Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Therefore, a magic array was used to seal it off.

In gaming terms, this is the later, higher-level dungeon.

Waiting for players to explore and conquer.

"There are seven forbidden zones for otherworldly demons in Japan, and their leaders are all at the fifth level."

Jinguji Fuyumi continued, "Ten years ago, the Seventh Forbidden Zone was established, and all living things within it were wiped out."

"Did Aunt Yuki escape from the Seventh Forbidden Zone?"

Haruhiko understood the unspoken meaning in her words.

Ten years ago, he was eight years old.

This timing feels a bit odd.

"When I got there, I only managed to save Yukihime."

Jinguji Fuyumi lowered her eyelids and spoke.

Why would Aunt Yuki believe I am her child?

Haruhiko asked the question that concerned him most.

Through the secret of the prop wife, he already knew that Yukihime was a proper older woman and did not have any children.

If it's a mental health issue, why him and not someone else?

"Perhaps it's because of your health."

Jinguji Fuyuko lowered his gaze and said calmly, "After you became a priest, your body was filled with abundant yang energy."

A body of pure Yang?

It's Haruhiko's reward for completing the first playthrough.

It wasn't there before; it only appeared after the game panel was activated.

It seems that Jinguji Fuyumi has no suspicions.

Or rather, they simply didn't care about this issue at all.

"The demons are mostly yin-attribute spiritual energy. When Yuki escaped, she was injured and affected by yin energy, which caused her mental problems."

Jinguji Fuyu explained, "When yin and yang are in harmony, she will instinctively feel close to you."

She brought out the coconut milk at Yukihime's request.

But Haruhiko had visited Inari Shrine several times before.

At that time, Yukihime did not react at all.

It all started last Saturday.

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko's eyes widened slightly.

Does this mean that to cure Yukihime, we need to rely on his pure yang body?

That sounds...exciting!

"Anything else you want to ask?"

Jinguji Fuyu asked indifferently.

"No."

Haruhiko shook his head.

He already knows what he wanted to know.

That is to help Yukihime heal her illness and take revenge.

Although it's difficult for him right now, he has a cheat code.

It will be resolved someday.

"How well have you mastered the spell I taught you last time?"

Jinguji Fuyumi has entered teacher mode.

His indifference was tempered with an air of authority.

If he could change his clothes and take a pointer, it would be perfect.

"It has been mastered."

Haruhiko immediately gave a demonstration.

The Heavenly Fox Thunder Curse did not elicit any reaction from Jinguji Fuyumi.

When she saw Haruhiko use the Heavenly Fox Charm skill and fox ears appear, she looked around as if confirming something.

"Ah."

Jinguji Fuyu did not comment.

There was neither praise nor blame.

Haruhiko let out a breath; consuming two hundred points of spiritual energy had left him somewhat tired.

Thanks to his efforts this week, his psionic energy didn't run out.

Yukihime was a great help.

"Now I will teach you the third spell."

Jinguji Fuyumi uttered four syllables, and her body vanished instantly.

Invisibility?

Haruhiko looked around and his interest was immediately piqued.

This spell is amazing.

"I'm staying where I am."

Jinguji Fuyumi's cold voice rang out, "Second-tier spell, Heavenly Fox - Aura Concealment."

As soon as she finished speaking, a line of words appeared before Haruhiko's eyes.

[Jinguji Fuyumi (Tier 5) has taught you the skill "Heavenly Fox: Aura Concealment (Tier 2)," currently at 5% progress.]

Fifth stage?

Haruhiko was somewhat dumbfounded.

But on second thought, it makes sense.

She is a celestial fox who has lived for over a thousand years, so it's normal for her to possess the strength of the fifth rank.

Even so, she did not avenge Yukihime.

There is a long way to go.

Over the next two days, Haruhiko repeatedly practiced the skill "Heavenly Fox: Aura Concealment".

Because of the teachings and guidance of Jinguji Tougo, the progress was much faster than in school.

By Sunday night, it had reached 70%.

"Aunt Dongyu, I'll come again next week."

Haruhiko left Inari Shrine under the cover of night.

He returned to Nanyuan.

I saw Yukihime from afar, right in front of my house.

When she noticed Haruhiko, her light blue eyes lit up.

He walked a few steps closer and stretched out his arms to hug her.

A warm yet slightly cool sensation came over me.

"Welcome home."

Yuki buried her head on his shoulder, and as she spoke, her breath fell onto his neck, causing a slight itch.

At the same time, she moved her right hand up and stroked his head, a happy smile on her face.

After taking a shower, Haruhiko lay in bed.

Even at night, Tokyo in July is quite hot.

But with Yukihime, a yokai who comes with her own air conditioning, things are quite comfortable.

It's also a natural soft seat.

"Did Fuyu say anything?"

Yukihime's beautiful face was pressed against Haruhiko's cheek, her red lips slightly parted, and her tone was a little apprehensive.

"Nothing said."

Haruhiko felt the soft touches around him and said, "She wants you to stay."

Yukihime was taken aback, clearly not expecting such an answer.