"Everyone has more or less met each other," Gangye Yoshiko popped two pieces of gum into her mouth, then continued, "So, let me explain what you all need to do when an event occurs."

She slapped the whiteboard and continued, "The so-called special department is actually established to deal with potential supernatural threats. Simply put, it's about performing exorcisms... The higher-ups' demands on you are actually quite simple—"

"When a supernatural event is officially detected, you all need to rush to the scene and minimize the disaster."

Speaking, Gangye Yoshiko leaned close to the table and said in a pressing tone, "The private gigs you take on... the money you earn, the higher-ups won't interfere."

"Similarly, they won't disturb your regular academic activities... Of course, there are various kinds of compensation to be discussed later. You can check them out in detail then."

When this long speech was delivered, it made Qingchuan Xiu Yi, Inari Keiichi, and others breathe a sigh of relief.

Before joining this special department, they had also worried whether it would affect their everyday lives.

But now it seems... the freedom of this special department is extraordinarily high.

Perhaps this is related to the state not yet figuring out a way to manage them formally... but the level of freedom is overwhelmingly comforting.

Not to mention getting stipends while lying down.

"Any questions, everyone?" Gangye Yoshiko asked.

No one spoke.

Seeing this response, Gangye Yoshiko turned her head specifically toward Beichuan Si, "Beichuan, how about you? No issues, right?"

It was quite clear why Gangye Yoshiko specifically asked Beichuan Si.

She wanted to show in front of these people that she valued Beichuan Si, also hoping he would lead this special department.

Realizing Gangye Yoshiko's intention, Beichuan Si couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

He had underestimated his status in Gangye Yoshiko's eyes.

"No major issues," Beichuan Si said in a neutral tone.

"Hmm," Gangye Yoshiko nodded upon hearing this response, then added, "Then, I'll leave the rest of the time to you all to manage freely. Getting to know each other shouldn't be a problem, and oh, here's a document with a newly discovered supernatural event. If you're free, you might want to take a look."

After saying this, Gangye Yoshiko gave Beichuan Si a signaling look, indicating she would wait for him in the car downstairs.

After that... Gangye Yoshiko stretched greatly and relaxedly left.

Seeing her 'finally relieved' expression, Beichuan Si knew she was actually very dissatisfied with the higher-ups asking her to come and explain all these trivial matters.

Beichuan Si withdrew his gaze, turned his head, and looked toward the approaching Four Directions Huixue.

"Mr. Beichuan," Four Directions Huixue adjusted the Nara Deer Hairpin on her head and greeted.

"Any problems on the side of the Four Directions Family?"

Beichuan Si nodded in response, then asked the question he was most eager to ask.

He had also provided certain assistance to the Four Directions Family; if the Four Directions Family Head were to turn back on their agreement, he wouldn't hesitate to pick up the sledgehammer and knock on the door of the Four Directions Family.

"Everything is as the Beichuan Master intended... Joining this special department... it was actually my own true wish, as only by displaying my worth can I earn the recognition of others."

Four Directions Huixue spoke in a manner inconsistent with her usual style.

If it were the previous Four Directions Huixue, she would probably still be full of sorrow, sighing over her 'mayfly' existence.

"Hmm," Beichuan Si responded.

Since Four Directions Huixue was living the life she wanted, there was no need for him to add more.

Just as Four Directions Huixue was blushing and about to say something more, Inari Keiichi came over and greeted, "Brother Beichuan, we are colleagues now. I look forward to your guidance."

Hearing this from Inari Keiichi, Beichuan Si responded straightforwardly, "Yes, I will."

This reply made Inari Oneji puff up,

"You! Can't you be more humble? Brother Keiichi is so modest!"

"I'm just telling the truth," Beichuan Si replied in an unchanging tone.

"You—"

Inari Oneji's face flushed, and just as she was about to speak again, she was stopped by Inari Keiichi, "Oneji, don't mind such trivial matters. On the contrary, I quite appreciate Brother Beichuan's straightforwardness."

Yes, conversing with Beichuan Si usually requires no scheming, which Inari Keiichi found very relaxing.

But correspondingly...

Inari Keiichi consciously averted his gaze.

Qingchuan Xiu Yi, who had been standing behind the group just now, was nowhere to be seen.

At the same time, the bizarre case file left by Gangye Yoshiko had also disappeared.

He couldn't help but sigh.

Although Qingchuan Xiu Yi appeared friendly and always smiled, as a priest, Inari Keiichi could feel his deeply hidden competitive spirit.

Likewise, it was only natural for him to want recognition from his superior, Gangye Yoshiko.

Moreover, he was the oldest person here... Gangye Yoshiko not choosing him first must have also made him somewhat uncomfortable.

"But well... for someone as young as Brother Qingchuan to become the head of the group, having a bit of a competitive spirit is only natural."

Inari Keiichi shrugged his shoulders, not particularly caring.

Qingchuan Xiu Yi was definitely not a bad person; it's just that his personality was a bit hasty.

People with that kind of personality don't really seem like monks.

"If he wants to take over this team, I have no objections," Beichuan Si said expressionlessly.

Being the team leader brought no extra rewards; he had no interest in such things.

Rather than spending effort on managing these people, Beichuan Si actually preferred to hunt down more resentful spirits and accumulate skill points to prepare for Nakajima Michika's upcoming surgery.

"Well... let's put these topics aside for now. Right now, Brother Qingchuan is probably dealing with the bizarre case, and we might not even need to step in."

Inari Keiichi chuckled twice and then said, "Rather than that, I'd like to ask Brother Beichuan... what do you think about the 'misogi' entwined around you?"

"What do I think?"

Hearing Inari Keiichi's obscure question, Beichuan Si replied unchanged, "I have no particular thoughts, let it be as it will."

This unexpected answer made Inari Oneji stick out her tongue.

If it weren't for the fact that she could sense Beichuan Si was still mostly human, she would have probably not been able to restrain herself and would have pulled out a Spirit Talisman to exorcize him.

"Cough cough..." Inari Keiichi coughed twice.

Clearly, he too had not expected Beichuan Si to respond like that.

Among the three, only Four Directions Huixue was covering her mouth and snickering.

She too had been baptized by Beichuan Si's unorthodox behaviors, so she wasn't surprised by his current words and actions.

"What I mean is... if Brother Beichuan doesn't mind, Oneji and I are willing to perform a 'Misogi' ritual for you."

Inari Keiichi offered his idea.

Seeing his elder brother directly speak to Beichuan Si, ignoring her opinion, Inari Oneji pouted and muttered softly:

"I haven't even agreed yet."

But Inari Oneji reconsidered and thought it wasn't too bad.

At least it would let Beichuan Si know how formidable Brother Keiichi was.

But what neither of them expected was for Beichuan Si to wave his hand, replying unflinchingly:

"No need, keep it."

Ah?

This response left Inari Keiichi and Inari Oneji flabbergasted.

It took a while for Inari Keiichi to react.

He said somewhat speechlessly, "That... if you keep the 'misogi,' it might attract resentful spirits, which is very dangerous, so it's safer to get rid of it."

"Isn't that even better?"

Hearing this, Beichuan Si's eyes faintly glowed.

"Ah?"

At this, Inari Keiichi and Inari Oneji both gaped.

What... what is this tactic?

Completely unheard of!

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