I’m a Witch In Dongying

Chapter 415

　　Hinata Asuka suddenly stopped, and solemnly thanked him.

"Eh?"

　　 Seeing this girl's movements, Bai Shuiqiu stopped, a little surprised, but then smiled:

"For this kind of thing, there is no need to thank me specifically. After all, I did this not only to help you..." Shiranenzong has been operating in Chiba and Ibaraki for many years. He has a big conspiracy, and it is quite similar to the past of Tenmoku Shrine. Involvement, even if it wasn't because of what happened to your family, I'll be against them sooner or later.

　　 It’s a good thing to be able to go up a bit ahead of time, before they are fully prepared...

　　 Besides, are we friends? As far as we can, to provide some help to our friends, isn't it what friends should do? "

　　 "Friends..."

Hyuga Asuka pursed his lips, and after a moment of silence, he hesitated and said softly, "Then, since the troubles of the White Lotus Sect have been solved, I'd better move back to Shimocho soon... I've been staying at your house for this period of time, and it has been given to you. I have caused a lot of trouble with Grandma Chiyo, I'm really embarrassed to continue to bother..."

　　 After all, Hyuga Asuka has indeed been living at Tenme Shrine for some time.

　　 From that rainy night, the conflict between Hyuga's family broke out, causing Hyuga Asuka to break through and escape. Now, just a month has passed.

For Bai Shuiqiu, she didn't feel any inconvenience to let Hyuga Asuka boarding in her own home. After all, this girl is kind-hearted, and she feels comfortable getting along as a friend, and she has quick hands and feet. She often helps share some housework, which relieves Chiyona. A lot of pressure on the side. Occasionally, I can copy homework by myself...

　　—To be precise, it should be "learning"...

　　—Bai Shuiqiu actually doesn't like copying homework very much. Compared with this self-deception, she would rather be blank in the homework, and at least be able to show her true level. However, some homework is linked to test scores, even if you are reluctant, you can only choose to copy them honestly.

　　 But Hyuga Asuka's character is not a person who can owe favor to others with peace of mind.

　　In the heart of this girl, she probably still feels that she has paid too little, paid too much, and owed something, that's why an uneasy thought arises in her heart.

but…

　　 Compared with human debt, there is a more realistic problem at the moment:

　　 The Hyuga Fisheries Store in Shimodo-cho has already been burned by more than half in that arson.

　　Hinata Asuka is still a minor, so he doesn't have much money.

The Hyuga couple was accused of previous incidents, and there is a high probability that they will be deprived of their custody rights by the relevant authorities. Moreover, during the years when the couple and Hyuga Moriji were believed in the White Lotus Sect, the Hyuga family’s savings had already been a large part. The three members of this family successively enshrined them in the hands of Bai Lianzong.

　　 In this case, even if Hyuga Asuka returns, there is nowhere to live.

Furthermore…

Although the leader and his party were beheaded by Shirasuiqiu, Bailianzong still had hundreds of believers in Narita, and there were also a group of potential fanatics. What might be done to the "heresy" Hyuga Asuka? The most troublesome thing, even if the probability is small, once it happens, the consequences will be very serious.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu thought of this, and tentatively mentioned a few words, wanting to see Hyuga Asuka's plan.

"this…"

　　Hinata Asuka opened his mouth, and stopped talking.

　　 She actually planned to live there. In that arson case, the outer wall of the fish shop was actually not damaged, mainly because the furniture and floor inside were burned. Take some time to clean up and re-lay the tatami mats and futons. It is easy to find a place to sleep at night.

　　 I just can’t talk about life experience.

　　 As for the revenge of the fanatics, it is a small probability event after all...

　　 But Hyuga Asuka knew that this kind of thing was unreliable, so naturally he didn't have the confidence to say it.

　　 "In this regard, I can actually help..."

Keiko Kaminari listened to the side for a while, until the two fell silent, he interjected softly: "If it's the evil cultivation Xiaoqiu you mentioned before, the people under me can't handle it, but if it's just those fanatics There are still many ways to deal with it...

　　 As for Asuka’s residence, if the fish shop is really not easy to repair, it is okay to live in my house. There are still many vacant rooms in my house. "

　　"..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu pursed his lips, saying that Keiko Kashiro's proposal was not constructive at all.

　　 After all, boarding at Tenmu Shrine and boarding at Keiko’s house are essentially the same. They all have a taste of "being under the fence", and the latter has to owe one more favor...

　　 "Well, before the matter is completely settled, Asuka, you can live with peace of mind."

　　 "Don't have too much psychological burden, just treat it as a part-time Miko's reward. During this time, the business of the shrine has improved, but most of it is due to you and Kanako."

　　 Under Bai Shuiqiu's persuasion, Hyuga Asuka finally nodded and responded with a whimper.

　　 While talking, the girls walked a little further, across the campus, changed their shoes in front of the shoe cabinet downstairs in the teaching building, went upstairs, and sat in the classroom one by one, getting ready for class.

　　...

　　 Next, it is the normal schoolwork time, and several courses are carried out in order according to the pre-arranged timetable.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu also converged his floating thoughts, put his energy back on his studies, and took notes for a few lessons very seriously.

　　 is busy studying.

　　 One day time passed so quietly.

　　 After school in the afternoon, Bai Shuiqiu greeted Keiko Kamidai as usual, and ran to the archery club to train for a while.

　　 The purpose of this training is not only to sharpen the skills, but also to test the effects of the newly acquired spell ability.

　　 As she had guessed in advance, the best occasion for [Opening Spiritual Eye Edict] is when shooting arrows.

　　 The target that Bai Shuiqiu uses now is the same fifty-meter target as most boys training.

　　 For her formerly, looking at the target from such a distance, she can only "see clearly". Without using her "mind eyes", it is not always possible to guarantee a hundred shots and a hundred hits.

But now, when the "spiritual eye" is turned on, Bai Shuiqiu's vision has been greatly improved. When looking at a target fifty meters away, it is as if he is looking at something in front of him. Let the arrow hit the bullseye accurately.

　　 In fact, it is true.

　　 With the blessing of "Lingmu", Bai Shuiqiu's archery skills have almost reached the point where he can pierce Yang with a hundred steps.

Chapter 416 The Godhead

　　 was accompanied by a light bowstring trembling sound.

Bai Shuiqiu did not rush to finish the ten arrows in the quiver. All the arrows were densely packed on the bullseye, almost hitting the same point, making the staff in charge of picking up the arrows dumbfounded. All male members also showed surprise expressions.

　　 "School-girl Baishui seems to have improved a lot in her skills."

It was Ogata who spoke: "I was a little worried. I always felt that the Minister was not there. This year's IH competition is likely to be defeated. But seeing Shirasui's shooting skills, it should be the same as last year's Minister. Easily win the first place in the county competition."

　　 "Where, compared to Ogata-senpai, and Sanae-senpai, I still have a lot to learn. For competitions or something, we still need everyone to cheer together."

　　 Bai Shui Qiushun said a few words in a humble mouth.

　　 Ogata smiled, did not say anything, but turned around and greeted the other members to continue training.

　　 What Ogata said just now was not really humble.

　　In terms of aptitude, there is still a big gap between them and Kurimi Sanae. Even if they double the effort, they can only make up for this gap as much as possible, and cannot surpass the past.

　　 As for Baishuiqiu...

Compared with others, her experience is a little bit special. In just a few months, she can rise from an ordinary archery enthusiast to the point where she has stepped into the realm of "mind-eye". More than half of the credit will be counted. When it comes to the system, it is naturally not easy to compare with Ogata and others.

　　 For Ogata, who is the vice minister, he knows his strength very well, that is, the level of the top ten in a prefectural competition. It is pure luck to get tickets to the national competition.

　　 If there is a player who can enter the national competition among the freshmen, it will be of great benefit to the future development of the whole society, which is naturally what he hopes to see.

　　 Neither of them were talking about anything.

　　 Wait until the shooting field becomes quiet again.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu breathed a sigh of relief, walked to the rest area next to him, sat down, put the Hebow aside, and kneaded his slightly sour fingers.

　　 After a few minutes, I saw a familiar figure coming in from outside and appearing in this dojo.

　　Jiufeng Shiyuan.

As the IH competition approaches, this old monster, who has always liked to fish, has rarely become serious and began to play his role as a community consultant. The trainers have a few words.

　　As the minister, Kurimi Sanae, because he had applied for a cram school outside, he didn't show up very often in the ministry.

As usual, Jiufeng Shion circled the training ground for a while, stood behind a few members who were shooting arrows, corrected their shooting posture, and then paced to Bai Shuiqiu's side and sat down. On another chair next to her.

　　 "Teacher Shion..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu sat up subconsciously.

　　 Anyway, when she was in school, this woman was a teacher. As a student, she naturally had to maintain a little respect.

Upon seeing this, Jiufeng Ziyuan raised his hand and made a slight downward gesture, pursing his lips and smiling: "Don't be nervous, I'm just coming over and chatting, it's better for you to relax a little... I heard that you and the countermeasure team last night The group of little guys went to Sakura City and made some noise on the site of the Wild Mountain Club?"

"Yes."

Bai Shuiqiu nodded and explained: "The countermeasure team found the whereabouts of the leader and his party in Sakura City, so I invited me to go there. There was a little conflict with the people of the Bairenzong, but now it is basically. solved…"

　　 "Is it just a little conflict?"

　　 When hearing this description, Jiufeng Shion smiled and his tone became a little playful:

"But how did I hear that the Noyama Club was located in the Sakura City Club. A'fire caused by a circuit failure' broke out and caused more than ten casualties. The scene of the incident was also blocked by the Sakura City police. Moreover, most of the cultists of the White Lotus Sect were also buried in the flames in this incident... Such a result, can't it be said that it is a small one?"

　　 "...Fire?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu was slightly startled.

　　 But I soon understood.

　　 "Fire" or something is probably an official rhetoric.

　　 After all, this incident not only involved the countermeasure team, but also contained elements such as gun battles, psychics, monsters, consortia, religions, etc. that should not be known to outsiders. Whether it is for the sake of avoiding panic, or to prevent further intensification of the conflict with the Noyamakai, the countermeasure team and the Sakura police are unable to reveal the truth to the outside world.

　　 So it is reasonable to come out with such a set of explanations.

　　 "The matter over there is indeed a little troublesome..."

　　 Jiufeng Shion is not an outsider.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu deliberated, and recounted his experience in Sakura City, and emphasized the changes that had taken place in the leader.

　　 Jiufeng Ziyuan heard in his ears, nodding slightly.

"Psychic ritual... It does look like a method similar to the upper body of the gods. Since the black mud can give power to the believers of the white lotus sect through this method, it is no wonder that these guys are willing to be driven by it. , Worked tirelessly to find blood food and helped it escape from Lantern Mountain."

　　 "By the way... Teacher Shion, do you know what Hei Mu is?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu is very curious about this question.

　　 Especially after reading the memory of the leader, this kind of curiosity has become heavier.

　　 If the body of this thing is really a "gathering of human evil thoughts," then it would be very difficult to destroy it.

　　 After all, things like evil thoughts can never get rid of clean...

Facing Bai Shuiqiu’s question, Jiufeng Ziyuan shrugged: “Well... I honestly haven’t had any contact with that thing. I don’t know much about it, but according to my guess, it should be a pseudo-god. ."

　　 "Pseudo... God?"

"Well, a **** in the true sense is actually a very high-level concept. It is not just a **** who can be called a **** simply by being powerful, but it needs enough faith as the support to truly be qualified to become a god. . This is the so-called "Godhead"."

　　 Jiufeng Ziyuan paused, looked at Bai Shuiqiu's slightly confused expression, smiled slightly, and continued to explain:

"The gods in ancient Japan can be roughly divided into two categories. The first category is the group recorded in the "Kojiki". They are basically the heirs of the father Izanaki, because they inherited the father God. Blood, so you have a godhead from birth.

　　 The second category is the monsters or spirits of later generations. After years of incense worship, they have accumulated enough faith and then transformed into gods.

　　 In addition, in addition to these two types, there are some special forms of gods. For example, Fusangshens like the Broom God, local gods where incense is enshrined in a small number of areas, and evil gods who deprive other gods of their godhoods to rank among the gods...

　　The power of these gods is strong or weak, and some even died at birth, but they also have the identity of gods. Even though the monsters as powerful as Yuzaoqian were powerful enough to crush and even kill most of the gods, they still couldn't be called gods, and there was no such thing as a godhead. That was the truth. "

　　 "Can you deprive things like Godhead?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu noticed this detail mentioned in the words of Jiufeng Shion.

　　 "Since it is something that can be obtained, it must be deprived of it.

　　 It’s just that the godhead itself is not an object, but a concept, so it cannot be deprived in a commonly understood way. Those who can do this often also have the same godhead. And other onmyojis or monsters, even if they have the ability to kill the gods, can't find the existence of the godhead from his corpse.

　　 In addition, the gods who already possess the godhead will gradually lose the godhead because of the disappearance of believers or even when they are completely forgotten by mankind, but that is a very long process. "

　　Speaking of this, the old monster paused:

"Like what I said just now, although local gods, gods of evil sects, and so on, they also bear the name of a god, but the godhead on the body is either incomplete or not at all. It can be said that it is a forgery in essence. The god. The black mud of Lantern Mountain is probably the latter."

　　 Until this time, Jiufeng Shiyuan stopped, took a few sips slowly, and moisturized his throat:

　　 "I thought you, as a maiden, should know this information very clearly. Didn't Yumai tell you about it before?"

"Forehead…"