After the three-minute cooldown was over, Qi Mu activated his ability again. This time, the two of them successfully arrived at the Yu Kage Shrine. Katori was surprised to see that the shrine was much cleaner than it had been in the postcard. However, she didn't think too much about it when she recalled what Yagyuu had said earlier.

She exchanged glances with the two little ones sitting in the corridor and gave them a friendly smile. "May I know if your master is here?"

Not long after the two little monsters ran in noisily, she heard a familiar voice followed by hurried footsteps.

"It must be Lord Nanzhi. I can smell her!"

The bell on Xiao Bai's neck rang. Not long after, the little fox with a white background and red stripes appeared in front of Katori and Qi Mu. When it saw Katori, it obediently called out, "Lord Nanzhi." Then, it looked at her with bright eyes.

However, its dear Lord Nanzhi only showed a sly smile. When Xiao Bai felt that something was wrong, she squatted down and rubbed its fur. "You've grown up!

You sneaked away without waiting for me! "

Katori was referring to what had happened a few hours ago.

At that time, she had just left Natsume's house and sent a text message to Qi Mu. Because Xiao Bai was curious about why Katori called Qi Mu, she explained that Qi Mu was a superhuman. Originally, she wanted to take Xiao Bai and Qi Mu with her. However, when she came back to her senses, Xiao Bai was already gone.

'Didn't you always raise me on my own?!'

Xiao Bai complained in its heart. However, because it didn't have a valid reason to explain its abnormal reaction, it could only let Katori rub its fur.

If it weren't for the fact that it was worried that their plan would be heard by the superhuman who could read minds, it wouldn't have been so nervous.

It thought silently. Then, as if it had realized something, its body stiffened. It turned its head little by little to look at the person beside Katori.

'I was careless!

Could this be the person with the ability to read minds?!

Xiao Bai was scared out of her wits.

Qi Mu glanced at the stiff little fox through his green lenses. [Looks like there's more to it than meets the eye.]

Just as Xiao Bai didn't know how to react, a young girl walked out of the house. Her hair was loose, and her brown eyes were big and bright. She was wearing ordinary casual clothes, and she curiously sized up Katori and Qi Mu.

When she saw that both of them were looking at her, she subconsciously revealed a big smile. "Hello, are you Xiao Bai's owner?

My name is Nanami Mori, and I'm temporarily in charge of managing this shrine. You can call me Nanami Mori. "

After that, she embarrassedly curled her hair. "That's what you say, but in reality, I only have less than a year left."

Katori followed suit and introduced herself. "Hello, I'm Katori Ito. You can call me Katori. This is my friend Qi Mu, and this is my … um, Xiao Bai. Xiao Bai didn't give you any trouble, did she?"

Katori frowned and worriedly stroked Xiao Bai's tail.

"No, Xiao Bai is very obedient."

Nanami Mori smiled brightly. Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she stepped aside and led the way into the house. "By the way, don't stand at the door. Let's talk inside."

"Sorry to disturb you!"

Katori, who followed Nanami Mori into the house, curiously looked around the interior of the shrine. She felt that it was no different from a normal house.

'Is it because I don't understand the shrine?'

Katori pondered for a moment and gave up on this question after a second.

After taking a seat, Nanami Mori pushed two glasses of water in front of Katori and Qi Mu. She sat down across from them. "I heard from Xiao Bai that Katori came here to visit Dodomingami God, right?

Unfortunately, I don't know the location of that palace. Ba Wei and Ruixi are out, so I might have to trouble you to wait for them to come back. "

Katori showed a puzzled expression when she heard this. "Dodomingami God?

Why do you want to go to that place? "

Nanami Mori froze for a moment. She didn't notice Xiao Bai, who was desperately trying to signal her with her eyes. She subconsciously said, "Isn't Katori here to see the Fu Mourning God who has been sleeping for thousands of years?

That's your sword, isn't it? "

Xiao Bai covered her face with her paws in despair.

'It's over.'

The two girls looked at each other for a while, then simultaneously turned to look at Xiao Bai, who was trying to sneak away.

"Xiao Bai …" Katori, who knew that she had been fooled, narrowed her eyes and said in a threatening tone, "You'd better explain to me what's going on."

Xiao Bai, who was being glared at by death, hid behind Nanami Mori and poked her head out to look at her.

She knew that even if she didn't say anything, Qi Mu would be able to detect her thoughts, so she simply explained in a low voice, "I had no choice. Nanzhi -sama, you already said that you wouldn't meet them, so I had to think of another way …"

At least, she had to trick them into coming here first.

Her voice became softer and softer, until it was almost completely silent.

Nanami Mori, who had been used as a shield, was dumbfounded. She vaguely felt that she had gotten into trouble, so she raised her hand and asked meekly, "Um, did I say something wrong?"

Katori sighed and rubbed her temples as if she had a headache. "No, Nanami Mori, you don't have to worry about it. You were probably fooled by this child.

It told me that my shikigami had been captured and suppressed here by a demon slayer, so I came here. Who knew that I would be fooled … "

She paused for a moment and glared at Xiao Bai. "I've already said that I won't meet them."

Xiao Bai said in a low voice, somewhat disappointed, "But everyone really wants to meet Nanzhi -sama."

Nanami Mori couldn't bear to see the lively little fox so depressed. "Fu Mourning God is a monster transformed from an artifact, right?

Katori should know them … Then is there a reason why you can't meet them? "

Katori hesitated for a moment and subconsciously reached out to rub the disposable paper cup. "It's nothing. It's just that I'll be leaving soon, so there's no need to give them hope before shattering it."

Also, unlike Qi Shen and the others, she didn't have any memories of interacting with Fu Mourning God or shikigami, so she didn't know how to get along with them.

Also, if what she thought was true and uninstalling the mobile game meant that she was leaving without saying goodbye, she wouldn't be able to face them.

This was considered an escape.

Nanami Mori didn't really understand what she was thinking, but Katori seemed to understand what she was thinking. She smiled at her and said calmly, "I'm not from this world. I'll be going back soon, so there's no need to be sad."

[Hey, hey, is it really okay to reveal such important information to strangers?]

Qi Mu, who had been silent for a long time, complained to her telepathically.

Katori didn't think much of it. [It's not a problem. It's not a big deal anyway. Besides, you're here, aren't you?]

Qi Mu seemed to be choked by her reply. [You rascal …]

"Well, although it's a little abrupt for me to say this …" Nanami Mori showed a conflicted expression, but then her eyes gradually became firm.

"Have you ever considered their feelings?"

The girl's voice was soft and firm, just like her optimistic personality.