Before it could finish speaking, several Graduates had already descended on it and begun beating it.
The Special Grade Cursed Spirit that had been so arrogant moments ago began letting out agonized screams.
At the sight, Seiko Ayase and the others narrowed their eyes slightly.
They were... all Special Grade Cursed Spirits?
For a moment, their gazes grew complicated as they looked at Yayoi Hozuki.
This little girl seemed terrifyingly strong.
If they left blessings out of the equation...
And judged purely by combat strength...
She might be the strongest among them.
S-so amazing.
Yulia Futaba-do was even more dumbfounded.
"Don't worry. You'll become this strong someday too."
Lin Luo stroked her hair, gently ruffling it.
"Mm! I'll work hard, Yulia."
Yulia Futaba-do clenched her little fists, determination written all over her face.
No matter what happened...
She didn't want to lose to anyone on the path of exorcism.
A little while later...
Miko Yotsuya's eyelid twitched as she watched Yayoi Hozuki seal the barely breathing Special Grade Cursed Spirit inside a jar.
This ability...
Seemed a little terrifying.
The Shrine!
It was already late at night.
But none of them had gone to sleep.
Yayoi Hozuki and Yulia Futaba-do each held a Grimoire, enthusiastically asking Miko Yotsuya and the others for guidance.
Shizuka Hiratsuka had even pulled Seiko Ayase into a corner.
She fidgeted awkwardly. "Um, Seiko, tonight, could you..."
"Hmm?"
Seiko Ayase looked puzzled. "Just say what's on your mind."
Shizuka Hiratsuka blushed. "It's because of you! You've been monopolizing Master ever since you got here."
Uh...
Seiko Ayase blinked, then caught on.
She chuckled softly. "What's this? Are you finally ready to make your move, Little Shizuka?"
Although she felt a little disappointed that it wasn't her own little Momoka...
She was still happy to see something