My life in the underworld begins at the Takayanagi family!

The Nagisa family's security guards were quite surprised to see the Amamiya family members leave so readily.

Previously, Ichiro Takayanagi had acknowledged their responsibility, and they planned to continue guarding this place.

However, they have now changed their minds and decided to leave the shrine and not disturb Takayanagi Ichiro.

Takayanagi Ichiro and Amatsume Akira are very good friends, and their eldest daughter, Nagisa Ichiyo, is also a close friend of Amatsume Akira. Takayanagi Ichiro would definitely not harm their eldest daughter.

Furthermore, Ichiro Takayanagi has a good relationship with the Nagisa family's councilors. We just need to inform the Nagisa family's councilors of this news and let them make a decision.

Ignoring the Nagisa family's security guards, Takayanagi Ichiro immediately headed up the steps towards the shrine, where he encountered a long-haired girl on the way.

This girl is about the same age as Amane Megumi, but her demeanor is more noble than Amane Megumi's.

Only the Nagisa family could cultivate such a temperament in a small town like this.

"How on earth did you do that?"

The person waiting for Takayanagi Ichiro halfway there was Nagisa Ichiyo. He was a little surprised to see that the Nagisa family guards had begun to withdraw from the mountain, and he didn't quite understand why Takayanagi Ichiro was able to do such a thing.

When she and Amamiya Ei came here yesterday, the security guards must have been stationed at the foot of the mountain, blocking the Amamiya family.

Today, she and Amane Emi came here again, and of course, the security team followed.

Furthermore, the Amamiya family was worried that Amamiya Ei would continue to do things under the guise of a shrine maiden, so they almost had a conflict with the family's guards and security personnel.

Takayanagi Ichiro was the one who ended the conflict, which is why Nagisa Ichiyo found it a little strange.

"Everyone here is a reasonable person; all we need to do is reason with each other."

Takayanagi Ichiro carefully examined Nagisa Ichiyo and found that the girl did indeed resemble Amatsume Akira somewhat.

After hearing Takayanagi Ichiro's answer, Nagisa Ichiyo rolled her eyes at him.

With such a perfunctory response, does Takayanagi Ichiro really think he would believe it?

“I came here to keep an appointment, not to stop the argument or to have another argument with you, Ms. Nagisa.”

Takayanagi Ichiro stopped Nagisa Ichiyo from saying what he wanted to say, and the two would not get to any conclusion if they continued arguing on the way.

Nagisa Ichiyo thought the same logic applied. If they continued to block Takayanagi Ichiro from letting me pass, there was no solution. So I took the initiative to lead the way.

“Mr. Gaoliu, you are an outsider, and you are about to leave the town and return to the big city, so I hope you will not hurt Ying.”

I have no problem with outsiders, and even less with Mr. Gao Liu, especially since you're here in the town to do charity work.

However, if you dare to harm Dang Ying, then I will retaliate against you in my own way. I hope you understand my stance.

Nagisa Ichiyo is also a very straightforward person, and she actually dared to make some threats to Takayanagi Ichiro in person.

Not as the eldest daughter of the Nagisa family, but as her personal identity.

Are you the older sister?

"what?"

"This kind of protective behavior is something that even sisters wouldn't do."

But the difference in your social standing is like heaven and earth, so why are you so concerned about each other? That's why I have this question.

Takayanagi Ichiro's words pleased Nagisa Ichiyo somewhat, but in the end she shook her head.

"No, Ying is a bit older than me."

This is a regret for Nagisa Ichiyo, who has always wanted to be the older sister.

However, judging from their birth dates, Amaneme Ei is indeed older than her.

“What you are doing now is what an older sister should do. If you two really are sisters, that would be a good thing.”

Takayanagi Ichiro's words made Nagisa Ichiyo stop in her tracks, turn around, and ask Takayanagi Ichiro a serious question.

"Mr. Takayanagi, do you think we're sisters?"

The reason I came here with Amamiya Ei today is to find more clues about her, but we need Takayanagi Ichiro's assistance.

Now, Takayanagi Ichiro is using the word "sister" in his words, which makes Nagisa Ichiyo a little excited. Could it be that this outsider, Takayanagi Ichiro, knows some truth?

"The way you and Ying get along does seem to me like sisters."

However, I cannot answer whether you are truly sisters; only your parents can provide the definitive answer.

Chapter 498 The Witch's Confession

Upon hearing Takayanagi Ichiro's words, Nagisa Ichiyo's gaze immediately dimmed.

If she could have found Emi-e's parents, she would have known the so-called truth long ago, and there would have been no need for her to join today.

Moreover, even if Emi-no-Matsumi and her father had some kind of relationship, it was something that an outsider like Takayanagi Ichiro could not possibly detect.

Therefore, we still need to find some clues from Tiannvmu Ying.

"Ichiyo, you're not trying to stop Mr. Takayanagi, are you?"

Just then, the voice of Tennome Ei rang out from the steps ahead, with a hint of reproach in her tone.

It was something that had already been agreed upon today, so Nagisa Ichiyo definitely shouldn't change her mind on the spot.

Only at times like this does Amamiya Eri act like an older sister.

“Ying, I didn’t do anything at all. You can’t falsely accuse me.”

Faced with Amamiya Ei's accusations, Nagisa Ichiyo naturally had to refute them, proving that she truly hadn't done anything reckless.

"I can testify that we only exchanged a few words, and the situation you are worried about did not occur."

However, I feel like Ichiyo is an older sister to me, which is quite rare and precious.

"I'm the older sister." Tennyo-me Ei was referring to age, and she even raised her head slightly, as if showing off that she was now taller than Nagisa Ichiyo.

Nagisa Ichiyo had absolutely no interest in this minor competition.

Now she realized that Amamiya Ei had truly developed feelings for Takayanagi Ichiro, otherwise she wouldn't care so much about him.

Of course, it was for this reason that Nagisa Ichiyo did not have much of a negative feeling towards Takayanagi Ichiro.

At this moment, Ichiro Takayanagi successfully overtook Ichiyo Nagisa, climbed several steps, and stood with Akira Amatsume.

"You should have told your sister Yashiro about this these past two days, but why did you suddenly want to call me here?" Takayanagi Ichiro asked.

"Last time, due to some matters, I was unable to give you a proper tour. I know you are about to leave the town, which is why I made this request."

If this has delayed your plans, Mr. Takayanagi, then we can leave now.

Although I've had in-depth exchanges with Ichiro Takayanagi, I still refer to him as Mr. Takayanagi.

"Of course I don't have anything to do, so I can just enjoy the shrine here."

Takayanagi Ichiro did not refuse her invitation to come here, and even agreed to be her guide, which brought a smile to Amatsume Ei's face.

“Mr. Takayanagi, let’s take a look around the shrine first, and then I’ll take you to see some of my secret bases.”

After saying that, Amamiya Akira led the way, and Takayanagi Ichiro followed.

Nagisa Ichiyo, who was watching Takayanagi Ichiro and Amamiya Akira interact from behind, was reluctant to interrupt their time together.

Emi-no-Miko knew that Ichiro Takayanagi was going back to the big city, so she invited him to visit the shrine and also wanted to take him to visit the secret base.

This is a privilege that only a true love can receive, and Nagisa Ichiyo felt that she herself could not enjoy it.

However, today I can stay by their side and take a closer look at the shrine where Amamiya Akira has lived for so many years.

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Without the interference of outsiders, Tamame Ei gave a very detailed introduction to the shrine.

The main purpose is to tell her story of her experiences at this shrine, so that Ichiro Takayanagi can know how she used to live.

Takayanagi Ichiro stood quietly beside Amamiya Akira, listening intently, while only Nagisa Ichiyo felt a pang of sadness.

Before this, I thought that Amaterasu Ei was living a pretty good life here, after all, the head priest of the shrine has a very good reputation.

However, after comparing her own life experience with that of Amamiya Akira, she felt that Amamiya Akira had suffered too much.

"Yiye, you don't need to compare yourself to Ying at all."

In this small town, very few people live as well as you.

While Amaterasu Ei was resting, Takayanagi Ichiro immediately spoke up to advise Nagisa Ichiyo not to get stuck on her own thoughts.

Before Nagisa Ichiyo could react, Amamiya Akira chimed in.

"Yiye, although the situation I just mentioned was indeed a bit tough, it was the best care I could get and the best life the host could give me."

You can't hold a grudge against the host or their descendants because of this, or even plan to cause them trouble later.

If the shrine's head priest is still alive, he certainly wouldn't worry about Nagisa Ichiyo causing trouble; he would only need to explain things to Nagisa Ichiyo's father.

However, now that the head priest of the shrine has passed away, the remaining shrine's incense offerings will only dwindle.

If Nagisa Ichiyo really wanted to take revenge on them, they would absolutely be unable to resist.

Although I don't have much affection for the descendants of the shrine's head priest, I can't let Nagisa Ichiyo harm them like this.

"Didn't you say in the car today that they made sarcastic threats at you after Dr. Kasugano's funeral?"

"They've treated you like this, and you're still going to side with them?" Nagisa Ichiyo found it a bit unbelievable.

"I will study hard from now on and definitely won't do the work of a shrine maiden again. This is a really good suggestion."

They eventually lost the shrine, so it's a good opportunity for me to take it over. I can't let the head priest's hard work go to waste.

Tenjo-me Ei's words left Nagisa Ichiyo speechless; such scheming ability was simply too formidable.

When did Tennyo-me Eiryo acquire this ability? Could it be that she was just pretending to be stupid all along?

"Ichiyo, why are you looking at me like that?" Tenjou Ei felt a little uncomfortable facing Ichiyo's gaze.

"How did you come up with the idea of ​​taking over this shrine?"

The descendants of the shrine's head priest were simply incapable of managing the shrine properly, so its decline was only natural.

However, even the Nagisa family never considered taking over the shrine. How did the shrine maiden Akira Amami come up with this idea?

"It was all Mr. Takayanagi's suggestion, and Sister Yashiro gave me a thorough analysis. Only if I accept this shrine and develop it well can I repay the head priest for taking me in."