Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Warm breath came from beside his ear, and Haruhiko subconsciously shrank his neck because it was a little itchy.

Yukihime smiled and said, "Go take a bath."

She pulled Haruhiko to the bathroom, hooked the door with her foot, and closed it.

"Um... myself... um..."

Haruhiko was forced to swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Yuki released her hand from his head and turned on the shower.

A layer of steam gradually rose in the bathroom.

It was just like the scene reflected in Yukihime's dreamy eyes.

The next half month.

Haruhiko lived a very regular life.

Attending classes, listening to songs, learning spells, and completing commissions.

As July passed and August arrived, he was just one step away from changing jobs.

After school on Monday.

"Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin rested her chin on her hands, a mixture of curiosity and something else on her face, and asked, "What have you been busy with lately?"

Aside from attending classes, she hardly ever saw him.

When I asked him to do something, he refused.

This made her feel inexplicably lost.

"Practice."

Haruhiko realized something, turned to look at her, and said, "I promised you that I would reach the second stage as soon as possible."

Hoshino Rin was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then her face turned slightly red, and she hurriedly opened her schoolbag, pretending to tidy it up.

"Don't...don't work too hard..."

"Fortunately."

Haruhiko smiled and said softly, "I don't feel tired at all; on the contrary, I'm full of motivation."

Anyone who enjoys playing games should know how he feels right now.

The best time is when you're close to leveling up or changing jobs.

The gentle voice surprised Hoshino Rin.

Psionicists' training is a boring and tedious thing.

It has absolutely nothing to do with being interesting.

Especially for advanced levels.

Those inexplicable mental tests can drive people crazy.

"you……"

Hoshino Rin hesitated, then subconsciously looked up, met Haruhiko's eyes, and quickly looked away.

"how?"

Haruhiko was momentarily lost in thought.

The girl's face was as beautiful as a peach blossom, her expression gentle and shy, her voice hesitant and uncertain, and her gaze incredibly soft.

This adorable appearance is enough to make anyone's heart flutter.

"I...I'm going to the swimming club!"

Hoshino Rin, her fair arms wrapped around her schoolbag, walked past Haruhiko, exuding a delicate fragrance.

When she reached the door, she stopped and whispered, "I'll be waiting for your good news."

Fortunately, there was no third person in the classroom at that moment.

Otherwise, Haruhiko would be beaten to death by the other angry protectors.

He watched as Hoshino Rin jogged away.

The single ponytail behind her swayed from side to side as a result.

The pleated skirt fluttered slightly, revealing her long, youthful legs beneath the absolute territory of her thighs.

Haruhiko, carrying his schoolbag, headed to the piano room.

"Wei, have you taken the past few days off?"

"Ah."

Tsuchimikado Mari nodded slightly and explained, "She's been busy writing songs as her debut anniversary approaches."

Why not buy songs from other people?

Haruhiko put down his schoolbag and found a seat.

"She's not satisfied."

Mari Tsuchimikado's tone was slightly helpless, "She always wants to do everything to the best of her ability."

Is that all there is to it?

Haruhiko felt that Tachibana Yui valued her fans very much.

Some of them even defy common sense.

Because she was just a substitute singer.

Tsuchimikado Mari, who was actually singing, appeared extremely calm.

Haruhiko didn't ask any more questions and meditated to cultivate amidst the music.

As the game notification sounded, he officially broke through to 1,000 points of spiritual energy.

"See you tomorrow, Mari-neechan."

Haruhiko said goodbye and then left the school without waiting.

When he got home, he locked himself in his room.

There was no significant progress from the first stage to the second stage.

But it would be best if we could avoid being disturbed.

Moreover, his method of advancement is different.

If others see this, it will cause some unnecessary trouble.

Haruhiko took a deep breath, took out seven job change materials, and placed them on the table.

He was silent.

Soon, the seven materials transformed into golden light, entered his body, and disappeared.

[Congratulations to the player for advancing to the second-tier priest and gaining basic skills.]

[Priest's Demon-Slaying Arrow: 100 points of spiritual energy, which is converted into demon-slaying arrow feathers, dealing minor damage.]

[Priest's Purifying Holy Light: 100 points of spiritual energy, which transforms into a large-area holy light, causing minor damage. It has additional effects on spirits.]

Although there are only two new skills, Haruhiko can master them directly without needing to learn them, which is very convenient and quick.

Both are damage skills, one single-target and one area-of-effect, not bad.

Haruhiko closed his eyes and felt the changes in his body.

As he advanced, the upper limit of the spiritual energy he could contain also increased, reaching an astonishing 10,000 points.

In other words, at the current pace, it will take about two years to advance to the next level.

However, this world is full of adventures.

There are relics left over from the era of gods, as well as various rare and precious materials.

If I'm lucky, I might reach the third stage tomorrow.

By the third stage, they can already be considered the backbone of the force.

After all, the fifth level in this game is theoretically the pinnacle.

Chapter 42 Feelings Deteriorated

There was a knock on the door.

Haruhiko snapped out of his daze, got up, and opened the door.

It was Yukihime, who looked worried.

He was slightly taken aback, realizing that his previous actions had caused her to misunderstand.

"Have you advanced?"