Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

He didn't say anything and just sat there, which made him seem boring.

Utsunomiya's ideas were naturally explained by Utsunomiya Mina.

With her years of experience, her way of speaking is simply an art, impeccable.

This contrasts sharply with her behavior in front of Haruhiko, where she would only say a few words before rambling on and on.

Although the other family heads felt that Haruhiko was being sidelined, he didn't care.

Because of his personal experience, or rather, his personal understanding, Mina Utsunomiya knew who the real man behind her was.

External opinions are irrelevant.

After the meeting, Haruhiko stood up and left the council hall with Yukihime and Mina Utsunomiya.

A spatial passage is open today, so he has to go back.

However, someone still needs to stay behind to handle the Edo Archaeological Bureau and the Takamagahara ruins.

As expected, it was Utsunomiya Mina.

Along with Haruhiko and Yukihime, Tsuchimikado Mashiro, Tsuchimikado Mari, Hoshino Aoi, and Hoshino Hotaru also returned to the surface.

As the most powerful forces, the Tsuchimikado clan and the Izumo Shrine naturally possessed more elite troops than the Utsunomiya clan.

It would be a waste for those four fifth-tier psionicists to stay.

The exit this time was at a large hotel.

The group of people standing at the entrance attracted the attention of many passersby.

Haruhiko, being the only male among them, was the target of much envy, jealousy, and hatred.

He was already used to it; going shopping with Yuki was a regular occurrence for him.

"I'm going to Izumo Shrine."

Haruhiko looked at Tsuchimikado Mashiro and Tsuchimikado Mari and said.

Hoshino Aoi had mentioned this before.

Of course, it wasn't to play with Hoshino Hotaru, but for the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

"Hmph, where you go is none of my business."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro pursed her lips and turned to leave.

Upon hearing this, Tsuchimikado Mari smiled.

Really interesting.

She didn't say much, just glanced at Haruhiko, and then followed Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

Yukihime naturally followed.

Haruhiko actually felt it was a bit of a pity.

If Yukihime were there, he wouldn't be able to steal anything.

It seems this trip will only allow us to focus on serious business.

The four of them used a teleportation array to arrive at the rear hall of Izumo Shrine.

Because of the psionic fluctuations, Hoshino Rin, who was in the study, immediately came out.

When she saw Hoshino Aoi and the others, she was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Haruhiko and Yukihime to be there as well.

"Mother."

Hoshino Rin glanced at Haruhiko and then went up to greet him.

Although the girl's movements were subtle, they were not easily concealed by the three fifth-tier psychic beings present.

Yukihime's beautiful, icy blue eyes darted around.

I went out with Haruhiko and basically met his confidante.

As a demon, she has a rather open mind.

Haruhiko's ability to attract so many outstanding women is truly remarkable.

The premise is that you shouldn't do anything inappropriate in front of her.

Especially Tsuchimikado Mari.

Yukihime seemed to be deep in thought.

This Hoshino Rin seems alright; she won't be as troublesome as Tsuchimikado Mari.

"Has anything been going on lately?"

Hoshino Aoi nodded and asked.

"Nothing serious, just like usual."

Rin Hoshino answered.

"Go and fetch that broken sword from before."

Hoshino Aoi then gave further instructions.

Because of its special material, the broken sword was kept in the secret treasure vault of Izumo Shrine.

Although Hoshino Aoi trusts Haruhiko, he is ultimately an outsider.

Only the palace officials of past dynasties were allowed to enter that place.

Hoshino Rin was a little puzzled by what she heard, but she didn't ask any more questions and turned to leave.

"Let's wait in the living room."

Hoshino Aoi walked towards the living room.

She immediately summoned her priestesses to pour two cups of tea for Haruhiko and Yukihime.

Haruhiko took a sip, and it tasted pretty good.

It was Hoshino Hotaru, who was sitting next to him, who kept staring at him; it was all too obvious.

Fortunately, Yukihime didn't say anything.

A few minutes later, Hoshino Rin entered the living room carrying a broken sword.

Haruhiko recognized it at a glance; it was indeed Akashi.

It's the same as the half he got before.

However, it's just missing the hilt.

"To Haruhiko."

Hoshino Aoi said calmly.

While the Ming Shi sword, one of the Nine Swords of Godslaying, is indeed precious, it is meaningless if one only possesses half of it.

Why not give it to Haruhiko? Consider it an investment for the future.

Putting aside her two daughters, his current potential and connections are enough to make him an acquaintance.

Hoshino Rin tilted her head, walked up to Haruhiko, and handed him the sword.

A game notification sounded.

[Name: Akashi. 】

[Condition: Damaged.]

[Rank: Sixth Rank]

[Effect: Unknown.]

[Note: The ninth sword for slaying gods, crafted by Yamata no Orochi and Ashiya Dōman, was broken by Amaterasu Ōmikami; the whereabouts of the other half of the blade are unknown.]

Haruhiko confirmed that the sword was not a fake, but the real thing.

However, to put them together, we'll have to trouble Tsuchimikado Mari.

Reality isn't a game; it's impossible for Akashi to instantly revert to her original state.

"Thank you."

Haruhiko stored the broken Akashi sword in his spatial ring.

"Stay for lunch?"

Hoshino Rin was unaware of the details of the matter, nor did she know the importance of the Nine Swords of Godslaying.

She was fulfilling her duties as a girlfriend at that moment.

Haruhiko was somewhat embarrassed.

With Yuki-hime by his side, there wasn't much he could do.

"Next time."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "I still have things to do."

This is not a lie.