replied.

Then they split into two groups and walked forward along both sides of the lake.

Only Haruhiko and the other two remained.

"The lake is fake too."

Mari Tsuchimikado reached out and touched the lake water, then made her judgment.

Although it looks exactly like the real thing, it is still an illusion.

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised two fingers and swiped them in front of his eyes.

Golden psionic energy emerged.

She looked at the lake.

A few seconds later, she shook her head.

Tsuchimikado Mari suddenly felt troubled.

If even divine power cannot detect it, then she has no other choice.

Is it really only possible to use special spells?

"I can try."

Haruhiko unexpectedly discovered that there were many fish in the lake, which gave him an idea.

Although it is an illusion, it is the most realistic illusion.

It's like an open-world game, with attention to every detail.

This means he can use his title, "Master of Ventriloquism."

How do you try it?

Tsuchimikado Mashiro looked at him with considerable surprise.

Although Haruhiko knows the language of the snake god, no related texts have appeared yet.

If even she and Tsuchimikado Mari, both at the fifth level, couldn't do anything, what could a third-level psychic do?

“Before, my teacher Chiyome and I went to a merman ruin.”

Haruhiko took out the Three Goddess Scepters.

If we're talking about what reason to use, this is undoubtedly the most appropriate.

Both Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari knew about the existence of the Three Goddess Scepters.

As a treasure of the merfolk, it naturally has many wonderful uses.

Although there is a lake in front of us, it is all water.

Besides, they had no other choice but to let him try.

Haruhiko jumped into the lake.

He did not transform into a merman; he simply used his spiritual energy to isolate himself.

After going a few meters deeper, Haruhiko discovered a school of fish and went over to talk to them.

Ibuki said that "The Tale of the Moon God" is at the bottom of the lake.

However, neither Tsuchimikado Mashiro nor Tsuchimikado Mari could be found.

The explanation is that it has been hidden.

Haruhiko now has two ideas.

The first approach.

Whoever it was, someone must have put "The Tale of the Moon God" at the bottom of the lake.

That means there will be some activity.

It might be noticed by the nearby fish.

The second approach.

It has now been proven that the power emanating from "The Tale of the Moon God" is maintaining the illusion.

Generally speaking, psionic energy doesn't happen silently; it fluctuates.

Perhaps because it is relatively weak, its source cannot be detected by outsiders.

But the fish living at the bottom of the lake might be different.

Following these two lines of thought, Haruhiko began to ask questions.

time flies.

He had already explored a third of the lake area and couldn't help feeling anxious.

The same applies to Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari.

They didn't have much hope.

They intend to take last resort.

That is to overcome skill with force.

Although we might not be able to obtain "The Tale of the Moon God," we won't be trapped in the ruins.

Another half hour passed.

Haruhiko finally got a clue.

He realized that there was something wrong with his thinking.

So they specifically looked for fish that lived a long time.

That's how we reaped the rewards.

According to a large fish that has lived for hundreds of years, a disturbance occurred in the southwest part of the lake thirty years ago.

The massive psionic leak caused the death of a large number of fish.

In illusions, theoretically, things should operate according to the set parameters.

This kind of accident is clearly problematic.

After confirming his location, Haruhiko surfaced.

He waved to Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari, signaling them to come over.

The next second, they appeared in front of him.

"How about it?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro said, "If that doesn't work, we'll go find Ibuki, kill them, and leave the ruins."

"There is a special place."

Haruhiko pointed to the bottom of the lake and said, "Follow me."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari immediately used their spiritual energy to isolate themselves from the lake water and followed behind him.

A moment later, the three of them arrived at their destination.

"right here."

Haruhiko stopped and said, "I noticed something unusual, but I can't see it with the naked eye."

Upon hearing this, Tsuchimikado Mashiro once again ran her fingers across her eyes.

Golden psionic energy emerged.

A faint sense of oppression then spread.

This is the inherent majesty of the gods.

Haruhiko looked on with anticipation.

Even if you find the location, it's all for nothing if you can't see through the disguise.

The only person we can rely on now is Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

There are quite a few fifth-tier psionicists, but she is the only one who can come close to being a god.

Theoretically speaking, Tsuchimikado Mashiro should be the strongest psychic.

If even she can't do it, it means that "The Tale of the Moon God" will have to be abandoned.

A few seconds later, Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised his hand.

Golden psionic energy parted the lake water and flew continuously from her palm.

The area within two meters was completely empty.

Only golden light shimmered.