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

He lowered his head in deep thought.

Upon seeing this, Bei Yujianzun's figure slowly faded, leaving only soft words: "Instead of lingering here with me, you should return to the side of your loved ones. Time flies, I hope you cherish it."

Kotegawa was startled awake. He silently clasped his hands in greeting, turned around, and vanished in an instant.

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Chapter 213 Let's Go Home

In mid-June, the continuous plum rain season continued, with overcast skies and a humid, hot climate.

Early in the morning, Qingkong, who had just gotten up and was still wearing her nightgown, drew the curtains on the French windows, looked up at the sky outside the window, and opened the window a crack. A slight breeze from the early morning blew in, blowing her dark hair.

She started growing her hair long after she fell in love.

She tucked a few stray strands of hair behind her ear, stretched slightly, sat on the sofa, one hand resting on the side, lost in thought.

"Clear sky..."

Yujia came out of the bedroom with her hair all messy, then slumped onto the sofa like a dead fish, saying listlessly, "What's for breakfast?"

She wasn't really in the mood to cook, so Qingkong thought for a moment and said, "How about some plain noodles? And maybe some tempura too."

Today is the weekend, no need to go to school or work, so everyone will get up later than usual.

"Vegetarian noodles?" Yujia muttered, "I've already had vegetarian noodles twice. We should think about nutritional balance from time to time. I want to eat pan-fried beef."

"Didn't we just have beef yesterday?"

"You can eat it a hundred times and never get tired of it."

Qingkong picked up her phone and swiped her finger across it: "The beef needs to be thawed. There's no time to eat it. I'll just order takeout."

"Takeout... What should I order for takeout?"

"Beef bento? Beef ramen? Or pizza? A burger?"

"Uh……"

Suddenly, the sound of a door opening came from the entryway, and the two girls on the sofa looked up.

There were three people outside with house keys: Kurumi, Hanamai, and Furudegawa...

However, at this time, Hanamai definitely wouldn't be up yet, Kotegawa wouldn't be here, and Kurumi wouldn't come over so early.

Kotegawa pushed open the door, carrying a large bag in his hand.

He looked at the two people in the living room and smiled, saying, "You're up already? That's early."

After a few seconds of stunned silence, Qingkong and Youjia both widened their eyes and exclaimed in unison, "You're back!"

Then they jumped up from the sofa.

While adjusting her skirt, which had almost reached her belly button, and protecting her little one, Youjia ran straight to her bedroom without even putting on her shoes. Since everyone in the house was a girl and she had just woken up, she didn't care what she was wearing.

Qingkong jogged into the entrance hall.

Kotegawa watched with a smile, placed the things he had bought on the steps, opened his arms, and hugged Haruka.

His heart felt as warm and tender as it did at that moment, yet his eyes grew increasingly lost.

Should I give up the perilous path to godhood and live a peaceful life with the one I love?

He hugged Qingkong tightly and rubbed his cheek against hers.

Haven't I achieved everything I've hoped for, pursued, and wanted all along?

The two embraced for a long time, and Qingkong whispered in his ear, "Are you still going?"

Kotegawa closed his eyes, his face gentle: "No, I won't go."

Perhaps, they will never leave.

Qingkong breathed a long sigh of relief, fearing that he was just going home for a short while and would have to leave again after only a few hours.

She pulled away from his embrace, straightening her clothes as she asked, "Did it go smoothly this time?"

Compared to her previous outings, the time it took to finish this time was a pleasant surprise.

The two went inside.

Qingkong hurried to the washroom to wash up, and a few minutes later, she came out looking refreshed, her hair tied into a long ponytail.

"What would you like for breakfast? A light fish soup, or stewed beef?" She went into the kitchen to get an apron.

Kotegawa stopped her, put the bag he was carrying on the table, and then, as if by magic, produced several more bags. The aroma of fried chicken and hamburgers filled the air. He smiled and said, "I bought some on my way back. Shall we eat together?"

Qingkong glanced at it and said, "These fast foods are all calories and have little nutrition. You should eat less of them in the future."

"I just suddenly had a craving."

Kotegawa laid out the fried chicken family bucket and cola burgers he bought on the whole table, and then took out more than a dozen bags, all of which contained fried chicken family buckets.

After doing all that, he quickly went upstairs, took a shower, and changed his clothes. It felt like he had taken off a heavy suit of armor, and he felt much lighter, both physically and mentally.

The fabric of the loungewear is soft and comfortable against the skin, with a dry and fresh scent.

He slowly put on the clothes, much slower than usual, and only after he was dressed did he come to his senses and slowly walk downstairs.

Downstairs, Chinatsu, Amamiya Kazuki, and the big white cat also got up and sat at the dining table, staring blankly at the table full of fried chicken and cola.

Yu Jia was licking her fingers; there was one less chicken leg in the bucket of fried chicken in front of her.

When they saw him come down, they all said, "Welcome back."

He walked over cheerfully, pulled out an empty chair, sat down, and said with rolled-up sleeves, "Eat first, we'll talk after we're full!"

The group of people at the table started working.

Although they were a little reluctant to eat such high-calorie food for breakfast, they couldn't resist the delicious taste, especially with Kotegawa eating with such relish.

Kotegawa bought a lot of fried chicken, enough for everyone to eat until they were full, then sick of it, until they didn't want to see it or smell it anymore.

Kotegawa was also very full. After eating, he let out a loud burp and then gulped down the refreshing tea that Seiko had brewed.

After eating and drinking his fill, he washed his hands, sat on the sofa, and watched Youjia and the kitten play games while munching on a tender cucumber.

The big white cat was also lying on the sofa, meowing at him.

Kotegawa glanced at it, handed it a cucumber, and casually asked, "Is the coffee shop closed today?"

"Yes, the store manager is going out of town this weekend, so he'll be off on Saturday and Sunday," Qingkong said softly. "It started last week."

“Oh…” Kotegawa glanced at the big white cat that was munching on a cucumber, but said nothing.

This big white cat probably canceled its rental agreement, saving a considerable amount of money, so it started to slack off and gave itself a vacation.

He watched the game for a while, then went upstairs. He didn't go to find Hua Wu and Hu Tao, but sat alone in the quiet room, took out his toolbox, and began to maintain the longsword that was placed in the Impermanence Domain.

The longswords gleamed with a cold light and were incredibly sharp; each one was a rare gem in the world.

He wiped it slowly, and his face was reflected on the sword.

Qingkong followed, and seeing that he was busy, she sat down on the sofa next to him, rested her chin on her hands, and watched quietly.

Kotegawa sheathed his sword, turned his head, and smiled gently: "Let's go on a trip together when summer vacation comes."

"Is there any place in China that you haven't been to yet?" Qingkong replied, "Traveling so much is tiring. It's better to go back to my hometown. I'm very happy there, and it's more comfortable than in Tokyo."

Kotegawa thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "It's been a while since I've seen Aunt Akiba. Going back to my hometown for summer vacation... is also a good idea."

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Chapter 214 Family Meeting

Since Kotegawa returned to Tokyo, the city has become increasingly peaceful, especially Bunkyo, where the number of crimes has plummeted, making it the most popular and desirable place to settle in the country.

Despite all this, Kotegawa didn't feel it had anything to do with him.

However, it's always a good thing that the environment is getting better and better. He lived a very leisurely life. After class every day, he could have tea with Fujiwara-sensei, occasionally go out for a meal with Ishikawa Yasuhiro, and take his family on trips during holidays. No one bothered him, and no one dared to bother him with any mundane matters. He lived a peaceful and tranquil life every day.

In early July, during the rainy season, Bunkyo University held a Tokyo Fireworks Night Dance, where people danced to music in the streets. Kotegawa was surprised to receive an invitation, which was given to him by his teacher, Fujiwara. He took his friends there and, while being in charge of supernatural security, also enjoyed a great show.

At the end of July, the rainy season ended and summer vacation began across the country. Kotegawa took his girlfriend and friends back to his hometown, along with his two cats.

Aunt Akiba was happy to see them, but when she looked at her own child, her gaze held many strange things. When they were alone, Aunt Akiba talked to Yosuke's ice block, saying that even if she became a ghost, she would be a ghost with a single-minded heart, and she must never be like him...

"Achoo!" At that moment, far away by the sea, Kotegawa sneezed for no reason. He rubbed his nose, certain that someone was thinking of him, maybe it was those two older sisters who had bumped into him with a ball earlier.

He pulled a tender cucumber from a box full of ice next to him and crunched on it. On the beach in front of him, Yujia and Kurumi were playing volleyball, and well... Yujia was no match for them.

In the evening, when a cool breeze was blowing, he and his friends returned to a nearby hotel, had a barbecue, and then gathered in a room to play video games.

Yuka lost badly in volleyball today, so she wants to get revenge on Kurumi in the game.

Kotegawa lay on the beanbag chair, resting his head on his arm, listening to their noise, and before he knew it, he had closed his eyes and fallen asleep.

After waking up, he sat up and stared blankly at the room, which was only lit by a small nightlight, for a while, then looked to the side.

Qingkong lay on her side, sleeping beside her.

He watched silently for a while, then quietly got up, walked to the balcony, and gazed at the distant sea.

A few soft sounds came from inside the room. Qingkong leaned against his back, sleepy: "Something on your mind?"

He thought for a moment, then turned to the side and pulled her to lie down on the deck chair with him. They snuggled together, and he whispered, "It's okay."

Suddenly, Qingkong, who was feeling sleepy, opened his eyes, sat up, and pressed his hands against him.

In the dim light, her eyes were as deep as a starry sea.

"Something on your mind?" she repeated, her tone slightly certain.

Before he could answer, she tilted her head slightly and said, "You're just like I was a few years ago; you can't fool me now!"

Kotegawa said carefully, "I'm really fine. I think I've figured things out."

"What have you figured out?"

"Let's just keep living like this."

Qingkong was taken aback, staring blankly at him with a hint of confusion in her eyes. She subconsciously said, "Becoming a god is just a pipe dream; wake up sooner rather than later..."

Kotegawa nodded.