Chapter 256: Chapter 255 He had never smiled like this since he was born. In the past, because of the filth, he had no mood or mind to consider other things.

He had never smiled like this since he was born. In the past, because of the filth, he had no mood or mind to consider other things.

Now, he doesn’t need to worry about the filth, and such a powerful adult values him and thinks of him as an independent individual. Hanachirusato’s mood is naturally good.

In this mood, seeing Durandal’s insincere appearance, he couldn’t help but laugh, but Durandal heard it. It was really a miscalculation.

What else could Durandal say? Rosaria and White Oriole were so obedient, she really didn’t know why Hanachirusato wasn’t as worry-free as them.

She made Hanachirusato bend down, reached out and gently knocked her on the head twice as punishment, and continued to move towards the Grand Narukami Shrine.

Grand Narukami Shrine, this shrine located on the top of Mt. Yougou, although it is not one of the Three Commissions, the power it holds is not inferior to the Three Commissions.

Especially the Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) of the Grand Narukami Shrine—Yae Miko, she is a friend of the Raiden Shogun. This status alone is enough to make people dare not underestimate her.

To get to the Grand Narukami Shrine, you need to climb a considerable mountain. Even with such difficulty, many people flock here because there is a mysterious sacred sakura tree here.

When Durandal brought Hanachirusato to the Grand Narukami Shrine, a Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) came up to him, bowed slightly, and said.

"Hello, travelers from afar, welcome to the Grand Narukami Shrine. I am Inagi Hotomi. If you have any troubles or wishes, you can come here to draw lots. The Raiden Shogun will bless you."

Inagi Hotomi looked at Durandal curiously. This was the first time she had seen such a beautiful foreigner, but what was going on with the masked Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) next to her?

She was considered a Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) with a lot of experience in the Grand Narukami Shrine. In her impression, there was no such Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess). Who is she?

Raiden Shogun bless? No need, rather, I have a Raiden Shogun following me. Even if she doesn’t come here to draw lots, she can hear my words.

It’s just that Durandal doesn’t need Raiden Makoto to bless herself. Not only does she not need her blessing, but Raiden Makoto needs Durandal to bless her instead, hoping that Durandal can get her body out as soon as possible.

"Guuji Yae should be here, right? I want to talk to her about the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual. As a Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) of the Grand Narukami Shrine, you can’t not know about the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual, right?"

According to Hanachirusato, the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual has not been performed since Kuzuhara died.

Probably because the detailed process of the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual was not inherited, but as the head of the Grand Narukami Shrine, she should find a way to deal with these problems.

What did she do as a result? Every day, besides eating fried tofu, she reads light novel. She takes the light novel more seriously than the affairs of the shrine. What a disgrace!

"Cleansing... Cleansing Ritual? Some time ago, Guuji Yae did tell us about the Cleansing Ritual and asked us to be prepared. But this morning, she suddenly told us that the matter was over and we no longer needed to be nervous about it. Could it be that..."

Inagi Hotomi’s eyes lit up. The filth of the sacred sakura tree was something that every Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) of the Grand Narukami Shrine knew.

Although Yae Miko had not said anything about the situation, they all understood that the filth there was probably very serious. Otherwise, such a powerful head would not have shown such an expression when mentioning the filth.

According to the Grand Narukami Shrine’s records, there is a special ritual for the purification of the sacred sakura tree, but this ritual has been lost. Yae Miko is currently thinking of other ways to deal with the filth, asking them to prepare in advance.

Just as they were bracing themselves, Yae Miko suddenly told them that there was no need to worry about the sacred sakura tree’s problem, as the problem had already been dealt with.

How was it dealt with? Who exactly did it? Yae Miko didn’t give an answer. Durandal saying such things at this time made the answer very obvious.

"Yes, whether you believe it or not, the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual has been completed. The roots of the sacred sakura tree have been healed, so you don’t need to worry about the filth anymore."

Indeed! Inazuma Hotaru’s eyes lit up. Her idea was correct. It was indeed Durandal and the Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) next to her who did it.

Inazuma Hotaru looked at Durandal gratefully, bowed, and said.

"Although I don’t know how you managed to do it, I know that this matter is by no means easy. As a Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess) of the Grand Narukami Shrine, I express my heartfelt respect to you."

"Yes, I received it. Can I meet with Guuji Yae?"

"Ah, I’m very sorry. Please wait a moment, I’ll go right away..."

"No need, I’m already here."

A Damselette with long pink hair, wearing a modified Shrine Priestess (Head Priestess)’s attire, walked over from the direction of the Grand Narukami Shrine, looking at Durandal and Hanachirusato beside her with a smile.

[Yae Miko... She has really grown up so much.]

As a familiar of Raiden Makoto, Yae Miko was just a little fox when she was by her side, but now she has become so beautiful that she almost couldn’t recognize her.

Durandal observed the other party. Although she had a benevolent smile on her face, Durandal could see that this smile was fake, just like when she first met Ningguang.

This made Durandal perk up. This fellow must also be the type who likes to scheme against others. If she dares to have any ulterior motives, Durandal will grab her head and slam it on the ground three times as a warning.

"Head Priestess..."

"Alright, leave the rest to me, you go handle other matters, Hotaru."

Yae Miko dismissed Inazuma Hotaru and nodded to Durandal: "Please come with me, this is not the place to talk."

As if she had expected Durandal to come, Yae Miko smiled and motioned for them to follow her to the inner room to talk there.

[...Raiden Makoto, I may need you to show up later.]

[Huh? Me show up? Why? Is there a need for that?]

[You’ll know in a moment. I believe that as long as you come forward, things will be much simpler later.]

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