I Got A Cheat Ability In A Different World, And Become Extraordinary Even In The Real World (LN) Book 6: Chapter 3

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Chapter 3 The Mysterious Shrine Maiden

Part 1

After we finished our unplanned work at the beach house owned by Sawada-senseis family, we went back to the beach to have fun. At that ti, Ryo and Shingo-kun were approached by won. Many people also approached , probably because I stood out at Ginji-sans beach house, and that confused .

However, we didnt have to worry about anything happening to Kaori and the others again like at the beach house, thanks to the fact that we all stayed together as much as possible.

Then we went back to the cottage for our dinner and to have a rest.

In the anti, I moved to a secluded place and went ho to prepare dinner for Night and the others. Ouma-san seed to have slept all day, and everyone stayed quietly at ho.

When I finished preparing Night and the others al and snuck back to the cottage, Yukine brought a book with her from her room.

Everyone, do you have a minute?

Hmm? What is it? Yukine-san.

When Kaori tilted her head, Yukine held out the book in her hand and proposed to us.

Do you want to test your courage?

A test of courage?

Rin and Kaede seed to have realized sothing especially Kaede, whose cheeks twitched.

Yu-Yu-Yu-Yukine-chan? Are you serious about this test of courage?

Im serious.

Noooooooo!

Ka-Kaede-san?

We are confused by Kaedes loud shout at Yukines words. W-what happened to her?

Then, Rin smiled bitterly and again told us about the occult research club that Yukine is a mber of.

So, is the test of courage related to that club activity?

Its not just because of the club activities. But when I was researching the cottage area before coming here, I found a place that looked like a good place for a test of courage. So I just suggested it.

A good place for a test of courage?

Kaede continued to react loudly to Yukines words. Maybe shes not very good at ghosts and such Fortunately, Im not so bad at it, so Im fine.

In a different world, I had fought with a ghost type monster called Wraith. I dont know if the ghosts in this world have the sa characteristics as the monster called Wraith, though.

I used to co here a lot with my father, but I didnt know there was such a place

Yeah. There seems to be a pretty old shrine.

When Yukine replied to Kaoris surprise, Ryo suddenly had a question and asked her.

I understand that the shrine is the best place to test our courage, but is it open at night?

It looks like its open. But you shouldnt make any noise. Just enjoy the atmosphere.

Yeah, thats right.

Even though its open even at night, causing a disturbance was out of the question.

So, we should all go to the shrine.

Kaede raised her hand when Yukine said that with an unusually rough snort.

No, no! I dont want to!

Lie. Kaede seed to like it even though she said she didnt.

Im not that weird.

Its interesting, you know?

Ryo-kun?

I-Im also a little interested!

Even Kaori?

Kaede looked around as if she was looking for a friend, as if she didnt expect that there would be so many people interested in a test of courage.

T-thats right! Shingo-kun? You dont want to do the test of courage, right?

E-eeh? W-well Im sorry about that. I-Im also a little interested in it

N-no way

Kaedes face turns pale in despair. She seed to be in a state of shock.

Yu-Yuuya-kun, how about you?

Eh, I-I was sorry, Im not that bad at it, so

Uuugghh. I dont have any friends!

Kaede groaned and got teary-eyed. I-Im sorry for what I said.

Then, Rin laughed out loud at the sight of Kaede.

Ahahahaha! Just give up, Kaede. Besides, the place we are going to is a shrine, you know? Isnt it rather safe?

S-safe?

You see, a shrine is a place where gods reside, right? There wont be any scary devils or ghosts there, you know?

I-I wonder if its?

Right.

Rin said this to persuade Kaede, but is it really true that a shrine is safe? Although it is open at night, a shrine is like a ho for the gods, right? Even humans would not like it if people ca into their hos without permission in the middle of the night. I feel it would be sowhat wrong But if that is the case, wouldnt it be a nuisance to make a New Years Eve visit to the shrine?

Kaede was about to be persuaded by Rins words, but then she noticed sothing and shook her head.

Ha! B-but if I dont go, Id be safe to begin with!

Tsk

Rin-chan, why did you click your tongue?

Geez, then, do you want to stay here?

Huh?

When Rins unexpected words surprised not only Kaede but also us, Rin grinned.

Well simply go to the shrine to test our courage. If youre scared, you can wait for us here, Kaede. But youll be alone in this cottage, you know?

Hyii!

Kaede shrieked at Rins smile. Rin-san, you have said a terrible thing

Then, Kaede shivered with tears in her eyes and finally scread.

Ri-Rin-chan, youre a demoooonnn!

Ahahahahahahaha!

Thus, Kaede will also participate in the test of courage.

A-Are you okay?

I-I-I-Im fine!?

It doesnt sound like it, but

As we approached the shrine, Kaede seed to get more and more scared and was now clinging to my arm. At first, I was very nervous about Kaede clinging to , but the way she clung to my arm and how she looked at made more worried than nervous.

Um If youre so scared, do you want to go back to the cottage?

Dont leave aloneeeeeee!

No, if youre going back, Ill stay with you

But Kaede didnt seem to hear my words and kept walking while shaking her head. In the end, were going to go with everyone

Then I noticed Kaori was watching Kaede and .

..

Kaori? Whats wrong?

Huh? N-no, its nothing!

Really?

If its nothing, then its probably nothing.

Ugh I should have been scared from the start too

With that thought in mind, I turned my attention to Kaede, who continued to struggle with her fears, and did not notice Kaoris murmur.

Yuuya. You are also a sinful man.

Huh?

I tilted my head when Rin said that in a aningful way. Sinful, huh did I do sothing to offend anyone?

As we moved forward following Yukine, we stopped when she stopped.

This is our destination.

Wow. Its huge.

Y-yeah. And its pretty mysterious

As Shingo-kun said, the shrine in front of us looked more mysterious than scary due to the fact that it was in the middle of a forest with the moonlight shining on the shrine.

The beauty of the place made us admire it for a while.

I didnt know there was a place like this nearby

Its a nice place, regardless of whether this is a test of courage or not. Kaede thinks so too, doesnt she?

U-Un. Its beautiful

The mystical sight of the shrine seed to make Kaede forget her fears, even if this was only temporarily. And then Yukine, who was also admiring the shrine and the surrounding atmosphere, muttered.

Its beautiful. But it wasnt the right place for a test of courage.

Well, thats okay. Thats how we got to see the beautiful scene.

It was the mont when Rin was about to say so.

I feel so mysterious presence.

!?

Suddenly, a woman slowly appeared from the shrine.

The woman was dressed in a shrine maiden attire. Her glossy black hair was tied on both sides, and her bangs were neatly trimd. Her eyes were lifted up, and she seed to have a strong spirit.

She looked to be about the sa age as us, but she seed to have a holy aura about her.

When all of us were surprised by the shrine maidens sudden appearance, Kaede pointed at such a woman and exclaid.

Ggggggggggg-ghoooooooosssssttt!

Eeeeehhh!?

Wheres the ghost?

The womans words were t with a look of disbelief. We ca here to test our courage, so I can understand why Kaede might think shes a ghost. But no matter how you look at it, shes a shrine maiden of this shrine.

The shrine maiden let out a sigh and looked over at us.

Theres sothing strange going on here, so I ca over to what? You dont look like worshippers, are you?

Yukine answered the shrine maidens questioning expression straightforwardly.

We ca here to test our courage.

Test your courage? Eh, youre

..? What is it?

As soon as the shrine maiden gave Yukine a sharp look, she moved away from Yukine with an astonishing speed.

! Youre possessed by sothing outrageous!

? Sothing outrageous?

How could you not notice? Oh, geez! Ill exorcise you right now!

The shrine maiden then pulled out what looked like a talisman from out of nowhere.

.

Then, chanting sothing in a voice we couldnt hear, she threw the talisman at Yukines shadow!