You say this is a love game?

All beginnings are hard.

Just like with Mai Yajima, once we became friends, many things became clearer.

Mizutani Makoto tidied up his bedroom a little and made a bed on the floor. He didn't have the space or energy to practice sword tonight, so he tried to fall asleep quickly while there was still some time before midnight.

He still didn't want to waste his golden finger times.

Be frugal and win!

He closed his eyes, and the darkness in his vision began to distort until a brilliant golden light appeared, and the golden ripples swept towards him in the darkness.

When he opened his eyes again, the vermilion torii gate at his feet was emitting a faint light like fireflies. The drifting light danced around him until he waved his hand, and the fireflies scattered like flying insects.

Soul: 524

Mizutani Makoto's previous soul count was 132, and since he quit the game on Tuesday night, he has entered the map three times.

That is nine lives.

But there is one thing that must be mentioned - just like the soul wandering he is familiar with, every time he enters the map, the monsters he kills will be "refreshed".

As for the nature of this refresh, Kurosawa Ryojin, who hopes that he can "refresh the soul", has a free explanation.

In his words, the "membrane" between this place and reality is very weak. It is affected by strong emotions such as thoughts and obsessions in the present world. For example, the resentment of the students of Yejian High School. Various emotions fall into the cracks and are captured and absorbed by the cracks, becoming the raw materials for producing "monsters". Therefore, even if these monsters die, they will be refreshed after a while.

"Except for some special monsters." - Kurosawa Ryohito's supplement.

As for why his death could affect the refreshing of the rift, Kurosawa Ryohito could not explain it.

In any case, this greatly facilitates Mizutani Makoto's soul collection and skill progression.

Every time the game is refreshed, there will be seven lone Ksitigarbha monks. After killing these seven monsters, it will enter the stage of killing more. After trial and error with nine lives, Mizutani Makoto's current combat power is about "two stones", which means that he can deal with two Ksitigarbha monks at the same time and kill them at the cost of minor injuries.

Therefore, Mizutani Makoto's recent record has been 10-12 Ksitigarbha monks per life.

This brought his total soul volume to four digits.

That is - [Soul: 1324]

Finally, I figured out why there are 800 fewer souls now. The reason is very simple.

Tar Cloak

[Description: Made from curtains stained with tar from the gymnasium, it emanates burning pain and resentment. The wearer gains a +1 modifier to Strength and a +1 modifier to Agility. Attacks inflict weak fire damage, but fire damage inflicts increased damage.]

【Comment: The weather is dry, be careful with fire. 】

A piece of equipment worth buying in Kurosawa Ryojin's private shop.

When his soul just passed the 800 mark, Mizutani Makoto thought about a question.

The candlestick can illuminate the hidden paths on the map and help find hidden props and treasures.

The key is definitely used to open a hidden map, and it may also contain crucial clues or props.

Kurosawa Yoshihito's candlestick and the principal's key, these two items are must-haves.

However, does he really want to start by collecting this kind of "treasure" that does not improve his combat power at all?

After careful consideration, Makoto Mizutani decided to buy the "Tar Cloak" from the Kurosawa family.

This piece of equipment is definitely useless in the gym. It will be burned into charcoal by the athletes who deposited it. But if you put it outside the venue, it may have unexpected effects.

Instead of saving money to buy some props that do not help your combat power, it is better to buy something practical like this.

His combat power has increased, and he can kill more monsters with one life, which improves his soul-killing efficiency.

As for other items, he can wait until his magical powers are fully developed and he is able to open up new land before purchasing them.

What surprised Mizutani Makoto was that after buying the Tar Cloak, he discovered that this equipment came with strength and agility modifications. Although the magnitude was not high, it was worth it.

Standing in front of the torii, Mizutani Makoto flicked his cloak, and the air was suddenly filled with a burning breath.

This cloak isn't very nice looking. Judging from the description, it seems to be made from curtains.

But as for soul wandering, I have my own unique aesthetic!

"Power surges up."

Focusing on proficiency is not so pleasant.

[Kendo Niten Ichiryu]: 337/500 (Beginner)

Things changed when he passed 200 with ease.

Killing each Ksitigarbha monk originally gave 10 proficiency points, but after passing the 200 mark, each monk could increase the proficiency points by +1.

When practicing kendo at home, the original proficiency of +20 has been changed to +10.

Is it a path to avoid repeatedly killing low-level monsters and directly build up skill proficiency to the highest level?

But Mizutani Makoto actually also felt the changes.

When he first fought a life-and-death duel with Ksitigarbha, he did benefit greatly, and his swordsmanship continued to improve. However, as he fought Ksitigarbha more and more, he became more comfortable with it, even being able to fight many at once. In terms of swordsmanship, Ksitigarbha could no longer bring him much enlightenment, and fighting them only honed his "combat experience."

This kind of experience is of course also a kind of kendo. He guessed that this is why his kendo proficiency will continue to increase.

"It's time to continue brushing the map."

Mizutani Makoto pulled out the kitchen knife from his waist, a thoughtful look on his face. He was not just thinking about killing Jizo at this moment. Thinking of Miss JK wandering in the courtyard, he suddenly felt eager.

He wanted it.

Of course it’s not about executing Miss JK, but about wanting to avenge her previous shame!

But Mizutani Makoto decided to play it safe first.

He has things to do in his life.

He walked around the JK ladies in the atrium and the square and headed straight towards the gymnasium.

In front of the gymnasium, Kurosawa Ryojin was sitting on the steps like an old gatekeeper.

"Zashiki Warashi?"

"Yes, I met a Zashiki-warashi who had forgotten her past..."

Mizutani Makoto relayed everything about the zashiki to Kurosawa Ryohito.

His secret skill is "Call Friends A".

After agreeing to help with the zashiki, Mizutani Makoto's first reaction was to think of a real "professional" - Kurosawa Ryohito.

He kept complaining that this shabby place was like a wandering soul, but in fact it was all due to the characteristics of the crevice. Kurosawa Ryohito was not an NPC who only knew fixed lines. From the previous conversations, it was not difficult to find that Kurosawa Ryohito knew an outrageous number of secrets.

Sure enough, none of the guys who dare to say "selling intelligence" are simple.

Kurosawa Ryojin said in confusion: "I've never heard that Zashiki-warashi can lose their memories."

"Could it be a curse?" Mizutani Makoto guessed.

Kurosawa Ryojin shook his head. "Zashiki-warashi is said to be a god of fortune, but in fact, it has nothing to do with 'god'. It is just a spirit that brings good luck."

As we all know, Japan has always had a saying of eight million gods, but most of these gods are bad guys, and it is an exaggeration to say that some of them are little monsters.

For example, Tsukumogami is an object that has become a spirit, and can also be called a "god".

"A weak elf like this can't withstand any curse, let alone a curse whose name she has forgotten. If she really encountered it, she would die on the spot."

"Forgetting one's past is perhaps more common among those with deep-seated obsessions and resentful spirits..."

The two discussed but could not come to a conclusion.

Since the inquiries were all unrelated to the private Hiiragigaoka Academy, Kurosawa Ryohito did not make an offer, which made Mizutani Makoto relieved.

Mizutani Makoto chose his words carefully and asked, "I want to help her now. Do you have any suggestions? I'd be happy with paid consultation."

Kurosawa Ryojin hesitated for a moment and said, "No need. We are no longer close friends. Talking about this is too hurtful."

Ever since he changed into a tar cloak last time, Kurosawa Ryohito has become much easier to talk to.

But the next second, Kurosawa Ryohito moved out of his shop.

Sin Smelling Salts: 1500 Souls

He pointed at the thing and smiled awkwardly: "Look here, little brother, buy this one!"

Chapter 027 Shikigami Contract

In response to a series of problems regarding zashiki, Kurosawa Ryojin's advice was to "find the memory."

The person who tied the bell must untie it; nothing can be done without addressing the source. Whether it was the name of the zashiki or who she wanted to introduce the strawberry daifuku to, all the answers were hidden in her memory.

If you want to truly help Zashiki, you must help her regain her memory.

When it comes to regaining memory, Kurosawa Ryohito first recommends this "Sin Smelling Salts".

"Its effect is to reproduce sin."

Kurosawa Yoshihito forced a flattering smile on his face, like a salesman who would do anything to sell the goods he had on him.

"The key to becoming a Zashiki-warashi soul is that it dies with regret. It is precisely because of the misfortunes they have experienced that Zashiki-warashi has the heart to protect others."

"And the Zashiki-warashi you mentioned, young man... I personally feel that she is not simple. You might as well take her to the place where she awakened and relive her past sins there."

As for why it was the place where she woke up?

The answer is that a wandering soul will not wake up somewhere for no reason. Without external interference, it may be most efficient to investigate the place where she opened her eyes.

After leaving the gymnasium, Mizutani Makoto's face was as black as charcoal.

Money, money, money. Do you know that talking about money hurts feelings?

It's like I'm going to spread the flames and save the world, and you guys don't give me your magic weapons for free, but you even charge me for these little props... Really! Every single one of them! You're all insects with no sense of the bigger picture!

"Our families, who were already poor, are now even more destitute."

He glanced at——[Soul: 524]

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But it is a necessary sacrifice.

Mizutani Makoto agreed to the task and was determined to handle it properly. It was just 1000 souls. If he could kill more than 90 Ksitigarbha monks, he would be able to reach his goal.

Six lives tonight!

It is inevitable that he will get injured when facing many enemies at once, and the next battle will be more difficult after the injury. These days, he often dies from accumulated injuries and loses battles, and is beaten to death by the young monk Ksitigarbha.

Even so, his recent comments are all [Fighting! Awesome!]

Momentum always needs to be exerted. At this rate, he will be able to produce the Sin Smelling Salts in less than three days...

Just as he was daydreaming, Mizutani Makoto suddenly raised his eyebrows alertly.

A pop-up window popped up in his field of vision.

【??? Connecting to the player world...】

Invasion?!

Mizutani Makoto was startled and immediately pulled out his kitchen knife, looking around with a vigilant look on his face.

Soul had played around so many times that he was all too familiar with these kinds of unexpected events. But even so, he couldn't help but roar inwardly—What the hell! There's a Soul invasion mechanism here?!

System! What garbage are you learning?

Do you know how the gaming experience of newbies disappears?

Do you also want to ruin the little knight's life?

But under Mizutani Makoto's watch, things developed beyond his expectations.

A golden halo appeared on the ground, and the glow like fireflies on a summer night floated up in dots, forming the outline of the girl.

"Big brother?"

Zashiki looked at him in confusion.

"Zashiki?"

……

……

His sight goes back to when Mizutani Makoto first entered the game.