I cultivate a deity in Tokyo

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"So, if you're interested, Master, I can help you tip them off so we can wipe them out in one fell swoop!"

Chapter Thirty-Nine: The Campus Legend of Shunoin

Shiraki Shun had no reason to refuse Kotaro's suggestion.

Although he was not interested in the so-called divine artifacts.

However, upon hearing that a monster was lurking in Meguro Ward, and even secretly spreading supernatural phenomena and plotting against humans, Shiraki Shun could no longer stand idly by.

I thought such things only happened during the Heian period, more than a thousand years ago, when a hundred ghosts would parade at night.

At that time, humans were at a disadvantage in their struggle against monsters.

They are often used as food, tools, or entertainment for monsters.

How could such a thing still happen in today's modern world?

Bai Mujun felt a surge of anger.

I couldn't wait to go up and fight those monsters for three hundred rounds.

But then she quickly told herself to calm down.

Impulse is the devil.

With my current strength, if I just charge into the monsters' lair like this, the monsters will probably be grinning from ear to ear when they see me.

He then made a promise with Kotaro that as soon as the monster appeared, Kotaro would contact Shiraki Shun through the Inugami's unique magic.

Hanekawa Yaya also said that she would report the situation to the shrine when she returned.

As for the video, it will not be released for the time being to maintain confidentiality.

With Kanda Shrine as his backing, Shiraki Shun felt more confident.

the next day.

Shiraki Shun still requested leave from school.

In addition to home renovation, another reason for taking leave has been exorcising demons.

Of course, the reason given to the teacher was that I had a cold.

At this moment, he was in the main hall, naturally increasing his magical power while looking at his phone.

On the le, there is information that Yuukawa Yaya just sent, which is also what Shiraki Shun most wants to know right now.

Log entries about monsters.

After all, they were dealing with a legendary monster, so Shiraki Shun dared not be careless.

He doesn't yet have a clear understanding of just how powerful the monsters are.

Based on the information we have so far, someone like Kotaro should be easily defeated.

But what about the other monsters?

What about those monsters who have been in the yokai world for a longer time and who possess divine artifacts?

Shiraki Shun really had no idea.

Now, the only things we can rely on are these documents and the materials left by our predecessors.

At this moment, Shiramu Jun was watching intently.

The logbook records the most recent appearance of a monster dating back ten years, when Kanda Shrine dispatched five priests of the rank of Nobleman or above to exorcise a white-powdered old woman who had been exposed.

This monster usually appears as a kind old woman, deceiving beautiful young girls into applying a white powder she makes to their faces, and then taking the girl's skin for her own use after it peels off.

The one recorded in the log had been lurking among humans for over fifty years, and its cultivation time was around a hundred years.

According to the log, the exorcism process was extremely difficult. The five priests fought for a long time before finally completing the exorcism with the help of a longbow, a Kagura bell, and a heavenly crown.

Shiraki Shun guessed that the longbow mentioned in the log was the Demon-Slaying Bow that Hanekawa Yaya had brought back yesterday.

The Kagura bell and the Heavenly Crown are both props needed when performing Kagura.

The purification rituals at Kanda Shrine are centered around Kagura, so these two items must also be other Shinto artifacts.

Seeing this result, Shiramu Shun could hardly believe his eyes.

Five high-ranking priests, plus the three divine artifacts that Kotaro boasted about, still struggled so much to deal with a white powder woman who had been a demon for a hundred years.

This is a priest from Kanda Shrine; his body has been consecrated!

Are monsters really that difficult to deal with?

Even if he's a bit stronger than Kotaro, shouldn't Fahai be chasing after him once he activates his kidneys?

Is something wrong?

After thinking for a few minutes, Shiraki Shun finally figured out some of the tricks of the trade.

It's a cognitive bias.

Because of Kotaro, he developed some incorrect views about the power of yokai.

Although Kotaro is also a yokai

But it was just a dog god that had just become a demon and whose strength was almost negligible.

A real demon, whether in terms of magic or cunning, is definitely a thousand times more difficult to deal with.

Perhaps even my encounter with Kotaro was part of some monster's plan.

The goal is to numb oneself.

Thinking of this, Shiramu Jun couldn't help but frown.

That monster is too cunning.

Since that's the case—

He put down the documents he was holding.

Calm your mind and continuously stimulate the Dharma Sea within your body, tirelessly accelerating the consecration process.

With an opponent that even the priests of Kanda Shrine are struggling against, Shiraki Shun has no reason not to go all out.

For him, body consecration is the best way to enhance his strength.

Thanks to Shiraki Jun's tireless efforts, the consecration process, which originally required 72 hours to complete, was greatly shortened.

It is expected to be completed tonight.

By then, Bai Mujun's overall consecration progress will exceed 30%.

Of course, even if the consecration process is accelerated, it can only make Bai Mujun feel a little more at ease, but it cannot completely put his mind at ease.

Because he had absolutely no idea how strong those monsters were.

He sighed.

It would be great if a monster could come and practice its skills.

Shunoin Academy.

The school bell rang, and the classroom immediately became lively.

In stark contrast to the bustling scene, Kokonoe Reina simply sat in her seat, staring blankly at the empty space in front of her.

Shiraki-san, you've already taken two days off in a row, will you encounter...?

Just then, a bottle of cold orange juice was placed on her head, interrupting her thoughts.

"Rena-chan, stop overthinking. Shiraki-san will be fine," Takanashi Yuri earnestly advised.

"Huh? Rena-chan, how did you know?" Kokonoe Rena was momentarily dazed.

"I also don't know, but you've practically written 'Why isn't Shiraki-san coming to school yet? Has something happened?' on your face." Takanashi Yuri rolled her eyes.

Reina Kokonoe's face flushed slightly, and she quickly opened a bottle of orange juice and took a few sips to distract herself.

Taking this opportunity, Takanashi Yuri suddenly spoke up: "By the way, Rena-chan, do you know about the Seven Mysteries of Shunoin Academy?"

"A school legend? I do know about that."

"Then, what is the fifth mystery inside?" Takanashi Yuri asked with burning interest.

"Let me think about the 'magic mirror that foresees love'?" Kokonoe Reina pondered.

"That's right, I'm talking about that full-length mirror in the school's storage room. Legend has it that if you stand in front of that mirror at dusk and silently say 'Please guide me' three times, and then go to the mirror again at dusk the next day and silently say it three times, you will see the face of your future spouse!"

"Yuri-chan, you don't actually believe in these things, do you?" Kokonoe Reina asked helplessly, looking at her companion's excited eyes.

"Why don't you give it a try? It's not like you'll lose anything," Takanashi Yuri urged.

"Okay, I'll give it a try if I have time. I'm off now, see you tomorrow." Kokonoe Reina picked up her schoolbag, waved lightly, and said goodbye to her companion.

Yuri-chan, she's always so interested in these weird and wonderful things.

But that's also part of what makes her so adorable.

Thinking of this, Kokonoe Reina couldn't help but smile.

She walked out of the teaching building, but her feet involuntarily led her in another direction.

When I came to my senses, the warehouse door was already right in front of me.

It was dusk.

And quite coincidentally, the manager forgot to lock the door, leaving it slightly ajar.

Seeing this scene.

Reina Kokonoe couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

A bold idea popped into her mind.

Why don't you give it a try?

She pushed open the heavy warehouse door with all her might.