Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

A sign indicating that the business is temporarily closed is still hanging on the wall.

Using a hotel as a prison cell would probably be quite effective at concealing one's activities.

After getting into the car, Haruhiko let out a sigh of relief.

Facing Morikawa Teru, although he was not worried about his life, he was worried that Morikawa Teru would see through his plan and cause it to fail.

Fortunately, the serpent god's language was intimidating enough.

Unless it's a game cheat, outsiders wouldn't normally be able to speak the language of the snake god.

So much so that even Orochi himself didn't realize there was a problem.

"What should I do next?"

Haruhiko asked.

"You may get away with it for now, but given time, Teru Morikawa will definitely find out."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro said in a serious tone, "We don't know if he has any other tricks up his sleeve, so we need to hurry."

"It will be very difficult to eradicate the Serpent Spirit with just the Tsuchimikado clan."

Tsuchimikado Mari crossed her arms and said, "We need to notify the Imperial Palace, but the Serpent Spirit has infiltrated deeply, and it's highly likely we'll alert it."

"Just notify the fifteen current heads of the Psionic Council."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro thought for a moment and said, "This will minimize the chances of the Serpent Spirit discovering our true purpose. If they can even turn these fifteen family heads against us, then we won't lose unjustly."

"Why not set up the site at the Takamagahara ruins?"

Marie Tsuchimikado said with a faint smile, "Even if there are people with snake spirits, they won't be able to return to the ground to deliver messages in a short time."

"This is a good idea."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro nodded in agreement, then added, "However, it would be best if the Edo Archaeological Bureau supported it, rather than the Tsuchimikado family."

"Using the secret collaboration between Kaneda Yu and Morikawa Teru as leverage?"

Mari Tsuchimikado raised an eyebrow and asked.

"That's not quite appropriate."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro shook his head and said, "We don't know what kind of cooperation they have or what their relationship is like."

"Then let's summon them on the grounds that the Tsuchimikado clan discovered the relics of a god."

Tsuchimikado Mari quickly offered another solution.

"That's all."

After thinking for a moment, Tsuchimikado Mashiro realized he had no better reason and agreed.

Holding a meeting at the Takamagahara ruins was the most appropriate decision.

Seeing that the two of them had settled things in just a few words, Haruhiko couldn't help but admire them, thinking that they were indeed seasoned veterans.

If it were him, he probably wouldn't have been so decisive.

Therefore, his idea remains the same as before: to focus on improving his strength.

"Thank you for your hard work today, Haruhiko."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's gaze fell on Haruhiko's face.

To avoid attracting the attention of Teru Morikawa, she and Mari Tsuchimikado did not actually conduct any surveillance.

Instead, they waited for the result not far away outside.

Because so much time had passed, she even considered going to check on things, but Tsuchimikado Mari stopped her each time.

"It's just a small favor."

Haruhiko waved his hand and smiled.

Actually, it's not difficult at all.

The biggest credit goes to Snake God Language, which is his game cheat.

He essentially went through the motions.

"You have a lot to say, but without you, we wouldn't have been able to obtain such valuable intelligence."

A smile spread across Tsuchimikado Mashiro's face.

Although her face was covered by a veil, you could still tell from her eyes that she was in a good mood.

The Serpent Spirit has caused them considerable trouble ever since it was revealed.

Nobody wants to see an organization constantly causing trouble in front of them.

Now that there is an opportunity to eradicate it, it is naturally something to be happy about.

"I originally planned to go to the hunting ruins in a couple of days, but now I have to put that on hold for the time being."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro said with some regret.

Haruhiko was slightly taken aback, but he could understand.

Attacking the Serpent Spirit headquarters is a rare opportunity with limited time to spare, and we cannot afford to miss it.

And the remains of the hunting and drinking game won't disappear.

However, there are still some risks.

After all, Ashiya Dōman did not die.

He will definitely take back the Nine Swords of Godslaying, but it's just a matter of when.

"No need to delay."

Tsuchimikado Mari looked at Haruhiko and said, "Yukihime is already at the fifth level, and with Jinguji Fuyumi along with her, you can explore on your own."

"But……"

Haruhiko was about to say that the ruins were a collaboration between the Tsuchimikado and Utsunomiya clans, but he was interrupted.

"I know what you want to say."

Tsuchimikado Mari parted her red lips slightly, "But in terms of value, the Serpent Spirit Headquarters surpasses the Drinking Hunt Ruins."

The Serpent Spirit has been infiltrating the Edo Archaeological Bureau for years, reaping many treasures from the Takamagahara ruins.

Although a hunting rifle is priceless, there is only one of its kind.

"good."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro agreed, saying, "Delay could lead to unforeseen circumstances. The Nine Swords of Godslayer must not fall into the hands of outsiders."

"Well."

Haruhiko hesitated for a moment, then stopped being coy and agreed.

However, when he looked at Tsuchimikado Mari, he still felt surprised and strange.

She actually brought up Yukihime on her own initiative, and even asked her to explore the ruins.

This truly baffled him.

Mari Tsuchimikado noticed his gaze, but simply smiled and said nothing.

Haruhiko got off the bus at the South Campus of the University of Tokyo.

The two of them were busy with their own things, so they couldn't take care of him.

Before leaving, Tsuchimikado Mari gave him the Tale of the Moon Lord.

Haruhiko watched the two leave.

He turned and went into the living room.

But Yukihime was not seen.

Haruhiko's face changed slightly.

Did she go to the Seventh Forbidden Zone again?

He thought about it and sent a message on his phone.

If it's in the restricted area, it won't be received.

But soon, he got a reply.

"I'm out buying groceries, I'll be right back."

Haruhiko immediately realized that he had misunderstood.

The so-called care is chaos.

That's probably it.

After waiting for half an hour, a noise came from the door.

Haruhiko stood up immediately.

The door is opened.

Xueji carried groceries in both hands, just like a housewife.