pertwk Chapter 872: The Witch Who Can't Perform Magic
Chapter 872: The Witch Who Can't Perform Magic
The night is like ink, full of stars.
Hanyu Shrine appears particularly quiet under the moonlight. The vermilion torii gate is coated with a layer of silver light. The night wind blows through the wind chimes on the eaves, making crisp sounds that echo quietly in the night.
In front of the statue, Shimabukuro Kimie, wearing a red and white shrine maiden costume and holding a Kagura bell, is praying for the deity in the evening. The flickering candlelight makes her pious profile appear bright and dim.
"God..."
She chanted the blessing softly, and her voice was like the gurgling of a stream, echoing in the empty shrine.
Hanyu Kusunoki leaned against the door frame, quietly admiring the scene.
He deliberately walked lightly, wanting to see how long the witch's concentration could last.
Sure enough, in less than three minutes—
"!"
Shimabukuro Kimie seemed to sense something and turned back suddenly.
When her eyes met that familiar figure, her already bright eyes instantly became brighter, like fireworks suddenly blooming in the night sky, her surprise and excitement were beyond words: "Lord God!"
She hurriedly put down the Kagura bell, jogged a few steps, then remembered etiquette, and quickly stopped to straighten her clothes, her cheeks slightly flushed with excitement: "Why are you here?"
"Come and see my exclusive shrine maiden~" Hanyu Kusunoki walked into the shrine, stood in front of the statue, looked up at his sculpture, and couldn't help laughing, "Ai, this girl, made me look pretty handsome."
Shimabukuro Kimie looked at him devoutly: "God is so great."
Hanyu Nan laughed and reached out to ruffle her hair: "Just call me Hanyu."
"Yes... God."
Well, it's still a bit difficult to make a fanatic change his mind.
"What are you praying for? So serious."
"In the......"
Shimabukuro Kimie's ears turned red instantly and her fingers twisted her sleeves unconsciously. She couldn't honestly say that she was praying that she could stay with the god forever. It was too embarrassing to say.
"It's just a normal daily prayer..."
She lowered her head and her voice became quieter.
Hanyu Kusunoki did not expose the truth. He just picked up the apple from the offering plate and took a bite. Eating the offering made to oneself should not be called stealing the offering, right?
Thinking of this, he casually asked, "Jun Hui, do you know any spells? Or any witch skills?"
After all, the Mermaid Shrine has been passed down for so many years.
Logically speaking, the Shimabukuro family should have a shrine maiden heritage. Before in the outside world, they might not have been able to practice due to the lack of spiritual energy. But here in the villa, there is a purifying spring that continuously provides spiritual energy, and the conditions for practice are unique.
"Eh?"
After hearing what the God said, Shimabukuro Kimie was stunned, and then lowered her head in shame, "Except for the basic blessing ceremony and Kagura dance... I don't know any other orthodox spells..."
The more she spoke, the quieter her voice became.
Being a witch but not knowing how to cast spells is as embarrassing as being a chef but not knowing how to cook.
But there was nothing she could do, because her mother had burned all the magic books that her family had kept in a fire when she was a child because she was naughty...
It is so unfair that a daughter has to pay off her mother's debt.
"What kind of witch is she if she can't cast spells~"
Hanyu Nan smiled and rubbed her head, "I'll teach you some other day."
As he spoke, he suddenly thought of something, and the corners of his mouth curved up, revealing a meaningful smile: "By the way, I know someone who must have the complete inheritance of magic..."
"Who?" Shimabukuro Kimie asked curiously.
"Koizumi Akako." Hanyu Kusunoki smirked, "A witch lady~"
Shimabukuro Kimie blinked: "Are witches... the same as shrine maidens?"
"That's about it~" Hanyu Kusunoki snapped his fingers, "They all serve the gods, just with different names."
He was already thinking about how to "borrow" Koizumi Hongzi's magic book - of course, through "friendly negotiation".
"God..." Shimabukuro Kimie's eyes were slightly red with emotion, "Are you going to beg that witch for me?"
"beg?"
Hanyu Kusunoki gave a sly smile and said, "Of course I'm going to borrow it."
As for how to borrow it, we will talk about it when the time comes.
Shimabukuro Kimie suddenly had a bad feeling: "Um... God, the witch..."
"Don't worry~" Hanyu Kusunoki waved his hand, "I will discuss this with her very gently."
As he spoke, his eyes fell on the shrine maiden's chest which was slightly rising and falling due to nervousness. The red and white shrine maiden's costume looked particularly holy under the candlelight, yet it also carried a hint of abstinence-like temptation.
The bright colors contrast sharply with her fair skin, adding a touch of charming charm.
"Come to think of it..." Hanyu Kusunoki suddenly leaned in close, his breath almost brushing her earlobe, "Kimie looks really beautiful in a shrine maiden costume."
"!"
Shimabukuro Kimie froze, her cheeks instantly turning red.
The sudden approach of the Lord God made her heart beat faster, like a running deer. The fresh breath lingering at the tip of her nose made her dizzy. Her brain went blank and she was completely at a loss.
"God, God..." Her voice trembled, and her long eyelashes fluttered, "This... is too close..."
Hanyu Nan chuckled, but instead of moving away, she reached out and stroked her pretty cheek: "What? My miko doesn't like me getting close to her?"
“No, no!” Shimabukuro Kimie hurriedly shook her head, her hair swaying gently with the movement, “It’s just… I…”
She was so adorable when she was talking incoherently that Hanyu Kusunoki couldn't help but move closer, almost trapping her between himself and the altar, creating an ambiguous and intimate atmosphere.
The candlelight cast their shadows on the wall, interweaving into an intimate silhouette. The petals on the altar fell due to slight vibrations and landed on Shimabukuro Kimie's shoulders.
"Kimie..." Hanyukusu called her name softly, and gently lifted her chin with his fingers, "Close your eyes."
Shimabukuro Kimie seemed to be under a spell; her eyes became blurred and submissive. She closed her eyes obediently, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, her red lips slightly parted, and she looked as if she was ready to be picked by you.
However, the expected kiss did not fall, instead there was a light flick of the finger on the forehead.
"Boom!"
"Ouch!" Shimabukuro Kimie covered her forehead in pain and opened her eyes aggrievedly. Her watery eyes were full of confusion, "God..."
"What are you thinking about?" Hanyu Kusunoki took a step back with a wicked smile, "I just wanted to see your reaction. Sure enough, my miko has some improper thoughts about her god~"
"Well......"
The witch realized that she was being teased and was immediately filled with shame and anger. Her pink cheeks flushed red and her eyes also turned red: "God, God is so evil!"
The miko holding the coin