Shrine
Natsume Reiko clenched her fists, looking up at the Fox Spirit in the sky… "The one who offended you is me!"
"It has nothing to do with those Yokai!"
"One person's actions, one person's responsibility!"
"If you want revenge, take this life, as you please!"
Natsume Reiko took a deep breath and shouted out her thoughts.
She had long grown tired of everything and had no motivation to live.
Anyway… no one would care about someone like her… even if she were gone, no one would notice… Natsume Reiko's eyes were bloodshot, planning to use her own life to quell the anger of this great Yokai!
However… the Fox Spirit in the sky covered her mouth with her sleeve, letting out an undisguised, mocking laugh.
"Even for a rebellious brat like you…"
"There will still be someone who cries for you…"
"A foolish woman named Hiratsuka Shizuka was just talking about you."
"Her remorseful expression, the way she almost shed tears."
"Thinking back now, it's still quite amusing!"
The Fox Spirit mocked with malicious amusement.
Hiratsuka Shizuka had ruined her cooking, turning the beef stew into dark cuisine!
As revenge… she would humiliate Hiratsuka Shizuka's student in the cruelest and most heartless way!
[Just kidding… (Fox sigh)]
… "You!"
"What do you want to do to her!"
"If you dare to harm her, I… I won't let you off!"
Natsume Reiko again raised a branch, speaking threatening words.
But… the Fox Spirit in the sky merely narrowed her eyes.
The branch in Reiko's hand ignited with blue flames!
The scorching heat startled Reiko, and she quickly flung away the burning branch.
However… when the branch landed, its form was completely intact… the blue flames from before simply didn't exist; it was just Reiko's illusion!
Illusion!
Just by meeting her gaze, Reiko was toyed with by the other party!
A great Yokai like this was not something humans could contend with!
She had no chance of winning!
… "Naive child, you are wrong again…"
"The one who harms her is not me, but you."
"She already knows the truth that Yokai exist in this world."
"She feels guilty towards you. If you were to suddenly die now…"
"Tell me…"
"How would Hiratsuka Shizuka, who feels guilty towards you, react?"
"Would she, unable to bear the torment, also do the same as you?"
"Just… die…?"
The Fox Spirit in the sky continued to mock the girl.
For her, the strong-willed Reiko was a good source of amusement… Reiko was an upright person.
She treated even Yokai kindly, let alone someone who cared about her?
Hiratsuka Shizuka could be said to be the only person in this world who cared about her.
If… Reiko were to recall any beautiful memories in her last moments.
The time spent with Hiratsuka Shizuka would likely occupy a portion of that space.
Therefore… she would never let anyone harm her teacher!
This even included Natsume Reiko herself!
Before dispelling this guilt, she would never do anything foolish!
She didn't want Hiratsuka Shizuka to live her entire life in guilt because of someone like her!
"What do you want me to do…"
Reiko calmed herself and looked at the great Yokai in the sky.
"The life of a Yokai is not suitable for you."
"Go back obediently and continue your studies!"
The Fox Spirit raised a finger, pointing towards the direction down the mountain.
She showed the no longer confused girl a clear path.
"What?"
Natsume Reiko made a ghost-like expression upon hearing this request.
"Always walking with your head down, no wonder you can't see the happiness ahead."
"You will understand very soon…"
"You will find your true kind at school."
"An international student, just like you, who can see Yokai."
The Fox Spirit in the sky left her final admonition and then vanished without a trace.
Even that terrifying pressure dissipated with her… The sun's rays once again bathed the entire back mountain, emitting warm light and heat.
Everything seemed to have ended.
But it also seemed to have just begun.
"Mountain God… do you know her origin?"
Reiko bent down, helping the kneeling Mountain God to stand up from the ground.
The Mountain God's steps were still somewhat unsteady, so she simply sat on the steps.
"That Lord…"
"She is the most terrifying Yokai in legends!"
"The White-Faced Golden-Haired Nine-Tailed Fox, Tamamo-no-Mae!"
The Mountain God exclaimed with lingering fear.
But for some reason, her body trembled even more violently.
The Mountain God thought of what happened last night and suddenly had a terrifying association!
"You call yourself worthy of being my Shikigami?"
The words spoken by that great Lord still echoed in the Mountain God's mind!
Combined with the mysterious Master that Tamamo-no-Mae had just mentioned!
Is there a possibility!
No!
She no longer dared to think!
The current Mountain God only wanted to summon the Yokai and quickly make arrangements!
No matter what!
She had to complete the task assigned by Tamamo!
The Mountain God tremblingly stood up, but her weak and unsteady body directly rolled down the steps!
She awkwardly climbed up again, as if she had lost her soul, stumbling forward… "Tamamo…"
"Tamamo…-no-Mae…"
Reiko murmured distractedly, her brown pupils instantly contracting!
Clearly… the girl at this moment had already guessed the identity of that Fox Spirit!
…Meanwhile… Hiratsuka Shizuka drove her SUV and parked by the street near the Komi family's house.
"Xiaolu, is it really not dangerous?"
Hiratsuka Shizuka was a little worried, tapping her fingers on the steering wheel.
"Don't worry."
"I will handle this matter."
Lu Ren counted on his fingers, smiling as he reassured everyone.
The car door opened.
He stretched his muscles and joints, getting out of the car with the others.
But... a system notification suddenly appeared...
[You chose to stand by and do nothing, obtaining: Sage of the Moon's Secret Elixir!]
[Your Servant unintentionally helped Reiko resolve her inner turmoil!]
[Obtained: Demon True Eye!]
[Demon True Eye: A magic eye obtained through magic, only demons are capable of wielding it, but you are an exception!]
[The Demon True Eye can see through everything.]
[Including: the opponent's thoughts and inner self.]
[Note: These eyes can even see through the past and foresee the future!]
[Note: Easily rewrite the opponent's perception, and even change reality!]