The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Ah."

Just as the two of them leaped off the top of the shrine.

Suddenly, the figures around them began to dart about, and in almost an instant, all the figures in all positions disappeared simultaneously.

Before the two could even wonder what had happened, three treasure chests suddenly appeared next to the three fox statues that stood in the very center of the venue.

"What... what's going on?"

Ying opened the treasure chests one by one, somewhat puzzled, and then looked around for Kiana.

"I don't know, where's Kiana?"

Unbeknownst to them, Kiana had already made contact with the figures in various directions, successfully completing the final step.

"Looking for me? I'm here."

As the two questioned her, Kiana slowly walked over from the side.

When Ying and Paimon asked her where she had gone, she simply replied that she had gone for a walk to clear her head.

After pressing for answers to no avail, Ying had no choice but to give up and turn her attention to the small notebook that had suddenly appeared on the stone slab.

"Is this all? I'm so tired, please read it quickly."

"I'm the one who's really tired..." Ying muttered to herself.

"Don't worry about the details, just read it already, hiccup..."

Without much thought, the two opened the book "The Essentials of the Great Exorcism of Divine Cherry Blossoms" and began to study it carefully.

Okay, to say I studied it carefully, I really just flipped through it.

Then Ying closed the book and remained silent.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Paimon scratched his head helplessly:

"I feel like I understand it, but then again, I don't. The words are so obscure and difficult to understand... Oh well, let's go ask a professional. Since it's something sneaky... let's go to Narukami Shrine."

"Narukami Grand Shrine..."

Seeing that the two hesitated to speak, Kiana slowly raised her head and looked at the Narukami Shrine standing atop the mountain peak.

"It's the grand shrine on that mountain."

Upon hearing this, the two simultaneously raised their heads and looked towards the summit of the mountain.

"Paimon, how should we get up there?"

Ying tilted her head back and asked with some difficulty.

"How should I know? Or... should I climb up?"

"No, I'll be exhausted."

"That's true..."

Seeing that the two were in a dilemma, Kiana had no choice but to shake her cloak and take the lead.

"There should be a way up. Follow me."

With her guidance, Ying and Paimon quickly made their way up the mountain from the foot of the mountain, following the mountain path. After some twists and turns and expending some energy, they made their way up the mountain.

They finally arrived at Narukami Taisha Shrine.

"It's getting late, we shouldn't delay, let's quickly find someone to ask?"

"Okay, let's go find it..."

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Ying looked around, still undecided about who to ask for advice.

But then a sweet voice rang out.

"Hello, traveler from afar, welcome to Narukami Taisha Shrine. If you have any worries or wishes, you can ask Miss Gendou for a fortune slip, or consult the Thunder God..."

Ying and Paimon then began to talk with the shrine maiden in charge of welcoming them, Inashiro Hotaru.

During the negotiations, Kiana stood there with her arms crossed, waiting for the conversation to end.

But suddenly...

She sensed that someone was watching her from a hidden spot in Narukami Taisha.

Her warrior instincts made her turn her head sharply, only to miss a beautiful figure walking away sadly.

"Pink hair? Is that her?"

Kiana's eyes are sharp, seemingly able to see through everything.

Even a fleeting, unintentional touch in the corner of one's eye can send shivers down one's spine.

The pink-haired figure leaned against the wall, muttering to herself thoughtfully:

"What exactly is she...?"

"Lord Yae no Miko, you're here!"

"What do you want with me?" Yae no Miko turned her head to look at the priestess who had sought her out, her tone revealing an undeniable air of authority...

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The priestess who came to report hurriedly bowed her head and reported truthfully:

"The disciples of the Myokyō Shisui-ryū school have come again to request an exorcism. They hope that the Divine Child can condescend to go to Inazuma Castle to personally exorcise the evil. I... don't know how to reply to them."

But how could the head of a society set off so casually?

She, a mere shrine maiden, had no say in this matter, but if she directly said no and waited for the Meikyō Shisui-ryū people to come, she would definitely be blamed.

Therefore, it's better to be bold and report it, at least you won't have to bear the responsibility.

"The Mirror Still Water School? I've heard of them. They're a fairly well-known sect in Inazuma, whose leader aims to be the best in the world. But recently... it seems to be because of the Eye Hunt Order? Heh."

Yae no Miko closed his eyes and pondered for a long time.

“Send others to exorcise the evil spirits. If they fail, you can bring him here.”

"Divine Child, what are your plans?"

The priestess looked up in surprise, only to catch a glimpse of an unfamiliar white figure out of the corner of her eye...

"I have my own plans. You may leave now. Have Inashiro Hotaru come over later. I have some questions for her about these two."

Yae no Miko slowly waved her hand, indicating that the shrine maiden who had come to trouble her could leave.

Compared to the person who was distraught because of the Eye Hunt Order, she cared more about these travelers from a foreign land.

What will their arrival bring to this land...?

Ok?

The contemplative Yae no Miko snapped out of her reverie and looked at the little shrine maiden before her:

"Why aren't you coming down yet?"

The other person remained looking up at the sky, their astonished expression as if they had seen something terrifying.

What did she see?

Slightly puzzled, the divine child followed the other's gaze, only to discover...

A white-haired girl was floating in mid-air, staring silently at him.

Her flowing white hair moved without wind, and her long ponytail and fiery red cloak gave her an aura of supreme authority.

Those azure eyes were fixed on me calmly, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

"you?"

Just as Yae no Miko was about to question him, Kiana swooped down...

It landed squarely in front of her.

"Son of the Eightfold God?"

Kiana braced herself against the wall with one hand, forcing the high priestess of Naruto Shrine to lean against the wall, her eyes unconsciously glancing into the distance.

A sweltering heat permeated the space between the two.

Even the Yae no Kami, who had experienced many years and seen many storms, couldn't help but feel his heart beat a little faster because of this pressure.

Kiana, however, stared intently at her composed and beautiful profile, giving off an air of "you're not leaving until you give in..."

This scene was truly rare and astonishing.

So much so that the little witch watching from the sidelines was so flustered that she started to stutter.

"Help! Help! Someone has kidnapped the Divine Child!"

"Shh!" Kiana held up a hand, signaling the little witch to shut up. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

The little witch, overwhelmed by her imposing presence, quickly covered her mouth, then let go, looking somewhat aggrieved.

"Huh? I...I?"

Is this a case of the guilty party accusing the innocent first?

She really was unexpected.

"I'm fine, you can go now."

Yae no Miko spoke silently, signaling the little shrine maiden to step back.

Since the great witch has already spoken, what else is there to say?

Helpless, the little witch could only reply that she would go and deal with the matter of the Mirror Still Water Stream, and then politely took her leave.

After she left, Yae no Miko still turned her head away and said politely in a calm tone:

Can you let me go?

"Oh."