"Wait a minute...... When you say that, I seem to have an impression of Reimu."

"So you've read some books, not bad. I'm quite surprised."

Although she said that she was surprised, Reimu's lifeless and empty eyes could already tell how against her intentions were in her words. In fact, this is not so much a compliment as a sarcastic remark, and it is an out-and-out perfunctory statement. As she spoke, she was still looking around the village, as if trying to find some useful clues in her vision.

She didn't understand what Marisa meant.

The so-called impression is not referring to the book "Tono Monogatari".

"No, I guess I haven't read that book yet. But I think I've been to this place before......

But when did that happen? The memories had already begun to blur, and Marisa couldn't help but look down and think about it.

If you think about it, it seems like it was three or four years ago.

"Well, that's right. I did come here, and once when I was wandering around Gensokyo, I came here by chance."

With recollection, the past experience is gradually completed.

She came to this uninhabited village by chance while wandering, but after some searching, she didn't see a single figure.

"There was no one then, just as now. But I did find a shiny metal from one of the houses—and I later learned from Ah Fei that it was something called crimson gold."

Speaking of this, the girl's tone finally brought a sense of cheerfulness.

The experience seemed to her to be boring and tight, and it was not even adventurous, because there was no element of thrill and excitement. The only thing that is commendable is the loot you get.

As for whether it is appropriate to walk in a house where there is no one else's property...... The girl didn't even think about it. So it's hard for this experience to leave any deep imprints on her heart. If you want to say why you can still remember it to this day...... Then it's because of someone's reflection.

Afterwards, the girl told Feili about it, but the martial god showed a look that did not match her expectations. It wasn't a smile of mildness, but the surprise of seeing the Arabian Nights happen in front of my eyes.

But why is that?

"It's an experience that's hard to comment on."

"That's it."

"However, when it comes to the House of the Lost, there is usually a legend of borrowing a bowl that appears together."

"And legends......

Although there was a sigh full of helplessness. However, Reimu, who has now become an expert in folklore stories, will not care about this weak resistance. She didn't even pause for a moment before she continued.

"Legend has it that if you bring back the dishes and chopsticks from the lost house, you will be happy......

Reimu's words made Marisa's mouth grow and she seemed to want to say something. However, I didn't know how to feel when I opened and closed it several times, and in the end it could only turn into a sigh.

"Well, all I can say is that happiness is a cheap thing to obtain......

Although this comment is a bit spicy, it is also extremely appropriate.

If happiness can be obtained by taking a bowl and chopsticks, then human suffering is inevitably too worthless.

"I know this kind of thing sounds ridiculous, you don't believe a word, I'm just saying it."

Reimu also knew how unreliable this legend was, and she didn't actually believe it herself.

"Well...... Whether you believe it or not, you don't know."

This time, however, Marisa was not in a hurry to make up her mind. Instead, she smiled meaningfully.

In any case, this kind of thing is better to believe in it than to believe in it. Since she came here, it must be her destiny to take one or two of them.

"You're a ...... guy."

The shrine maiden, who knew Marisa's temperament, had already heard the girl's words, and her eyes showed contempt.

Of course, she thought she still had a bit of contempt for this guy who had borrowed and not repaid - but what Reimu didn't know was that her legitimacy was about to be subverted in the next few seconds.

"Hehe, don't say that."

Marisa ignored Reimu's sinister gaze and graciously put her arms around the girl's shoulders.

"If it brings happiness, it may even bring you wealth. Would you like to try it too?"

"Fortune ......"

The temptation like a whisper made Hakurei Reimu fall into a situation of looking down and thinking.

It should be said that for a moment, Hakurei Reimu was indeed tempted.

The shrine maiden who can't be described as wealthy is a shrine maiden who has a little greed for money. But even so, Hakurei Reimu believes that there should be a bottom line to abide by. Anything like taking a sheep by hand should never be done, because when you take action, you lose your dignity and reputation. Marisa probably doesn't care about such a thing, but she is a disciplined shrine maiden.

When the decision has already been made in the mind, the so-called choice does not exist. Reimu, who was about to refuse in a dignified manner, turned her head to look directly at Marisa, who was holding her shoulder.

Then, their eyes collided.

There is a thief girl who has no control over greed, and a witch who is poor but unwilling to do anything against her will, although they do not speak, but their eyes are more interconnected than all words.

「…… Please let me get a piece of the pie."

Reimu solemnly shook Marisa's hand. From this action, you may see how serious she is.

That's right, don't do it or anything. But if she could, Reimu would like to experience what it's like to be rich anyway.

"That's right."

Marisa laughed happily. There was no sarcasm in her smile, and there was no haze in it, it was so sunny that people couldn't help but look sideways.

…… Perhaps many people were deceived by her smile. But for now, it's irrelevant.

"So...... The plunder begins!"

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"Who the hell are these two weird guys?"

The girl couldn't help but let out a low groan of distress.

She was dressed in a red dress and a green hat, and her innocent and lovely face was flushed with nervousness, and at first glance she looked no more than ten years old, and she seemed to be a little girl everywhere. However, the cat that protruded from under her hat, as well as the two tails behind her, had already revealed her true identity as a cat demon.

The location is still in the Lost House, hiding in a room to peek at two uninvited little monsters standing on the path, her name is Orange.

The House of the Lost was originally the abode of Yakumo Murasaki. And since she can be here, she is not irrelevant. In fact, she is the Shikijin of Yakumo Purple and the Shikijin of Yakumo Blue. In other words, she is both the Shikigami of Shikigami and Shikigami of Shikigami.

Although it's a Shikigami, it's compared to the nine-tailed fox. Orange is as young as she looks, so she is not qualified to inherit the name Yakumo, and can only be given the surname "Yakumo" when she is mature.

As a shikigami, he should solve problems for his master. However, for the immature cat demon, in fact, it can't take on any heavy responsibilities at all. So all along, her task has been to run errands and see the home or something.

Just like today, Yakumo Murasaki, who went to visit her old friend, and her Shikijin asked her to take care of the house. This should have been an easy task, but now because of two uninvited guests, Orange suddenly became uneasy.