I have an infinite number of shikigami-Chapter 165 - 99. There are eight months left to become an adult, what’s wrong with being childish again... (10,000 words achieved)_2
Chapter 165: 99. There are eight months left to become an adult, what’s wrong with being childish again... (10,000 words achieved)_2
He kept one hand in his pocket, clutching that photograph tightly.
Witnesses may be persuasive, but tangible evidence is far more reliable. The fatal blow to Fujiwara Reya can only come from me, Kougi Guuji. Even if your Inari Shrine’s influence surpasses that of my White Mountain Shrine, and you have more people, this credit is firmly in the hands of my White Mountain Shrine. Not even Amaterasu descending can prevent it!
The soft candlelight filtered through the lantern paper, becoming somewhat unsteady.
A commotion arose at the entrance of the great hall. The young people near the entrance turned their heads to look and saw a beautiful and cool young priestess, sparking a flurry of discussion.
"Who is that?" a young one from another branch asked.
"Who else could be so beautiful but Witch Hoshimi," a local junior answered proudly.
"So that’s Hoshimi Rinko?"
"Seeing her in person is so much better than the rumors."
"I heard she’s about to be promoted to General rank?"
"Oh my god!"
"She just turned eighteen, right..."
Amidst countless exclamations, even the few rebellious-looking young ones from Kansai turned serious.
Throughout Japan’s history, the Kansai Region has long been the nation’s political, economic, and cultural center. Whether it is Shinto or Buddhism, they have all developed with Kansai as their base. Those ancient Great Shrines and Great Temples have long held sway over national religious affairs and always looked down upon outsiders.
In modern times, the economic and political centers began shifting to the Kanto Region.
Gradually, the Kanto Region rose, and except for still being the cultural center, Kansai has fallen behind Kanto in every other aspect. With better economics, Kanto shrines had more money, and with money, development naturally improved.
Especially after WWII, under the leadership of the Kanto Region, a brand-new Onmyo-ryo was established.
Kansai Region went from holding all the power to having to stand on equal footing with the other four branches, a significant downturn. Facing the trend of economic shift, they were helpless, having no choice but to curse Kanto people as nouveau riche while sending people over here to open branches, racking their brains to earn small money from Kanto people.
Currently, the top title among the younger generation has been in Kanto’s hands for four consecutive times, making Kansai people, who think highly of themselves, feel humiliated.
The juniors’ discussions did not disturb the elders; the voting continued.
The subject of everyone’s discussion, Hoshimi Rinko, remained expressionless. Sitting in the audience, she looked calm, genuinely indifferent to others’ opinions of her and completely uninterested in their conversations.
Sitting there, she was like a serene orchid, the lantern’s light reflecting off her smooth skin, highlighting perfect lines.
"Humph!"
Kasahara Asuka pouted indignantly.
Honestly, she was also a genius witch, also a rising star. It’s just because she’s two years younger and had two years less training that she couldn’t beat Hoshimi Rinko, who snatched the title of the first among the younger generation!
In ten, no, in five years, Asuka is sure she can trample Hoshimi Bitch beneath her feet!
After a momentary commotion, the hall was just regaining silence.
At this moment, hurried footsteps and the panicked voice of a little priest came rushing in.
"Report——"
"All presidents, Fujiwara Reya from Asakusa Shrine has arrived——"
Like a thunderclap in the great hall, the space erupted into chaos.
Numerous inhalations could be heard, and countless curious eyes turned towards the entrance, where the boy stood.
The name Fujiwara Reya wasn’t famous in the other four branches of the Onmyo-ryo, and the name Asakusa Shrine was almost forgotten. Even locals from Kanto had puzzled looks when it was mentioned. Besides a few high-ranking individuals, most ordinary clergy only knew Asakusa Shrine had a mission maniac; they didn’t know anything else.
The gazes towards the entrance were filled with caution and inquiry and were especially solemn, appearing quite wary.
How dare he come here—this was the thought of the majority.
Why did he only come now—this was Kasahara Asuka’s thought.
"Senior~~"
Kasahara Witch called out joyfully, leaping from her seat in the audience and, wearing wooden clogs, ran towards him. As she moved, the scarlet hem of her robe swayed beautifully like a goldfish’s fin in swimming motion.
From the high platform, Mrs. Kasahara watched her younger daughter’s lack of girlish restraint and rubbed her temples with a feeling of helplessness.
"Senior senior~~"
Just like stepping on stones to cross a river, Kasahara Asuka hopped over to Fujiwara Reya, her swinging orange hair appearing very eye-catching.
Everyone could see that she was in an especially good mood now.
Her light, bounding steps were like bouncing on a trampoline, her affectionate "senior" as soft as the sweetest cotton candy, and her delicate eyebrows looked so happy that it seemed they might take off.
"Why did you come out?" Fujiwara Reya scolded.
"Senior belongs to Asuka!" Kasahara Asuka said, grabbing his sleeve with one hand while impolitely extending her other hand, tracing a clockwise circle around the great hall with her finger and threateningly stating, "As long as Asuka is here, no one can bully my senior."
The girl’s clear voice, like an oriole singing, held deeper implications, instantly quieting the entire assembly.
All eyes fell upon her, some curious, most surprised.
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