CH 149

Chapter 149: “Shrine Maiden of the Moon 2”

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– Aahh, I’m beat. (Takaya)

I snuck into Akane’s residence while she, Souji and Kihachirou cleared the misunderstanding that caused a frenzy of questions from the villagers.

– People here are scary… (Mike)

“Where are you from?”, “How old are you?”, “When did you start dating?”, “How much do you earn?”, and so on.

Things here must not be very interesting if the villagers gossip this badly.

While immersed in my thoughts, a nearby door slid open.

– My, my. Apologies for this incident. We don’t get visitors often, you see. I can’t blame them for having some curiosity.

An old lady with long gray hair and wrinkles all over her face entered the room.

– Uhh…

– Ah, right, my name. I’m Tsubakibaru Fuji. I’m the chief of Shimazu, the island of Oni descendants.

Which means, this is Akane’s grandmother.

– It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Nagami Takaya, and this is Mike. I had the honor of training with Akane under the Grandmast- The Sage of the Forest’s care.

– I assume, then, you were under Akane’s care too. I’m sorry for any trouble she could’ve caused.

– No, not at all! She’s been nothing but helpful to me.

We just kept bowing to each other.

At the very least, she feels easier to talk to than the guards of the village.

– What brings you youth to a place like this? I imagine the sage wouldn’t send one of her disciples to relay a message.

– Well…

– Granny, can you give us Akane back?

– MIKE!?

That’s one way to get to the main topic.

– Ahaha! Kids’ innocence can also be bothersome at times. Here, Mike, would you like some candy?

– …

I’ve told Mike to be careful when eating any strange food.

But with the amount of experience I have working with antidotes, I would be able to tell if this was poisoned or not.

– It’s fine, take it, but make sure to say thanks.

– Thank you, granny.

– I wish my granddaughter was a little more like you.

– Fuji-sama?

– Ah, don’t worry. Just babbling from an old hag. Takaya, would you mind if I take you somewhere?

– Not at all! If you’re free, that is.

– We have a small shrine behind the residence. Outsiders are forbidden from going, but you’ll get special treatment for now.

A deep blue appeared in Fuji’s eyes as if trying to intimidate me.

– Although, I will ask that you give up on my granddaughter.

– What?

– I’m sure you’ll understand. With no Moon Maiden to care for the island, Shimazu will perish.

Fuji stood up.

– AKANE! How much longer will you hide? Come out! We’re going to the Moonflower.

– DEAREST APOLOGIES! I’ll make the preparations- Sorry, is Takaya coming along?

– I’m sure you would prefer that. He needs to face reality.

– Well, but…

– Quit your complaining already. Takaya, follow us.