Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Yuki glanced in the direction of the Yuki-onna clan's encampment and said, "Once the Great Emperor finds out, he will remove the barrier, and there may be quite a few people causing trouble then."

Haruhiko immediately understood her plan.

She wanted to establish a new Yuki-onna clan in the Seventh Forbidden Zone.

With the barrier in place and the deterrent effect of the otherworldly demons, they will be very safe.

This will be the case, at least for a very long time.

“I’ll talk to Aunt Mashiro about it.”

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "With her connections and methods, she could easily hand over the management of the Seventh Forbidden Zone to the Utsunomiya Clan."

Just like the current first restricted area, it has actually been incorporated into Izumo Shrine.

Since no one wants the restricted area anyway, no one would bother to jump out and steal it without knowing the truth.

Yukihime naturally had no objections.

This is exactly the result she wanted.

In her vision of the future, she and Haruhiko would live together forever in the new settlement of the Yuki-onna clan.

Ideally, it would just be the two of them, although that seems unlikely at the moment.

Oh well, let's just consider it a contribution to the Snow Woman clan.

Haruhiko now theoretically possesses the bloodline of Yukidouji, so regardless of who he has children with, all his offspring will be of the Yuki-onna clan.

"I'll have the Utsunomiya clan come and renovate it, then build a teleportation array so we can come back anytime."

Haruhiko continued.

The Snow Woman clan's settlement was already in a state of disrepair.

Having just experienced an avalanche and been affected by battle, the buildings are now unrecognizable, let alone habitable.

Haruhiko fully supported Yukihime's idea.

Moreover, the South Garden where they currently live belongs to the University of Tokyo.

This restricted area may be desolate, but it is my true home.

"It's up to you."

Yukihime nodded and said in an extremely gentle tone.

She had noticed that Haruhiko had activated the Yuki-onna's ring, which meant that he had gained her approval.

According to the rules of the Yuki-onna clan, whoever gains recognition becomes the clan leader or a candidate for clan leader.

Now only she and Haruhiko remain.

She has no interest in being the clan leader, so Haruhiko will be the clan leader.

Therefore, there has been some change in the way we speak.

Haruhiko, however, did not notice anything different.

Because Yukihime was like that before.

Most of the time, I indulged him.

"Then let's go back."

Haruhiko sheathed the Totsuka Sword and placed it at his waist.

"Not urgent."

Yukihime shook her head and said, "Let's go to the lair of the Otherworldly Demons."

Haruhiko's eyes lit up immediately.

He'd completely forgotten about that.

Although demons are inherently brutal, the fifth-tier demons are an exception.

It possesses the same intelligence as humans, so it must collect some spiritual tools or spiritual energy materials.

Especially the latter.

There are many flowers and plants that have a good effect on demons.

There might be some treasure inside.

The mountaintop was shattered by three fifth-tier psionicists, and it's unknown whether those things are still there.

Haruhiko raised his hand.

He controlled the snow in front of him, causing it to spread out to both sides.

"Supernatural powers."

Jinguji Fuyumi glanced at Haruhiko.

Although I don't understand what happened, it must have been Yukihime's doing.

Is this what love is—going to such lengths and asking for nothing in return?

While she was pondering, Haruhiko and Yukihime had already cleared the snow off the mountaintop, revealing the entrance to the cave where the demons lived.

"Supernatural powers are so convenient."

Haruhiko couldn't help but sigh.

Most importantly, it doesn't consume many psionic points, which gives it a significant advantage in combat.

The three people entered the cave.

Haruhiko looked around, trying to find something of value.

As expected, the combat intensity of the fifth-tier psionicists was too high, and many of them were destroyed.

"Haruhiko."

Yukihime picked up a scroll from the ground and handed it to him.

Haruhiko raised an eyebrow; the text above was in the language of the Snake God.

He glanced at it and couldn't help but let out a soft "hmm".

Akashi, one of the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

Haruhiko only received half of it, while the other half disappeared without a trace.

However, this scroll records that this fifth-tier demon handed Akashi over to the demon in the first forbidden zone.

He hadn't expected such a pleasant surprise.

The first restricted area is now under the control of Izumo Shrine.

In other words, Akashi is in Hoshino Aoi's hands.

Haruhiko stroked his chin. No matter what, he had to go and ask.

The Nine Swords of Godslaying are of utmost importance; we must obtain them at any cost.

Besides that, he had another idea.

If this demon knows about the Nine Swords of Godslaying, then what about the demon in the First Forbidden Zone?

You should know that it is the longest-living animal.

The only problem is that it is now unconscious.

It's unclear whether Hotaru Hoshino and Rin Hoshino can receive memories.

If possible, its effect would be enormous, and it might even be able to launch a counterattack against the world of the Otherworldly Demons.

To find out the specifics, you'll have to visit Izumo Shrine once.

The three of them searched again, but unfortunately found nothing, so they didn't waste any more time.

foot of the mountain.

Haruhiko breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his car was completely undamaged.

Fortunately, he had the foresight to plan ahead.

Otherwise, it would already be buried by snow.

He sat down in the driver's seat when his phone suddenly vibrated.

Haruhiko took it out and saw that it was Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

Has she come back?

Moreover, according to the records, she has called him several times.

However, he was fighting on the mountaintop at the time, with no signal, and did not notice it.

Haruhiko immediately dialed her number.

"Where are you?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro's voice rang out.

"The Seventh Forbidden Zone"