It was the third day since Miko received her Divine Blessing, and the second day since Yulia received hers.
The two had already become good friends and comrades-in-arms, and after school, they teamed up to clear all the evil spirits near the school. The process, in the eyes of others, was quite strange.
In others' eyes, the two of them would wander around the school after class, occasionally making peculiar movements and muttering something.
However, their behavior was deemed 'chunibyo' by other students who witnessed it. After all, most people had gone through such a phase, but it was rare to find someone still suffering from 'chunibyo' in high school.
Only Yurikawa Hana, with her natural airhead personality, found Yotsuya Miko and Yulia very cute, and occasionally joined them in their actions.
Yulia also understood that Yurikawa Hana was not a person of the 'Ri (Other) World', so she cooperated with Yotsuya Miko to try and prevent Yurikawa Hana from encountering evil spirits.
The setting sun gradually dyed the street orange. Yotsuya Miko, Yulia, and Yurikawa Hana walked down the street, where passersby were gradually thinning out. "Hum hum, hum hum~ Today was so much fun~" Yurikawa Hana hummed a tune, taking small steps, swinging her arms as she walked ahead.
"Miko, are you really not going to tell Hana anything?" Yulia tugged at Yotsuya Miko's arm, asking in a low voice.
"If ordinary people become aware of the existence of evil spirits, they can never return to a peaceful life. Hana probably isn't suited for our world. It's better for her to just be happy like this—" Yotsuya Miko whispered. Yurikawa Hana was her best friend, and she didn't want her best friend to get caught up in an unpredictable world.
"Is that so—but her strong life force can easily attract those unclean things," Yulia said, looking at Yurikawa Hana walking ahead. In her eyes, Yurikawa Hana was emitting a glowing 'aura'.
This 'aura' is a manifestation of powerful life force.
Such obvious life force is a great tonic for evil spirits, constantly attracting them.
She had only known her for one day and had already dealt with four evil spirits attracted to her.
"If too many evil spirits are attracted, even the strongest life force will get sick. When her life force is weak, with Hana's talent, she could easily see evil spirits."
Yulia analyzed calmly. After gaining orthodox knowledge and a cultivation system, she had spent most of her time researching.
"But—" Yotsuya Miko was hesitant. What Yulia said made sense. She couldn't protect Hana all the time.
There would always be times when she wasn't by Hana's side.
She was very aware of how terrifying evil spirits could be. If Hana could see evil spirits at some point, it would be troublesome.
Given Hana's unawareness of danger, she might be devoured by an evil spirit in just a few minutes.
The reason Hana was always eating was because those evil spirits would consume Hana's life force when they got close, which led to her constantly eating to replenish her life force.
Hana had indeed fainted from hunger before, but back then, she couldn't see evil spirits and just thought Hana was too weak.
"But is it really good to pull Hana into the 'Ri (Other) World'?
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Yulia looked at the hesitant Yotsuya Miko and whispered, "Why not ask Hana for her opinion? Even if Hana doesn't receive God's favor, we can teach her magic."
She had been aware of many things since she was young. The initiative had to be in her own hands.
One couldn't wait until danger occurred to make amends; by then, it would be too late.
She didn't want her friend to get hurt when she couldn't see it.
Hana was her second good friend.
"Mm." Yotsuya Miko nodded, clasped her hands together, and closed her eyes tightly: 'Lord Xia Wei, please let Hana become a Miko too.'
"Hana." After Yotsuya Miko nodded, Yulia took a deep breath and raised her voice slightly, her body trembling a little.
Telling someone who knew nothing about being able to see evil spirits and the truth of the world made her recall being mocked and ostracized by her classmates in elementary school.
Although she told herself it didn't matter anymore, she still instinctively recoiled a bit.
"What's wrong, Yulia? Are you hungry?" Yurikawa Hana quickly turned her head when she heard the voice, blinking at Yulia. She really liked this small and cute friend.
"No, Miko and I have something very important to tell you, about the truth of the world, and our identities," Yulia said softly.
"Eh? The truth of the world? Yulia and Miko's identities? Is it a new role-playing game?" Yurikawa Hana clasped her hands together with an expectant expression.
"No, Miko and I are actually God's Miko, and also Exorcists," Yulia said, extending her hand directly.
Instantly, a small electric current crackled in her palm, forming an electric ball.
"Wow!" Yurikawa Hana was startled, but her reaction was slow: "Lightning? So amazing."
Only after realizing something did she gradually become surprised, looking at her good sister,
"Yulia and Miko are Miko? Are you those Miko from manga who serve God?"
"Mm, yes, I didn't mean to hide it from Hana." Yotsuya Miko extended her hand, mumbled a spell, and a cluster of orange flames popped out in her palm.
"It's because this world is very dangerous, full of evil spirits. If you become aware of their existence, you will see them, and once you see them, you will face their attacks."
"So amazing, Miko! I never knew you were a Miko! My best friend is a Miko! Hehe." Yurikawa Hana immediately hugged Yotsuya Miko's arm and giggled foolishly: "From now on, I won't have to go to a shrine for blessings, I can just come to you."
"" Yulia looked at Yurikawa Hana in disbelief. Although she knew Yurikawa Hana's reflexes were slow, could she be any more oblivious? Is this a normal person's reaction?
No envy, no longing, no shock, no shattered worldview?
"So, Hana, do you also want to become a Miko?" Yotsuya Miko asked.
"Eh? I can too? I can also become a Miko like Miko?" Yurikawa Hana blinked.
"Of course, I can't make that decision. If God acknowledges you, you might be able to become a Miko," Yotsuya Miko hesitated. She wouldn't dare to joke with God.
"Where is God? I want to see God too, and I want to become a Miko like Miko." Yurikawa Hana raised her hand high with anticipation.
"Mm, now Yulia and I are going to God's Cafe. Hana, just follow us. But you can't say strange things to God, okay?"
"Don't worry!" Yurikawa Hana patted her plump chest.
Ordinary people could also go to the Cafe, which is why Miko dared to take Yurikawa Hana. Otherwise, she wouldn't dare for anything; she was strong, but also very timid.
"That's it?" Yulia couldn't understand, but she was greatly shocked. She thought she would have to explain so much more.
Soon, the three arrived at the 'Cafe'. Yurikawa Hana curiously entered the 'Request Hall', looking left and right.
The Request Hall was bustling every day with many ordinary people coming to post requests.
"It's so lively."
"Hana, don't talk, this way."
"Oh, oh."
Yotsuya Miko and Yulia led Yurikawa Hana to the curtain of the Manager's Office. Yurikawa Hana started to get nervous at this point, her hands involuntarily clasped together at her chest.
Yotsuya Miko carefully knocked on the door.
"Lord Xia Wei, may I come in?"