That kind of love is not the worldly affection between men and women, but a purer spiritual sustenance. She regards Yuzuru Hanyu as her supreme faith and destination, and is willing to dedicate everything to him.
“Junhui,” he suddenly said.
"Yes!" The priestess immediately looked up, her golden eyes full of anticipation.
Yuzuru reached out and stroked her cheek, his thumb gently caressing the corner of her eye: "You don't need to suppress yourself."
A simple sentence made Kimie Shimabukuro blush instantly.
She then realized that her thoughts had been completely exposed, and hurriedly tried to lower her head, but a finger pressed against her chin.
“I love it,” Yuzuru whispered in her ear, leaning down. “Your faith… is delicious.”
The shrine maiden's ear tips instantly turned bright red.
The night breeze rustled the bells in front of the shrine, making them ring out clearly.
As Hanyu Nan straightened up, he noticed that a shimenawa (sacred rope) had somehow wrapped around his wrist, closely connected to the shrine maiden's rope—the oldest contract in Shinto, symbolizing the eternal bond between the gods and the shrine maiden.
"You've got some nerve, haven't you?" He raised an eyebrow.
Shimabukuro Kimie revealed her first sly smile of the evening: "Because... the God said there's no need to suppress it..."
Good grief, they've been waiting here.
Yuzuru chuckled to himself.
Even the most docile shrine maiden has her own little schemes, but... he doesn't dislike this kind of cleverness.
Sensing the pure faith power emanating from the shrine maiden, Yuu Nan looked at the legacy projection behind him, his mind racing, and said thoughtfully, "Kimi, do you know what the contract between a shrine maiden and a god means?"
Upon hearing this, Kimie Shimabukuro's eyes were filled with determination: "It means I dedicate my life and soul to you, my God."
"Not only that."
Yuzuru gently touched her brow with his fingertip. "It also means... we can share each other's power and perception."
As he spoke, a warm current flowed into Shimabukuro Kimie's mind. She was surprised to find that she could vaguely sense Hanyu Nan's emotions—a faint joy and satisfaction, as warm as the sunshine.
This wonderful feeling filled her with joy, as if the distance between her and the gods had been shortened by another step.
"Is...is this the power of a contract?"
The shrine maiden exclaimed in delight.
Yuzuru smiled: "This is just the beginning."
He took Shimabukuro Kimie's hand and guided her to feel the flow of spiritual energy within her body: "The reason you've progressed so quickly is not only because of the abundant spiritual energy here, but more importantly because of your faith."
"Belief?"
“Yes.” Yu Sheng Nan nodded. “The way a shrine maiden cultivates is different from other magic systems. The more devout she is, the closer her connection with the gods is, and the faster her cultivation speed is.”
He paused, then added meaningfully, "And you... are the most devout priestess I have ever met."
Shimabukuro Kimie's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered, "Because...you are worthy of my complete faith..."
Yuzuru chuckled and reached out to lift her chin: "So, my little shrine maiden, are you ready to accept more?"
Before she could answer, Yuzuru leaned down and kissed her lips. This kiss was different from his previous domineering and plundering of Koizumi Akako. Instead, it was gentle and lingering, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, creating gentle ripples.
Shimabukuro Kimie stared in surprise, then obediently closed her eyes, fully embracing the power transmitted by the deity.
Two small snakes intertwined and chased each other.
A warm current spread from the point where their lips met throughout her body, and the spiritual power within her increased at a visible rate, soon forming a faint halo around her.
This is what Yuzuru Hanyu felt when he accepted the faith.
Where did Japan's 8 million gods come from?
They have long had a method of spiritual cultivation.
If you can't offer benefits to believers, do you think anyone will follow you?
Even those demons know how to make deals.
I give you strength, you give me soul, and we're perfectly in agreement.
Although this power of faith doesn't have much effect on Yuzuru now, he can't betray his priestess's pure heart; it's definitely not that he wants to take advantage of her.
Could a deity be that kind of person?
Hmm... the shrine maiden's lips are so soft and sweet, it's like eating them...
"Hmm..."
When Hanyu Nan finally stepped back, Shimabukuro Kimie was still lost in thought, her eyes glazed over, her gaze unfocused, her watery eyes filled with undisguised admiration.
She was then surprised to find that her spiritual power was several times stronger than before.
Is this a gift from the gods?
A thought involuntarily flashed through her mind: I really want to kiss the god again...
This heartfelt message, like a light butterfly, landed without hindrance in the ears of the deity who was in a state of connection.
Yuzuru's lips curled into a slight smile as he said with a playful chuckle, "Looks like my little shrine maiden is quite greedy~"
"well?"
Shimabukuro Kimie was taken aback at first, then realized that the god had heard all her thoughts. She blushed deeply and instinctively covered her cheeks with her hands, trying to hide her embarrassment. She was flustered.
She wasn't greedy; she just wanted more love from the gods.
At this thought, as if remembering something, she hesitated for a moment, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes, and asked softly, "My Lord... that Miss Hongzi... will she also become your priestess?"
Yu Shengnan raised an eyebrow, a sly glint in his eyes, and teased her deliberately, "What's wrong, my little shrine maiden? Are you worried about losing your job?"
"No, no!" Shimabukuro Kimie hurriedly shook her head, waving her hands wildly in the air, trying to explain, "I was just... worried that she wasn't devout enough..."
Yuzuru was amused by her reaction: "Don't worry, Akako is a witch, not a shrine maiden. You two will be great partners in the future."
He added meaningfully, "After all... one is in charge of the day, and the other is in charge of the night~"
After saying that, he gave Shimabukuro Kimie a meaningful look, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Shimabukuro Kimie nodded as if she understood, completely unaware of the deeper meaning behind those words. She was simply happy to be able to continue serving the gods, and her smile was as pure as the first snow.
Looking at her like this, Yu Sheng Nan couldn't help but sigh in his heart—such pure faith is really too rare in modern society.
Kimie Shimabukuro's adoration and loyalty to him were like a piece of uncut jade, precious and beautiful.
And he is a deity.
Of course, we need to properly "sculpt" our little witch.
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