Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko looked at her with some surprise.

"Humans are naturally gifted in spiritual cultivation, but the price they pay is a short lifespan."

Mari Tsuchimikado's eyes remained unchanged as she said, "Under normal circumstances, I will outlive my master and become the shikigami who succeeds him, which is only natural."

Haruhiko was stunned.

Humans can cultivate very quickly.

Those with exceptional talent may reach the fifth stage in just twenty or thirty years.

As for demons, it would take hundreds or even thousands of years.

For example, Jinguji Fuyumi is a celestial fox who has undergone a thousand years of cultivation.

There are gains and losses.

By the fifth stage, the demons have extremely long lifespans, and some can even live forever.

But humans are different; they probably have two or three hundred years more than ordinary humans.

"So, do you want to be the heir?"

Tsuchimikado Mari's fingers slid down his face, finally pinching his chin, and said, "Then I will be your shikigami."

hiss!

Haruhiko took a light breath.

Thinking about it, it's really quite good.

Tsuchimikado Mari is powerful and capable.

Becoming his shikigami would be an absolute steal.

"Would you rather see your sister become someone else's shikigami, forced to obey orders?"

Tsuchimikado Mari breathed out a warm breath, which brushed against Haruhiko's face.

"I don't want to."

Haruhiko spoke the truth.

This isn't a question of whether someone is a jerk or not.

Any normal person would make that choice.

"Tsk."

Tsuchimikado Mari released his chin and tapped his lips a few times. "I didn't expect you to actually have feelings for my sister."

"???"

Haruhiko looked confused.

What you just said was false?

"I don't know about others, but my master's lifespan is no shorter than mine."

Mari Tsuchimikado paused for a moment, then said, "Well, that is, provided you can become a fifth-tier spellcaster."

Haruhiko was immediately disappointed.

He felt he had missed out on a fifth-tier shikigami.

That's a real shame.

But if he becomes a fifth-tier spellcaster, can he increase Tachibana Yui's lifespan?

Haruhiko recalled that Tsuchimikado Mari had also told him some things before.

However, there were no specific details.

It is highly likely related to Tachibana Yui's core spell.

It might even be related to that body double.

"Okay, let's talk again next time."

Tsuchimikado Mari stood up and said, "Your Yukihime is walking this way."

Haruhiko stared at her red high heels, slightly taken aback.

He realized what was happening and said, "Goodbye, Mari-neechan."

Regardless of whether you can obtain this shikigami, it's always good to maintain a good relationship with it.

"A womanizer."

Tsuchimikado Mari raised her foot, her high heel landing on his thigh. "If you see Yukihime, get rid of me immediately."

Because of the blankets, Haruhiko didn't feel anything.

On the contrary, it was this sentence that startled him.

He had a feeling that the next second, her high heels would shift to his most vulnerable spot.

Fortunately, it was just an illusion.

Tsuchimikado Mari withdrew her long, silk-clad legs, turned and swayed away, quickly disappearing from sight.

"are you awake?"

Yukihime opened the tent and asked.

She wasn't wearing a swimsuit today; instead, she changed back into a white knit sweater and black tights.

Because the plan is to return to Shirahama Onsen.

I've been at the beach for three days now, and I've done everything I wanted to do, so there's nothing new about it anymore.

But there are no hot springs yet.

"Good morning."

Haruhiko sat up and greeted him.

"Good morning? It's already noon."

Yuki covered her mouth and laughed, her white knitted sweater rippling.

"Did I sleep for that long?"

Haruhiko stretched and stood up.

"It's been quite a long time."

Yuki looked her up and down. "But you still look quite energetic."

That's because Tsuchimikado Mari's words were too inspiring.

Haruhiko coughed lightly and changed his clothes.

He asked, "You said last night you wanted to go back to Shirahama Onsen, so shall we go back now?"

Yuki stepped forward, gently patted his head, and said, "Eat first."

Upon hearing this, Haruhiko immediately felt extremely hungry.

After leaving the tent, the two went to the dining table that had been set up.

Both Izumi and Shirafrost are waiting.

Especially the latter.

This surprised Haruhiko somewhat.

I never imagined that pinching its tail would be so powerful.

Next time, if there's a chance, I'll try again.

After lunch, Yukihime began to tidy up.

There are quite a few traces left over the past few days.

Especially her and Haruhiko's.

The cleaning was completed, and another half hour passed.

The two people and two demon slayers boarded the ship and returned to Shirahama Onsen.

"Ah, that's really good."

Haruhiko plopped down on the sofa and said with a sigh.

Watching the sea and eating seafood every day can actually be quite annoying.

Yuki picked up the remote and turned on the TV.

"The naturally gifted songstress Tachibana Yui recently announced the upcoming release of a new song..."

When Haruhiko heard the familiar name, he looked up.

It's an advertisement from TV Tokyo.

The content is naturally Tachibana Yui.

Her stage outfit this time wasn't the cute type, but rather the quiet and demure type.