Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko rediscovered that familiar feeling.

A domineering female CEO.

"Actually, it's only two days."

Haruhiko crossed the hill and spoke.

There's a saying that goes, "It feels like we've been apart for three autumns as long as we haven't seen each other."

Tsuchimikado Mari leaned down, bit her lip lightly, and said, "We have something to talk about. Let's go."

She let go, leaving behind a beautiful and graceful silhouette.

Haruhiko licked the corner of his mouth.

It smells like roses.

He couldn't help but smile, closed the door, and went downstairs.

"come over."

Tsuchimikado Mari waved to him.

Tachibana Yui subconsciously pursed her lips.

It's simply too much.

They even control where people sit.

Haruhiko glanced around, but still sat down next to Tsuchimikado Mari.

The main reason is that they have a closer relationship and there is no distance between them.

He and Tachibana Yui clearly still have a long way to go.

"Let's get back to business."

Tachibana Yui snorted and said, "Who should we explain the existence of that fifth-tier demon to?"

Haruhiko glanced at Tsuchimikado Mari.

She clearly already knew about it.

It must have been right after she returned that Tachibana Yui chose to inform him.

That's good, it saves time.

"The Imperial Palace currently comprises fifteen major powers."

"The only place that can truly be trusted is probably Izumo Shrine," said Tsuchimikado Mari in a calm tone.

Is it that bad?

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko couldn't help but ask.

"It's not that it's bad, it's that the alien demon has the ability to infiltrate other forces."

Mari Tsuchimikado explained.

"Isn't Izumo Shrine worried?"

Haruhiko suddenly thought of the fifth-tier alien demon in the first forbidden zone.

Is there some connection between them?

"Because Izumo Shrine has a sacred artifact as its guardian."

"That's what Tsuchimikado Mari said."

Ok.

Haruhiko realized he was overthinking things.

This has nothing to do with the alien demons in the first forbidden zone.

The artifact is theoretically a sixth-tier spiritual tool.

That demon was only at the fifth tier, and its innate ability to change shape could obviously be detected by the divine artifact.

In fact, besides Izumo Shrine, there should be other forces that possess divine artifacts.

It just wasn't exposed much.

After all, this thing is only used as a last resort.

Haruhiko suddenly thought of hunting.

I wonder if the seal on Kasuga Shrine has been broken.

I need to find some time to ask.

After all, having a magical artifact makes one relatively safe.

Even if it cannot be used, it can still have a deterrent effect.

"Perhaps Izumo Shrine has a way to find this demon."

Tachibana Yui raised her head and said, "They have a deep connection with the First Forbidden Zone."

Haruhiko nodded subconsciously.

He had just thought of the first restricted area as well.

"You can go ask."

Tsuchimikado Mari naturally took Haruhiko's hand and gently scratched his palm, just like a kitten.

"..."

Tachibana Yui's cheeks puffed out.

Can't you speak properly?

Don't touch me.

Haruhiko was startled.

However, her hands were indeed soft and warm, making him reluctant to let go.

"But we can't put our only hope on this."

Mari Tsuchimikado said calmly, "We can try to make it reveal itself on its own."

"initiative?"

Tachibana Yui paused, then asked, "Is that possible?"

"What is the purpose of the Otherworldly Demons?"

Tsuchimikado Mari glanced down and saw Haruhiko, taking advantage of her inattention, already touching her black stockings.

"It's about taking over our world."

Tachibana Yui said without hesitation.

"good."

Tsuchimikado Mari nodded, then paused and said, "If you want to conquer our world, you have to let the Otherworlders descend."

"You mean those seven spatial points?"

Tachibana Yui asked thoughtfully.

"But do you think you can do it with just the few Otherworldly beings you have?"

Tsuchimikado Mari said with a faint smile, "So I suspect that the fifth-tier demon is very likely in the Edo Archaeological Bureau, because it needs a god who can open a spatial passage, and that is the Yamata no Orochi."

Tachibana Yui realized what was happening and nodded.

A thousand years ago, the Otherworldly Demons had cooperated with the Yamata no Orochi, but the collaboration failed unexpectedly.

To make a comeback, they need to cooperate again.

After all, the current situation is worse than before.

"The tomb of Yamata no Orochi should be on the fifth floor."

Mari Tsuchimikado pondered for a moment and said, "We need to go to the fifth floor and spread false information."

"But if that happens, the Imperial Palace will inevitably rush to take over."

Tachibana Yui frowned and asked, "How can you tell?"

"It's definitely impossible to tell from the front."

Tsuchimikado Mari rubbed Haruhiko's hand and said, "But it will definitely show up at the crucial moment."

"There are risks."

Tachibana Yui's expression turned serious. "But it's worth a try."

Haruhiko couldn't get a word in edgewise at this point, so he could only savor the texture of Tsuchimikado Mari's expensive stockings.

If it's about going to Izumo Shrine, he could be of help.

Because he felt that Hoshino Aoi was quite nice to him.

It's definitely more effective than either Tsuchimikado Mari or Tachibana Yui.