After getting lost in the abandoned village, they gradually became confused and infatuated

He broke into this village alone and investigated and collected so much information just by relying on his own strength.

Escaped from the pursuit of the villagers, escaped from the plight of imprisonment, and even found the pendant that changed the future of Optics Valley Falcon.

Guangtani Jun always believed that this folklorist would be a vigorous, courageous and resourceful explorer.

Just like those brave people exploring in secret places in movies.

But what he never expected was that this adventurer whom he admired even though he had never met him, was actually a girl?

And...it seems to be the same age as myself.

At the same age, Kotani Hayabusa was still in the abandoned village, working hard with the girls for the continuation of their lives.

However, Hotsujiji has already broken into the enemy camp alone for the justice in his heart, and has also gained numerous results.

This is too scary!

Optics Valley Falcon couldn't help but exclaimed.

"I saw that the handwriting on the note was sharp and tough, and I always thought it was a man."

"Hahaha, I didn't expect it to be a girl."

Hotsujiji sighed softly.

"There's no need to be that surprised."

"My voice is naturally neutral, and with proper disguise, no one will recognize it."

"After putting on men's clothing, few people can recognize me as a girl."

"As a traveling folklorist, if I act in the image of a woman, I will inevitably attract some bad guys."

"So, I simply pretended to be a man, and even my handwriting went through special training."

"Thanks to this disguise, I was not harassed by anyone during my travels."

Speaking of this, Hotsujiji seemed to recall an interesting past event and couldn't help but chuckle.

"The only inconvenience I feel is that my image has attracted the attention of many girls."

"The experience of being followed and followed by them is not a pleasant one."

"It's a pity... I'm already dead, and these experiences can only be frozen in the most beautiful moment."

Hotsuji looked at the wheat ears swaying in the wind and the golden sunset in the distance.

In the emerald-like eyes under the lenses, there was loneliness and sadness that could not be concealed.

"Unfortunately, as I spend more and more time here, those glorious memories seem to be covered with a layer of haze."

"What I can think of now is only a vague outline."

"Perhaps, one day in the future, I will forget everything and become like those faceless shadows."

After a brief sigh, Hotsuji adjusted his mood.

His tone also became the same as at the beginning, quiet and calm.

"But at least I still remember it now."

"That's enough."

Optics Valley Falcon asked: "You said you were dead..."

"Did you fail to leave Jixiang Village in the end?"

Hotsujiji nodded and said, "That's right."

"I can't remember the specific details. I only know that during the investigation, I accidentally entered the room of the head of Jixiang Village and found many disgusting things inside."

"What I remember most clearly is that there was a jar filled with black liquid."

"Well...just when I investigated something, I was surrounded by the village chief and villagers."

"They thought I was alone, so they attacked rashly. Haha, they really suffered a lot because they underestimated me."

"But seeing that they couldn't subdue me, the villagers poured the black liquid on me."

"After that, I was swallowed up by the shadow."

black liquid?

shadow?

From what she said, it seemed like there was some kind of connection between the black water and the shadow.

Optics Valley Falcon was confused.

He wanted to ask, but Hotsujiji obviously couldn't explain more to him.

The main reason is that the time span is too long, so it is normal to forget.

For an 90- or [-]-year-old man, the events of his teenage years can only be recalled in the revolving door before death.

The same principle applies to Hotsujiji.

After seeing the disappointment on Mitsutani Hayabusa's face, Hotsujiji said softly.

"No regrets."

"The fact that you can appear here proves that you have also been swallowed by the shadow."

"Before you, many people came here after being swallowed by the shadow. Without exception, they all disappeared one after another in about three days."

"So, there shouldn't be much time left for you."

"In a limited life, it is better to live a simpler life than to think about complicated things that cannot be concluded."

Hotsujiji pointed at the surrounding environment with his stick.

"The climate here is pleasant and the scenery is beautiful. It's a good place to die."

"And you don't have to worry about being attacked."

"It's just you and me here, not the residue after the shadows have been digested."

"So, spend the last days of your life happily here."

"The lost traveler."

After saying that, Hotsujiji threw away his cane and strode towards the village.

Mitsutani Hayabusa looked at Hotsujiji's leaving figure and suddenly called out to her.

"Hey!"

"You said your name, but I haven't introduced myself yet!"

Hotsujiji waved his cane.

"No need."

"Even if you tell me your name, I can't remember it."

"It's better to leave a little mystery for each other. In the short time to come, if we meet by chance, we can have something to talk about."

Kotani Hayabusa ignored her self-destructive words.

He cleared his throat and shouted loudly.

"My name is Guanggu Falcon."

"Mitsuya... is Mitsuya Yusaku's Mitsuya."

The moment the words fell, Mitsutani Hayabusa clearly saw Hotsujiji's footsteps and stopped suddenly.

His whole body also trembled.

Chapter 2 So, what is your power?

Although time has passed, many memories have been blurred.

But that last name was the only thing she would never forget.

Because that was the key to unlocking all the mysteries, and it was also the last name she had been searching for for many years and longed to hear.

Optics Valley.

A surname that has almost completely disappeared in the country, a surname that only a few people understand its meaning.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Guanggu is just an ordinary and uncommon surname.

But for Hotsujiji, the word Mitsuya was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue.

She turned around sharply.

Under the lenses, his emerald eyes shone with unprecedented brightness.

"You just said..."

"Your name is... Optics Valley Falcon?!"

How indifferent Hotsujiji was when he faced Mitsutani Hayabusa just now, now he cares so much.

Optics Valley Falcon couldn't help but smile proudly.

The reason why he was sure that his name would definitely attract her attention was entirely because of the note he saw before.

Whether it is the pendant or the information related to the sacrificial ceremony, they are inextricably linked to Himeka Shrine.

Mitsutani Hayabusa believes that since Hotsujiji is investigating the shrine, he will definitely come into contact with the name Mitsutani Yusaku.

Naturally, you will learn about Guang Gu’s surname.

It is undeniable that Kotani Hayabusa's judgment makes sense.

However, it is not comprehensive.

The reason why Hosatsuji is so interested in the surname Mitsuya is because when she was very young, she accidentally learned about anecdotes that have been passed down since the Warring States Period.

That is, the story of Shadow, Onmyoji and the Gate of Hell.

It was this opportunity that started Hotsujiji's career as a folklorist.

In the following time, Hosatsuji traveled throughout Japan in order to find out the truth of the anecdote.

During the investigation, I also gained a deeper understanding of that period of history and the Gate of Underworld that only existed in legend.

The surname Mitsuya also appeared in front of Hotsujiji countless times during the investigation.

And every time the owner of this surname will play a decisive role in the story.

However, the owner of this surname seems to be deliberately hiding himself.

Whenever Hotsujiji wanted to learn more about this surname and the secrets hidden behind it, all the information would come to an abrupt end.

The sudden ending of the plot makes the whole story seem like a fabricated legend, full of mysteries.

This hit Hotsujiji hard.

At the same time, it also aroused her desire to investigate.

Just after Hosatsuji followed the location of the Underworld Gate and came to Jixiang Village, what happened here was far beyond her expectations.

No matter the degree of danger, or the horror and cruelty of the sacrifice ceremony, Hotsujiji's sense of justice in his heart was buzzing.

After that, it was a risky investigation, taking notes, and searching for evidence.

During the process, Hotsujiji was still able to find the familiar surname Mitsuya in the corners of some documents.

Although she wanted to follow this clue and continue to dig deeper, the increasingly dangerous village made her have no time to pay attention to it.

In the end, before Hotsujiji had time to investigate the truth of everything, he was surrounded by the villagers, poured black water on him, and died in the mouth of the shadow.

Now, the Valley of Optics that she had dreamed of and pursued so hard was standing in front of her.

Why doesn't this make her moved?

My heart, which had not been beating for a long time, began to beat.

Optics Valley Falcon smiled and nodded: "It's true."

"I am Guangtani Falcon."

Hotsujiji waved his cane and strode over.