Mt. Yougou stood at the northernmost end of Narukami Island and was also its highest peak. With Inazuma City to the south and the mountain to the north, the two formed mutually supporting positions.
At the summit of Mt. Yougou stood a shrine with thousands of years of history-the Grand Narukami Shrine. For millennia, the Grand Narukami Shrine had provided the people of Inazuma with services including rites, divination, blessings, exorcisms, and the suppression of evil spirits, earning enormous prestige among them.
Moreover, of the Grand Narukami Shrine's two historical Guuji, one had been the Electro Archon's closest friend, while the other was her familiar. Their standing transcended the mundane world, and even Inazuma's Tri-Commission dared not act out of line at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Since the estate of the Yashiro Commission's Kamisato Clan lay at the foot of Mt. Yougou, and some of the Yashiro Commission's duties overlapped with those of the Grand Narukami Shrine, some people in Inazuma believed the Yashiro Commission was subordinate to the shrine. In reality, Yae Guuji merely had some personal ties with the Kamisato Clan.
In the turmoil that gripped Inazuma, this place could still be considered a haven of peace.
Today, a young man arrived at the Grand Narukami Shrine on Mt. Yougou and handed a letter to the shrine maiden receiving visitors at the entrance. After seeing the letter of introduction exclusive to Yae Publishing House, the shrine maiden gave the young man another look. Oh! He's quite handsome.
The shrine maiden then led the young man to a quiet room in the shrine. After serving him a cup of hot tea and some refreshments, she said, "Please wait a moment. I'll notify Lady Guuji."
The young man was naturally Yucheng. Sitting on the quiet room's tatami mat, he took