As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

The origins of this lineage are likely not simple; tracing their roots could uncover remarkable figures, as they must possess something special to have survived the long river of history. As for Granny Saegusa, the matriarch of the old town, she lived a relatively comfortable life despite mingling with all sorts of people.

Jianzi mentioned that the lineage of Granny Sanzhi is a spiritualist tradition.

In primitive times, spiritualists were people who could communicate with gods, sense mystical powers, and see the gods. They were appointed as priests.

Priests held a very high position and wielded great power, which led to the worship of deities and the prevalence of sacrifices.

But later, the meaning of this word changed again.

In those years after the Enlightenment, those with talent were unwilling to serve the gods day and night. Unable to suppress their desires, they attempted to grasp the power of the gods and dabble in forbidden things, and in the end, they succeeded.

Thus, a group of beings who were both human and divine emerged during the Golden Age.

They are powerful, long-lived, and exist forever; the strongest among them can rival the gods.

Then, a dramatic change occurred.

The spirit world has vanished, and all those who communicated with spirits have turned to ashes. This system has declined to this day and can never rise again.

Grandma Saegusa's master, Oka Touko, was a psychic with real magical powers, but her aptitude was not much better than Grandma Saegusa's, and even less than Rom's. However, when she was young, she accidentally dripped her blood onto an ancient artifact that had been passed down through generations, which caused a miraculous event and opened the door to mystery.

But that's all it was; a fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things.

The world is devoid of resources and conditions are extremely harsh. This environment is unsuitable for powerful evil spirits, and naturally, it is also unsuitable for psychics.

For example, Granny Sanzhi, although she cultivated magical powers, had little effect and could not achieve much.

Rom told Miko that he went to a foreign land and found that the lineage of psychics around the world had been broken, and those ancient and mysterious forces had also disappeared, perhaps turning into the dust of history, or perhaps going into seclusion.

This era has already been called the Dharma-ending Age.

"Let them prepare themselves. The gods are destined to return, and those psychics will rise again. The secrets buried in history will reappear on this land." Tendou Kagura instructed, feeling that this was the true power belonging to humanity, one that could be cultivated.

It's a pity that Jianzi lacks Shangyang's ambition and methods; otherwise, she could have ruled over all of humanity and rallied all the spiritualists.

Both Saegusa and Rom took Tendo Kagura's words very seriously.

They initially thought that Tendo Kagura was a psychic from a distant era.

Just how powerful were those ancient beings? They possessed extraordinary abilities, and all indications suggested that they were no weaker than the gods. They had comprehended the cycle of reincarnation, and it was not incomprehensible that they would be reincarnated and return after many years.

But now I think that's not the case. Even if he were reincarnated, it would be unlikely that he could regain this power in a short period of time.

Especially Baihe Chuanhua, whose extremely strong life energy is not something ordinary people can possess, more like another unknown and mysterious system.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter 69: Yuzuru: The Future Is Right Before Our Eyes

He talked to Jianzi for a while longer and stood there until the end of the third period.

The bell rang.

Hiratsuka Shizuka came out from the next class and saw Tendo Kagura standing straight in the corridor. She was immediately stunned.

She rarely saw Tendo Kagura make mistakes, let alone make mistakes one after another.

She thought for a moment, then walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Come on, I'll take you to eat ramen."

Tendou Kagura looked at her with a puzzled expression, but she did not disappoint her good intentions.

Hiratsuka Shizuka is actually very meticulous in her treatment of students. She is responsible and has been toughened up by society, but what is rare is that she still maintains a youthful spirit. Her teaching methods are tailored to each individual and have received no negative reviews to date. Even Hikigaya Hachiman gave her a thumbs up.

During the meal, Hiratsuka Shizuka suddenly took out her phone and handed it to Tendo Kagura.

A short video of a few dozen seconds was playing on it.

The background is dark, dotted with a few dim stars, with a bright moon standing out. Then, rolling black clouds can be seen, quickly covering the sky, and a muffled rumbling sound like thunder can be heard in the background.

Kagura Tendo frowned, then looked up to see Shizuka Hiratsuka smiling.

"This was taken last night by students from the Chiba University Astronomy Club. A friend of mine thought it was very interesting and sent it to me." After seeing it, she also found it interesting and recommended it to Tendo Kagura.

This was originally from within the university circle, but it circulated and attracted the attention of many people.

"Those netizens have a lot of imagination; they can see the shape of some kind of giant beast in those rolling clouds." Because it happened late at night, apart from those who work overtime and stay up late, not many people witnessed that unusual situation.

Hiratsuka Shizuka has lived for so many years and has seen things happen in the blink of an eye, but she has never encountered such a strange scene.

She felt that the Japan Meteorological Agency should collectively bow in gratitude, otherwise they would feel sorry for the clothes she had hung out to dry on the balcony. It was a rare occasion for her to wash her clothes, and they were all soaked by the sudden rain.

"And then?" Kagura Tendo played it again.

He frowned slightly, able to discern tail-shaped objects churning within the chaotic, swirling clouds, their trajectories quite clear.

He looks familiar; we met yesterday.

"That's all. The video was completely deleted, and you probably can't find it now."

But this reaction was excessive. It was originally insignificant and would have cooled down naturally. Did it touch someone's sensitive nerve?

However, it's fine if there are few such abnormal events, but what if there are many?

This time it didn't cause a big stir, but what will happen next?

The information age is unlike any other era before it.

Tendou Kagura seemed to be deep in thought. He pondered for a while, but then gave up, feeling there was nothing worth paying attention to.

"The noodles are getting cold," Kagura Tendo said calmly.

Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't ask any further questions, and after the two finished eating, they returned to school.

This is truly a case of giving someone special treatment.

The rest of the time was calm and peaceful.

After the afternoon class meeting, he received a message from Suzuka saying that he would accompany Yuzuru to buy a camera.

Kagura Tendou told her to come back soon.

When he got home and took out the food from the refrigerator, he suddenly sensed a peculiar spatial fluctuation coming from somewhere extremely far away, thousands of miles away.

He opened his dark eyes and looked around, noticing that the southern sky was trembling slightly, as if something was about to fall. But after a few minutes, it subsided and nothing happened.

After thinking for a long time, Kagura Tendou decided to make curry for dinner.

As night fell, Suzuka returned, followed by Yuzuru.

She was carrying an umbrella and had a new camera hanging around her neck. Her smile was captivating, and her eyes curved into crescent moons, making her very cute.

"Nii-chan, sorry to bother you!" Yuzuru said with a smile.

Tendou Kagura gazed at her for a long while, then slowly nodded, her expression gentle.

"It's an honor... Please take a seat."

Yuzuru was very outgoing. He put the umbrella in the basket and suddenly poked his head into the kitchen as he came in. Then, looking at Kagura Tendo, he said pitifully, "I smell curry. It smells so good! I wonder if Nii-chan would be willing to take in a hungry girl!"

"I made a lot of curry today, and there's enough rice. You can eat here."

Yuzuru clapped his hands together, looking grateful, and said, "Thank you, Nii-chan."

She appeared extremely lively and cheerful, her every move brimming with youthful energy, making her very likable. Kagura noticed that she was wearing makeup, albeit very lightly, probably her mother's, but the effect was noticeable. Her originally youthful face instantly lost some of its naivety, highlighting her immense charm.

She used to go out without makeup, with short, neat hair, looking handsome and energetic. She was naturally very beautiful, but now she has gained a touch of femininity.

"Do you need my help?"

She's very enthusiastic and vibrant, especially up close; you can feel her energy even through the air. Who could resist that?

Kagura Tendo shook his head slightly, "No need." He always felt that this wasn't the true nature of Yuzuru Nishimiya.

As a spiritual healer, even without mind reading, he could tell that Yuzuru didn't actually like to laugh much. She had a rather rational personality and a very mature mind—which was quite rare.

Mental maturity is not absolutely linked to age.

If his sister doesn't experience a major life-altering event, she'll still be a grown-up even in her twenties or thirties, while Nishimiya Yuzuru can withstand any hardship even now.

Suzuka waited in the living room for Yuzuru to come over, then immediately ran over and pulled her away: "Yuzuru-chan, I want to see your camera!"

Yuzuru Nishimiya sighed inwardly, feeling that the road ahead was long and arduous. Suzuka was unaware of the truth, and he dared not tell her that their foundation was not solid at the moment, otherwise their friendship could easily capsize.

But that's alright, she's not in a hurry. She'll just keep pulling and tugging, making an impression first. Kagura Tendo has a cold personality and isn't easily swayed. The high difficulty level means it'll be difficult for anyone to win her over. Even if someone tries to steal her away, she has Suzuka on her side. The best actors are those who don't even know they're actors. As long as they play their roles naturally and coordinate well, they can protect the crystal. Once Kagura develops, they can launch a coordinated attack from both inside and outside.

She understands Suzuka. This child is extremely fond of people who are willing to be close to her. She has an avoidant personality and lacked love since childhood. Currently, she is extremely dependent on Kagura Tendo. But as long as she can be given enough security and not ignored, it doesn't matter if she sleeps with her brother. She will only feel more at ease.

On the contrary, if someone were to set foot in her home without her permission, it would definitely provoke her fierce opposition.

Therefore, anyone she doesn't know but wants to get close to Tendo Kagura will be regarded as a potential enemy by her.

What is the best support?

Hmph, by the time she gets to high school, that girl named Miko will be a thing of the past. How can a female college student compare to a female high school student?

She could even envision the future: once she fell in love, she could take Suzuka with her to build her confidence, while Kagura would be in charge of picking up and dropping off Shoko. Let's see who dares to hurt her sister in the future.

Although she dislikes studying, she studies hard and getting into a good university is not a problem. With a good degree, finding a good job will be a piece of cake.

After getting married, they worked hard to support both families.

The future is just around the corner.

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Chapter Seventy: We Must Not Die [Bonus Chapter, Please Vote]

After finishing their meal, Yuzuru smiled and looked at Kagura Tendo, raising the camera around his neck.

"Can I take a picture with Ni-chan?" she asked expectantly.

Tendou Kagura hesitated slightly, but still agreed.

"Suzuka, take a picture for me, make sure it's a nice one." Yuzuru immediately handed the new camera to Suzuka.

She came to Tendo Kagura's side with a smile, nestled close to him, and after thinking for a moment, stretched out her slender arm and put it around Tendo Kagura's left arm.

"You won't mind, will you, Nii-chan?" Yuzuru smiled sweetly, appearing very proactive, poised, and uninhibited.

"No." Kagura Tendo sighed softly. He just didn't like close contact with others.

Yuzuru's smile deepened, revealing his dimples.

Kagura Tendo was an honest person, which made her like him even more.

"I just think Ni-chan is really good-looking, so I wanted to take a picture with him."

"You're cute too," Kagura Tendo said politely.