Tokyo Gods Only Want Beautiful Priestesses

But... something seems off about this road.

This chapter contains 2202 words.

What was I going to say...? I forgot. Anyway, I wish everyone good luck on their final exams this month and a happy summer vacation.

Chapter 139 Scientific Researchers

"Driver, isn't this road a bit wrong?"

"Taking the long way is the shortest shortcut, Miss Asuka, please rest assured."

The driver answered indifferently, but Fei Niao could sense a subtle malice emanating from him.

"You're one of the people who's trying to kill me too?"

As the bird posed its question, the car entered the tunnel, and the other security vehicles following behind merged into other lanes.

"No, no, Ms. Asuka, killing and dying are too barbaric. We are human beings, we should be civilized. As an idol, you can't always talk about killing."

The answer to Asuka's question came not from the driver, but from the human figure that appeared on the car's screen.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Hiromi Tanaka. I graduated from the University of Tokyo and studied at America University. I am a scientific researcher."

On the other side of the screen, Hiromi Tanaka adjusted his glasses and introduced himself to Asuka Moritaka in a rather proud tone.

"Researchers? You mean murder or kidnapping? I don't recall that being within the scope of scientific research."

Asuka placed her hand on the divine iron in her left hand, which gave her an immense sense of security. At the same time, she kept thinking to herself: Did the other party recognize her? And want to investigate the secret of her resurrection?

"You flatter me, Miss Asuka. These are just some minor tricks to test some of my suspicions."

As the vehicle passed through the tunnel, the firm probably didn't expect that the security company they hired would have internal problems. Asuka tried to send a message but found that her phone signal had been cut off.

"There's no need to try such methods. I've been following you, Ms. Asuka, for a long time. Former famous idol, now an unnamed god."

"However, my investigation did not reveal anything special. It was just that she used divine power and lighting effects at the concert. In order to test her further, I issued a bounty to see if you, Ms. Asuka, are really as weak as you seem."

Gods...divine power...it feels so incongruous when these words come out of the mouth of someone who calls himself a researcher.

"What exactly do you want to do?"

"No need to get so excited. I just want to ask Ms. Asuka to cooperate with my research. I will personally greet Ms. Asuka when we arrive at my research institute."

After saying that, she disconnected. Asuka wasn't so reckless as to have thoughts of attacking the driver or jumping out of the car through the window; it was impossible to expect a delicate little idol like her to do such a thing.

However, I wasn't scared or apprehensive at all. Having witnessed the magnificent sight of the shrine overlooking the fire rain over Mount Fuji, I honestly didn't have any major emotional fluctuations about this little thing, except for some questions in my heart.

The vehicle wound its way through Tokyo and finally entered the garage of a residential building. As soon as the car came to a stop, the ground shook slightly. The entire garage was like an elevator, heading down into the underground.

"Welcome to my underground research facility, Ms. Asuka. Please get out of the car."

The car door opened, and Hiromi Yamada himself, along with several of his assistants, greeted Asuka.

Don't even dream about that.

"The esteemed leader will come to your rescue. The entire research institute is constructed to the strength of a nuclear bunker. Although I don't know if you have any secret communication capabilities, I'm certain you won't be able to send out a single message."

In addition to physical defenses, Hiromi Yamada also had professionals set up a barrier on the ground of the research institute for double protection, which made him feel more at ease, since what he was researching was not an ordinary thing.

"Miss Asuka, in order to get your cooperation in my research, I think it's necessary for me to introduce the content of my research to you."

Hiromi Yamada clapped his hands, and his assistant, understanding the signal, turned on the lights, showing Asuka the entire laboratory.

Preserved in an unknown liquid are many mutilated non-human corpses. Some retain an intact shape, while most are severed limbs, sharp claws, and grotesque bodies that testify to their identities.

"monster?"

"That's right! This is my research area: what exactly are the structures of monsters and gods? How did they form? What is the source of their power? These are all questions I need to solve and research."

“Unlike those fools in the government who nominally manage and compile but actually fawn over the government, my goal is to truly make these vague and uncontrollable things understandable and replicable.”

Hiromi Yamada spread his arms wide in fervor. Wasn't this a great thing? Once he had successfully analyzed and understood these things, humanity would no longer need to worry about any gods or monsters. People would rely on their own wisdom to control these things.

It was because of this idea that he was able to receive some secret funding and secretly establish such a research institute in Tokyo, taking advantage of the turmoil to offer huge bounties for the corpses and parts of monsters.

"I don't understand, but if this is really a good thing, why do you need to do this secretly behind the backs of the government and society?"

Although Asuka didn't quite understand what he was saying, she felt that Hiromi Yamada's behavior was definitely problematic.

"Too young, Miss Asuka."

Hiromi Yamada spread his hands, looked at Asuka with pity, and slowly said:

"Who do you think dominates this country? The people? The government? Capital? Or all three? But in reality, no matter which one it is, it all ultimately points to one group."

"Families, those who control this country are the so-called privileged class. They have retained mysterious bloodlines and power since ancient times, and use them to enslave the inferiors who have no ability or qualifications."

“They will unite groups that are also privileged classes, and every single one of them will do so, whether it is the courtiers or the samurai families, whether it is the Kamo family or the Tsuchimikado family. Those who have privileges will exclude those who do not have privileges.”

"They have never stopped researching gods and monsters, but they suppress others' research in these matters, keeping the secret of how to possess power, practicing mystery and refusing to reveal their knowledge to the public. So do you know why I'm researching these things behind the backs of society and the government?"

The more he talked, the more agitated Yamada Hiromi became. His skills in using yokai as shikigami and his research on gods and faith were things that others knew, but they were unwilling to reveal even a little bit to him.

If he had that information and data, his research speed would have increased dramatically, and he wouldn't have had to study only corpses and not preserve living individuals just to be on the safe side.

“I don’t understand what you’re saying, and there may be nothing wrong with it, but I don’t trust you. If you really think you have a clear conscience, you can come to me directly to seek cooperation. You don’t need to go to such lengths to manipulate me.”

Asuka shook her head; she couldn't refute it, but she reserved her own opinion and judgment.

"What a pity, Miss Asuka, that you can't understand my good intentions. As expected, even without any power, you are still a member of the privileged class and will instinctively protect your status."

Hiromi Yamada shook his head and took off his glasses to wipe them clean.

"Let's get down to business, Miss Asuka. Research on yokai has made some progress, but experimental subjects from gods are extremely rare."

This chapter contains 2231 words.

First, let's build up some armor. What the characters say is just what the characters say, including various settings, and it doesn't mean that what the characters say is the correct setting. It may also be a situation that a certain character thinks is correct.

Chapter 140 Bionic Man

"Don't worry, Miss Asuka, there's no need to worry about anything terrible happening. You are a precious resource, and I will use you very carefully. Let's start with drawing blood."

Hiromi Yamada gestured for his assistant to step forward and restrain Asuka, then turned around and took out a blood collection needle.

As the assistant pressed closer, Asuka instinctively took two steps back, while the driver, who had been behind her, seized the opportunity and lunged forward to twist Asuka's hands behind her back.

However, although the divine iron on Fei Niao's wrist did not obey Fei Niao's commands, it had its own spirit. It instantly sprang out, grew in the wind, and smashed the driver into mincemeat.

Then, like a nimble snake, without any stiffness like metal, it coiled upwards along the bird's arm, protecting the girl.

"Thank goodness I didn't get too close to you, Miss Asuka, or I probably would have been turned into mincemeat."

Although he spoke in a joking manner, Hiromi Yamada's expression was not very good. Fortunately, he found that Shinteki did not make any further moves, and Asuka did not seem to be able to control it, so he was slightly relieved.

However, the problem is difficult to solve. Even if the bird cannot use this thing to kill them all, he has no way to deal with the bird.

Firearms? Poison gas? Or...

"In that case, let's test the power of this thing and see if it can break through the defenses on you, Miss Asuka."

As Hiromi Yamada manipulated the steel fence, it separated Asuka from them, and something new rose from the laboratory's underground.

"This thing, in the words of legend, is a 'ghost,' right? It's the most material I've ever been able to collect. After purifying their bloodline, I injected it into the human body and got this result."

Bound to the chair, every joint was firmly locked in place, preventing him from exerting any force to break free.

"Humans? Do you mean you're conducting human experiments?"

Feiniao felt a pang of pity as he watched the "demon" writhing and struggling to gain freedom. The demon still wore tattered clothes, a testament to his former human form.

"Of course, this sacrifice is necessary, right? This inspiration still came from those guys."

Hiromi Yamada took out a pendant magatama from her pocket and shook it. Asuka recognized it too; the uncle who had tried to assassinate her that day had swallowed it right in front of her, and it had turned into something similar.

"This thing must have been made by those nobles. Although I don't understand the specific principles yet, a similar approach can be used to make it."

As the bonds and shackles were gradually broken, the demon finally regained its freedom, twisting its body, drool dripping from its blue-faced, fanged face, as it sniffed the delicious scent of the girl's flesh.

But for some reason, the evil spirit hesitated to pounce, instead circling the bird repeatedly, as if instinct or intuition prevented it from making any rash moves.

"Damn it, this guy is useless. Let's use the tranquilizer gun and lock him up again."

Seeing that the thing didn't seem to be working, Hiromi Yamada got a little annoyed and decided to take it back first and then figure out how to deal with Asuka.

"No need for that trouble, I'll take care of it for you."

The boy's voice suddenly rang out beside him, and along with his voice, the bird's arm...

The divine iron instantly came back to life and smashed the evil spirit that had been drooling but dared not take a bite.

Standing next to Hiromi Yamada, the Jingu seemed to have always been there, its nuclear bunker-level defenses and nearly 100 meters underground seemingly meaningless.

"Oh, it's Lord Jingu! Your presence is an honor to our humble abode. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Unlike his trembling, ashen-faced assistant, Hiromi Yamada maintained his smile, as if he still had something to rely on.

"Shin-gu!"

Asuka shouted, always happy to see the shrine appear, no matter the time.

"Feiniao, you're really a hot commodity. I hadn't noticed you before, but you'll probably attract a lot of attention in the future."

Jingu responded with a smile, then shifted his gaze to the composed Yamada Hiromi, easily seeing through his facade.

"No wonder, you're not actually here, you're just an android."

With a light lift of his hand, he removed the head of "Yamada Hiromi" in front of him. Attached to the head was a mechanical spine, from which white nutrient fluid sprayed out like blood.

"Of course, since we're going to do this kind of thing, it's best to be on the safe side."

Even with his head in the hands of the shrine maiden, "Hiromi Yamada" continued to speak calmly.

"When you decide to do something, you're prepared to fail. Right now, I'm on a plane flying across the Pacific Ocean, having left Japan. Even gods who leave their homeland will find it difficult to perform, right?"

A confident smile appeared on the remaining head of "Yamada Hiromi". He had been manipulating this puppet, and although he had failed to achieve his goal, he was already proud enough to have escaped with his life.

"You're remotely controlling this body, aren't you?"

Jingu said something cryptic, but before "Yamada Hiromi" could reply, he crushed it in one swift motion.