I’m a Witch In Dongying

　　 Asakura Asami raised her head and bowed slightly and bowed in a bow: "I am Asakura Shrine's Shrine Maiden Asami. This is one of my uncle Ito Genichiro. It’s the first time I met, so please give me some advice."

　　 "Asakura Shrine..."

　　 Chiyo narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking of something: "Are you... the granddaughter of Asakura Naoo?"

Asakura Asami's eyes lit up and she smiled: "Unexpectedly, after many years, the thousand generation gods still remember the name of the family ancestor. It is a great honor. In fact, the family ancestor originally wanted to visit in person this time, but because of her physical illness, I have to be replaced by me. I take the liberty to bother you. If there is any offense, please forgive me."

　　 Chiyo didn't say a word, just glanced at Asakura Asami with a complicated look.

　　 She is really impressed by the name Asakura Naoo.

only……

　　 is not a good impression.

The reason for saying this is not because Chiyo has any prejudice against Nao Asakura herself, but because the name makes her unconsciously recall some of her experiences six to seventy years ago, as well as a copy that she doesn’t want to mention. My memories, even after so many years, still last forever.

　　 But the visitor is the guest.

　　 Besides, it’s been a long time since it was after all, Chiyo just lost himself for a while, then returned to normal, sighed softly:

　　 "You two, come in with me."

　　 "By the way, Xiao Qiu is not at the shrine today. She and her classmates went to Chiba City to participate in the competition. If you want to communicate with her, it may take a few days."

　　 Although Asakura Asami and Ito didn’t say anything, Chiyo probably guessed that these two were mainly for their granddaughter to meet.

　　 "It's okay mother-in-law, I and Ito came here this time mainly to help deal with Lantern Mountain. We will stay in Narita for a while later, and we will visit again when Sister Shirasui comes back."

　　 While talking, the three of them changed their shoes in the hallway and walked into the inner room one by one.

　　 As she walked through the corridor, Mami paused in her footsteps, turned her head and glanced at a closed door next to her: "This room...is sister Bai Shui usually live in it?

Chapter 428: What Do You... Know?

　　 The answer to this question is actually obvious.

　　Because on the door of the room, there is clearly a nameplate that says "Autumn" hung, obviously referring to Bai Shuiqiu's name.

　　 But what really cares about Asakura Asami is actually the kind of breath she feels in this room. Although very indifferent, as if she would drift away with the wind at any time, but in nature it was exactly the same as the "scent of the gods" she had captured when she passed through the torii at the foot of the mountain just now.

Besides……

　　 seems to have another weaker breath.

　　 And no matter which breath is in it, he still stays motionless, as if he is sleeping peacefully in the room.

　　 "In the room... are they the gods and shikigami of the Shirashui family?"

　　 Mami secretly speculates.

　　 Chiyo also glanced back at this time and nodded: "Yes, that is indeed Xiao Qiu's room."

After a pause, the old man smiled again: "In this shrine, only me and Xiaoqiu, and the child named Asuka outside live in this shrine. There are not many friends and relatives. The Shirashui family is no longer than before, it is already withered. , It should not be comparable to your Asakura family."

　　 "The mother-in-law said and laughed."

　　 Asakura Asami smiled, instead of entangled in this topic, she took a deep look in the direction of the door, and then turned and followed Chiyo all the way through the corridor.

　　 Ito Yiho also tended to follow behind.

When the three of them entered the meeting room in the inner room one by one, Chiyo closed the sliding door easily, and while greeted Asakura Asami and Ito to take a seat, while making a pot of tea, slowly pouring out two cups from the coffee table. Guests pushed over:

　　 "The conditions in the house are simple, with only some crude tea and fresh water, and there is no decent tea to entertain the two. If there is anything wrong, please don't take it to heart."

　　 "Mother-in-law is too polite, thank you very much for having a sip of water, I just happen to be thirsty now."

Asakura Asami first untied the two-meter-long sword bag on her back and placed it on the floor next to her. Then she pressed her short skirt down before she knelt down on the tatami mat and took Chiyo with her hands. The tea that was handed over, blew the heat, took a few sips, and of course burned his tongue straight out:

　　"Speaking of which, both grandpa and father like tea, but I don’t understand these things very much, and I usually drink less. I always feel that tea is used to quench my thirst. As long as it smells good, tea is good...

However, I heard from my sister that the water quality of the tea is the decisive factor for the taste of the tea, and the quality of the tea itself is the second. I have long heard that the spring water of Tianmu Mountain is clear and sweet. I think this cup of tea is made by my mother-in-law in the clear spring on the mountain. Is it made? "

　　 It seems that because she has entered a private place, Asakura Asami's words have obviously increased, and her tone and gestures have become a lot more lively.

　　 Compared with the polite appearance just now, it seems that the way she is now is her true character.

　　 "It is indeed a spring on the mountain, but it is only of ordinary water quality, which can suit your taste."

　　 Chiyo smiled, and said softly.

While 　　 was talking, several people sat down on each side of the tatami.

　　 Mr. Ito staggered a few steps, and sat down diagonally behind Asakura Asami, and staggered most of his body with the girl. This small detail seemed to show the difference in the identities of the two.

However, compared with Asakura Asami, Mr. Ito's tea drinking action is much more elegant. Every time he flicks the tea leaves gently with the lid of the cup, watching the leaves floating between the leaves, there is a hot white mist. The curls rose, and then slowly leaned forward, taking a sip:

　　 "Sure enough, it's a good tea, the thousand generations of gods are too humble."

"Ah."

　　 Chiyo smiled slightly and looked at Asakura Asami:

　　 "The last time I saw Mr. Asakura Naoo, it seemed to be nearly fifty years ago. I don't know how your grandfather's body was recently?"

　　 "Grandpa's body has been pretty good in recent years, but after all he is old and his legs are a little awkward, otherwise he must come to visit him in person."

　　 Asakura Asami lowered her head and answered truthfully.

　　 After a few more greetings, Chiyo finally got to the point:

　　 "What do you mean by Lantern Mountain, can you explain it in detail?"

　　 Facing Chiyo's question, Asakura Asami pondered it a little, and slowly spoke:

　　 "That... Actually, Mr. Ito and I are both members of the Tokyo Countermeasures Group headquarters. This organization is nominally affiliated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department."

"About a week ago, we received a report from the branch in Chiba Prefecture saying that the monsters on Lantern Mountain showed signs of breaking out. Only the existing personnel in the branch could not deal with it independently, so we acted as the headquarters. Support staff, come over and check the situation.

　　Because I heard my grandfather talk about your shrine before, so after coming from Tokyo, I came directly to you.

　　 About the countermeasure team, you should have a little understanding, after all, sister Shirasui is a member of the countermeasure team in Chiba..."

　　Chiyo nodded: "I heard Xiao Qiu mentioned these situations before."

　　 Chiyo naturally knew about Lantern Mountain.

　　 Long before Bai Shuiqiu decided to set off to Lantern Mountain, she had asked her grandmother for relevant information.

　　 After coming back later, Bai Shuiqiu probably told Chiyo about his experience there and about the White Lotus Sect's rally.

Just to avoid my grandmother’s sentimentality, and because Bai Shuiqiu didn’t fully understand the situation, he deliberately omitted the part of the intelligence involving Yunv and Shirami Sana in the process of telling. It just took the police and the countermeasure team to adopt His actions were probably mentioned once to his grandmother.

　　 And now...

"Ok……"

　　 Asakura Asami bit her lip, as if she glanced at Chiyo's expression, then lowered her voice:

"In fact, this incident at Lantern Mountain did not happen in recent years. It has been recorded in the headquarters database. The root cause goes back to 70 years ago. The inextricable relationship is one of the main reasons why Grandpa asked me to visit you..."

　　 When he heard the name "Shirasumi Sana", Chiyo's hand holding the teacup trembled suddenly, and a few drops of water splashed on the coffee table.

　　 Then, there was a long silence.

　　 Chiyo did not speak, and Asakura Mami and Ito dared not speak casually.

　　 For a time, the entire meeting room was quiet and terrible.

　　 After nearly a minute, Chiyo took a deep breath and asked in a slightly hoarse voice:

　　 "What do you... know?

Chapter 429

"Is such that……"

　　 Asakura Asami took a deep breath and spoke slowly:

"The site of our Asakura Shrine is located in Mount Aomi, Nerima District, Tokyo. Since hundreds of years ago, the ancestors of the Asakura family have continuously sealed the captured monsters and evil spirits in various places in the mountain. Suppress it with a magic circle that seals evil and suppresses evil.

　　 About seventy years ago, because the priest guarding the shrine that day was unfavorable, a monster broke the seal and fled all the way to Chiba Prefecture...

The monster was named Crazy Bone. It was born from a pile of bones in the Warring States Period. It has a cruel temperament and a hobby of killing. It caused a large number of deaths and injuries on the way to Chiba. After that, it made several local companies in Chiba. The Great Shrine was helpless.

　　 In the end, it was found by Shirasui Sana and solved it, which was regarded as calming down the riot.

　　 At that time, the family ancestor followed the elders of the clan and went to Chiba to hunt down Crazy Bone. In the process, he met Senior Sana and had an experience of jointly defeating the enemy. You should also be aware of this matter..."

　　 "……"

　　Chiyo didn't respond, just listened silently.

　　 Asakura Asami paused for a few seconds before continuing:

　　"After the Crazy Bones incident ended, the staff of our shrine returned to Tokyo, but occasionally they wrote letters with senior Sana to exchange experience in curbing evil spirits and their experience in practicing spells.

In an accidental situation, Senior Sana discovered the monster entrenched in Lantern Mountain. Because of fear of the opponent's strength, he did not immediately retreat, but contacted his family ancestor through letter and wanted to invite Asakura Shrine. Someone came to help and resolve the incident together.

　　 should be like this originally.

　　 But because of some unexpected twists and turns, the letter arrived nearly a month late before being transferred to Grandpa.

　　 Although the grandfather who got the news immediately discussed with his great-grandfather and summoned several elders from the clan to rush to Chiba, he was still a step late. When he was still on the way, he heard the news of Senior Sana’s death..."

　　"According to the location mentioned in the letter, Grandpa took the elders of the clan into Lantern Mountain, and after a careful investigation in that mountain, he finally confirmed the fact that Senior Sana had died.

Because Sena-san once mentioned in the letter that if she doesn’t go back here, don’t tell her family the true cause of her death, so when grandpa paid his condolences to your shrine, he did not tell Lantern Mountain. Lord Youshu..."

　　——Shirasui Yuki, the father of Shirami Sana and Chiyo, and the former **** of Tenme Shrine.

Although they are sisters, Shirami Sana and Chiyo are sixteen years old. When the former "accidentally fell to death," Chiyo was only a two or three-year-old child, so it was naturally impossible to act as a story for Tenme Shrine. people.

　　 So all the dealings with Asakura Shrine were done by Shirasui Yuki.

　　 Most of the information that Chiyo knows about her older sister was told by her parents.

　　 As for Asakura Naoo, who was just in his early twenties and a healthy young man, he visited Tenmou Shrine as the heir of the Asakura clan.

　　Of course, for Chiyo...

　　 Asakura Naoo’s identity is “the messenger of bad luck who brought news of his sister’s death”.

　　Because of this, she has always had no good impression of the priest of the Asakura family, and she always feels that this guy carries some kind of curse.

　　 However, Naoo Asakura seemed to really consider Shirami Sana as a friend. In the years after the funeral, he visited Narita City several times. Every time he came, he would visit Tenmu Shrine specifically. It wasn't until later that Shirasui Yushu passed away that he didn't show up much in Narita.

　　 Now, listening to Asakura Asami telling these dusty past events for many years, Chiyo also inevitably recalled these old events.

　　 For a time, I felt a little embarrassed.

　　 After a long time, I heard Chiyo ask in a low voice:

　　 "What did my sister send to Nao Asakura in the original letter...?"

"this……"

　　 Asakura Mami pursed her lips: "Actually, I brought that letter with me this time."

　　 Talking.

　　 I saw the girl took out a sealed letter from her arms, pinched the ends with both hands, and carefully pushed it towards the coffee table:

"This letter was originally kept by the family ancestors carefully, but now that the time has passed, it is time to return it to the original owner. When I came here, my grandfather gave it to me, so that I must send it in its entirety. In the hands of you or Miss Bai Shuiqiu."

　　 At this point, Asakura Asami paused:

　　 "Grandpa never mentioned the content of the letter to me, nor did I read it privately, so please check it out personally."

　　 Chiyo was silent for a while before reaching out his hand tremblingly and pressing the envelope on the table.

This letter is obviously some years old. The original white paper surface has been yellowed and shrunk. There are still some frayed edges on the four corners of the envelope, but it is still intact. The outside is sealed with a flexible shell. Not even an obvious crease can be seen.

　　 It seems that this letter was indeed well collected by Asakura Naoo, otherwise these yellowed pieces of paper would have been wiped out in more than half a century.

　　 Seventy years ago, there was no such thing as internet.

　　 The penetration rate of fixed-line phones is not very high. Even in a more developed country like Japan, the number of households with phones installed is about 5% or even less.

　　 In most cases, communication between relatives and friends living in different cities is usually done by mail.

　　 In that era, it is not very rare for a letter to be sent to the other party after more than a month.

　　 If something happens in the middle of the journey, such as the post office staff neglecting a bit, or being lazy, the delivery of the letter will be delayed indefinitely.