Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

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Nearby stood Tsuchimikado Mari and others.

Like Haruhiko, they were trapped in an illusion.

But clearly no one passed the test.

After thinking about it carefully, Haruhiko understood the reason.

He's always had a player's mindset, with no taboos. The gods of Takamagahara are just characters in the game, after all.

But for humans and monsters in this world, it's different.

The first test shouldn't be too difficult.

The second challenge is to agree with Ashiya Dōman's idea that the gods should not exist.

The shrine maidens of Izumo Shrine would absolutely not be able to pass this test.

The first requirement for a priestess is loyalty to the gods.

The Ōkuninushi deity worshipped at Izumo Shrine.

They received this kind of education from childhood, how could they possibly betray them?

The same principle applies to the third level.

Normal psionicists deeply abhor otherworldly beings, let alone cooperate with them.

Haruhiko suspected that once they reached the third level, they would probably start a massacre, and there would be no possibility of cooperation.

This includes Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari.

Based on Haruhiko's understanding of them, they would never have any dealings with the otherworldly demons.

Given their formidable strength, their only option is a life-or-death battle.

To pass the three levels, one either needs to be a ruthless tyrant like Ashiya Doman or have the player's mentality like Haruhiko.

Just then, Haruhiko suddenly raised an eyebrow.

He saw that Hotaru Hoshino had opened her eyes.

A flash of crimson light appeared, adding an extra layer of oppressiveness to her already cold face.

Haruhiko felt as if he were facing the King of the Otherworldly Demons.

Of course, it is much weaker in terms of momentum.

It must be that the demonic bloodline within Hoshino Hotaru's body was triggered, causing a reaction.

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze and was about to wake up Tsuchimikado Mari and the others.

Illusions are difficult to break from the inside, but easy to break from the outside.

Simply put, the illusion world is like a sophisticated machine. The probability of it malfunctioning internally is small, but from the outside, a single blow will cause it to break down.

"Brother-in-law."

Suddenly, Hotaru Hoshino spoke up.

The voice was like a clear spring under the moonlight, pleasant and slightly cool.

Haruhiko was stunned.

Hotaru Hoshino had always been mute, and he thought it was some kind of physical defect or a drawback of twin inheritance.

But why can he suddenly speak?

Just as he was wondering, Hoshino Hotaru threw herself into his arms.

She raised her head and said, "Brother-in-law, help me."

Just as Haruhiko was about to speak, his mouth was covered.

it's here?

Before he could react, a large amount of crimson spiritual energy surged from Hoshino Hotaru's body, enveloping the two of them.

Haruhiko's body trembled.

He sensed that Hoshino Hotaru was acting strangely.

Even through the clothes, there was a burning sensation, as if I had a high fever.

Besides that, there is infinite spiritual energy.

Haruhiko suddenly realized something.

It is an uprising of the demonic bloodline.

This is troublesome.

He had absolutely no idea what to do.

Fortunately, Hotaru Hoshino has already provided the answer.

The shrine maiden's robes fell off, revealing snow-white skin.

Haruhiko was immediately overwhelmed by psionic energy and didn't know what to do.

For the first time, he realized that Hoshino Hotaru actually possessed the terrifying combat power of a fifth-tier Great Demon, just like Tsuchimikado Mari.

He woke up after an unknown amount of time.

Hotaru Hoshino leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes looking at him.

Haruhiko glanced at her upper body, which was covered in bloating, and asked, "How are you now?"

"I am already at the fifth level."

Hotaru Hoshino gave an irrelevant answer, but Haruhiko already understood the meaning behind it.

This can be considered a blessing in disguise.

The demonic bloodline within her was stirred up by Ashiya Dōman's illusion.

Under normal circumstances, she would not be able to withstand the sudden release of too much spiritual energy, causing her body to crack open.

But now, with his help, the psionic energy has stabilized, and it has helped Hoshino Hotaru reach the fifth rank.

Haruhiko discovers that his physical constitution is actually quite useful.

But what about me?

I worked hard for two hours, and even if I didn't achieve anything, I still put in the effort. How come I didn't get anything in return?

Just then, a game notification sound rang out.

Haruhiko frowned slightly.

He gained 30,000 points of psionic energy, which, to be honest, was a very small amount.

Especially compared to the gains Hoshino Hotaru made by advancing to the fifth rank, it was not worth mentioning.

After all, advancing to the fifth tier requires one million points of spiritual energy.

Haruhiko only got 30,000 points, which is a real pity.

But thinking about it carefully, it was just an unexpected joy, and the most important thing was to help Hoshino Hotaru get through the difficult time.

"Let's go out."

Haruhiko was worried that someone outside might wake up from the illusion and see such a large blood sphere, which would cause them to have all sorts of wild thoughts.

Hotaru Hoshino nodded.

If a normally mute person suddenly starts talking, they will definitely be excited and keep talking.

But she remained the same as before, with no change in her personality.

This shows that the bloodline of the Otherworldly Demon had no effect on her.

Haruhiko suddenly thought of Hoshino Rin.

She must have advanced to a higher level as well, right?

He had finally managed to surpass her, but suddenly he was back to square one.

The two people put on their clothes, and the blood cells slowly dissipated.

It was still very quiet outside.

No one could break the illusion.

Haruhiko couldn't help but admire Ashiya Dōman's skill.

"Wait a moment."