Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Pink specks of light gathered before my eyes.

Jinguji Fuyumi appeared in front of the two people.

She glanced at Xue Ji expressionlessly, then her gaze sharpened.

Chapter 32 The Red String of Vows

"Aunt Dongyu."

Haruhiko took a small step forward, just enough to block Jinguji Fuyumi's view.

Yukihime, looking slightly flustered, hid behind him and clung tightly to him.

Feeling a sudden twisting sensation in his back, Haruhiko's ordeal, which had finally ended, suddenly resumed.

He was somewhat curious as to why Yukihime reacted this way to Jinguji Fuyumi.

"Have you mastered the art of concealing your presence?"

Jinguji Fuyumi glanced at Yukihime, then turned her gaze to Haruhiko.

"I've already learned it."

Haruhiko responded quickly.

Celestial Fox: Aura Concealment is a very useful skill.

When he left last week, the project was already 70% complete.

After this week's training, the remaining 30% will be made up.

Jinguji Fuyumi nodded slightly.

Haruhiko learned faster than she had expected.

There are many records of Inari Shrine.

It's about other celestial foxes.

Haruhiko is considered one of the best even among them.

Despite not having the bloodline of the Celestial Fox, he possesses such talent.

Jinguji Fuyu opened her palm.

Her flawless white fingers curled slightly and immediately grasped a scroll.

"Go to the courtyard first."

Jinguji Fuyumi handed the scroll to Haruhiko and said, "I have something to say to Yukihime."

Haruhiko subconsciously looked at Yukihime.

Her blue eyes blinked as she stared at him, as if pleading for help.

For some reason, Haruhiko found her inexplicably cute at that moment.

"It's fine."

He raised his hand, waved it, and said, "See you later."

Yukihime looked a little disappointed, but still nodded obediently.

When she reluctantly let go of his hand, Haruhiko took the scroll and entered the courtyard of the Inari Shrine.

Where is your snow pill?

With a serious expression, Jinguji Fuyumi asked.

"On Haruhiko."

Upon hearing this, Xue Ji blushed and lowered her head to speak softly.

"His strength is currently low. Aren't you afraid he'll drag you down with him?"

Jinguji Fuyu asked with a hint of helplessness.

Yukihime pursed her lips and did not answer.

But her expression said it all.

Seeing this, Jinguji Fuyumi said nothing more.

That's just how Yukihime is; there's nothing she can do about it.

In the courtyard.

Haruhiko opened the scroll.

The above contains a second-order spell.

Celestial Fox - Golden Ears and Glowing Feathers.

Inari-no-Kami-no-Kami is the god of harvest.

The Celestial Fox was her divine messenger.

Golden ears of grain symbolize a bountiful harvest.

Celestial Fox - Golden Ears and Light Feathers is a unique single-target skill.

After use, it will produce shimmering arrow feathers shaped like golden wheat ears.

After striking the enemy's eyes with a blinding flash, it crashes down with overwhelming force.

Compared to the Heavenly Fox Thunder Spell, its range is narrower, but its power is more concentrated, dealing approximately three more layers of damage.

In terms of power alone, it is already the pinnacle of second-tier spells.

Above that is the third-tier spell.

Haruhiko is currently unable to study.

According to the game's mechanics, you can only skip one level at most.

Unless it's supernatural power.

Supernatural powers disregard rules and ranks.

But it won't be long.

Haruhiko is not far from reaching 1,000 points of spiritual energy.

Not long after, Jinguji Fuyumi and Yukihime reappeared before him.

So fast?

Haruhiko felt like only a few minutes had passed.

He looked at Yukihime and received a gentle smile.

There should be no problem.

He felt relieved.

Next comes the teaching time.

As dusk fell, Jinguji Fuyumi let go of the exhausted Haruhiko.

The reason for this exploitation is that he didn't come yesterday.

We can only try to get him to learn as much as possible.

It must be said that Jinguji Fuyumi is quite competent as a teacher.

After she left, Yukihime, who had been waiting all day, immediately stepped forward, hugged Haruhiko, and put a peeled grape into his mouth.

The sweet juice invigorated Haruhiko, making him feel alive again.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "These grapes are so big, so soft, and so fragrant!"

After resting in Yukihime's arms for ten minutes, Haruhiko said, "Let's go for a walk around."

He had previously said he wanted her to be his guide.

"Ah."

Yuki blushed slightly, tugged at her white sweater, and responded softly.

Haruhiko took her hand, their fingers intertwined, and the two left the Inari Shrine side by side.

Qingwei Mountain is not very high, but it covers a vast area and cannot be seen at a glance.

At first, all I saw were weeds and wildflowers, but later I saw bushes.

A gentle breeze carries a faint fragrance.

"follow me."

Yuki looked around and chose a path.

She quickly stopped.

What appeared before Haruhiko was a rather peculiar tree.

From the leaves to the branches, everything was snow-white.