The god of the mountains?

Qiao Qiao didn't feel any emotion because of Shang Tiao's request, but the words in her words caught Qiao Qiao's attention.

The god of the mountains, that is, the god of the mountains.

In the traditional culture of Wakoku, mountains are indeed often used in Shinto offerings.

For example, the Golden Diamond Shrine in Saitama Prefecture is dedicated to Mt. Gomuro in the rear, the Iwakiyama Shrine in the Tsugaru area is dedicated to Mt. Iwaki, and of course, there are also corresponding shrines for mountains like Mt. Fuji.

It's just that the mountains in Yamanashi Prefecture are not famous, and they are just ordinary natural mountains around Tokyo, so naturally there is no religion.

If Qiao Qiao didn't know anything, he might still consider whether it was some declining mountain god faith, but after knowing that this was the sealing place of the old gods, the mountain god made Qiao Qiao feel that it was not so right.

"You worship the god of the mountains?"

Qiao Qiao asked Kamijo to get up and at the same time.

"That's right, the god of the great god is in a cave near the village, and our lineage has guarded the great god for generations, my grandmother, mother, and have all served as shrine maidens."

Kamijo replied.

"In ancient times, my ancestors were rescued by the god of the mountains and made a vow to protect the god of the mountains, and this oath formed a curse, and if you tell other people about the god of the mountains, they will be cursed."

She seemed a little embarrassed to face Qiao Qiao's gaze, so she turned her face away.

"I just sneaked into the room to make sure you two were infested by evil spirits, and if there is any offense, please forgive me."

"Is that really okay?"

The corners of her mouth twitched.

"So, now that you've told us about it, we deserve a curse as well?"

Qiao Qiao confirmed that there was nothing abnormal around him, and if the curse was haunted by some kind of evil spirit, he had not seen any other strange traces now.

"Well, I'm very sorry, but I can't help it."

Kamijo bit her lower lip.

"A few days ago, I once rescued a Miki-sama, his car broke down, so I invited him to spend the night in the village, however, he accidentally bumped into the scene where I was wearing a shrine maiden costume for worship, and learned about the god of the mountain, I asked him to stay in the village to avoid being cursed, but he insisted on leaving, and I didn't expect ......"

"Mr. Miki's body was found on the side of the road, and the internal organs were missing, but the body remained at room temperature in the ice and snow, and it was badly decomposed."

Qiao Qiao confirmed Kamijo's words.

"So if we leave now, we'll die a miserable death like that Miki-sama?"

"Yes."

Kamijo nodded.

"Originally, there was only our Kamijo family in the village, but later, due to the curse, some people were gradually left, and for many years, everyone lived together peacefully, guarded this place, and agreed not to divulge secrets again."

"But in recent years, many resentful spirits and monsters have emerged in the mountains, and our clan has survived by relying on the protection of the mountain gods, but if we can't ask for help from the outside world, I alone will not be able to defeat so many resentful spirits after all."

Hearing Kamijo's words, Qiao Qiao thought for a moment.

"I see, Miss Uejo, we'll stay here for the time being, but tomorrow during the day, please take us to the cave where the god of the mountains is located."

"yes, okay."

Kamijo did not refuse, made a salute, and exited the house.

"What kind of development is this, teacher?"

Ariko waited until Kamijo left and asked.

"If the god of the mountains is an old god, curses and the like can be understood as a means to gather humans, but, according to her, over the years, humans should have been eroded a long time ago, and it is impossible to maintain such sanity."

Although Kamijo is a stealing cat, his other behavior is very normal, not like a person who has served the old gods for a long time.

The influence of the Old Gods is beyond his control, especially the Old Gods, who were sealed away thousands of years ago, are unreasonable, and in most cases, even if their own wishes are peaceful communication, the indescribable whispers will make ordinary humans equally insane.

"Could it be that the old gods have only recently begun to break the seal and pollute the spirits around here?"

From this point of view, it is in line with the status quo.

"Ariko, when you come into contact with the old gods, sometimes you can't think with common sense."

Qiao Qiao said.

"The Old Gods themselves exist in a very different form from human beings, and many times what we think is reasonable is not the case in the eyes of the Old Gods, but at least one thing is traceable."

"What is it?"

Ariko took out a small notebook and took notes.

"That's survival."

Qiao Qiao replied.

"No matter what kind of old gods they are, their existence is their first priority, so all the actions of the old gods can be understood as arrangements for survival."

"So, just a little analysis of which behavior is more likely to keep this old god alive here, and you can naturally get the answer."

......

Nothing happened overnight.

Early morning.

Qiao Qiao opened his eyes and put away the blood wall that shrouded him and Ya Lizi.

"Well, there really wasn't an attack?"

Qiao Qiao looked at the traces on the wall.

Last night, after Kamijo Yu left, the two discussed for a while, determined today's plan and fell asleep.

Qiao Qiao, just in case, opened the blood wall to deal with a possible attack.

However, as Kamijo said, there is no harassment of evil spirits or evil spirits at night.

Compared to weirdness, the attack of Yariko is more dangerous.

Qiao Qiao felt the weight pressing on him and glanced at the source of the weight.

Yariko was using Qiao Qiao, who was curled up in her sleeping bag, as a large pillow, hugging her hands and feet tightly, she hadn't woken up yet, and was purring like a kitten.

Her clothes were a little messy, but fortunately, the temperature in the room was right so that she wouldn't catch a cold.

The girl's face was in Qiao Qiao's ear, and the warm breath brushed through her ears, making people's hearts tickle.

Safe.

Qiao Qiao thought.

His blood changed shape, and he gently picked up the pear and placed it on the side of the bed, while he poked out his sleeping bag and folded it.

Breakfast didn't bother the Shangjo family, Qiao Qiao cooked a box of canned military braised beef, and after eating it with Ya Lizi, he followed Shangtiao Yu out of the house.

During the day, the village seems to be more crowded, and you can see people in heavy clothes walking on the road with shotguns or axes, and when they see Qiao Qiao and Ya Lizi, the villagers don't say hello, they only whisper something, and they are not friendly.

Walking through the still twisted and wildly growing forest, Kamijo Hibi, dressed in a shrine maiden costume and carrying a lantern, led the two to a hidden place covered in snow deep in the forest.

During the journey, Ya Lizi seemed to see some animals, but they were not the same as they had been recognized.

The closer you get to the depths of the forest, the more silent it becomes.

Finally, halfway up the mountain, Kamijo stopped in his tracks.

Ahead, there is a deep cave that is not visible.

The entrance to the cave is sealed with ropes and charms, revealing a mysterious feeling.

This is where the god of the mountains is located.