Return

"It's probably hard to explain. After all, they are a top-tier deity. In Chichibu, they rely on the power of the Ley Line. Those weaker gods might not even be as strong as them."

Miyauchi Hiyage looked at Honma Meiko without deliberately lowering his voice.

Not all gods are hexagonal war gods. In any case, judging from the attitude of the Omiya Shrine Maiden towards those new gods, those new gods who were artificially catalyzed after the Mystery Revival do not seem to be particularly strong.

Even if we include the eight million gods of the past, there are a lot of weak gods who can be tricked and bullied by mortals. Only a very few gods have divine power that is completely superior to that of humans.

But the Tohru in front of us is definitely not that kind of weak god. At least he dares to fight a dragon all over the sky and take on all the gods with one dragon. Even if he loses in the end, he won't look too bad.

Even if Tohru's actions were passed down through Earth's myths and legends, her status would certainly not be low.

Miyauchi Hiyage was indeed unsure how their Reverse Side World would treat such a powerful being from another world if Tohru simply passed away like that.

Unless, nobody knows.

After hearing what Miyauchi Hiyage said, Tohru also made a judgment.

It seems that Miyauchi Hiyage is worried that his presence will cause them trouble.

Thinking about his identity, Tohru's expression seemed to darken even more. So, finding a temporary place to stay is this difficult?

The next moment, Miyauchi Hiyage asked Tohru a question.

"Miss Tohru, do you have a way to completely conceal your aura and power?"

He pointed to his eyes. "Like now, even though you have become human, I can still clearly see the power emanating from you in my eyes. If you can do that, then I have no problem."

Upon hearing this answer, a smile appeared on Tohru's face for the first time since his rebirth.

Then she started messing around with herself.

As a bunch of mysterious magic arrays appeared on her body, Miyauchi Hiyage secretly memorized them, planning to study them when she had time, to see if they could provide some new inspiration for her Sealing Technique.

Honma Meiko was puzzled by what the other person was doing. Was the other person going to do something dangerous to her in order to conceal her presence?

"Don't worry, I know your concerns. I'm just going to see what your world is like. I won't affect the order of your world. This is a magic array I'm using to conceal my presence."

"It's hard for you to explain my situation. I'm worried that I might accidentally be dragged out by the gods of your world after I just arrived there, which would have a negative impact on you. So just wait here for a bit while I adjust my aura according to your own. It won't take up too much of your time."

After a while of clanging and banging, Tohru, who had been busy for quite some time, finally stretched out his hand towards the Miyauchi Hiyage: "Use your eyes to look at me again, and see if you can still see my true form."

At this moment, Tohru had put away his dragon horns and tail, and apart from his somewhat strange attire, he looked no different from an ordinary person.

Under the deliberate concealment of a giant dragon possessing Spiritual Power, Miyauchi Hiyage was indeed unable to discern any problems through the Eyes of Destiny.

He nodded to Tohru, indicating that there were no problems.

Tohru, Honma Meiko with questioning and expectant eyes.

Facing this Dragon Clan girl who looked to be about her age, and given that the girl had gone to such lengths, Honma Meiko gave her a welcoming smile.

"Since Miss Tohru doesn't mind, then come with us to our world."

She was thinking that if Tohru could maintain his human form, it wouldn't be a problem to let him live in her house and sleep with her.

Furthermore, there's the matter of Miyauchi Hiyage, who can make arrangements. Given his Miyauchi Hiyage in Asahigaoka, he might even be able to help resolve Tohru's identity issue as well.

Miyauchi Hiyage nodded slightly to her, indicating that he could think of the same thing that Honma Meiko was thinking of.

He then said he would help resolve Tohru's identity issue, but if Tohru really didn't want to cause any impact on their world, then Tohru would have to temporarily follow his arrangements when he first arrived in that world.

The Omiya Shrine Maiden and the other supernatural forces that rushed over must not realize that they brought a guest from another world with them when they returned.

"That's no problem. I didn't want to get involved with those troublesome humans anyway." Tohru nodded, indicating that he could temporarily follow Miyauchi Hiyage's orders, but only for the time that had just passed.

Being able to do this much is already quite good.

As for how Tohru will be arranged afterward, it will depend on her own ideas and adjustments will be made.

Just as Tohru could vaguely sense a trace of Miyauchi Hiyage's true nature, Miyauchi Hiyage could also sense the other party's restraint and wariness towards him.

Miyauchi Hiyage suspects that this might also be due to the curse associated with his Name Curse.

On the Holy Sword's side, he carried the scent of a dragon and was considered an enemy.

On Tohru's side, perhaps it was the scent of dragon blood and dragon heart on him that made the other party subconsciously wary of him.

However, the other party's attitude was quite in line with Miyauchi Hiyage's intentions.

With this life-saving grace, Tohru will not attack him, nor will he get too close to him.

Anyway, the other party really showed genuine feelings for Honma Meiko.

However, Honma Meiko and Kobayashi have completely different personalities, so it shouldn't cause Tohru to develop sexual desire for the delicate and frail Honma Meiko like in the original work, right?

It would be great if we could become friends who can talk about anything.

However, once we return to our original world, we'll have to find a way to remind Honma Meiko to be mindful of whether Tohru develops any special feelings for her.

Thinking this over, Miyauchi Hiyage nodded to Tohru.

"Alright, now that we've made up our minds, let's go. The Omiya Shrine Maiden over there is probably getting impatient."

Looking at the spatial rift before him, Tohru was actually starting to look forward to what this completely new world, which he had never set foot in before, would be like.

Chapter 209: Return

It's different from the obvious sense of spatial tension when you come over.

At that time, they were affected by spatial fluctuations and were forcibly pulled into this world.

Now, however, they were prepared and returned to their original world through the obvious spatial rift in front of them.

When crossing the world, there is almost no sensation in between, but at the moment of crossing, it feels as if you are passing through a thin film like a bubble.

After traversing the world, Miyauchi Hiyage, who felt no problems in any aspect except for the level of Mana activity, looked around.

The Eyes of Destiny quickly confirmed that this was indeed their original world.

Furthermore, his gaze also detected several extraordinary individuals with superhuman abilities in the vicinity, who were likely sent by the Chichibu Shrine to search for their whereabouts.

He nodded to Tohru behind him, indicating that this was indeed their world.

Then she pointed to the other side Asahigaoka, towards Asahigaoka, and told her to hide there first, and then briefly described the situation in Asahigaoka.

The filming location in Asahigaoka should still be shooting night scenes tonight. Although the makeup and filming environment for "The Hero's Journey to the Demon Castle" are quite simple, it can still be considered a Japanese fantasy style. I believe Tohru will definitely be able to recognize it.

"I'll come find you later. Be careful, there are still quite a few of our superhumans around here. Don't let them spot you."

Tohru was currently in stealth mode and refrained from sensing the situation in this world. He simply patted his chest with considerable confidence and said, "Don't worry, I've never made a mistake in this kind of thing before."

Then she first carefully sniffed Honma Meiko, and then reluctantly sniffed Miyauchi Hiyage: "I've also memorized your scents. I'll only come out on my own when you're around me."

Then, even without emitting any extraordinary power, Tohru still quickly disappeared from their sight, following the location pointed out by the Miyauchi Hiyage, in his human form.

Before anyone could find them, Miyauchi Hiyage quickly went over their statements with Honma Meiko.

"Don't mention Tohru or the Holy Sword. It's best not to talk about anything related to the other world. Just say that we wandered around there for a long time before finding this spatial rift and running back. If they ask about the scenery there, just answer truthfully. If you really don't know what to say, just try to faint. Leave the rest to me."

Looking at the faintly visible spatial rift behind her, Honma Meiko nodded earnestly.

It was at this moment that the small spatial fluctuation caused by the two of them returning from the other world finally attracted the attention of the superhumans around them.

A few minutes later, Miyauchi Hiyage saw the familiar figure of Kano Shrine Maiden.

Before they could say anything, the Kano Shrine Maiden showed a relieved expression, then urgently reached out her hand to Honma Meiko: "It's not safe here. I'll ask you about it later. Let's go back to the Ley Line and reconnect the broken contract, otherwise your body won't be able to take it."

Upon hearing this, Honma Meiko became somewhat nervous about Chichi's current situation and quickly nodded.

Then, amidst a gasp from Honma Meiko, the Kano Shrine Maiden swept her Honma Meiko and quickly said to Miyauchi Hiyage, "Wait here for a moment, someone will come to take you away soon. I'll go and deal with Meiko's situation first!"

Judging from the other party's tense appearance, it was clear that the situation on Chichibu's side was not very optimistic. Although Miyauchi Hiyage wanted to follow behind the other party, the other party's "low-altitude flight" speed, which used Spiritual Power to run through the mountains and could easily jump more than ten meters, was indeed not something that a newly awakened ability user like him could keep up with.

Fortunately, after only a few more minutes, Miyauchi Hiyage was met by another male superhuman, who led him away from this unstable area.

During the departure, Miyauchi Hiyage learned through questioning that the other person was not from Chichibu Shrine, but a monk from a nearby temple who practiced the Six-Syllable Mantra and worshipped Kannon.

Miyauchi Hiyage wasn't surprised, after all, the Chichibu Region already had more than thirty Kannon Temple, which, together with more than sixty other Kannon temples in the surrounding area, formed the "One Hundred Kannon Temples of Japan," making it the most popular area for Kannon worship in Japan.

However, Miyauchi Hiyage felt somewhat awkward about the other party's enthusiastic attitude.

Speaking of which, it seems that when Satoru Gojo was chatting with him before, he mentioned that Kento Nanami had previously said that his physique was very suitable for practicing Zen in a temple.

Previously, Miyauchi Hiyage hadn't taken it to heart, after all, his Pure Yang Body did seem quite suitable for practicing Buddhism.

But judging from the monk's attitude towards him now, even though he had sealed most of his Pure Yang Body's aura, he was still considered a hot commodity in the Buddhist community.

Not only did he keep asking Miyauchi Hiyage about his views on Buddhism, but he also asked some mysterious questions from time to time, probably to test whether Miyauchi Hiyage had any so-called "wisdom."

Although Japanese monks do not have as many taboos and can marry and have children, Miyauchi Hiyage never had the slightest thought of becoming a monk.

Even though Miyauchi Hiyage gave completely nonsensical answers, the other party didn't seem to have given up on the idea.

He even secretly reminded the Miyauchi Hiyage the Jujutsu Society was not a good place, and that going there to wallow in killing would only bury his great wisdom.

After returning to the location of the Ley Line and meeting several shrine maidens, the monk invited Miyauchi Hiyage to visit and practice at their temple another day before leaving.

"Those monks are like that. They always like to talk to people about fate and other such things, trying to coax qualified people into becoming monks in various ways. Don't take it too seriously."

The one speaking was the Kano Shrine Maiden.

She looked much more relaxed now, which meant that the situation of Honma Meiko and the Ley Line had stabilized.

"I must remind you, although ordinary monks do not have many taboos, the deeper they practice the Buddhist teachings, the easier it is for them to sever all emotions and attachments. You see, apart from being quite enthusiastic towards you, that guy has never shown any expression at other times, has he?"

"So if you still want to get married and have children in the future, don't be fooled by those monks," the Kano Shrine Maiden reminded Miyauchi Hiyage.

The monk reminded him that the Jujutsu Society was no good, and now the Shinto are telling him that monks are no good either.

Then, Satoru Gojo had previously told him that there weren't many truly good people in the entire Reverse Side World, and that everyone had their own plans, so he should be careful to protect himself and not reveal his abilities carelessly.

It can only be said that there are indeed many unsavory things hidden behind the scenes between various forces.

Fortunately, he has a cheat code. Give him some more time, and he won't need to worry about these things anymore.

Thinking this, Miyauchi Hiyage nodded to Kano Shrine Maiden: "I have no intention of becoming a monk. I'm someone who can't calm my mind. Asking me to practice Buddhism would probably be more painful than taking my life."

He simply stated his position to the person and then brought the topic back to Honma Meiko.

"How is Menma doing now?"

The Kano Shrine Maiden smiled and said, "It's not bad. Although her contract with the Ley Line was temporarily broken, causing an earthquake in Chichibu when you were teleported away, thanks to the assistance of the Omiya Shrine Maiden, the situation was stabilized shortly after you disappeared, and there should have been no casualties."

"Meiko's condition is relatively stable now. Even the Omiya Shrine Maiden was somewhat surprised that she could remain conscious after such a long time... In short, it shouldn't be long before the contract is reconnected. However, for the foreseeable future, she may have to stabilize her condition inside the barrier in order to reassure the Ley Line."

She pointed to the location of the Ley Line.

The area has been protected by layers of barriers set up by the Omiya Shrine Maiden; that is where Honma Meiko is currently located.

"The Ōmiya Omiya Shrine Maiden didn't expect the spatial fluctuations to spread to this location and even sweep you two away. Now she has used the power of the Ley Line to set up a barrier here, so even if spatial fluctuations occur again, they will not affect the situation inside the barrier."

In fact, they are already within a barrier, but it's an outer barrier, not as detailed as the one around Meiko.

Moreover, since Tohru and the Holy Sword have already arrived in this world from the other side of the spatial rift, that spatial rift should no longer cause any disturbance.

After explaining this, the Kano Shrine Maiden asked Miyauchi Hiyage with a somewhat serious expression what they had experienced on the other side of the spatial rift during the two hours they had disappeared.

While spatial gaps have occurred quite frequently in the last year or two, they are mostly small in scale and only last for a few days to half a month before dissipating automatically, posing little danger.

Moreover, before this, at most some small animals from other worlds or other regions were teleported here. Although the superhumans here had planned to go to the other side of the rift, they had not succeeded so far.

However, this spatial fluctuation actually swept them both into it. Fortunately, they managed to return safely in the end, but their experience over those two hours was already quite remarkable.

Miyauchi Hiyage nodded, and then began to explain to Kano Shrine Maiden.

He didn't even speak the language of the other world; he simply described the scenery there and how they found their way back through the spatial rift.

However, after listening to Miyauchi Hiyage's question, Kano Shrine Maiden still managed to ask that crucial question.

Do you think that place is still on Earth?

Miyauchi Hiyage frowned, and after thinking for a while, shook his head uncertainly. "Because it's nighttime there too, and we're in a desolate mountain area, the environment there doesn't seem to be much different from ours, and I haven't seen any special creatures..."

Miyauchi Hiyage said this, he seemed to remember something and plucked some dirt and weeds from his clothes and shoes.

"There should be a lot of soil and weeds here that came from over there. Should we take them for testing?"

The Kano Shrine Maiden was about to nod, but the next moment, the Omiya Shrine Maiden's voice came over.

"Burn all those things. If anyone asks about it in the future, just answer according to what you said before. Never mention anything related to 'another world'."

As the Omiya Shrine Maiden said this, she walked over and took the soil and weeds from the hands of the Miyauchi Hiyage.

A flame erupted from her hand, burning all the items from that other world to ashes.

Upon hearing what the Omiya Shrine Maiden said, the Kano Shrine Maiden was initially puzzled, but the next moment the Omiya Shrine Maiden offered an explanation.