Haruhiko smiled and waved to Hoshino Rin.
As the teleportation array was activated, he disappeared.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw Hoshino Hotaru.
She was standing at the door, waiting.
When her eyes met Haruhiko's, she took a few steps forward and threw herself into his arms.
A familiar scent hits me.
Haruhiko reached out his hand and rubbed her head.
He didn't need to ask at all to know that she had been waiting here for a long time.
This is Hoshino Hotaru's character.
Quite stubborn.
But only to him.
Haruhiko has no other emotions besides liking her more.
After a while, the two people left the room and came to the living room.
Haruhiko sat on the sofa.
Hotaru Hoshino was still in his arms, but she was lying down.
Her head was resting on Haruhiko's chest, her slender legs were placed straight, and her two little feet wrapped in white socks were hanging in the air.
"Why did you ask me to come over?"
Haruhiko lowered his head and met her eyes.
Her eyes were as dull as ever, but when she looked at him, she could see a lot of emotions.
"Don't you want to know what my mother and I talked about?"
Hoshino Hotaru's lips moved silently.
Originally, Hoshino Aoi's instructions could not be told to outsiders.
But it was brought about by Haruhiko, whom Hoshino Hotaru thought would be interested.
If that was the case, she wanted to tell him and make him happy.
"think."
Haruhiko was startled for a moment and then said, "But when it comes to the secrets of Izumo Shrine, you don't have to tell me."
He is still measured.
Hoshino Hotaru treated him so well, he couldn't retaliate for kindness.
If Hoshino Aoi is angered, even mother and daughter will probably be in trouble.
"It doesn't matter."
Hoshino Hotaru shook her head and said, "My mother asked me to track the fifth-level strange demon."
"What?"
Haruhiko frowned, a little unbelievable, "You are only the fourth level, how can you find the fifth level strange demon?"
After he finished speaking, he suddenly thought of something and froze in place.
Could it be that it is really related to the strange demon in the first restricted area?
If it were a human being, it would naturally not be possible to track it across levels.
But what about the strange demons?
Hoshino Hotaru didn't answer. She took Haruhiko's right hand and placed it on her heart.
Through the clothes, you can feel the warmth and softness, as well as the beating heartbeat.
Haruhiko looked at her doubtfully.
"Do you know how the Hoshino clan continues?"
Hoshino Hotaru suddenly asked.
Haruhiko shook his head.
But he had had this question before.
There are no men at Izumo Shrine, so where did Hoshino Rin and Hoshino Hotaru come from?
Moreover, every generation has twins, which is obviously extremely unreasonable.
Haruhiko's guess is that it's a homunculus.
Since Tsuchimikado Mashiro can create lifelike avatars, there is no reason why Izumo Shrine cannot.
"Theoretically, my sister and I were born from human blood combined with the power of strange demons."
Hoshino Hotaru didn't hide anything and said.
Haruhiko suddenly looked shocked.
He guessed half of it right, but he didn't guess that strange demons were involved.
"The fifth-level strange demon in the first restricted area has a talent of immortality, which means a steady stream of power."
Hoshino Hotaru recalled the information and said.
Haruhiko was thoughtful, but did not interrupt and continued to listen to her story.
"When the gods left, Izumo Shrine suffered heavy losses and could no longer produce fifth-level psykers regularly and quantitatively."
Hoshino Hotaru paused and said, "Not long after, the fifth-level strange demon arrived and inspired Izumo Shrine."
"I see."
Haruhiko's face showed surprise, and he asked again, "Is it dead?"
"not dead."
Hoshino Hotaru explained, "It is imprisoned in the first restricted area. When we are twenty-five years old, my sister and I will accept its power. In fact, we are already accepting it, starting from birth."
Haruhiko finally understood why the last step of the twin inheritance was to go to the first restricted area when the two of them were twenty-five years old.
"Under normal circumstances, I would stay in the first restricted area, while my sister would inherit the Izumo Shrine."
Hoshino Hotaru continued, "Because the power comes from the same source, my mother asked me to track down the fifth-level strange demon."
Haruhiko nodded.
What she said was very informative and definitely the biggest secret of Izumo Shrine.
Today's psykers all believe in the same thing, that is, everyone can find and kill strange demons.
Working with strange demons makes you an enemy of all psychics.
Izumo Shrine can harness the power of strange demons. If word spreads, it will definitely cause an uproar.
Hoshino Hotaru could tell him that she obviously took him very seriously.
"You must be careful when tracking strange demons."
Haruhiko came to his senses and warned, "It is the fifth level after all."
"I know."
Hoshino Hotaru tilted her head and said, "And I have the artifact from Izumo Shrine."
"That's good."
Haruhiko felt relieved.
Thinking about it, Hoshino Aoi would not let his daughter take risks rashly.
I just don’t know who the fifth-level strange demon is.
I hope it's not someone I know.
Otherwise, it would be too outrageous.
But if you think about it carefully, the possibility is relatively small.
He has a game plug-in.
People attracted to him are often big demons.
Such as Tsuchimikado Mari or Yukihime.
Haruhiko is sure that his physique is useless against strange demons.
Moreover, the appearance of those strange demons really did not fit his aesthetic taste.
"When are you going?"
Haruhiko gently stroked her soft face.
"no time limit."
Hoshino Hotaru stretched out her hands, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said, "Just let me hold you."
She had just fought in the morning, and she didn't want to move now.
Haruhiko had the same idea.
And he had to see Tsuchimikado Mari at night.
But before that, I need to make a call to Xue Ji.
Haruhiko wasn't sure she would agree.
It doesn't matter if you disagree, it saves you a bloody storm.
time flies.
The sun at noon gradually sets.
Hoshino Hotaru opened her eyes.
Because it was more comfortable, she fell asleep directly.
Now that I'm in good spirits, it's time to do things.
Hoshino Hotaru let go of Haruhiko, stood in front of him, leaned over and pressed her lips against his.
"I'm going back to Izumo Shrine, see you next time."
"Um."
After watching her leave, Haruhiko stood up and stretched.
Although Hoshino Hotaru wasn't heavy, hugging him for so long made his body feel a little sore.
He took out his phone and looked at the time.
Half past three in the afternoon.
Haruhiko dialed Xue Ji’s phone number.
Before he could speak, he was already stunned.
"Not coming back tonight?"
Xue Ji said calmly.
Is this mind reading?
Haruhiko came to his senses and told the truth: "Sister Mari asked me to go there at night."
"do you want to go?"
Xue Ji did not answer directly, but asked instead.
What kind of death problem is this?
But Tsuchimikado Marri was far away, and Yukihime was right in front of him. There was no need to hesitate on how to answer.
"I'll stay with you."
"Little clever devil."
Xue Ji suddenly laughed.
Haruhiko heard her laughter and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
No matter what the reason was, I finally got through it.
"Go ahead."
Xue Ji softened her attitude and said, "Lest your sister Zhenli think that I am some small-minded person."
Haruhiko was stunned.
Was it because they were jealous?
He suddenly remembered Tsuchimikado Mari's phone call in the morning.
She mostly takes the shots at her own home.
"Come back early tomorrow."
Xue Ji ended the call.
Haruhiko subconsciously touched the non-existent sweat on his forehead.
Shura Field is really scary.
Fortunately, they are monsters.
The concepts and thinking of monsters are different from humans.
Haruhiko is sure that if the women he likes are all humans, there will definitely be a terrifying Shura field.
By then, he was on pins and needles every day.
It's better now, only Rin Hoshino and Mashiro Tsuchimikado are human.
However, according to Hoshino Hotaru, the former cannot be regarded as a pure human being.
Haruhiko called Tsuchimikado Mari again.
"What? Your Xueji refused?"
As soon as I got through, I heard this sentence.
Haruhiko twitched the corner of his mouth.
His guess was indeed correct.
In the morning, she and Xue Ji must have met.
Based on their personalities, it would probably involve themselves.
"She agreed. If you are free now, come and pick me up."
Haruhiko said with a smile.
"Did she actually agree?"
Tsuchimikado Mari's voice was full of surprise.
Because under normal circumstances, Yuki Ji would not be able to push Haruhiko out.
Is it a sign of weakness?
Tsuchimikado Mari shook her head.
Xue Ji had already competed with her when she was at the fourth level, and now that she was at the fifth level, there was no reason to show weakness.
She thought for a moment and came up with a guess.
It was to show her generosity and deepen her status in Haruhiko's heart.
After all, few men can resist a gentle and considerate woman.
Especially Xue Ji is so beautiful.
Tsuchimikado Mari snorted softly.
This time she lost more completely.
But it's okay, after all, I got the right to use Haruhiko.
But thinking that Xue Ji was with him almost every night, she felt even more unhappy.
"Where are you?"
Tsuchimikado Mari's mood disappeared quickly.
Naturally, she, a thousand-year-old demon, cannot be as fussy as a little girl.
If you lose this time, try again next time.
Anyway, it's quite interesting.
In Tsuchimikado Mari's life, she has always been a winner and rarely encounters opponents.
"At the University of Tokyo South Park."
Haruhiko thought for a while and said.
After all, this is the place where Hoshino Rin rents.
If he told the truth, Tsuchimikado Marri would definitely make fun of him again.
It’s not far from home anyway, so let’s just say it’s in Nanyuan.
"Okay, wait for me."
Tsuchimikado Marri had no doubts and ended the call.
Haruhiko got up and walked to the door, took out the key and locked the door.
This key was given by Hoshino Rin before.
That is, after two people confirm their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend.
In her words, it was convenient for him to use the teleportation array to go to Izumo Shrine.
Because Hoshino Rin doesn’t actually live here either.
She is used as a transit point and rest room.
Haruhiko crossed the street and soon arrived at the gate of Nanyuan.
During this time, many students have already finished class.
But Hoshino Rin took leave today, so he couldn't meet her.
A few minutes later, Tsuchimikado Mari's familiar red car appeared.
Haruhiko stepped forward quickly.
The door is opened.
The first thing that appeared was the black high heels, then the see-through black stockings, then the hip-covering skirts and women's suits.
"Sister Mari."
Haruhiko glanced quickly and said hello.
"for you."
Mari Tsuchimikado took out a bottle of soda.
"Did you buy it?"
Haruhiko unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip, and suddenly felt a breath of air.
"No, it's left over from the company's activities."
Tsuchimikado Mari got out of the car, took back the soda, and said, "You drive."
Haruhiko thought to himself, should we start now? Shouldn't it wait until night?
But at this point, there was nothing he could do. He could only ensure that he would try not to get into an accident.
He sat in the driver's seat.
Mari Tsuchimikado closed the car door for him and walked around to the other side.
She was not wearing a seat belt, and when the red car started, she took a sip of the soda but did not swallow it.
Haruhiko took a breath while driving.
Is this how you play?
He gritted his teeth, looked forward, and continued driving.
When he arrived at Tachibana Yui's villa, he relaxed a little.
Haruhiko looked at Tsuchimikado Mari.
She was still drinking the soda.
Bubbles kept coming out.
Haruhiko said nothing, and finally he let out a breath.
"How does the soda taste?"
Tsuchimikado Mahri asked with a faint smile.
"It's...exciting."
Haruhiko told the truth.
"You go in first and I'll park the car."
Tsuchimikado Mari licked the corner of her mouth and said.
Haruhiko nodded.
He got out of the car and stretched his aching legs.
There are still almost ten hours until the next day.
It’s hard.
Haruhiko entered the living room thinking.
He was slightly startled.
Tachibana Yui was also drinking soda.
How much soda does your company buy?
Haruhiko complained secretly.
"Haruhiko."
Tachibana Yui wiped the corners of her mouth and said, "Drink soda."
"OK."
Haruhiko stepped forward and took a bottle of soda.
Although I had drank it before, I only took a sip.
The rest was used as condiments by Tsuchimikado Marri, and then he ate them all.
"You've been at Izumo Shrine for so long, is there any news?"
Tachibana Yui looked at him and asked suddenly.
Is he considered a spy?
But Haruhiko really knows a lot of secrets, but he can't tell them.
"There is no other news, just like what you heard, Aunt Kui has a way to determine the identity of the strange demon, but there is no absolute certainty."
He said after taking two gulps of Coke.
"Um."
Tachibana Yui thought thoughtfully and said, "It seems that there are a lot of interesting things in the first restricted area."
She knows less than Haruhiko.
Because a long time ago, the depths of the first restricted area were controlled by Izumo Shrine, and no one was allowed to enter.
Unless you want to break up.
Izumo Shrine is the number one shrine, even Tachibana Yui would not rashly form a grudge.
She and Hoshino Aoi were just having a private holiday and had nothing to do with the Tsuchimikado clan and Izumo Shrine, nor would it affect the relationship between the two major forces.
"Aunt Mashiro, do you have any ideas?"
Haruhiko paused slightly while holding the soda, and couldn't help but ask.
"No."
Tachibana Yui waved her hand and said, "Curiosity is curiosity, but there is no need to offend Izumo Shrine, especially now that we have just reached a cooperation."
Haruhiko felt relieved.
He didn't want Hoshino Hotaru's secret to be leaked because of him.
With the cooperation between Izumo Shrine and the Tsuchimikado clan, he could not help for the time being.
All you can do now is practice.
Thinking of this, Haruhiko said: "Aunt Mashiro, I'll go up and make the spell. Call me if you need anything."
Tachibana hesitated to speak, and finally just nodded.
Haruhiko took the soda and went upstairs.
(End of chapter)
