Temple Girl
Chapter 28 Security

Chiharu again continued the journey when the morning said goodbye and said thank you in earnest, even he was provided with food and coins money to travel. Truly a virtuous human being, the girl decided she would not forget and would definitely help the village if something happened.

His feelings were happy that morning, leaving no trace of frustration at all that night. Gin who walked casually beside him did not seem to want to push out and just fell silent, surprising but made the atmosphere on the morning in the autumn very peaceful. And it looks like it's the third trip of the day which means they'll be there soon.

Due to being silent for quite a long time Chiharu opened the small talk, "Where were you then?!" refers to the early hours of the morning when Gin does not return for two full days.

He throws it at Chiharu, his hands tucked into the clothes of the god given by Chiharu. Big and white–of course there is no need to ask who it belongs to, "of course do whatever I like, and you are not included in it." said the man spicy, "of course, it's annoying indeed, but Chiharu still keeps the annoyance that began to appear.

What a reliable mood destroyer.

A few hours passed they passed, the building that felt glittering at the end there began to look. So beautiful that Chiharu felt that she was returning home, when entering the gate of the temple Fu and Su greeted happily. Cheering and preparing to serve Chiharu to the fullest, though honestly they understand that the girl always wants to get things done on her own.

"Did the lady manage to catch the criminals who were doing human trafficking?" Fu was excited, their ears were often swaying in the direction of the body. And it looks pretty adorable.

Chiharu smiled, feeling a feeling of longing that slipped even though she was only gone for a while. "I managed to disperse the human traffickers, I also managed to save the kidnapped villagers." his face grew even more poignant when telling the story that night.

Grateful Gin wasn't there at the time, or maybe she was hiding and listening as she used to? I don't know, Chiharu doesn't know. "While I hate to admit it, Gin helped me a lot. I'm thankful I took her, now I'm hungry."

The girl again gave birth, even she summoned the white-blossomed demon to invite her to eat together. The dish has been overflowing on this day, reflecting the appetizing heat. Chiharu smiled with excitement as she could only eat meat broth made by Gin–, although it was no wonder that the taste of the food was delicious.

"So you like food like this?" the voice was so slow, it was probably only heard by Gin himself. Chiharu did not seem to hear the man's voice until she was completely unmoved by anything, eating her food voraciously in joy.

***

A blue letter symbolizing a white dragon was sent through the bird with a resplendent glint of light from its feathers, as it flapped as if the bird was leaving behind sparkling dust. Chiharu was enjoying the sakura trees at the back of the temple, enjoying a cup of tea and leaning his body on the sturdy wood.

Frowning to focus his eyesight as the small sparkle approached him, perched sweetly beside him. The black eyeball successfully hypnotized Chiharu, he was blown away at the tiny bird.

"Miss, there's a letter from Mr. Zhi." and the daydream turns to shock as the little creature is able to speak.

Gin approached the two, taking the scroll. Letting the bird go and return to the place where it was sent, the man glanced slightly at the dumbstruck Chiharu muttering like "the animal can talk." and was in his own mind.

Disregarding the girl, Gin unrolled the letter, read it slowly and sighed excessively. "Looks like you should go, Chiharu." hearing her name called the girl woke up and took the letter from the man's hand.

Read it for a moment, "Aheading the annual gathering of the Gods?" he said slowly repeating the letter many times in his head so as not to receive wrong information.

His gaze was full of confusion because honestly he had not long been a God and did not understand what the Gods were doing, of course, he who was born from the beginning to become a human might be accustomed to what the Gods did. He was only a temporary substitute for Lord Qi before the newborn Earth God, but he understood that this kind of responsibility should be avoided.

"What do the gods usually do at these meetings?" chiharu asked who she was, because such a question was not suitable to be asked of Gin who had a true stealth identity with true cruelty anyway.

"Just go, and there you'll find out. Maybe I'll go there too."

"Why?" unconsciously Chiharu asked the biggest question in her head, why would Gin want to come with her? Why did he no longer want to kill her? Why does it seem like these days it looks a little more human.

The long fingernails were stretched out, but without any threat in them and Chiharu was just speechless watching the long fingers approach her. Nested on her black hair, it felt so soft when the man's fingers wiped Chiharu's ebony mane. He opened his mouth, feeling like he wanted to say something "You didn't forget that the Demon King seems to be after you?" his words were different from the behavior he was doing.

But once Chiharu still remains curious about the mysterious human behind, "Even the Demon King will not be able to penetrate the Sky World."

"And the Sky World is also not the safest place, because protecting you now is my priority." the kiss landed on Chiharu's delicate manes, making the girl's heart seem to be sticking out in shock. Thinking of a plausible reason why this man did such an abnormal thing to her, which Chiharu was naturally unable to find the answer to.

Chiharu is not sure but maybe this is one of the stealth tricks to trick him, hypocritical if he says that he does not believe in Gin. He even prefers the man over his childhood friend Zhen regardless that the man is a Demon King or not, Chiharu believes in Gin more. However, he will try that he did not fall and cause death for himself. Although it is a big mistake to give the god seal carelessly to a dangerous creature, Chiharu does not want to die horribly.

***

"You sure you want to come with me?" the gate to the Sky World was already wide open just waiting for the girl to enter it, but the worried face was reluctant to escape from Chiharu's face.

Gin just stared flatly, with a supple he passed Chiharu. Entering that gate, leaving the girl there who was now clucking in annoyance. Though Chiharu had already bothered worrying about the man but his reply really irritated him, however he was a demon. And a God and a Demon is not a good union, especially if Gin meets the God Lukos, the God of War. Will the fight not happen to the two of them?

Chiharu felt uncertain, even so she continued to follow Gin into the sky portal. As usual Fu and Su remained there to guard the temple as they absorbed the spiritual energy of Chiharu to survive, to make the temple look brilliant and clean. It takes Chiharu's spiritual energy to do so, it seems like the girl is also continuing to train the spiritual energy within her.

The residence of Mr. Zhi looks so sparkling in a calming light, looks so peaceful and serene. Beautiful and pampering to the eyes, even good words will not be enough to admire and praise the residence of Mr. Zhi. The servants of Lord Zhi were already familiar with Chiharu and sighed the girl to enter the residence of the God of Wisdom.

The old man with the white beard waited for Chiharu with a wide smile, when Chiharu until he immediately hugged the girl. "I have good news for you, so I call you." said Mr. Zhi without letting out his smile.

He glanced behind the girl, just a second after which the God of Wisdom preferred to ignore the existence of the dangerous fox demon Gin–sang. Aged thousands of years that even his name has become a legend, it is no wonder why the Gods and including Lord Zhi would not like him.

Chiharu also seemed to have contracted the happiness of her teacher, she also smiled broadly "What good news is that, teacher?!" the chassis was enthusiastic because it was not usual for Mr. Zhi to be so happy at this moment.

The man also seemed to be still trying to hide the fact that he said would make Chiharu happy, "You will know when the Lord's meeting is today, then this meeting will be held every year. Since the Earth God had previously disappeared you should join this routine meeting."

Chiharu clucked bitterly, "Oh teacher tell me, just a little bit. Just tell me! Tell me!" whining the girl, her lips came forward as she tried to get her wish.

Laughter escaped from Mr. Zhi responded to the little girl, he sipped his tea slowly before starting to speak, "Alright, this old man will tell you." he said while radiating happiness.

Chiharu waits and Gin is between them, behind the doorway that connects the room between the two. Hearing the conversation behind there clearly, not intending to eavesdrop but Gin did just want to hear as a whole.

"The Sky World higher-ups managed to find a way to release the God seal that was in the fox demon.

The happy news seems to be devoted to Mr. Zhi only, not to Chiharu or Gin. Because the girl knew the cruel fact that when the seal came off, Gin would live and suffer until he died in the prison bars of Heaven. Not to be left free, to live as a villain in everyone's memory.

The To Be Continued...