Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

But the miniature version.

Haruhiko stepped forward, removed the poster, and revealed her full appearance.

She wore an old-fashioned kimono, had a delicate face, and her body resembled a figurine, only twenty or thirty centimeters tall.

"What kind of monster are you? Where did you come from?"

Haruhiko glanced at it twice and thought it was kind of cute.

"I am a tsukumogami (spirit of a ghost or spirit)."

The little girl looked bewildered and said, "I remember sleeping in a room for many years, and not long ago, I was suddenly brought here by a group of monsters."

It turns out that it was affected by the disturbance of the spiritual veins.

Tsukumogami refers to objects that have been left unattended for hundreds of years, eventually absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and transforming into yokai (supernatural beings).

Among psionicists, this is considered a fairly popular type of demon tamer.

Because they often have special functions.

Haruhiko became interested and asked, "What's your name? What is your true form?"

"My name is Izumi."

Izumi immediately replied, "My true form is a sword sheath."

Chapter 38 Fusangshen Izumi

"Scabbard?"

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow and asked instinctively, "What about the sword?"

"do not know."

Izumi shook his little head and explained, "It was destroyed or lost before I became a youkai."

No wonder.

According to the game's setting, swords are unlikely to become monsters.

Because they have too much malevolent energy.

"What use are you to?"

Seeing her adorable appearance, Haruhiko reached out his hand.

He intended to poke her, but Izumi showed an excited expression.

She climbed directly onto his palm, pressed down on his kimono, and sat on the edge with her little bottom showing her small feet in white socks.

"I'm very useful!"

Izumi hugged his ring finger and rubbed it against him with a happy expression. "I can store all kinds of spiritual tools. If it's a sword, it will become sharper and stronger with long-term nurturing."

Her face was so delicate and smooth, it was far softer than human skin.

As she spoke, her warm breath brushed against Haruhiko's fingers.

This indicates that her body is also warm inside.

She is a yokai with a physical form.

Haruhiko gazed at Izumi, who resembled an elf, and fell into deep thought.

If he is a swordsman, then his role is quite significant.

But he was a priest.

However, it's not bad that it can store spiritual tools.

"You said you don't remember where you came from, so how about you temporarily become my demon tamer?"

As Haruhiko spoke, the Heavenly Fox Charm dissipated.

To subdue a demon, the other party must be willing.

Forcing someone will cause problems.

They might betray you one day.

However, Izumi did not change his attitude even after the curse's effects dissipated.

She nodded happily upon hearing this.

Haruhiko suspected that she had this plan all along.

Unable to go home, and lacking the ability to fight.

The best solution is to find a psychic.

He demonstrated considerable strength in the battle just now.

"Sir, shall we sign the contract now?"

Izumi raised his head, his bright eyes filled with anticipation.

"Ah."

Haruhiko responded.

Izumi used his hands to prop himself up and sit up.

She opened her mouth and bit his index finger.

A warm sensation came from my fingertips.

Then came a faint stinging sensation.

Izumi's throat moved slightly as he swallowed a drop of blood.

Contract generation.

A faint game light screen appeared before Haruhiko's eyes.

[Name: Izumi. 】

[Race: Tsukumogami.]

Height: 26 centimeters.

[Storage area: Spirit tools ranging from 18 cm in width to 70 cm in length.]

[Skills: Firearms, Levitation, Storage.]

[Psionic Power: 720 points.]

[Note: Retrieving Izuminokami Kanesada might unlock more features.]

Haruhiko was stunned.

It turned out to be Izumi no Kami Kanesada.

One of the most famous swords in Japanese history.

It was the sword used by Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi during the Edo period.

When it comes to the Shinsengumi, the most well-known figure is probably its leader, Okita Souji.

In the game's lore, both are renowned swordsmen.

The sword of Izuminokami Kanesada was destroyed by Haruhiko.

To be precise, it was the character Hayate that he controlled in his first playthrough.

If that's the case, then he does indeed know the whereabouts of the knife.

But he can't go to that place now.

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and suddenly shivered.

Izumi stuck out her little pink tongue and licked the wound on his finger. In just a few seconds, it was completely healed.

"Owner!"

She changed her address, her body floated up, and then she sat on his shoulder.

Haruhiko couldn't help but glance at his fingers.

The warm and soft touch seemed to linger.

He took a deep breath, trying to banish the inappropriate thoughts.

After a short while, footsteps were heard outside the door.

They are staff members of the Imperial Palace.

After confirming that everything was correct, they left with the three Kamaitachi.

Haruhiko's two first-tier requests were also resolved in one go.

He received 400,000 yen.

It was nearly dusk when I left the school.

Haruhiko did not accept any more commissions and returned home.