The next day, Yuuko made some slight preparations and then left.
After the incident with the Golden King Beast last night, he felt he couldn't delay any longer.
He had to go to Enkanomiya quickly and find the item the Tsaritsa mentioned.
Otherwise, he didn't know what other trouble the Abyss might cause later.
Of course, just to be safe, he also left a note in the room... At Sangonomiya Shrine on Watatsumi Island, two women were sitting across from each other in a spacious room.
One of them was Sangonomiya Kokomi, the administrator of Watatsumi Island and the Divine Priestess of Sangonomiya Shrine.
The other was Yae Miko, the chief priestess of the Grand Narukami Shrine, hailing from Inazuma.
At this moment, both women wore very serious expressions.
"So something that serious happened last night..." Yae Miko said, frowning while resting her chin on her hand.
"Yes, that's precisely why I called Guuji Yae here. Watatsumi Island isn't safe right now, so I don't want Guuji Yae or Mr. Yuuko wandering around during this time."
Hearing this, Yae Miko sighed slightly:
"Although I'm very upset that my plan to go to the beach today was interrupted, prioritizing Emma's safety is what truly matters..."
After pausing, Yae Miko frowned again:
"But, has even an ancient monster like the Golden King Beast appeared...?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi nodded:
"Rumor has it that monster appeared hundreds of years ago in Heguang. I didn't expect it to show up on Watatsumi Island again today. That kind of monster is very difficult to handle..."
Yae Miko spread her hands helplessly: "That ancient monster probably requires the Shogun's intervention to be resolved, right? Oh, and there's Yellow Fox too."
After a long pause, Yae Miko sighed again:
"However, the Abyss deployed even that kind of monster. Does this mean the Abyss is planning some major move soon?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi remained silent for a moment, not voicing the suspicion in her heart: "I don't know."
Yae Miko eyed Sangonomiya Kokomi suspiciously but didn't press the matter:
"Never mind. It's good enough that the Golden King Beast was dealt with."
Just as Yae Miko finished speaking and was preparing to leave.
Sangonomiya Kokomi suddenly bowed her head to her, her voice sincere: "Guuji Yae, there is something I wish to ask of you."
Yae Miko raised an eyebrow, then smiled: "Oh? I didn't expect this fish of yours to ever sincerely ask me for a favor?"
"Go on, what is it?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi remained silent for a moment before speaking seriously:
"Guuji Yae, I know you have secretly cultivated many clandestine organizations. Might I ask you to lend me some of that strength?"
"Since even a monster like the Golden King Beast has appeared, I worry that other troublesome Abyssal Monsters might show up on Watatsumi Island later."
"I earnestly request Guuji Yae to lend me that strength to help me safeguard Watatsumi Island."
After speaking, Sangonomiya Kokomi sincerely bowed her head again.
Seeing Sangonomiya Kokomi's genuine demeanor, Yae Miko was slightly surprised:
"I truly didn't expect you to be so straightforward. If it were the old you, even if you needed my help, you would definitely beat around the bush due to pride, never being this sincere. What changed you?"
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi paused slightly, a figure appearing in her mind, and she gave a wry smile:
"It seems that is true. Because of a certain person, I realized I must face everything head-on and properly shoulder the responsibility of protecting Watatsumi Island."
Yae Miko glanced at Sangonomiya Kokomi again, then waved her hand:
"Forget it, I'm not interested in who changed you. Watatsumi Island is part of Inazuma after all. If I don't step in when Watatsumi Island is in trouble, it would certainly go against the greater good."
"I will arrange for some personnel to patrol Watatsumi Island. As soon as a threat from Abyssal Monsters appears anywhere, I will have someone notify you immediately."
Hearing this, Sangonomiya Kokomi stood up and bowed deeply to Yae Miko.
Yae Miko, however, gave her a look of distaste: "No, I can't get used to your serious attitude..."
Previously, whenever these two met, they would usually exchange harsh words and bicker with each other.
Now that Sangonomiya Kokomi was sincerely asking Yae Miko for a favor, Yae Miko truly couldn't adapt immediately... Sangonomiya Kokomi gave an awkward laugh, then asked:
"By the way, how is Mr. Yuuko now? Is he alright?"
Yae Miko waved her hand: "Emma is fine, resting now. There's no need to disturb him. It must have been rough for him, encountering something like that last night."
Sangonomiya Kokomi's expression relaxed: "That's wonderful..."
Yae Miko frowned: "Why do I feel like you're particularly concerned about Emma?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi replied with a smile: "After all, Mr. Yuuko is a very important guest; we can't let him get hurt."
"Is that so." Yae Miko stared suspiciously at Sangonomiya Kokomi for a few moments, feeling that something was slightly off.
But she wasn't overly concerned.
Then she waved her hand, preparing to leave:
"Well then, I should go investigate a bit myself. The movements of the Abyss are truly worrying. I'll come back and tell you if I find anything."
With that, Yae Miko departed.
After Yae Miko left, Sangonomiya Kokomi sat down again.
She began contemplating countermeasures against the Abyssal Monsters.
She hadn't been contemplating for long when a familiar presence suddenly appeared beside her.
Sangonomiya Kokomi raised an eyebrow slightly and said softly:
"Mr. Yellow Fox?"
Sangonomiya Kokomi couldn't think of anyone else who could appear so stealthily.
After Yuuko entered the room, he sat down across from Sangonomiya Kokomi and got straight to the point:
"Kokomi, the Golden King Beast that appeared last night suggests that the Abyss might be executing some important plan. Therefore, I must speed up. I am going to Enkanomiya now."
Hearing Yuuko's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi didn't object. Instead, she pondered for a moment and said:
"Given the circumstances, I won't stop Mr. Yellow Fox. Only Mr. Yellow Fox can stop whatever the Abyss is doing."
"Thank you, Kokomi."
"No,"
"It is Mr. Yellow Fox who has helped me more. If Mr. Yellow Fox hadn't appeared in time last night, the Golden King Beast would likely have inflicted massive casualties on Watatsumi Island."
Finishing her sentence, Sangonomiya Kokomi solemnly bowed toward Yuuko:
"Mr. Yellow Fox, I entrust the matters ahead to you."
"Mhm." Yuuko nodded.
"In that case, please follow me, Mr. Yellow Fox."
Thus, led by Sangonomiya Kokomi, the two arrived upon a giant seashell outside Sangonomiya Shrine.
Below them was a massive lake, which, affected by some unknown force, had formed a spiral body of water.
It looked spectacular, making it hard to believe this sight was naturally formed.
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