Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

The night outside the window is getting darker.

The last glimmer of warm light was swallowed by darkness.

Soon, the moon was high in the sky, and the stars scattered in all directions.

A new day has arrived.

Haruhiko felt the intense sunlight.

He opened his eyes.

The aches and pains all over his body made him frown.

He looked around.

Tsuchimikado Mari and Yukihime have both disappeared.

Haruhiko was stunned.

An alarm clock not far away showed that the time was exactly twelve o'clock.

Did you really sleep for so long?

Even with his near-fourth-tier demonic physique, he was so exhausted, which shows just how intense the intensity was.

Where did the two of them go?

Did they find a place to fight?

Upon realizing this, Haruhiko suddenly came to his senses.

In terms of pure strength, Yukihime is definitely no match for Tsuchimikado Mari.

But since both of them are at the fifth level, it's hard to say what will happen.

Haruhiko quickly got up, dressed, and left the room.

He stopped again in the living room.

Because Yukihime was training while wearing her tight-fitting tank top.

"woke up?"

Noticing him, she stopped what she was doing, stood up and said, "You must be hungry. I'll cook for you now."

Haruhiko didn't eat dinner last night, and he didn't eat breakfast this morning either, so he's been starving for a long time.

Hearing her say that, he nodded.

Furthermore, since Yukihime is here, there is no possibility of a fight.

This relieved Haruhiko.

He went to the bathroom to wash up, then returned to the living room to wait for dinner.

Chapter 256 Snow Princess's Surprise

Lunch was leftovers from last night.

But it's not quite right to call it leftovers, because I didn't eat any of it last night.

Haruhiko picked up his chopsticks and took a piece of fried shrimp.

He looked at Yuki across from him and chewed slowly.

The taste is as good as ever.

Just like Yukihime's eternally beautiful face.

Haruhiko suddenly remembered something.

Last night, Yuki said there was a surprise waiting for him.

However, the collaboration with Tsuchimikado Mari was clearly not a surprise.

After all, it was an accident.

Besides, this surprise is absolutely impossible for Yukihime.

She would never have participated if it weren't to prevent Tsuchimikado Mari from winning first place last night.

"What was the surprise you mentioned yesterday?"

Haruhiko quickly swallowed the fried shrimp and then asked a question.

"I thought you'd forgotten."

Yukihime smiled gently and said, "I see you're especially happy with Tsuchimikado Mari."

Haruhiko's body stiffened slightly.

This is definitely anger.

Although his tone and expression seemed nonchalant, Haruhiko still sensed danger.

A gentle knife.

I remember everything you said.

Haruhiko couldn't refute the second part, so he just focused on the key point.

Moreover, no matter how you explain it, it's hard to appease Yukihime's anger.

The best way, of course, is to express one's loyalty.

Yukihime naturally knew what he was thinking.

She gave him a charming glare and said, "You'll find out what the surprise is tonight."

Haruhiko's heart skipped a beat.

The main problem is that he now has a psychological aversion to the word "night".

Last night, I had a very difficult time with the two great demons, Tsuchimikado Mari and Yukihime.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that each day felt like an eternity.

He has absolutely no other thoughts on his mind right now.

But Yukihime's words also meant that he couldn't escape that night.

We have no choice but to face it head-on.

I just don't know what the surprise will be.

Are you going out this afternoon?

Yuki rested her chin on her hands and looked at him tenderly.

"uncertain."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "The Utsunomiya clan has discovered a ruin. If the situation is confirmed, I will go there. Otherwise, I will stay home and cultivate."

"You really should exercise more."

Yukihime smiled slightly and reminded him.

"..."

Haruhiko was speechless.

If you hadn't been so unsportsmanlike, fighting two against one, how could I have suffered such a crushing defeat?

However, what Yukihime said makes sense.

I should practice the Snow Woman Breathing Technique diligently and strive to reach the fourth level as soon as possible.

Haruhiko could easily deal with Hoshino Hotaru or Utsunomiya Mina, but he found it more difficult when facing non-human yokai.

"The ruins, do you need me to go with you?"

Yuki changed the subject.

Her reminder wasn't meant to be sarcastic; she was genuinely worried about Haruhiko's health.

Although she was angry with Tsuchimikado Mari and the others, she wouldn't do anything to make things difficult for him.

Therefore, the only solution is to have Haruhiko work hard.

He can admit defeat to himself, but not to other women; he'd rather they beg for mercy.

Especially that despicable woman, Tsuchimikado Mari.

"Need not."

Haruhiko shook his head and smiled, "I don't need you to do anything."

The main reason is that he has already contacted Tachibana Yui and Tsuchimikado Mari.

If Yukihime went there again, it would truly be a scroll of hell.

Haruhiko must do everything in his power to avoid this situation for his own safety.

Yukihime was understanding and didn't ask any further questions.