Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"Where did you and Yukihime go yesterday?"

Tsuchimikado Mari got out of the car, her slender fingers tracing across his heart as she spoke.

Haruhiko immediately understood what she was talking about.

Are fifth-tier psionicists really that terrifying?

The changes in his body can be seen with the naked eye.

"It's your scent."

Tsuchimikado Mari glanced at him and said, "Although he is still human, he is mixed with the Yuki-onna clan."

"That's it."

Haruhiko suddenly realized.

As a yokai, it is quite sensitive to ethereal and elusive auras.

Humans are inherently quite different.

"We went to the Yuki-onna clan."

Haruhiko gave a brief explanation.

"She's certainly willing to spend that much."

Tsuchimikado Mari pouted, then changed the subject, "Tell me next time you go, the restricted area is too dangerous."

"We're not going to attack a restricted area..."

Haruhiko wanted to argue a bit more, but seeing her unfriendly expression, he nodded.

Their main selling point is obedience.

"boarding."

Tsuchimikado Mari parted her red lips slightly, a hint of allure appearing in her eyes.

Haruhiko started to speak but stopped.

He thought about it for a moment, then said nothing more.

It's highly unlikely that Tsuchimikado Mari would let him go.

The red car started.

Haruhiko gripped the steering wheel with both hands, his body trembling.

He glanced down at Tsuchimikado Mari and suddenly remembered a question.

Does autonomous driving even exist in this world?

Games and reality are ultimately different.

The latter is completely uncontrollable.

Haruhiko's journey into the game meant that he was no longer just a game.

Some technologies may even be more advanced.

After thinking it over, Haruhiko chose to give up.

He had something more important to do: safety.

To die in a double car accident is truly unbearable.

After a thrilling and exciting journey, we finally arrived at the underground parking garage of Tachibana Yui Villa.

Just when Haruhiko felt safe, Tsuchimikado Mari began to grab the steering wheel.

Left with no other choice, they had to make her the driver.

Two hours later, Tsuchimikado Mari got off the car.

"You gained a lot in the penalty area."

"..."

Looking at her flushed face and slightly upturned lips, Haruhiko felt a sense of déjà vu.

If she then takes out her phone to transfer money, it will seem even more likely.

"In that case, I've been outshone by Yukihime."

Mari Tsuchimikado pinched the bulging collar of her shirt and couldn't help but say something.

The buttons on it disappeared when I first started driving, so this is the only way.

"What's the point of comparing them?"

Haruhiko looked at his masterpiece, speechless.

Theoretically speaking, the outcome should be in his favor.

But given their personalities, he felt he was more likely to suffer the consequences.

"That won't work."

Tsuchimikado Mari resumed her indifferent expression.

She picked up her suit jacket and ignored her shirt.

Haruhiko suddenly felt like an avalanche.

All he could see was the heavy snow rolling down his face.

"What are you doing standing there stupidly?"

Tsuchimikado Mari smiled faintly and retorted, "It's not like we haven't seen it before, is it?"

"She's beautiful every time I see her."

Haruhiko praised earnestly.

"It seems you're getting better and better at pleasing your older sister."

Tsuchimikado Mari parted her red lips slightly and said, "I'll help you out later as a reward."

Wait?

Haruhiko looked confused.

But Tsuchimikado Mari did not explain further.

She turned and went upstairs.

Haruhiko followed closely behind.

It would be quite impolite to meet Tachibana Yui looking like that.

He'll take a shower first.

This time, Tsuchimikado Mari did not lay a hand on him.

The two changed their clothes and came out of the bathroom.

Tachibana Yui already knew.

With her abilities, it would be strange if she didn't notice the two of them taking a shower in the bathroom so openly.

What can we do?

"Auntie Mashiro".

Haruhiko sat opposite her.

He keenly sensed Tachibana Yui's unhappiness.

She pouted slightly, crossed her arms, and was just short of showing her two signature canine teeth.

"The location of the hunting party has been determined."

Tsuchimikado Mari sat down next to Haruhiko, crossed her legs, and raised her snow-white bare feet.

Because she had just taken a shower, there was still a faint pink tinge between her rounded toes.

Haruhiko looked around.

The two of them sat facing each other, creating a stark contrast.

He strongly suspected that Tsuchimikado Mari did it on purpose.

After all, given her personality, she really is capable of doing something like that.

"Then when are we going?"

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and asked.

The Nine Swords of Godslaying are related to the resurrection of Yamata no Orochi.

He naturally couldn't let others get there first.

In particular, he learned from the Takamagahara ruins that Ashiya Dōman was not dead.

He must also want to collect the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

"Wait two days."