A journey into an infinite dimension

The system no longer responded, and Yukisaki (Kaya), who had almost lost her moral integrity in recent years, just sneered, then walked around the cash box to the door of the temple and slowly opened the door.

jingle---

What caught her eye were numerous thin shimenawa ropes woven from hemp ropes.

Most of these shimenawa ropes were tied with bells and hung all over the roof, while six blank shimenawa ropes were connected to six large coins with bells tied to them at one end, and tied to an object wrapped in pure white cloth on a small square table in the center of the temple at the other end.

At the same time, the interior of the temple is covered with numerous talismans, and the overall look is as if a sacrifice is being held, or as if something is being sealed.

However, what is usually enshrined in the temple of a shrine must be the divine body of the god.

In other words, the thing bound by the shimenawa rope in front of us should be the divine body of the mountain god.

————But, is this really the case?

Looking at the small figure in white standing behind the divine body, Yukisaki's smile seemed to become a little playful.

"I'm just helping you. Once you're done, go reincarnate quickly. You're a rare delicacy for the vengeful spirits out there."

It seemed as if he was talking to himself, or as if he was speaking to the figure, and then as Yukisaki [Kaya] gently swung the sword, the surrounding shimenaka ropes were all cut, and at the same time, the enshrined divine body was also in a ray of sword light, slowly shattered into countless pieces while remaining wrapped in white cloth.

At the moment before the sword light arrived, in the breeze it caused, the white cloth seemed to be lifted up for a moment, and at the same time, the true appearance of the things inside was also reflected in Yukisaki's eyes like a glimpse.

The playful smile on her lips became even more intense, and then in a sudden gust of wind, white smoke from nowhere obscured everything in sight, and at the same time, a feeling of rejection suddenly came over her like a tide.

She did not resist this feeling of rejection, but before being completely excluded, Yukisaki (Kaya) came to Yuri and Reina who were protected by the barrier, and gently held their hands.

Snap————

The next moment, a sharp and loud sound like breaking glass suddenly rang in my ears, and then all the scenery in front of me was completely replaced and obscured by white fog.

For ordinary people, this situation is still enough to strip away all their senses, making them unable to know what is happening in the outside world. However, for Yukisaki (Kaya), even though her body's senses are not as good as her original body, because of the "Mind's Eye", she can clearly perceive the changes in the surrounding environment.

This situation also meant that she would not be surrounded again by the vengeful spirits that gathered around her because they sensed any movement.

"———Muro Rain Pill·Eight Million Gods——"

Sensing that the change was over, Yukisaki (Kaya) released the hands of the two unconscious people, then held Cong Yuwan in her hand and stabbed it into the ground beneath her feet. She unscrupulously mobilized the divine power contained in Cong Yuwan itself, and using the blessing of the "infinite" spiritual power, she directly and simply transformed the divine power into the purest weapon and spread it out.

『『『————————！ ！ ！ ！ 』』』

The holy divine power that can purify evil and disaster is both the greatest salvation and the most powerful poison for the vengeful spirits filled with cold resentment.

Redemption comes after extreme pain and a second death. The vengeful spirits that should have had the chance to scream did not even have the chance to react under the vast amount of divine power that Yukisaki [Kaya] squandered. They disintegrated into countless black gases in the purifying power of the divine power and dissipated into the air. At the same time, the souls wrapped in the resentment gradually ascended into an unspeakable and indescribable "gate" in the great pain that was enough to even distort their souls, and left this ordinary world on this side.

"Aren't you going with me?"

The white mist completely dissipated, and Yukisaki (Kaya), whose vision had become clear again, looked at the small figure standing opposite her and asked softly.

"There's nothing holding you back now."

"..."

In response to Yukisaki's words, the little girl wearing an old pure white kimono with her face covered by a white cloth said nothing. She just bowed deeply in her direction, and then her figure slowly turned into countless white smoke and dissipated on the spot.

At the last moment, through the slightly lifted corner of the white cloth, what Yukisaki (Kaya) saw was the most sincere and pure smile.

"Being hypocritical occasionally can help you understand more."

As if getting the expected result, Yukisaki (Kaya) smiled slightly, then turned to look at the 'shadow' standing quietly behind her, and her expression suddenly became a little complicated.

"....Thank you for your help this time. I will try to summon you next time I have the chance."

"..."

As if seeing through something, the response to his words was just silence from the 'shadow'.

"Next time, I'll try to face this matter."

Gently waving her hand, she canceled the summons to her 'Shadow' and muttered to herself.

It is not a solution to keep avoiding it like this. The best approach is to try to understand it and then find a way to end it.

"Wait for you"

At the very last moment, just before the figure was about to completely disappear, as if unable to bear it any longer, the 'shadow' suddenly reached out and gently touched Yukisaki's cheek. A gentle voice slowly reached her ears, accompanied by the feeling of a soft breeze brushing against her cheek.

The figure of 'Shadow' finally disappeared.

"...What kind of evil fate is this?"

Reaching out and gently stroking the cheek that had just been touched, Yukisaki (Kaya) was silent for a long time and couldn't help but sigh deeply.

"Forget it, I'm leaving first."

Shaking her head, Yukisaki (Kaya) supported one person each and walked back in the direction they came from with the still unconscious Yuri and Reina.

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CRACK————

Not long after the three of them left, somewhere deep in the mountains, under a big tree that looked no different from any other trees.

The tangled and thick tree roots were entangled with each other. In a small tree hole that was not formed by external force but naturally, a stone with a peculiar egg shape, which seemed to be an egg pregnant with something, was tied with a rope with a bell. Suddenly, a gap appeared on the stone, and then bursts of thin mist slowly diffused out from the gap. In the blink of an eye, a huge existence was formed, and it slowly moved, trying to get out of the mountain.

But the next moment——

Ding---

A thick beam of light that was invisible to the naked eye suddenly fell from the sky, hitting the existence squarely and completely evaporating it within milliseconds.

During the entire process, not a single leaf was damaged, but a certain aura surrounding the mountain disappeared without a trace.

Chapter 272: Madam [?], you don’t want to… (Hey)

Somewhere in Japan, in a house decorated with a warm and homey feel.

"...Welcome back, Xiaojia."

Sitting on the sofa, Xin looked at Kaya [Xuesaki] who walked in from the entrance. After a brief pause, he smiled gently at him.

"What's wrong? You came back suddenly. Is there something wrong?"

This situation was indeed something she had not expected.

After all, before this scene happened, she was still seriously writing a script that would allow Kaya (Yukisaki) to return to their camp.

But the next moment he suddenly walked in from the door. This change was really unexpected.

and----

"Xiao Jia, have your eyes recovered?"

Looking at Kaya (Yukisaki)'s beautiful flaming eyes, Xin couldn't help but sit up straight with joy.

After such a long time, can Xiaojia finally see things clearly again?

"..."

On the other hand, looking at this mature woman in front of her who even she, a woman herself, finds it difficult to calm down, Kaya [Yukisaki]'s heart is still filled with ignorance.

Because not long ago, after he made his choice, Ge Jiuye told him the coordinates of the house and asked him to come here.

After a long journey, Kaye [Yukisaki] finally arrived here and opened the door with the key he carried with him and walked in. At that moment, Kakuye suddenly told him the identity of the person he was looking for.

The most powerful curse master and leader of the curse spirit force in the world today, he is also the culprit who triggered that series of events. He is also one of Jiayejun's family members and a special-grade curse spirit who can easily create a large number of curse spirits.

Among these identities, perhaps only being "Jiaye-kun's family member" is the most inconspicuous.

But for Kaya [Yukisaki], it is precisely because of this "inconspicuous" identity that he is in a state of doubt about his life at this moment.

Isn't Jiayejun an outsider from a non-native world? Why does he have a family member who is a special-grade cursed spirit?

And it is such a dangerous special-grade curse spirit.

What exactly is the situation?

[Xin is one of the companions who traveled through time with Jiaye, and like her, Jiaye is also a special-grade cursed spirit in this world.]

Ge Jiuye explained calmly.

[By the way, there was another child with them, but it looked like she wasn't home today.]

Then why am I here to see this lady? To confess what happened between me and Jiayejun?

Under Kokoro's curious and intimate gaze, Kaya (Yukisaki) asked in confusion in her heart.

[Don't make it sound like you and Jiaye have some strange relationship... But you're right.]

Looking at Kaye (Yukisaki) who suddenly said something dangerous in silence, Kakuye made a casual complaint and then nodded.

[I can't keep this a secret forever. After all, it was only a short while, but I've already started to doubt that you're not the real Jiaye.]

The fact was just as Ge Jiuye said. At this moment, Xin's eyes looking at Jiaye (Yukisaki) gradually showed a hint of doubt.

Why do I feel like there seems to be something strange about Xiaojia today?

And he never spoke.

[The temperament is wrong. His eyes, his posture, the arc of his arm swing, and the length of his stride when he just walked in are all different. He is not Xiaojia.]

Just when she was confused, a voice exactly the same as hers sounded quietly in her consciousness.

[Heart, leave this to me.]

【Got it, Love.】

Hearing this, my heart and eyes suddenly turned cold.

In the blink of an eye, the blue-green color in the pupils disappeared without a trace, and the eyes completely turned into pure and clear gray. The next moment, Xin, or rather, Lian's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot and appeared behind Jiaye [Xuesaki]. The sharp nails gently pressed against his neck, and the sound was as cold and dead as the underworld.

"You only have one chance to answer. Who are you?"

For the first time in his life, Kaya (Yukisaki) experienced a fear that he had previously thought did not exist, a fear far beyond that of facing a vengeful spirit.

This is an emotion that can only be understood after truly experiencing it, and it will be unforgettable forever, surpassing all normal fears.

Because this is the most instinctive fear of all living beings, because this is the feeling of facing death.

"..."

Under the pressure of this emotion, even someone like Kaya (Yukisaki), who could face the terrifying-looking vengeful spirits without changing his expression, couldn't help but show some signs of breaking down at this moment.

Song, Miss Song Jiuye...?

[Tell me everything about you and Jiaye. We will tell Jiaye about this later.]

Utaha spoke calmly, completely unaware of the dangerous situation that Kayano (Yukisaki) was in.

[Don't worry, with Xin and Lian's personalities, they won't do anything to you after knowing the whole story.]

Although he noticed a strange point in Kakuya's words, after having her guarantee, Kakuya (Yukisaki) was reluctantly confident.

"I advise you not to act rashly. After all, this body is Jiaye-kun's original body. I'm sure you don't want him to get hurt."

Taking a deep breath, Kaye (Yukisaki) regained her composure and said calmly.

"As for my identity, I think we can sit down and talk slowly."

As soon as the words fell, the cold light in Lian's eyes became even more intense.

However, because she had confirmed that what Kaya [Yukisaki] said was true, she had some reservations and could only move her hand away. She grabbed Kaya [Yukisaki] with her backhand and pressed him on the sofa beside her in a position that made it difficult for the bound person to exert force, looking down at him coldly.

"I have plenty of ways to make you suffer a fate worse than death without harming Xiaojia's body, so I'll give you a chance to explain where the real Xiaojia is."

If necessary, for Xiaojia, she didn't mind forcing a confession from the guy in front of her who was holding Xiaojia's body within a tolerable range.

No matter who it is, as long as they dare to harm Xiaojia, she will never let them go.

"This is how it happened."

Although he was tied up, he knew that it was understandable that Ren would do this, so Kaya (Yukisaki) did not dwell on it and directly explained everything in the most concise and clear way.

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"——That's the specifics. If you need proof, I can show you the letter that Jiaye-kun left me."

After finishing the explanation, Kaye (Yukisaki), who felt a little thirsty, couldn't help swallowing her saliva and glanced at Lian from bottom to top.

It's not that he has any contempt for her, but he is still in a state of restraint, and there is no other way for him to look at Lian.

"For the time being, that does seem like something Xiaojia would do, but do you have the letter with you?"