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The connection with Kujo Sara was because she was defeated in the battle, and the connection with Kamisato Ayaka was activated because the girl had a rebellious thought in her heart, listened to his deeds, and then fought together in the Kamizakura Purification just now.

But to deal with the female vixen before him. She had neither the cold exterior and inner warmth of Kujo Sara nor the dignified and tranquil demeanor of Kamisato Ayaka. She gave the impression of a fox with a thousand faces, making it difficult to know where to begin.

So Fan Yu simply responded with silence.

Yae Shenzi's gaze briefly shifted to Fan Yu, then he glanced around and said jokingly, "Look carefully, there are the generals of the Tenryo Bugyo, the White Egret Princess who performs in the annual rituals of the She Bugyo, and the great villain who killed the Kanjo Bugyo...

This is a unique combination of the three principles, right? It's really interesting."

Kamisato Ayaka: “…”

Yae Shenzi: "..."

The two of them didn't say anything. They didn't think the teasing was funny, because from each other's tone, it seemed as if they would face the same fate as Kanjo Bugyo Shinsuke Hiiragi at any time.

Yaejinko: "What's wrong?"

"Since you know what I said, then at this moment--" the knife in Fan Yu's hand moved.

Yaejinko smiled playfully, "Although I don't pay much attention to these, but the information brought by Yaetang, who is responsible for publishing in Inazuma Castle, is so great that I can't help but notice the notice at the door when I go to read the novel.

It's just a question of stance. Whether your Excellency killed one of the heads of the Three Magistrates out of a simple crime or as a rebellion against the Eye Hunter Order is not my responsibility.

After all, I'm just a shrine maiden who's in charge of performing sacrifices and praying for people.

Rather, the person who should be investigating these things is the general who is by your side. But since even she follows you, how can I possibly care?"

When she said the second half of the sentence, there was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Kujo Sara's face flushed, and he felt very ashamed and said in defense: "I am not his follower, I am just a captive."

Gobazo: "Then wouldn't the status of a follower be lower than that. The defeated are basically equivalent to slaves, right?"

"..." Kujo Sara glared fiercely at the bruised pig head in front of him. As Daitengu's black feathers stood up, Gobazo was so scared that he suddenly fell silent and dared not speak.

The instigator, Yae Shinko, watched the scene with a smile, but he had completely different thoughts in his heart.

As General Lei Dian's retainer, she theoretically should be helping him deal with criminals like Fan Yu who challenged Eternity. However, she was both his retainer and his friend. She could clearly see the true purpose of the Eye Hunting Order.

Her general lost too much and finally closed himself off to seek the unchanging 'eternity'!

As for that decision, all Yae Shinko could sense was that the person was once a shadow who liked to sit under the cherry tree and eat sweets, but in the blink of an eye, he lost contact with her and ignored her for hundreds of years.

Personally, she didn't want to see the general, who was also her friend, go down that path, but she couldn't help but respect his decision.

but……

Within the unchanging Inazuma, the existence of a "variable" like Brahma may also be an opportunity.

[This has nothing to do with me, Ying.] - Yaejinko thought cunningly in her heart.

But his expression had changed, and he slowly said to Fan Yu, "Putting those things aside, you purified the miasma within the Divine Sakura. It's a fact that you helped us priestesses resolve the issues within our responsibilities.

Would you be willing to accept my invitation and visit the Narujin Taisha Shrine?"

Fan Yu: "Oh?"

"Whether it's praying for blessings to drive away evil or seeking a marriage partner... I can help." When saying this, Yae Shinko deliberately turned his gaze towards Kujo Sara and Kamisato Ayaka, making the two of them feel a little uncomfortable.

Fan Yu: "Let me think about this."

Hearing this, Yaejinko was not disappointed. She smiled and said, "Okay, the shrine will send people here later to rush over and reinforce the seal. I will return for the time being and wait for your arrival~!"

After saying this with a smile, Yae Shinko turned around and quickly left the cave.

The three people who stayed where they were were Fanyu, Kujo Sara, Kamisato Ayaka, and the miserable Gohyakuzo.

They fell into silence for a short while. Finally, Gobazo couldn't stand the dull atmosphere any longer and said, "I didn't expect you guys could purify the Divine Sakura. You're really amazing."

"It was just a spur of the moment." Fan Yu responded modestly, then looked down at Wu Bai Zang. "How did you get into this state?"

Wu Baizang was embarrassed: "..."

It tactfully recounted how, after being liberated from the Guardian Forest, it came to Naruto-taisha Shrine to look for its old friends but was caught by a fox and stepped on by the shrine maidens.

Kujo Sara snorted disdainfully, "You're just trying to steal the talisman used to seal the Shinzakura Purification again, aren't you? Fortunately, this incident was resolved in a different way. Otherwise, Gohyuko, you wouldn't have the chance to be sealed in the Forest of Guardians for hundreds of years again."

Gobazo: “Huh?”

Seeing that it looked silly, Kujo Sara didn't say much. This raccoon cat king might really not know, but if he knew a little about the situation of the Guardian Forest and Narukami Taisha Shrine, he would know, not to mention that Yae Shinko had already told him the whole story.

This well-protected Gohyakuzo has lived to this day entirely under the protection of his old friends, but he still can't change his temper.

"Rather than all that, are you going to Narujin Taisha to accept that fox's invitation?" Gobazo advised Brahma: "I suggest you don't go. That fox is very cunning. Our behavior is a warning to you."

Fan Yu smiled and said, "Of course I have to go. After all, I'm here."

"Besides, unlike you, I'm very strong."

Wu Baizang's face froze, and he lowered his head feeling hurt: "..."

When Jiujo Sara heard about Fan Yu's next target, a thoughtful look appeared on his face: "You are not planning to attack the Palace Master like before, are you?"

Fan Yu asked with a regretful tone: "Why do you have such an idea, Miss Tengu?"

[Because you captured me with this tone before...] - Kujo Sara secretly complained in his heart.

51 You think too badly of people

She, and Kamisato Ayaka.

The two of them have already set a good precedent. Besides, she also knows that the relationship between her and Fan Yu is actually an abnormal one.

If the other party becomes stronger in this way, it is entirely possible that he will do something risky, because he has the ability to turn possibilities into reality, and there are not many people like Inazuma who can stop him.

but--

Jiujo Sara still gave Fan Yu some advice: "If you have such thoughts, I advise you to give up. Yajō Gongsi is of Baichen bloodline and a relative and friend of the general. If you attack her, it will be different from ours.

As for the fact that I am a retainer, the General will definitely notice it."

Kamisato Ayaka's face showed surprise: "Could such a secret connection be known to the General?"

"Hmm?" Kujo Sara was startled, and suddenly turned to Kamisato Ayaka beside him: "How do you know? No, wait——"

She thought about it for a while, and suddenly realized something. Her pupils trembled and she felt incredible.

Kamisato Ayaka faced the scrutiny and surprise from the other party, and a blush appeared on her face as she lowered her head weakly.

For some reason, she felt as if the real story in the novel had been discovered by the original author. Obviously, her connection was also very strong.

"So, you also resonated with it?" Kujo Sara's tone was stern, giving people a questioning feeling.

Kamisato Ayaka replied softly, "Yes, I misunderstood you before, General Kujo..."

Kujo Sara waved his hand: "My actions have nothing to do with those. Although I am a captive by this guy's side, at least I can know his whereabouts, which can be regarded as an investigation. But Miss Kamisato..."

She couldn't help but sigh. She had no idea of ​​her own position, or perhaps her military nature made her understand that failure would come at a price, and Konda Village was lucky that she didn't die.

But Kamisato Ayaka is different. This Princess Egret, who is naive about worldly affairs, is well protected by her brother. She was originally captured by Fan Yu at home. The two have different natures.

But at this moment, she fell into such a complex trap of connection and it was difficult for her to maintain her position. What about Kamisato Ayaka?

One of the Inazuma's "Three Magistrates" was killed by Brahma. Although she and Kamisato Ayaka were not heads of the family, their words carried weight within the clan. However, they both had formed a connection with this man.

It's like an unexpected disaster.

Kamisato Ayaka said reassuringly, "I think everything is fine for now."

Kujo Sara: “…”

Seeing this, she didn't say anything more.

Kujo Sara quickly turned his gaze to Fan Yu and said seriously, "In short, Naruko-taisha is a special place, and the Shogun-sama has few friends left. If you confront Yae-no-miya, the Shogun-sama of Inazuma Castle might find out and take action."

The general she served pursued eternity!

If a general like her were to disappear or be captured, there could be another general to replace her, but those who followed the general and survived the war in Kanreya would not be so easily replaced.

Fan Yu was speechless at Kujo Sara's expression. He spread his hands and explained, "You think too badly of me, Miss Tengu. Besides, you've forgotten that it was the Son of God who invited me up here."

Kujo Sara: “…”

What is this 'Son of God'? Just the tone of voice alone makes me worried.

"You'd better take care of yourself." Kujo Sara reminded him and said nothing more.

The three of them, along with a raccoon cat king, stayed under the roots of the sacred cherry tree for a while before leaving.

Back on earth, the demon raccoon king Gobazo led Fanyu and the others to the top of the stairs of Narujin Taisha Shrine. The demon raccoon, with a bruised face and nose, skipped across the stairs, his tone still filled with warning: "If you go up later, you'd better be careful of that fox. We went up like this, but we were caught and imprisoned."

"If you have the energy to spare, please help us release those judges from the Ministry of Justice!"

Fan Yu was at a loss for words as he listened to the raccoon cat before him. It seemed to regard the Eightfold Divine Child as a monstrous beast. While Jiujo Sara had a different perspective, he also wanted to keep him away from the Eightfold Divine Child.

Fan Yu was secretly speechless about this.

He didn't respond to Gobazo, but nodded: "No problem."

The rest of the journey to Narukami Taisha Shrine was mostly silent. Occasionally, Kamisato Ayaka would express her admiration for the scenery up the mountain, and Gozo would kindly explain it to her.

The strange saying that the scattered cherry blossoms of the divine cherry blossoms have the power to enchant the mind, and the seeds of the song grass can allow the holder of the thunder element to instantly rise to the top of the Narukami Taisha Shrine made Kamisato Ayaka feel very interesting along the way.

A few minutes later.

They walked up the winding stairs, the red torii gates becoming smaller in their sight, and finally arrived at the Narujin Taisha Shrine at the top of Kagemukai Mountain.

A huge sacred cherry tree stands behind the Narukami Taisha Shrine. The trunk of the tree is shaped like a fox by the flow of blue earth energy. It is filled with rich elemental power, which spreads around the trunk and also transmits to the cherry blossoms.

As the breeze blows from the top of the mountain, a floral fragrance wafts through the air, bringing a refreshing atmosphere.

At the top of Narujin Taisha Shrine, many people who come here to visit gather.

Some people brought their sick children, some held their beautiful wives' hands, and went to the prayer ground ahead to draw lots, pinning their hopes on an illusory fate, or perhaps peace of mind.

A shrine maiden in white and scarlet hakama stood at the torii gate in front of Narujin Taisha Shrine. Upon noticing Fan Yu's features, she approached him and asked, "Excuse me, are you the hero who resolved the miasma of Shenying?"

"?"

"The chief priest said that a man with golden eyes will bring Gozo to Naruto-taisha Shrine." The shrine maiden glanced at Gozo and explained proactively.

Gobazo shrank back when he saw the other's hand: "Be careful, this miko is also the fox's henchman, and she's very violent."

Fan Yu didn't care much about this, but the witch's words...

"Did your palace officer know I would be coming?"

"Palace Chief is generally very good at judging people," the miko replied calmly, adding, "Palace Chief, let me take you to the sacred cherry blossoms behind the shrine. Please follow me."

Fan Yu: "I refuse."

52 "Soaring"

"Eh?"

The witch obviously didn't expect to hear this answer from Fan Yu, and she stood there in a daze for a moment.

Fan Yu spoke slowly, "It's a rare opportunity for me to come here. I plan to pray first, and then ask for a fortune."

After hearing this, the witch was speechless for a while and stood there speechless: "..."

Gobazo couldn't help but smile when he saw the shrine maiden's frustrated look. "Haha, the human who can free us from the Guardian Forest won't obey the words of that fox."

Wu Bai Zang was very happy that Fan Yu had the courage to say no.

But all this seemed a bit childish to the witch. She ignored Wu Baizang and instead looked at Fan Yu with a strange look. She was sent here by the chief priest to receive him, so she naturally understood his identity.

The crime of killing the head of one of the three Inazuma magistrates has nothing to do with these clergymen. The main information is that the other party caused crustal changes in Konda Village and purified the miasma tumor at the roots of the sacred cherry tree at the foot of Yingxiang Mountain, completing the sacred cherry purification.

The latter two are very powerful beings in themselves, but at this moment, with the mysterious veil peeled off, Fan Yu gave her the feeling of a willful guy.

Because of what he just said, it was obvious that he just wanted to say "no" to the arrangements made by the Lord of the Palace. This was very consistent with the identity of the silly demon raccoon king Wu Ji Bai Zang, but on this kind of human, it seemed a bit... "cute".

The witch stared at Fan Yu subtly, her heart paying more attention to him. However, her expression showed that she followed Fan Yu's words and said, "If you want to pray, please come with me."

She extended an invitation to Fan Yu.

Then, led by the shrine maiden, the group walked towards the interior of Narujin Taisha Shrine.

The witch bypassed the place where the crowd was praying, came to the back, picked up the sacrificial items used by the clergy, and sprinkled blessings in front of Fan Yu and others.

Kujo Sara couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "Is this okay?"

She was referring to the invitation from Yae Shinko, and the act of opening a VIP channel to pray alone, which would be inappropriate.

The miko wore a faint smile. "It's alright. The chief priest has entrusted me with the task of receiving you and your group. It's natural for me to satisfy your wishes. Besides, praying at Narujin Taisha is our duty as miko."

"This kind of prayer is very effective, thank you..." Fan Yu said.