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

Yu Jia muttered, "So even you can make a mistake in your calculations!"

Just as he was about to speak, Qingkong said, "It's really impossible to confirm the time for this kind of thing. He only said that it might take up to half a month, but he didn't say that it would definitely take half a month."

He scratched his head, thoroughly enjoying his girlfriend's blatant favoritism.

Takanashi suddenly asked him, "Furugawa, um, my dad, did he get involved with something very dangerous?"

Kotegawa didn't think much of it and said directly, "I don't know yet. Although we have some clues, we haven't found the person yet... Don't worry, I will definitely find him."

“I’m not in a hurry…” Takanashi shook his head, struggling a bit, “If, if it’s too difficult, I don’t have to push myself too hard. I need to protect my own safety first.”

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," he said softly, his voice carrying a reassuring quality.

Takanashi seems a bit off. Could someone have said something to her?

He glanced at Youjia and Qingkong, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Yuka blurted out, "Kurumi said you encountered the mother goddess Izanami and almost didn't make it back... Is that true?"

This time, Qingkong didn't speak up for him. She gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands and watched him silently.

Is that it...? He hesitated for a moment and said, "We can't be sure yet that we encountered Izanami; it's just a guess..."

The three girls' faces all changed color.

He quickly added, "It's not that exaggerated. We didn't interact. He just glanced at me from a great distance. Besides, I have divine protection, so I really didn't encounter any danger!"

You could say Hu Tao is smart, she can barely pass her exams at school, but you could also say she's stupid, her intuition is incredibly accurate, she even guessed that he almost didn't come back.

However, that girl guessed it and didn't mention it in front of him, but instead turned around and told Qingkong, Yujia, and Takanashi... Really, how can you just say such things!

"Which deity is it? From Shirakawa Shrine?"

“No, it’s a deity from Hokkaido,” he said frankly, then smiled and added, “So don’t worry too much about my safety.”

The three girls' expressions visibly improved and they relaxed considerably, but soon they each fell into deep reverie again.

"Koutegawa is actually connected to the God, no wonder he's so powerful..."

“This is your phone…” Qingkong handed him his phone and said, “Ishikawa-san from the Special Division called at noon, apparently wanting to invite you to lunch… I told him I’d probably be free around the middle of next month.”

Kotegawa nodded: "Actually, he might not be free in the middle of next month either. I'll let him know then."

Chapter 106 A Date with Takanashi (The previous chapter has been revised)

Kotegawa was not pleased to be turned away, but since the other party was a high-ranking deity, there was nothing he could do about it. He could only keep the matter to himself.

On his way home, he walked with his hands behind his back, head down, pondering where else he could find intelligence, or who else he could ask to improve his skills.

If all else fails, he could go to Kyoto and kill Jingwu, then run to Hokkaido and ask Kitami Takematsu for her opinion. Unfortunately, he only met her a few days ago, and Kitami Takematsu might not even see him now... That lazy god would love for him to come back to him in ten years...

When he got home, he opened the door, went into the entryway, changed his shoes, took a box of strawberries from the refrigerator, sat on the sofa in the living room, and popped them into his mouth.

No one was home, not even the cat... But since that incident, he's no longer comfortable playing with the cat.

Kotegawa sat on the sofa for a while, then took out his phone and dialed Kurumi's number.

After the call connected, a surprised voice came from the other end: "Huh? Is that Qingkong?"

It was obvious that she knew he had given his phone to Qingkong.

"No, it was me." He explained, "It went much more smoothly than expected, and it ended ahead of schedule."

"Oh my! That's wonderful! Hmph, did you miss me?" Hu Tao hummed lazily like a cat basking in the sun, teasingly adding, "But it's a pity, it's the end of the month today."

At the end of the month, her aunt came to visit.

Kotegawa chuckled dryly and said, "There's something else... Could you help me look through your old books at home and see if there's anything related to the Underdark?"

"The Underdark? What a strange name. Where is it?"

"In the deepest part of the underworld."

There was silence on the other end of the phone. After a minute, Hu Tao said, "It's not certain. Perhaps only the Great Shrine has written records of that level of content... When Dad comes back, I'll ask him to try asking the gods."

"Yes, you've been a great help."

Hu Tao sighed softly, "It feels so surreal... You don't actually have any thoughts of becoming a god, do you? If you want to marry three wives, there must be other ways... right?"

"If we could truly become gods, perhaps we could break through the shackles of time and stay together forever."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Not all of us can become gods. I think if that day really comes, you might just have to watch us all grow old..." Kurumi's voice lowered: "Kurutegawa, growing old together is probably better than becoming a god alone, right? If you're the only one left a hundred years from now, won't you be very lonely?"

“If I were the only one left alive in the future, it would be incredibly painful.” Kotegawa answered softly, “If I became a god, as powerful as the Queen of the Demonic Path, or as powerful as Izanami, I would control the years, life and death, and my destiny… Kurumi, that is my second reason for wanting to become a god. I don’t want to be the last person to live in the world.”

“You little rascal…” Hu Tao said softly, her emotions a complex mix.

This idea is more outrageous than a dream... She wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing.

Just then, the sound of an electric tricycle braking came from outside the door. He glanced outside and asked, "What are the plans for tomorrow?"

"I was planning to stay home and rest, but since you're awake, how about we go on a date together?" Hu Tao's voice regained its cheerful tone.

The topic we just discussed was quite heavy, but she's only a seventeen-year-old girl, just starting out in life, so she shouldn't be so sentimental all the time.

"I'm going to the Ghost Kingdom again tonight, and I probably won't be back until tomorrow afternoon."

"...Although I want you to stay by my side, I feel I have no right to make such a request, considering that you stayed in the snowy mountains of Hokkaido for more than three months last year because of me." Hu Tao said in a low voice, "You must be very careful and don't try to be brave."

"Don't worry, I will not act rashly before I am fully prepared."

He wants to go to the Dark Lands again. If he can summon the vortex leading to the Land of Illusions, he will choose a day to begin exploring it. If he cannot, he will temporarily abandon the place.

While confirming Xia Mushuren's condition is crucial, the prerequisite is that he will not risk his life.

"It's best if you know what's going on... Huh? I think I heard Dad talking in the yard. I'll go find him and call you back later."

The phone hangs up.

Kotegawa put down his phone, got up, walked to the entrance, and opened the door.

As Qingkong and Youjia finished carrying their things, Amamiya and Yue stood to the side, holding the big white cat.

He reached out and took the bags from their hands, thought for a moment, and said, "How about we make dumplings for dinner the day after tomorrow?"

What kind of filling do you want?

"Corn and pine nuts, and carrots and eggs..."

Yu-Chia was a little surprised: "Huh? You've switched to a vegetarian diet?"

"I just wanted to eat it." Kotegawa said, a little annoyed.

February is almost here, and the Spring Festival is just around the corner...

The three of them went into the house. Amamiya Kazuki, who was carrying the big white cat, followed behind. After everyone went in, she closed the door, put down the big white cat, and felt much more relaxed.

Carrying this big lazy cat around for an afternoon was quite tiring.

The big white cat took a few steps, meowed, its tail drooping slightly, and while Kotegawa went into the kitchen, it tiptoed into the living room and crawled into its warm cat bed.

"Where did you guys go?" Kotegawa asked casually while washing vegetables.

Amamiya Kazuki replied, "I went back to the apartment and then called my hometown. They said they could send some medicine over, which might be helpful."

Kotegawa paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "I thought you didn't have a good relationship with the people back home."

“No, not really! Back home, most of the people are elderly and don’t want to leave. Most of us live in other places.” Amamiya Kazuki said without thinking, “So sometimes there are things that the people back home can’t do, and we don’t blame them.”

The fact that the male cat was able to find the location of the coffee shop and their apartment last time must have been because someone from his hometown told him. This made Sachiko Amamiya very angry, and she almost cut off all contact with her hometown.

Kotegawa hummed in agreement: "Don't take the medicine right away after it arrives. Take it when I'm home."

"Yes, definitely."

At this moment, Qingkong and Youjia, who had finished washing up in the restroom, came out.

Yuka asked directly, "Watsuki-chan, did the manager say when she'll be back? If she's a few days late, the shop might really go bankrupt!"

"Maybe he'll be back next week?" Amamiya Kazuki said this time with a less enthusiastic tone.

What if the medicine sent from my hometown doesn't work? That would be so embarrassing...

Qingkong went into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Youjia washed the shrimp she bought, put them on a plate, and happily ran into the living room to feed the big white cat dinner.

Kotegawa glanced at it, thinking that at times like this, the big white cat must also really want to turn back into a human, right?

Three hours later, after they had eaten and drunk their fill, he and Youjia washed the pots and dishes together in the kitchen. Qingkong, who had worked hard to cook, went into the bathroom to take a shower first.

The kitten, who had been staying there for a while, knew their routine and took the big white cat back to its own room.

After washing the kitchenware, Kotegawa went straight up to the quiet room on the second floor.

After changing into his pajamas, he went downstairs to his bedroom, tidied up the bedding, and lay down. In the darkness, he rested his head on his arm, looked at the ceiling, and listened to the television in the living room.

Youjia likes watching TV dramas, especially those with a ghost story theme, but she's afraid to watch them alone, so she keeps pulling Qingkong along to enjoy the horror with her.

After the episode ended, he closed his eyes and gradually drifted off to sleep.

Hu Tao hasn't called yet; she'll probably have to wait until tomorrow.

Although he was thinking of going to the Ghost Kingdom tonight, he decided to wait and see if Hu Tao would give him any surprises.

He quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The night had grown much darker.

Qingkong and Youjia stretched and went back to their respective bedrooms to rest. They were no longer as cautious as they had been a few days ago, since Kotegawa was home anyway.

Silent all night.

4:30 a.m. the following day.

Kotegawa woke up, sat up, stretched, and had no intention of staying in bed any longer. He changed his clothes, got out of bed to wash up, and went out to the yard for his morning exercise.

As dawn broke, Qingkong took his phone and went out, saying to him, "Kurukawa, Kurumi is looking for you."

Kotegawa put down the two large barbells, walked over, and took the phone.

"Good morning..." Hu Tao was still yawning, as if she had just woken up: "My father tried to consult the gods last night, but he hasn't received a reply yet. I don't know if he will receive one today."

"It's nothing, it wasn't really an accident," Kotegawa replied casually.