Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Although Ashiya Dōman possessed numerous divine artifacts, he was still not confident in facing the Tsuchimikado clan and the Izumo Shrine.

With May and the Edo Archaeological Bureau behind him, there is hope.

At least there isn't too much pressure.

"Ah."

Ashiya Doman agreed, saying, "It would be best to leave these people in the Takamagahara ruins forever."

"It's not easy."

May smiled casually, "They have three fifth-tier psionicists."

"There are only three of them."

Ashiya Dōman said nonchalantly, "You, me, and your apprentice are more than enough to handle this."

"That's true, but it won't be that easy. One wrong move and you could suffer heavy losses."

May stroked her chin and said, "We need to plan this carefully."

"I will also summon the two fifth-tier Serpent Spirits."

Ashiya Dōman added.

"Oh? Have their injuries healed?"

May raised an eyebrow and asked.

They were seriously injured in the previous battle when the Great Palace attacked the Serpent Spirit headquarters.

Fortunately, Ashiya Dōman arrived in time and rescued them.

"No."

Ashiya Dōman shook his head and said, "It's about the same, I can still be of help."

"With two more fifth-tier psionicists, we have an even greater advantage on the surface."

We remained vigilant throughout May.

The Tsuchimikado clan were descendants of Abe no Seimei.

He was deeply impressed by this Onmyoji.

Of course, Ashiya Dōman and Abe no Seimei, who stood before him, were his lifelong enemies.

Satsuki doesn't believe that Abe no Seimei left nothing to the Tsuchimikado clan.

Izumo Shrine is no exception; it has been worshipping Ōkuninushi for over a thousand years.

Unlike other shrines, they had actually seen the gods.

Therefore, what he said was an apparent advantage, but in reality, it's hard to say.

"They are in the light, we are in the dark."

Ashiya Dōman reassured him, "If we plan carefully, we have a great chance of winning."

May nodded.

He had faced all the gods before, so he wasn't afraid of the Tsuchimikado clan or the Izumo Shrine.

For the Otherworldly Demons, the Yamata no Orochi is indispensable, so this matter must be done.

the reason is simple.

The two worlds are too far apart; a teleportation array alone is not enough.

Two god-level missions are needed to reinforce both sides of the passage.

On the other side of the demons is the King of the Demons.

But apart from Orochi, there is no other god here willing to help the Otherworldly Demons.

"Speaking of the Tsuchimikado clan, what's the current situation of Morikawa Teru, who was captured by them?"

Suddenly remembering something, May looked at him in confusion and asked, "Why did you give him up?"

"The information about the Serpent Spirit headquarters was leaked by Morikawa Teru."

Ashiya Dōman explained, "To avoid further trouble, I have already asked Yamata no Orochi to reclaim its divided spirit."

"I see."

May looked regretful. "To be honest, I quite like Morikawa Teru."

"Once you've dealt with the Tsuchimikado clan and the Izumo Shrine, you can rescue him."

Ashiya Michimitsu watched his performance with a blank expression.

As a demon, this guy could never possibly have any special thoughts about humans.

To the demons, everything else is food.

Just as it's difficult for humans to become friends with chickens, ducks, geese, and other animals, it's the same for them.

"Oh, that's true."

May couldn't help but smile and said, "Looks like we have another reason."

"Make the most of the time."

Ashiya Doman was too lazy to discuss the topic with him anymore. He said, "Delay will only cause problems. You should send someone to inform the Serpent Spirit now."

"Don't panic."

May said confidently, "To enter or leave the Takamagahara Ruins, you need the permission of the Edo Archaeological Bureau. Izumo Shrine and the Tsuchimikado clan are no exception."

Night falls.

Haruhiko finished his training and returned to the cool living room.

Practicing swordsmanship at high intensity outdoors in the sweltering July heat naturally left him drenched in sweat.

There is air conditioning in the living room.

However, there wasn't one in Haruhiko's bedroom.

The reason this is so counterintuitive is because he has Yukihime.

Holding her while sleeping is so soft and cool, it's incredibly comfortable.

It can be described as warm in winter and cool in summer.

Speaking of Yukihime, Haruhiko suddenly realized that she was neither in the living room nor in the kitchen.

After a moment's thought, he went to the bedroom.

The door wasn't closed, and he saw Yuki's back.

She sat at the table, her back straight, her buttocks rounded.

Haruhiko stepped forward, rested his chin on her shoulder, and looked down.

The small container sat on the table, with a map in front of it.

It looks familiar.

Haruhiko recalled that this was a map of the Seventh Forbidden Zone.

He had been there before, so he remembered it.

"Did you draw it?"

Haruhiko looked at the still-wet handwriting and asked.

"Ah."

Yuki gently turned her head, kissed him on the cheek, and said, "With the map, we won't make any mistakes."

She herself could find the seventh forbidden zone with her eyes closed.

But the rest of the people can't.

There are many otherworldly demons in the Seventh Forbidden Zone, but they will definitely be separated during the battle.

Here's a map, just in case.

"are you hungry?"

Yukihime asked again.

Her warm breath, mixed with fragrance, made Haruhiko feel a little itchy.

He suddenly had an idea and said, "You keep drawing, I'll take care of dinner tonight."

Yuki was somewhat taken aback, but seeing his confident demeanor, she didn't feel disappointed.

She said softly, "I'm really looking forward to it."

The next second, Xueji gave him a coquettish glare.

Haruhiko smiled and withdrew his mischievous hands.

There's no way around it, this position is just too perfect.

"I went to cook."