Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"What about tomorrow?"

Mari Tsuchimikado nodded and then asked.

"You can come pick me up tomorrow."

Haruhiko pondered for a moment and then spoke.

Since there's nothing else to do, I'll make a few more talismans for future use.

"Ah."

Tsuchimikado Mari leaned down and kissed him on the lips, saying, "Good luck."

Haruhiko was already full of fighting spirit, and now he is even more confident.

He got out of the car, took a deep breath, and tried to calm the churning blood in his body.

It was burned by Shiranui before.

Although there were no burns, the temperature was indeed very high, and some areas turned red.

Haruhiko walked towards the school square.

It was already 5 p.m., and not many people lingered there.

They're either in a club or at home.

He saw two people standing in the square from afar.

One of them is Yasuhiro Ishikawa.

The other one was a young man who looked to be in his twenties, most likely Kita Koji.

"Haruhiko."

Ishikawa Yasuhiro noticed him, waved, and when he got closer, began to introduce him.

It was indeed Kita Koji, whom he had mentioned before.

Members of the Ninth Team of the Exploration Department of the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

Kita Koji's attitude towards Haruhiko was lukewarm; it could only be described as neutral.

He already knew about it before he came.

A second-tier priest wants to take on a challenge that is beyond his level.

No matter how you look at it, it's all about being overconfident.

"A friendly exchange, stopping short of a draw."

Ishikawa Yasuhiro glanced at the two of them and said, "If you violate this rule, I want your qualification revoked."

Kita Koji and Haruhiko nodded at the same time.

The former thought it meant he should go easy on him.

But actually, Ishikawa Yasuhiro was saying it to Haruhiko.

After all, Kita Koji was just a normal priest.

The two walked to the middle of the square.

After bowing to each other, the exchange of skills officially began.

"Be careful."

Haruhiko gave a reminder and immediately tore open the talisman in his hand.

A scorching heat swept through.

As soon as he finished speaking, a fire dragon filled with an aura of destruction flew out.

Ishikawa Yasuhiro raised an eyebrow.

Sure enough.

It is a third-tier talisman.

Kita Koji felt a slight tremor in his heart; he was a little surprised, but it was alright.

After all, there had been warnings before.

Besides, he also had talismans.

As the sweltering heatwave swept over him, he slightly raised his hand.

A talisman shattered, unleashing a massive column of water that instantly encountered the fire dragon.

Thick smoke rose.

Kita Koji's figure blurred, and the sound of chanting incantations filled the air.

But Haruhiko was one step ahead of him.

Because he released a second-order spell.

Autumn waters, broken waves!

The smoke instantly split in two and roared towards Kita Koji.

He was chanting a spell without interruption, and instead drew a sword.

Unlike the swordsman's katana, his is a magic sword, which is relatively short.

He reacted extremely quickly and swung his sword forcefully.

A white stream of light fell from the sky and blocked his way.

There was a bang.

The blast wave spread outwards.

Kita Koji quickly retreated, his gaze fixed on Haruhiko's location.

His lips moved slightly, clearly chanting a spell.

However, he was already four seconds late because of his previous Autumn Water Break Wave.

Kita Koji gave a soft snort.

The immense psychic energy transformed into a dazzling light before him.

Haruhiko's eyes narrowed subconsciously.

Kita Koji is a spirit among the priests, whose core magic is the Holy Light series of spells.

After the light, came the shockwave.

Visible ripples in the air all surged toward Haruhiko.

Wind-Controlling Shield Talisman!

The wind howled, and a barrier unfolded in front of them.

Haruhiko stood still and continued chanting the incantation.

The holy light struck the wind shield, producing a continuous series of sounds.

Kita Shinji's eyes narrowed slightly, and he reacted extremely quickly, drawing several trajectories with the magic sword in his hand under his control.

With a sword cry, a phantom figure instantly appeared, tearing through the air.

There was a click.

The wind shield cracked as the figure collided with it.

Two seconds later, it disappeared.

The figure, aided by the holy light, moved like an arrow released from a bow, attempting to pierce through Haruhiko.

Wind Demon Bracelet!

Another barrier made of wind appeared.

The figure was blocked.

Haruhiko retreated.

At the same time, the incantation stopped.

Autumn Waters - Whirlpool!

A torrent of psionic energy surged forth in front of him, quickly gathering together to form a vortex.

The holy light and the figures that had been there before were immediately engulfed.

Kita Koji's body jolted, and his feet moved forward uncontrollably.

He quickly took out a talisman and stuck it on his body.

The suction force paused for a moment.

The ground beneath his feet was sinking.

This is a spell to increase gravity.

But it's not enough.