The twelve shrine maiden candidates in the shrine today were selected from various places, possessing all the best qualities.

Then, as if seeing some hope, the Tsunomiya family sent her here once again.

She had considered running away with Xue Tong.

But if she escapes, the Tsunomiya family and all the people of Ibaraki may die.

No one knows whether the gods at Wushan Shrine exist, but no one dares to do anything disrespectful to them.

"Xue Tong said that he secretly entered the Wushan Shrine. The shrine maiden is a sacrifice to the shrine, which is not a good thing..."

No matter what's inside that shrine, she can't escape!

“Haruko.” At this point, Riki Jimiya looked at Sudoko, “Can you tell me why you want to become a shrine maiden?”

Su Deng said casually, "Being a shrine maiden is my dream and my belief."

Riki Ninomiya looked at her with a complicated expression and shook her head. "I can sense that you don't believe in or respect gods. How could you possibly have dreams or faith?"

"You're really insightful," Su Deng chuckled.

No wonder, after becoming an executive officer of the Divine Court, Riki Tsunomiya's skill is to explore a person's origin and glimpse the past and future.

She wondered if Riki Ninomiya's appointment as the executor of the Divine Court was related to this witch god festival.

And who is controlling the past of Riki Jinomiya, the character she has now entered in the Witch God Festival game instance...?

The gods probably weren't so kind as to teleport her into such an easy, safe game instance.

“Well…” Riki Tsunomiya saw her lower her head and pursed her lips, “It’s okay if you don’t want to say.”

She was never one to get to the bottom of things.

“There’s nothing I can’t say.” Su Deng looked up at the rising moon in the distance and said emotionlessly, “I will die if I can’t be the shrine maiden of Wushan Shrine.”

Riki Ninomiya was taken aback, "You..."

"It's nothing," Su Deng said with a faint smile, completely unconcerned.

You will die; this is the result of failing to complete a game dungeon.

But she won't die.

But the God also set new rules for the game so that she wouldn't die.

If it's still the case that the reality of this instance world depends on her wins and losses, then everyone will be disappointed.

Since entering the "Salvation" game instance controlled by the god, she has not successfully saved a single person.

She failed to save her own world and her old friends, and even lost Qin Xian. How could she possibly risk her life to save someone else's world?

However, she was curious to see what kind of deity was in this Wushan Shrine.

Perhaps, it's the boss of this game instance.

Riki Tsunomiya, unaware of what she was thinking, was stunned upon hearing her words. After regaining her composure, she pursed her lips and said, "Since we both have reasons to become priestesses, let's each do our best."

Su Deng: "Okay."

"What were you two talking about behind my back?" Peach returned.

Neither Riki Tsunomiya nor Su Deng mentioned what had just happened.

Su Deng took the snack Taozi offered and asked, "The fireworks are about to start, right?"

"Almost there!" Momo exclaimed excitedly. She quickly finished what she was eating and grabbed one child with each hand, running towards the highest point of Sakurajima. "It's high up there, the view is better, let's go there."

Su Deng and Ci Gong Li Xi were passively pulled along by her, their wide trouser legs fluttering like skirts in the crowd.

Tomorrow is the last day of the fireworks festival, and tonight is the last time we'll be setting off fireworks.

"This grand festival only happens once every three years!" Peach exclaimed happily, "I actually made it!"

Fireworks festivals are held every year, but those held to welcome the Witch God Festival are much more magnificent, grand, and lively.

Bang--

Just then, the first purple firework in the sky exploded.

"It's starting!!" Peach jumped up excitedly.

Bang—bang—!

The second one, the third one...

It was overwhelming, dazzling and colorful, illuminating the night as if it were daytime.

Before them stretched a magnificent sea and fireworks display, while behind them stood a sea of ​​people, their cheers deafening.

Riki Tsunomiya looked up at the dazzling fireworks in the sky and reached out to catch a snowflake that drifted past her.

The fireworks were dazzling, but they vanished in the blink of an eye. After that magnificent and splendid moment, a long period of solitude and silence followed.

Just like her and Xue Tong.

He accompanied her through her loneliest childhood, grew up alongside her, danced with her, and secretly took her to see the outside world, but in the end, she still had to give him up...

"I'm sorry..." Riki Tsunomiya murmured, tears streaming down her face beneath her mask, unnoticed by anyone.

"Mom." Su Muyue emerged from the crowd, found Su Deng who was wearing a mask, and stood beside her, holding her hand. "Can I make a wish with the fireworks?"

Su Deng looked down at him, "What do you want to wish for?"

Su Muyue pushed the mask up to her head, looking somewhat saddened, "I want to wish that Uncle Qin Xian can come back to life..."

Su Deng remained silent.

The grand fireworks display lasted for nearly an hour.

Countless people crowded onto the mountaintop, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.

After the fireworks faded, the vibrant night was just beginning.

Peach seemed a little reluctant to leave. "We should go back now."

It was already 9:30 p.m., and they needed to be back before 10 p.m.

But once she went back, she couldn't come out again, and Peach was a little reluctant to leave.

"Let's play a little longer! Just a little while! It's okay if we go back a little later!" Peach pestered Su Deng and Tsuyomi Riki, "You two have to stay with me!!"

Riki Tsunomiya sighed, "Then we'll wait for you at the foot of the mountain."

Su Deng didn't care; she was thinking about how to bring Su Muye back, or whether to just sneak into Wushan Shrine instead of going back.

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