"Come in."
Yotsuya Miko heard the familiar gentle voice, gently pulled down the doorknob, and with a click, opened the door. Before she could step inside, she was startled by the scene before her.
Five unfamiliar but imposing individuals were kneeling before the Upper God, four of whom were dressed in black and white Miko attire.
"Eh—" Yulia was also startled but quickly regained her composure. These must be the 'seniors'! Those in Miko attire must be the Upper God's Miko, and the one covered in scars must be a powerful hero! Those scars were left from battling formidable evil spirits!
Yulia's mind conjured images of the seniors fighting unimaginably powerful evil spirits at the lowest level of the Ri (Other) World, and she trembled with excitement.
"Huh? What's going on?" Yurikawa Hana blinked curiously. She didn't have 'seeing' eyes, so she only saw five people kneeling before a very handsome male.
"Idiot!" Yulia snapped back to reality, flustered, and quickly pulled Yurikawa Hana's hand. Instantly, five gazes, almost tangible, looked over. Yulia, who was already somewhat socially anxious, shivered.
"Hmm?" Ayame Yomogawa and Unnamed looked at the three unfamiliar girls at the doorway. Although they didn't recognize them, they were very familiar with the aura of Divine Blessing and were filled with curiosity.
These three girls must be close to the God in this world.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for them to come before the God.
"You may rise. There's no need to constantly kneel before me. Reverence in your hearts is enough," Xia Wei said gently. "Also, from now on, call me 'Upper God'."
"Yes, Upper God," Ayame Yomogawa quickly responded. They clearly felt that the God was closer to them, and their hearts warmed.
In Japanese culture, one cannot simply call a God 'Upper God' just because they have received His Blessing, not even Miko.
Only 'subordinates' can address the God they serve as 'Upper God'.
It's like the fox spirits under Inari God calling Inari God 'Upper God'.
There can be many Miko of a God, but 'subordinates' are important 'family' who can always accompany the God.
"Let's introduce ourselves and get to know each other, my Miko," Xia Wei said with a smile, looking at Yotsuya Miko.
Yotsuya Miko came to her senses and nodded: "My name is Yotsuya Miko. I became the Upper God's Miko three days ago. Hello everyone."
Yulia weakly raised her hand: "My name is Yulia. I became a Miko yesterday."
Yurikawa Hana stammered: "I, my name is Yurikawa Hana. I'm Miko and Yulia's good friend." She hadn't quite figured out what was happening, but seeing her good friends introduce themselves, she felt it would be rude not to.
Ayame Yomogawa stepped forward, gently lifted her Miko skirt, and said gracefully: "My name is Ayame Yomogawa. I became a Miko three years ago. Please guide me."
She was originally a young lady, and after her experience saving the world, her aura was very dazzling to ordinary people. Yotsuya Miko and Yulia were both stunned.
Wow, this older sister has such an elegant demeanor, just like a young lady out of a manga.
"My name is Arichi. Like Ayame, please guide me." Her aura was slightly sharper, like an ancient female general who had experienced battlefields, mainly because she often personally went to kill Kabane.
"My name is Unnamed. Same as above." Unnamed stood with her hands on her hips. Compared to the others, she was more lively and active: "If anyone bullies you in the future, tell me, and I'll beat them up for you." As she spoke, Unnamed rolled up her sleeves and clenched her fists.
"Uh, oh, okay—" Yotsuya Miko was taken aback by this and then nodded hesitantly. She didn't know how to respond to such words.
"My name is Mud. I don't have much combat ability, but I can accelerate crop growth," Mud said. This world was so prosperous that her ability wasn't really needed, which was a bit awkward.
However, before, she could grow enough crops to feed thousands of people daily. Although she could also accelerate the growth of other plants, it was truly just growth. But the Upper God gave her the 'Basic Magic Compendium', which contained some plant manipulation magic, allowing her to combine it with her Divine Blessing to form combat power.
"Hello, Miko. My name is Ikoma. I am an Lv.3 God's Grace. Please feel free to give me orders regarding combat," Ikoma said sincerely, bowing slightly.
He knew his place. For someone of his talent and ability to be summoned by the God was a Blessing accumulated over countless lifetimes. How could he become friends with the Miko? At most, he could be a guard. Becoming friends with the Miko would be overstepping his bounds.
However, modern people like Yotsuya Miko didn't understand the thoughts of someone from a non-modern era. They just thought that Ikoma, covered in scars, must be a very strong fighter.
"Ayame, you can get to know Miko and the others later. For now, go to the coffee shop and have some coffee and rest," Xia Wei said.
"Yes." Ayame and the others bowed respectfully and then left the office.
They had only arrived an hour ago. To them, this world was very strange, and everything was very new and confusing.
The prosperity here exceeded their imagination; they couldn't comprehend how a city could be so prosperous.
Yurikawa Hana looked confusedly at the five people leaving. Her clothes were tugged, and she looked down to see Yulia pulling her.
"Um, Upper God," Yotsuya Miko appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly she was timid. This contrast made Xia Wei smile.
"Are you asking if I can also make your good friend Yurikawa Hana a Miko?"
"Yes—" Yotsuya Miko nodded, her heart pounding.
"Eh? Is this handsome male a God?" Yurikawa Hana stared blankly at Xia Wei.
"Idiot! Don't casually speak to the Upper God!" Yulia exclaimed anxiously.
"Haha, no need to be so nervous, Yulia. I don't care about those strange, unnecessary etiquettes," Xia Wei said with a smile.
He liked Yurikawa Hana very much. Being a natural airhead didn't mean anything bad; she was just slow to react and thought about things in a simple, straightforward way.
Only those with pure hearts and no ulterior motives would act like this. Any male would like a simple, guileless girl.
Such a girl was naturally like a small, comforting stove that brightened one's mood.
"A vigorous life force physique, a physique found in only one in tens of millions. It easily attracts defiled things, and life force will be continuously consumed. Although it can be replenished by eating, over time, the physique will inevitably decline, leading to weakness and frequent illness."
Xia Wei stood up from his chair and walked in front of Yurikawa Hana. Yurikawa Hana, seeing the handsome male walking towards her, suddenly became flustered.
"When you become weak and sickly, you will easily see them, and then your healthy and long-lived physique will gradually become a spirit medium physique, and your body will become a nest for evil spirits."
Yurikawa Hana didn't hear any of it. She only saw the handsome male reaching out to touch her face. She blinked, and her cheeks suddenly flushed.
"Eh—"