Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

Therefore, at this moment, the small door next to the main door shows no sign of closing.

Having just shaken off her pursuers, Marisa Kirisame entered the small door and was surprised to find that it was also full of traps, which emerged from the top and the left and right sides.

The menacing gun barrels were pointed at the intruders, and without the slightest delay, flames erupted from the gun barrels.

In an instant, the passageway turned into a sea of ​​fire, the intense heat scorching everything in its path.

In such high temperatures, no ordinary person could survive, but...

Marisa Kirisame emerged from the stream of flames, her body protected by a thin layer of magical energy.

Somewhat annoyed, she swung a star and destroyed it.

This is the power of a magician who is not recognized by the official witch.

The orange flames inside the passage disappeared, replaced by thick black smoke.

I can't stay here any longer.

It broke through the black smoke and flew away from the passage.

But outside, the lights are on, and the kappa are searching for the person who has entered the hidden place.

Wuyu Moli felt something was wrong. If she took off like this, she would most likely be discovered. Although she didn't care about her reputation, she had been quite well-behaved recently for some reason, and only returned to the scene today.

Feeling helpless, Marisa Kirisame suddenly noticed a house in the distance that she could hide in for a while.

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Chapter 197 I don't think I am

Looking out the window and finding no one inside, Marisa Kirisame awkwardly pushed open the door and went inside.

She didn't turn on the light, but instead hid in the corner in the darkness.

If it weren't for the fact that Marisa has recently started to care about public opinion, she would have already staged a heroic show with the kappa pursuers in the Youkai Mountain as before, instead of hiding in a corner and not daring to make a sound like she is now.

Muttering a complaint about the kappa making a mountain out of a molehill, Kirisame Marisa decided to find a more comfortable squatting position.

Just then, Marisa Kirisame's hand, which was leaning against the wall, suddenly touched a protrusion, and without thinking, she pressed it down.

"Clatter~ clatter~ clatter~"

The sound of rolling stone rails filled the air, and a passageway about one meter tall slowly appeared in the wall behind us.

"Why are there so many traps and mechanisms everywhere the kappa lives in..." Marisa Kirisame complained.

Despite her complaints, Marisa Kirisame still obediently walked towards the passage to see what was inside.

After walking several dozen meters down the downward-sloping passage, Marisa Kirisame stopped.

Because there was a door blocking the way.

Just as Marisa was about to take out the mini Eight Trigrams Furnace to destroy the door, the LCD screen on the left side of the door suddenly lit up, and a line of fine text was neatly arranged.

"What is the kappa's favorite thing?"

A: Cucumber

"B: Shiriko Tama"

C: Big Radish

Marisa Kirisame read the line of text aloud and replied without hesitation, "Is that even a question? Of course, it's cucumber."

This was a conclusion she reached entirely based on stereotypes, without any personal reflection.

After saying that, she clicked on option A.

"Ding~ Error, please select again."

The LCD screen displayed a red cross, and then another problem appeared.

What stands tall on the earth?

A: Cucumber

"B: Red Lotus Snail Rock"

"C: Gundam"

"What kind of question is this? I've never heard of it before!"

Marisa Kirisame's face showed an impatient expression.

She might be happy to answer questions about the various uses of mushrooms and alchemy techniques, but Marisa has absolutely no interest in such questions.

“I’m choosing to skip it,” she complained.

"Ding~ The answer is correct."

Unexpectedly, a green checkmark appeared on the LCD screen this time.

"Click~" The locked door opened.

"It seems the kappa in this house is quite good; it knows that answering questions is a waste of time."

Marisa Kirisame nodded in satisfaction and pushed open the door.

After stepping into the room, Marisa Kirisame glanced around at the surroundings to check for any traps or similar obstacles.

The room was spacious with smooth walls on all sides, but there was one thing that stood out.

This is a spacious room.

On the high platform in the very center was a box.

There must be something good inside; that was the first thought that popped into Marisa's mind after she saw it.

However, she wasn't in a hurry to go up and open the box.

"There's only one platform in the middle of such a spacious room? There's definitely something wrong here."

As a seasoned regular at the Scarlet Devil Mansion's underground library, Marisa Kirisame was well aware of the dangers lurking in this layout.

She used her magic to sense the surrounding environment, and after detecting a certain node, Marisa opened her eyes and stared at the space in front of her.

There was definitely something wrong inside!

An invisible infrared net was set up near the high platform.

If someone walks in without noticing, it will definitely trigger an alarm.

The outside world is already searching for them. If Marisa triggers the alarm here again, it will definitely lead to an encirclement, and her identity will inevitably be exposed.

"Sigh, I can't make so many people lose their memories all at once."

Marisa Kirisame sighed, waved her arms, and stretched her waist to loosen her muscles.

Using her magic to sense the infrared rays, Marisa Kirisame performed a series of incredible movements to dodge each and every one of them.

Although she is often jokingly called "Fatty Marisa," Marisa Kirisame is actually quite agile.

The box on the platform was right in front of her, and Marisa's face lit up with joy.

However, she still carefully scanned the area around the box and only opened it after finding no traps.

"Huh? Why is there nothing inside?"

Looking at the empty space, Kirisame Marisa said in disbelief, "You're telling me there's nothing inside, even though she's a yoga expert who avoided the infrared rays?"

Marisa Kirisame's gaze sharpened as she lifted the box from the platform, quickly scanning the area below, only to find nothing there.

"I've been tricked! I take back my good review of the kappa in this house." Marisa Kirisame placed the box back on the high platform in frustration. She glanced at the dense array of infrared beams in front of her, and a feeling of unease spread through her.

"Fine, thief... cough cough, might as well go all the way and take this box with me."

Marisa Kirisame was unwilling to leave empty-handed. She glanced at the box and found the pattern to be quite nice, suitable for storing things.

Anyway, every item in Kappa's collection probably has a dark history, and Kirisame Marisa never feels guilty about taking Kappa's things.

A nimble... Marisa left the empty little house; the central platform was completely deserted.

......

"Finally home!"

Marisa Kirisame casually tossed the wooden box she had just received onto the living room table from the entryway.

The living room table was piled high with things, all of which Marisa Kirisame had tidied up from the storage room.

Ever since Akina Sawa visited last time, she felt that her home could no longer remain so messy. Although it would be easier to deal with it temporarily, she still wanted to greet her in perfect condition.

Holding onto the shoe cabinet, Marisa pulled her feet out of her boots with a single tug. She didn't like the feeling of being restrained, so the knots in her boots were tied very loosely, just enough to prevent them from easily falling off.

Assessing the distance between the entryway and the living room sofa, Marisa Kirisame stood up barefoot and leaped directly onto the bouncy sofa.

After being lightly bounced twice, Marisa Kirisame sprawled on the sofa, inhaling the familiar scent.

This is the same sofa cover that Marisa bought from Akina, but he didn't even notice it when he came last time.

A jumble of thoughts swirled in Marisa's chest as she turned over and stared at the ceiling.

But her cheeks flushed involuntarily again, because Marisa remembered the scene of gazing at the starry sky together that day.

"Snapped!"

Marisa Kirisame patted her cheeks to force herself to wake up. "I'm Marisa, not the kind of person who's blinded by love!"

This is knowledge that Marisa learned from a manga she found in the storeroom.

Even so, the blush on Marisa Kirisame's face did not disappear.

She shook her head, picked up the box that the kappa had brought from the table, and examined it closely.

Now that I think about it, there's no reason for a kappa to leave an empty box in a heavily guarded basement, so there must be some secret inside.

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Chapter 198 Conclusive Evidence

Since it's a box, it must be used to hold things.

Marisa Kirisame's bright eyes surveyed the nearly 30-centimeter space inside the box, then she turned to look at the pile of clutter on the table.

"Let's give it a try first, maybe it will work."

Without much thought, Marisa stuffed a CD, case and all, into the case, closed the lid, and just as she was about to press the button on the case, she hesitated.

"What if this box explodes? It would be bad if it burned down my sofa." Marisa looked slightly hesitant.

Since it's an experiment, there's bound to be some danger. Marisa, a master of mushroom alchemy, has had countless mishaps. Although this box doesn't seem dangerous on the surface, she's seen plenty of mushrooms that don't appear dangerous at first glance, and she doesn't want to end up failing unexpectedly.

After a moment's thought, Marisa grabbed a few items from the pile of clutter on the table, and with the box in hand, she ran into the laboratory.

Inside, there was a crucible steaming, with boiling green liquid bubbling and churning inside.

Marisa ignored her; she wasn't there to make mushroom soup today.

Marisa found a relatively clean corner, moved a few of the original instruments, and then placed the box on it. The box, which was 30 centimeters long, wide, and high, was relatively large.

Feeling that her safety was still somewhat compromised, Marisa took out a mask and put it on, revealing only her amber eyes.

Although it was an unorthodox approach, Marisa had a thorough understanding of safety considerations.

After all, there's only one mansion. If it's destroyed, she won't have the financial resources to rebuild it like the Scarlet Devil Mansion. She'll just have to wander around and freeload, and then she won't even have a place to continue her experiments.

Marisa did have a slight thought of using this as an excuse to move into her master Akina's house, but whether her master would accept her was still uncertain. Moreover... Marisa glanced at her chest with some insecurity and sighed. That tengu was a formidable enemy! She didn't want to face the BOSS without being absolutely certain.

Shaking her head to clear her mind of wandering thoughts, Marisa focused all her attention on the wooden box in front of her.

She was hiding behind a thick wooden cabinet, peeking out slightly, with a Nile thread in her right hand.

The Nile thread is connected to a dark weight that hangs from the button on the wooden box. With just a gentle pull from Marisa, the weight will fall onto the button, and the button will be pressed down by the influence of gravitational potential energy.

Even if there's something wrong with the wooden box, it won't affect her since she's already so far away.

Holding her breath, she tugged, and the weight immediately slammed straight down on the button.

The crucial moment is coming!

Marisa Kirisame didn't even blink. When conducting experiments, you can't miss any details, because the results often lie in these details.

"Paji~"