Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

A simple kiss wouldn't make her so uneasy.

She felt apprehensive about returning home.

Haruhiko rarely saw her like this.

how to say?

It's still quite pretty.

"let's go."

This was Haruhiko's first time entering the restricted area.

He will go to the first restricted area in the future, just to gain experience.

The seven forbidden zones of the Otherworldly Demons each possess a different level of danger.

The seventh penalty area is slightly better.

As the newest restricted area, the Imperial Palace suffered the least damage due to its thorough preparations.

However, for Haruhiko, they were all extremely dangerous beings.

The two of them reached the outside of the barrier.

Is this place unguarded?

Haruhiko looked inside, but there was nothing there, just a blank space.

"unnecessary."

Yuki explained, "Both the Imperial Palace and Japan have issued warnings. Unless someone truly ignores the warnings, they have no one to blame but themselves."

Haruhiko suddenly thought of the first forbidden zone.

The situation there is quite different.

It is guarded by Izumo Shrine.

In other words, it was not at the behest of the Ōmōsho, but rather their own decision.

What secrets does the First Forbidden Zone hold?

What does this have to do with twin inheritance?

Are his parents inside?

Many mysteries await his unraveling.

“In each restricted area, besides a fifth-tier alien demon, there are quite a few other alien demons.”

As Yukihime spoke, she raised her hand.

The temperature in the vicinity dropped again.

A layer of snow crystals appeared on her skin, and in the blink of an eye, it spread all over her body.

This is the demon form of the Yuki-onna clan.

"The Otherworldly Demons have a special perception of humans and monsters."

Yukihime's silver hair fluttered behind her. "But the snow mountain is the territory of the Yuki-onna clan."

Simply put, it's an environmental bonus.

Haruhiko understood immediately and began practicing the Yuki-onna Breathing Technique.

Because he is human, there are no physical changes.

But the internal temperature is dropping rapidly.

The originally biting cold wind became comfortable.

He had a premonition that if he used the Yuki-onna clan's spells, their power would be enhanced.

Haruhiko suddenly had an idea.

Would it be feasible to use this place as a leveling spot?

But after thinking about it, it was still too dangerous.

There's nothing wrong with being sneaky.

However, hunting a large number of demons will definitely be noticed.

"Don't leave me."

Yukihime grasped Haruhiko's hand.

The infusion of psionic energy made him even more inconspicuous.

Haruhiko nodded and stepped into the barrier.

There was no obstruction, no abnormality, it was very easy.

Countless snowflakes fell from the sky.

There was thick snow underfoot, and as far as the eye could see, everything was white.

Further in, there are endless snow-capped mountains.

At the mountaintop, however, the scene was quite different, shrouded in a thick layer of black fog.

Without a doubt, this should be the location of that fifth-tier demon.

Haruhiko subconsciously looked at Yukihime.

Her once gentle expression had turned chilling.

Such Snow Princesses are few and far between.

Haruhiko understood, but didn't know how to offer any advice.

Fortunately, Yukihime quickly looked away.

She and Haruhiko locked eyes, and after a few seconds, she gave a faint smile.

Yuki looked around and found a path leading up the mountain.

Although it was completely invisible under the cover of wind and snow.

Haruhiko followed closely behind her, holding her hand the whole time.

At this time, all you need to do is be there for them.

After walking for a few minutes, Yuki stopped.

Without her saying anything, Haruhiko detected the psionic fluctuations ahead.

The Otherworldly Demons are actually quite easy to identify.

They don't know how to conceal their presence; you can sense the chaos and bloodshed from a great distance.

"Let's go around it."

After pondering for a moment, Yukihime said, "Don't alert them."

If she were alone, she would definitely take action.

But with Haruhiko around, she had to remain composed.

The two of them took a different route.

Fortunately, the Snow Woman was familiar with it.

If it were Haruhiko, he would have gotten lost long ago.

Because in his view, there was nothing but snow, and no road at all.

After taking two detours along the way, we finally arrived at our destination.

This place is located halfway up the mountain, but it is quite flat and open.

The building is made of countless ice crystals.

The architectural style leans towards antiquity, exuding an old-fashioned atmosphere.

Unfortunately, most of the buildings have collapsed.

However, to Haruhiko's surprise, the ice crystals did not merge with the wind and snow in this environment.

It must be a special ability of the Yuki-onna clan.

A deep sadness appeared on Yukihime's face.

She gripped Haruhiko's hand tightly.

That was her only source of warmth.

A few seconds later, she took a deep breath and walked inside.

"This is my first time back."

Yuki suddenly spoke.

Haruhiko was slightly startled.

He was about to ask, "Didn't you ask Aunt Dongyu to bring you back?"