"So, are there any tests or conditions for obtaining the extraordinary?"
Mitsue Takeda gave a positive response.
It was not easy to enter the extraordinary realm. Mitsue had spent most of her life just to enjoy the attention of the gods. Perhaps the lower levels of the supernatural did not require such harsh conditions, but it was always necessary to test the seeker's ability.
And…
"The supernatural realm is poisonous."
Because it is poisonous, the supernatural realm is a double-edged sword. If you obtain it without guidance, it is like a slow suicide.
However, this only applies to those supernaturals who are unorthodox or "wild." The true supernatural realm—the path walked by Mitsue Takeda—is endorsed by the gods, so naturally, there is no such thing as "toxicity."
"Of course," Mitsue added, "If you find any 'Seeds of the Extraordinary,' I can help you cleanse the poison and relieve you of your worries."
As for joining Mitsue Takeda's lineage directly?
Sure. Just spend a few decades proving yourself first.
Mitsue didn't have a precise grasp of the entry standards for her own lineage, so she followed her own life experience as a benchmark. She had wasted most of her life in the mortal world before gaining power, so her disciples and successors naturally had to meet her rigorous testing standards.
"Eh? So difficult… Then I may not have a chance in this life," Eru Chitanda said, her tone frustrated.
Her reaction made Mitsue laugh. This child didn't have any complicated thoughts or ambition; she was just purely curious about these mysteries. This made Mitsue like the simple girl very much.
Afterwards, Mitsue explained the ways to obtain the extraordinary, one by one.
Pray to God.
Look for the heritage left by the ancients.
Search for 'Extraordinary Seeds' that may exist in reality.
Find lingering power within various religious traditions.
These were the partial, orthodox ways to obtain the extraordinary.
Finally, Mitsue publicly disclosed the taboos of facing spirits.
"It is safe to be invisible."
Spirits are mostly harmless to those who cannot see them, but there are exceptions. If one's 'Spirit Sight' is awakened accidentally, the psychic is like a beacon stepping into the other world—stepping into the spirits' domain.
There is no doubt that the spirits will try every possible way to torture and devour the clairvoyant.
Although curses are not uncommon, they are not exactly common either. Scattered throughout the human population, encounters are rare. Most people will never encounter such strange things in their entire lives. And as long as people do not go to the dark, damp areas—like sewers—at night, curses will not deliberately wander into bright areas.
As for the curse that was in the transformation period that day? There was no need to worry. That kind of existence, once it appears, would be crushed in the cradle of its transformation by people like Grandma Mitsue.
After explaining the secrets of the extraordinary realm, Mitsue specifically asked Eru Chitanda to stay behind for a private talk.
Eventually, a confused Eru was finally released back to her family.
And then…
"Eru, you're back? Come, come, come to Auntie!"
"Don't listen to her! Listen to Uncle! Uncle will help you introduce a handsome boyfriend!"
"Bullshit!!"
The elders of the Chitanda clan blushed, puffed out their beards, and glared at each other like angry cats.
But the moment they turned to face Eru, the expressions on their faces instantly melted into a warm spring breeze.
Eru was stunned.
She secretly glanced at her father not far away. He was smiling, looking kind and gentle—completely different from the strict, traditional image of her father in the past.
Adults… what is wrong with them?
He looks very friendly, but I always feel… uneasy.
"Everyone! Get moving!"
Superintendent General Hakuba finally stopped suppressing his excitement.
"Search! Turn the ground upside down and search for me!"
Extraordinary Seeds!
Extraordinary Seeds!!
Extraordinary Seeds exist in reality!
He did not care how high the seeds could elevate a mortal. It was enough just to hold a seed; that alone would allow him to get closer to Grandma Mitsue.
He had heard Mitsue's reminder clearly: No sect would ignore a talent who had integrated an Extraordinary Seed.
Therefore, as long as someone integrated a seed, it was very likely that Grandma Mitsue would accept them into her sect. A true sect with a true god backing it…
At the same time, Miwako Sato, who had left a good impression on Grandma Mitsue, also completely entered the vision of the Metropolitan Police Department's senior management. She was now a key asset.
Similarly, the religious forces might have seemed to have no presence during the broadcast, but they were "Celestial Dragons"—untouchables who were naturally in the same camp as Grandma Mitsue. That was why the Great Onmyoji, Kyoaki Hashimoto, had almost shamelessly decided to stay in the Shitamachi district.
However, Haruno Yukinoshita was acting contrary to her usual aggressive behavior. She seemed very "passive."
The reason was simple.
"Our influence cannot reach the radiation zone of the religious forces, and archaeologists are not something the Yukinoshita family has access to."
As for searching for possible Extraordinary Seeds? That was even more unrealistic. In all these years, they had only seen one extraordinary person—Grandma Mitsue. So, the seeds must be incredibly scarce. Only through scarcity could they be worthy of the word "talent" mentioned by Mitsue.
So, Haruno made a decision.
"Our strategy for the future remains unchanged."
Hold onto the thigh.
Hold tight to the golden thigh of Grandma Mitsue!
In the eyes of the true upper class, the Yukinoshita family's influence wasn't actually that large. So, they would handle the small matters in their home turf of Chiba Prefecture. But more importantly, they would get closer to Grandma Mitsue.
The other families were just temporarily busy running around in circles. Eventually, they would wake up and realize that the Extraordinary is still as difficult to reach as ascending to the sky.
System Points: 5,000.
From the shadows, Seiran Mizunotsuki watched the growth of his points.
This wave was a small profit. And the matter was still fermenting.
It was impossible for this group of dignitaries to monopolize the supernatural. In the future, more and more people would be trapped in the "truth" of the world, unable to extricate themselves. By then, the System Points would definitely usher in explosive growth.
Since the setting had been laid out, it was time to "let the dog off the leash."
Extraordinary Seeds…
Seiran smiled noncommittally.
The so-called "Extraordinary Seeds" were just the extraordinary system items that Seiran exchanged from the System.
He spread out his hands. A short, copper pestle appeared, emitting a faint, strange color.
Who says that seeds must be literal seeds?
Isn't that putting shackles on oneself?
Look. Various artifacts can also serve as seeds. This aligns with the world's imagination of obtaining power, as well as descriptions in myths and legends.
He casually threw the copper pestle to the Curse standing beside him.
This Curse would wander around with the copper pestle, looking for a suitable unlucky guy… well, a lucky guy.
It just so happened that an opportunity was approaching.
In the near future, Sobu High School would hold an exchange activity with the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School.
Nominally, it was an exchange student activity. In reality, it was a friendly alliance between the two schools.
Isn't this a coincidence?
Seiran looked at the school bulletin board. The "unlucky guy" had arrived in a hurry.
Interesting.
There were representatives from the four classes: A, B, C, and D.
In the end, Seiran fixed his eyes on a boy with a silly smile.
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