Becoming a god in a low-key way in the supernatural world

She looked at Kotegawa and blinked: "But I told him I have a boyfriend, but he said he wanted to come here in a few days to see if his boyfriend is good enough for me."

Kotegawa nodded: "Let him come."

Shirakawa Taizan can't interfere with how his daughter expands her social circle, nor can he interfere with her master's arrangements for her to travel around slaying monsters. But aside from that, anyone who dares to get in his way should be prepared to "remember to be a good person in their next life."

He was determined to become a god, and even planned when to go and fight the Demon King or the gods. He was willing to risk his life to marry more wives, so if anyone dared to make him unhappy, he would make them ten times more unhappy.

The two walked home.

Hu Tao smiled and said, "But it's probably just talk. He can't possibly not go home and inquire, and my dad can't possibly not warn him."

Kotegawa hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Does your dad hate me that much? Is it because of that time he called the police?"

"No way, my dad isn't that petty! Actually, we were just dragged into this!" Hu Tao pouted. "That time, Yachiyo Shizuya's three older brothers came looking for trouble, and they got a real beating. Uncle Yachiyo didn't say anything, but he's been seeing my dad much less lately, and he's always regretted it... He probably didn't know how to face you, right? As for arranging a meeting with some random person, I guess that's what my master and dad said. He doesn't have that kind of ulterior motive. Besides, I'm not even seventeen yet! Not twenty-seven, so desperate to get married!"

"That does make some sense."

The two changed their shoes in the entryway and went inside.

Inside the living room, three girls, Qingkong, Youjia, and Xiaoniaoyou, were curled up on the sofa watching the latest special of "Horror Stories".

Drinks and grapes were on the coffee table, but there was no beef or jerky as usual.

After all, we'll be eating vegetarian for the next few days.

Hu Tao greeted them with a smile, then sat down in the empty seat that Yu Jia had given up. She took the orange juice that Kotegawa handed her, took a sip, and comfortably squinted her eyes.

These small gatherings happen every week, and the shows we watch are pretty much the same, mainly thrillers and horror, with romantic soap operas as a secondary option.

Kotegawa sat down on the single sofa to the side, picked up an apple, wiped it with his sleeve, and took a bite.

All four girls couldn't help but glance at him sideways.

After the TV commercials started, the girls went to the toilet, drank water, or ate.

"By the way, have you heard something?" Hu Tao, who had just finished eating a grape, suddenly said, "There was an earthquake the day before yesterday."

"Do I even need to hear about it? I was almost scared to death," Youjia replied casually.

“It wasn’t just an earthquake,” Kurumi continued. “A huge monster crawled out of the crack in the ground over in Yamanashi.”

The room fell silent as soon as she said that, and everyone looked at her.

Then, Yuka suddenly jumped up, her face full of excitement: "See! What did I tell you! Sure enough, a monster crawled out from underground!"

She made that guess once during the earthquake.

Kami Kotekawa tossed aside the apple core, wiped his mouth with a tissue, and asked in confusion, "How come I haven't heard of this?"

If a great monster were to emerge from the ground, Ishikawa Yasuhiro would have told him immediately.

"This matter is now being handled entirely by headquarters. The primary task for the other branches is to ensure the safety of Tokyo during the Obon holiday," Kurumi replied.

Kotegawa nodded. No wonder Ishikawa hadn't contacted him. He thought for a moment and asked, "Did you handle it?"

"No, it fled south, probably to the Shizuoka area. The Special Division and the messengers of the gods there are hunting it down." Hu Tao said casually, "I actually really hope that the great demon is captured soon, otherwise in the end I might have to be used as a laborer by my master again."

Her voice carried a hint of complaint and a touch of cuteness, making those around her unable to help but chuckle.

Kami Kotegawa was looking down at the map on his phone. South of Yamanashi was Nagano. If that great yokai hadn't gone to Shizuoka...

He fell into deep thought and unconsciously got up. Only when he heard a faint horn sound from some direction in the distance outside the window did he come back to his senses and sit down again.

Even if I wanted to go back, I couldn't.

The spirit-welcoming fire at home has already been lit. If he goes back, he will only be able to leave Qingkong alone here. The spirit-welcoming fire at home should also be lit, so it will be impossible to bring Uncle Jian and Aunt Qiuye here.

His thoughts were racing.

We don't know what that great monster is, where it came from, or whether it's bloodthirsty. We know nothing. Maybe he's just overthinking it. Maybe it really did go to Shizuoka, just like Kurumi said. Or maybe it's already been killed.

We can wait for news from the Special Division, but we still need to be prepared for both possibilities.

The giant tortoise on Mount Togakushi is still guarding its old home. He visited it once when he went home some time ago and gave it a bottle of demon energy pills as a token of his gratitude.

If that great monster really went to Nagano and happened to appear in Ina's area, the giant tortoise might be able to stop it, or it might not... After all, it's so weak. But if it dies, its flesh would probably be enough for the monster to eat for a few days, and then it could rush back immediately.

The only problem now is how to check on the giant tortoise's condition...

He thought carefully, listing out one possible idea after another, but quickly eliminated them one by one.

Hu Tao, who was next to him, tilted her head and blinked, as if she could tell what he was thinking. But just as she was about to speak, her phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly vibrated, which also brought Kotegawa back to his senses.

Hu Tao glanced down, her face immediately contorting in a grimace. She pinched her nose, answered the phone, stood up, and took a few steps to the side, her back to Kotekawa: "Good morning, Master."

"I'm going to Shizuoka this afternoon to cooperate with the Special Division there to exorcise monsters. This mission will be a bit difficult, so I'll assign you a teammate..."

Kotegawa's gaze sharpened.

Hu Tao, who was on the phone, understood some of what was going on and instinctively felt disgusted: "Master! Don't worry about my teammates, I have my own way of handling things."

"No! No one who isn't from the Special Division is allowed to interfere in the Special Division's affairs!" The old woman's voice suddenly turned stern on the other end of the phone.

"Huh? What are you talking about? I'm talking about Xiao Wang! He's strong enough, so it's okay for me to take him, right?" Hu Tao answered, pretending not to understand.

After a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, someone said calmly, "See for yourself!"

The phone hangs up.

Hu Tao sighed, turned around, and waved weakly, "See you the day after tomorrow! Got to work."

Qingkong stood up, took a small box, put the grapes in it, and handed it to her: "Eat these on the way."

"Just call me if you need anything," Kotegawa said, looking at her.

"OK, OK!" Hu Tao smiled and took the grapes, then waved her hand, changed her shoes in the entryway, and ran back home.

Chapter 143 Don't Be So spineless

At Bunkyo Station, Kurumi and Nozomi Shirakawa, carrying enormous luggage, had just passed identity verification and entered a train car specially set up for the journey to Shizuoka.

The junior priest put down his things, frowned, and said, "It's safer to call another person for something this dangerous."

"Stop saying such pathetic things!" Hu Tao knew what he was thinking and immediately raised her eyebrows to scold him: "Are you a child? Still thinking about relying on others for everything? You're not a child anymore!"

The junior priest was given a stern lecture, his face darkening: "But we have no idea how strong that great monster is! Going over there so rashly is no different from suicide!"

"Are you stupid? If you can't beat them, then run!" Hu Tao said bluntly, "It seems you've had a comfortable time with Kotegawa these past few days! You don't even understand this basic flexibility! After this mission is over, you'd better go and train right away! The next head of the Shirakawa family can't be a good-for-nothing!"

More than ten minutes later, the train slowly started moving, and the scenery outside the window turned into light and shadow, constantly disappearing behind.

Hu Tao, whose throat was dry from talking, took a sip of water, glared at Shirakawa Nozomi one last time, and then began to carefully check the equipment she had brought this time.

Although my younger brother is useless, what he said makes sense. The strength of this great demon is unknown, and Master has strictly forbidden Kotegawa from helping her...

Thinking of this, Hu Tao was slightly lost in thought, then frowned slightly. She suddenly realized that her master wanted to ask about and interfere in many things about her.

……

At noon, at Kotegawa's house, Kotegawa and Haruka were busy making a mixed tofu hot pot in the kitchen.

Meanwhile, Youjia, who was in charge of eating, ran around doing odd jobs such as serving dishes and getting drinks.

Before we eat today, we need to take the food and place it on the offering table.

Behind the kitchen counter, Kotegawa, wearing an apron around his waist, calmly sprinkled the stir-fried scallions into the tofu pot, casually picked up a piece of ham and put it in his mouth, chewing as he prepared the next dish.

Unfortunately, vegetarian meals are good, but they're just not filling enough.

Days without meat are also quite tough to endure.

"Gurgle..." His stomach rumbled at just the right moment.

Yuka, who was setting the plates, looked at him speechlessly: "I've been hearing your stomach growling all morning... Eat more for breakfast!"

Kotegawa picked up another ham and shook his head: "Eating more won't change anything."

He needs high-protein foods.

Qingkong was pouring oil into the pot, then turned around and took a large piece of beef from the refrigerator. Trying hard to keep her lips from turning up, she said in a low voice, "Don't be so rigid. You can eat vegetarian food on the day of the Ghost Festival."

Kotegawa thought for a moment, then stopped pressuring and nodded vigorously.

If he doesn't eat some meat soon, he might not even be able to lift his sword.

The sizzling aroma of the fried beef wafted out and filled the kitchen.

Yujia ran up to the pot with her eyes closed, took a deep breath over the pot, wiped her drool, and said, "Meat really does smell the best!"

She's not really a picky eater; she can usually eat her fill as long as the food isn't particularly bad. But she definitely wants to eat more delicious food, like the pan-fried beef she's having now.

Kotegawa was also swallowing hard. Although cooked beef can be eaten directly, it would be even more delicious if it were pan-fried.

"After the Obon festival, let's find a place to eat roasted whole beef... let's find a good restaurant," Kotegawa said resolutely.

Yuka on the other end subconsciously swallowed and said cautiously, "I heard from a friend that there's a small shop in Fukuoka that makes really delicious food, especially their signature dishes. But the shop is too small and there are too many customers, so you have to make a reservation in advance if you want to eat there."

"Fukuoka?" Kotegawa was taken aback. "Then why don't we just go to China!"

Qingkong glanced at Youjia speechlessly, then thought for a moment and said, "There will be a school trip in the second year of high school, most likely to Heian-kyo or Kyushu."

Yu Jia nodded repeatedly.

It seems like a waste to travel such a long distance just to have a meal, but it's a great deal if you can have a meal there while you're at it.

After all, saving money isn't easy.

Kotegawa said, "Forget about Fukuoka. The food that Haruka makes is delicious enough for me to eat for a lifetime."

Yujia was stunned for a moment, then rolled her eyes.

Mikazuki Seisakusaku's ears turned red. He was suddenly teased by sweet words, especially in front of his best friend. Naturally, he was incredibly shy and didn't know how to react, so he could only lower his head and fry the beef.

Once the beef was fried and the tofu stew was almost done, Kotegawa carried the large rice cooker, which was about the same width as him, to the table. He first served a bowl to Haruka and Yuka, then picked up his own large bowl, filled it with some, and then took a big chopstickful of beef, along with some scrambled eggs with tomatoes. He then started eating without any hesitation.

Qingkong and Youjia just put their hands together and said, "I'm starting to eat."

But after they finished speaking, neither of them rushed to eat. Instead, they looked at Kotegawa.

Kotegawa never puts his hands together and says "I'm starting to eat," nor does he believe that at home, girls must cook, do housework, or serve him meals, clothes, and shoes.

When he had free time, he would squeeze into the kitchen with Qingkong, and even if it was just washing and chopping vegetables, he would do it with great joy, which would also make Qingkong happy. When he was free, he would take the initiative to wash clothes, wash bed sheets, and do all kinds of housework.

Envy flashed in Yujia's eyes.