He kept one hand in his pocket, clutching that photograph tightly.
Witnesses may be persuasive, but tangible evidence is far more reliable. The fatal blow to Fujiwara Reya can only come from me, Kougi Guuji. Even if your Inari Shrine's influence surpasses that of my White Mountain Shrine, and you have more people, this credit is firmly in the hands of my White Mountain Shrine. Not even Amaterasu descending can prevent it!
The soft candlelight filtered through the lantern paper, becoming somewhat unsteady.
A commotion arose at the entrance of the great hall. The young people near the entrance turned their heads to look and saw a beautiful and cool young priestess, sparking a flurry of discussion.
"Who is that?" a young one from another branch asked.
"Who else could be so beautiful but Witch Hoshimi," a local junior answered proudly.
"So that's Hoshimi Rinko?"
"Seeing her in person is so much better than the rumors."
"I heard she's about to be promoted to General rank?"
