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"Uh... um... okay, okay..."
Almost instinctively, following Yi Chen's instructions, she clumsily swung her sword again.
The movements were indeed smoother, and the exertion of force was also more fluid.
"Yes, yes! That's it!"
Yi Chen's eyes lit up, pleased that his guidance had been effective, completely unaware of the girl's unusual state beside him.
He went even further, gently supporting her shoulder with one hand to help her regain her balance, while his other hand continued to guide her wrist.
"Let's do it again, feel the trajectory of this force..."
Ayaka Kamisato felt as if her shoulder and the back of her hand were on fire when he touched them!
The air around my nose was filled with his clean and pleasant scent, and I could hear his deep, instructive voice...
Her swordplay was almost completely chaotic, relying entirely on muscle memory to swing her swords, her mind already far away.
After completing the set of movements, Yi Chen nodded in satisfaction.
"Great! Just practice a few more times and it will develop muscle memory!"
He then released his grip, took a half-step back, and looked at Linghua.
The girl remained in the same sword-wielding posture, her cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes darting around, her breathing rapid, and she trembled slightly, like a ripe shrimp.
Yi Chen tilted his head in confusion.
"What's wrong? Your face is so red. Did you overdo it with training? Or are you feeling unwell?"
As he spoke, he reached out worriedly to touch her forehead.
"No, no!"
As if burned, Ayaka Kamisato snapped back to her senses, took two steps back, hurriedly hugged the wooden sword to her chest, and stammered.
"I'm fine! Not tired at all! Thank you for your guidance, Yichen-jun! I'll go get some water first!"
After saying that, she practically fled, head down, quickly walking out of the dojo, forgetting most of her manners.
Yi Chen stood there, watching the girl's hurried escape, and scratched his head in confusion.
"Strange...why does it seem even redder than before? Could it be heatstroke?"
He couldn't figure it out and could only attribute it to the hot weather.
Meanwhile, Ayaka Kamisato, who had run far away, leaned against the cold wall, clutching her still wildly beating heart and panting heavily.
Too, too close...
Yichen-jun... really...
She bit her lip, but a sweet yet troubled smile involuntarily appeared on her face.
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Seeing that Ayaka Kamisato had left in a hurry, leaving him alone in the dojo, Yichen's doubts vanished instantly, replaced by an expression of "coming to interrogate him."
He crossed his arms, as if talking to thin air, but actually he was frantically shouting in his mind:
"System! Get out here now! Explain yourself! Why did the Black Gold Ancient Sword suddenly shatter at such a crucial moment?! That was a critical moment! Did you give me a counterfeit product?!"
After a brief silence in my mind, that familiar, slightly inorganic, yet somewhat guilty, loli-like electronic voice echoed in my ears:
【(⊙o⊙)…Well…】
The system seemed to be carefully choosing its words.
Okay, okay, host, don't be angry~
[The energy infusion has overloaded, exceeding the limits of the local forging materials~ Who told you, host, to suddenly decide to unleash those 'Ten Unthinking Slashes'? Such exaggerated energy, how could the Black Gold Ancient Blade withstand it~]
Yi Chen: "??? You can blame me for this?! Didn't you give me the knife?! You should have said so earlier if the quality was bad!"
【Hey~(?＞︶＜)?】
The system tried to get away with it by being cute.
【Okay, okay!】
The system quickly changed the subject.
[To compensate your frightened little heart, I'm immediately issuing you a super simple and rewarding task!]
[As for the reward, considering the characteristics of the region you are currently in, and your irresistible charm...]
[Let's decide on Senbonzakura from Bleach!]
[Sword shattered? No problem! This time, we'll give you a Zanpakuto that can shatter into a million pieces on its own, is incredibly cool, and can even attack automatically! How about it? Tempted yet?]
When Yi Chen heard the words "Senbonzakura," his eyes lit up! He had a deep impression of that sword; it was powerful and incredibly cool!
"Senbonzakura? Really?!"
"...What are the mission details? Make it clear first, I'm not doing anything too complicated!"
【Ding--! 】
[Latest task has been released!]
The system's voice became unusually "solemn," as if announcing something momentous:
[Mission Name: The Great Challenge to Win the Fox's Heart!]
[Mission Objective: To make a romantic confession to Yae no Miko, the chief priest of Narukami Shrine, three times.]
[Task Requirements: Each confession must be made in person, and the attitude must at least appear sincere. The content is not limited.]
[Mission Reward: Zanpakuto - Senbonzakura (Cracked Version)]
Yi Chen: "………………"
A long silence.
Deathly silence.
Yi Chen's expression shifted from anticipation to astonishment, then to disbelief, and finally to a chilling, murderous intent.
A slow, extremely "kind" smile crept onto his lips, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and he spoke each word slowly and deliberately in his mind:
"system."
"You, get, out, of, me, here."
I promise I won't kill you.
Faced with the almost tangible killing intent in Yi Chen's mind, the system's tone instantly rose, carrying a clearly feigned panic:
[Host, have mercy! Spare me! Spare the commander!]
[The system also needs to meet KPI targets and has performance pressure! Waaah~]
It tried to get away with faking crying.
[Confessing to Yae no Miko three times is truly the easiest and most cost-effective task!]
[Look, Yae no Miko is beautiful, intelligent, and witty. Even if you confess to her and get rejected, it won't be too awkward. She might even find it amusing and tease you in return! The process is easy and enjoyable, and you'll be showered with rewards! What a bargain!]
Yi Chen remained expressionless, a cold laugh playing in his mind.
"Oh? Really? Then I'll set up a stall at the entrance of the castle tower right now and write 'Free lightning strike service.' Do you think the lightning general will find it interesting and come and strike me for fun? That would be quite easy and enjoyable."
system:【……】
Uh… this…
[...Or...Host, what do you think of this alternative plan?]
[Go confess your love to General Thunder and Thunder Movie a hundred times?]
[Although the number of attempts is a bit high, and the target is a bit dangerous, the reward can be multiplied exponentially! How about I give you a mirage? Think about it?]
Yi Chen: "………………"
At that moment, Yi Chen felt his blood pressure spike to the top of his head, and his temples throbbed.
Confess your love to Lei's movies? A hundred times?!
Do you think you're living too long?
Still not satisfied with being split into a two-year-old like last time? This time, I want to experience atomic-level decomposition directly?
This lousy system really wants to change hosts, doesn't it?!
He took a deep breath, then another, struggling to suppress the urge to drag the system out and beat it up, and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth:
"...I, choose, the, eighth, divine, son."
[Great! Host is brilliant!]
[The mission has been officially activated! Please complete it as soon as possible! Good luck~ I believe in you~ (￣￣￣)]
After saying that, the system voice quickly disappeared, leaving Yi Chen standing there alone, his expression changing as he pondered how to complete this damned, incredibly embarrassing task.
Confess my love to Yae Shenzi three times...
Just thinking about Yi Chen makes my scalp tingle.
This is even more exhausting than fighting a terrible movie!
But for the sake of Senbonzakura...
Yi Chen clenched his fists, a resolute glint of determination flashing in his eyes.
The next day, with a feeling of almost "going to his death," Yichen quietly sneaked up to Narukami Shrine.
Sunlight streamed through the tall torii gate, illuminating the quiet stone steps, but it couldn't dispel the unease in his heart.
Although he had only interacted with Yae no Kami once, that brief encounter was enough for Yi Chen to understand.
The priestess of Narukami Shrine was a thoroughly unpredictable "bad woman," a troublesome and dangerous type that he, with his straightforward personality, had never encountered before.
He found Yae no Miko under a giant cherry blossom tree.
She was lounging lazily in a luxurious chaise lounge, intently reading a light novel with a gaudy cover.
A pair of long, slender, fair, and perfectly curved legs were casually crossed, dazzlingly white in the sunlight, unabashedly displaying their stunning charm.
Hearing footsteps, Yae no Miko didn't even lift her eyelids.
"Hey~ Isn't this our 'young and untimely death' and 'mysterious return' former leader, Lord Yichen?"
What brings such a busy person like you to my little shrine today?
Her tone was clearly teasing, and every word seemed to be tugging at one's heartstrings.
Yi Chen's face involuntarily flushed. He coughed lightly and tried hard to recall the confession lines he had spent the whole night crafting.
“That… Yae no Kami.”
He spoke, his voice a little strained.
Yae no Miko finally deigned to lift her eyes from the book, her fox-like eyes smiling as she looked at him, making him feel as if she had been completely seen through.
Yi Chen braced himself and delivered his first confession, almost in a monotonous, monotone manner:
"I'm a little... you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he tried to elbow himself.
What kind of nonsense is this?!
As expected, Yae no Miko immediately let out a light, extremely pleased laugh. She put down her book, stood up, and walked gracefully towards Yi Chen. She lightly tapped her chin with her finger and asked, feigning confusion:
"Oh? What does 'that' mean? I'm too old for that, I don't understand such profound words~"
Yi Chen felt a chill run down his spine under her gaze, his cheeks flushed even more, and after a long pause, he closed his eyes in a self-deprecating manner and said quickly in an almost inaudible voice:
"It...it just means I like you!"
After saying this, he seemed to have used up all his strength, waiting for the expected ridicule and mockery.
However, the expected teasing did not come.
His response was a crisp and decisive one from Yae no Miko.