Listening to Granny Natsume's reply, Saionji Mirai couldn't help but fall into silence.
What does it mean that gender doesn’t have to be stuck so tightly?
Does this mean that wizards and witches can’t do it too?
This is weird, this is definitely weird!
When did that noble and proud officiating god become so easy to talk to?
What is the origin of this mysterious Yagami Sora, and why did the chief priest make such huge concessions for him?
At this moment, Ye Shenkong was also thinking secretly in his heart.
He actually changes the rules because of himself...
Sure enough, the Inari god must be hating himself so much that he wishes he could take the initiative to deliver it to his door.
It's just like what I planned.
Looking at Yagami Sora secretly, Saionji Mirai immediately lowered his head and said respectfully to Granny Natsume.
"Since it is the oracle of the chief priest, I will not have any objection."
"But Granny Natsume, if someone is using the name of a shrine maiden but is actually having an impure heterosexual relationship, how should we deal with it?"
"Such a thing is of course intolerable to the chief priest."
Grandma Natsume said with a pleasant look.
She then clapped her hands and ended the question session.
"Okay, kids, if there are no other questions, then it's time to conduct the selection ceremony for the Supreme God Miko."
"First of all, we need to rank you among the witches according to their power."
As she spoke, a pale golden talisman appeared in her hand.
I didn't see the movement of her chanting, but in the next moment, countless rays of light flew out from the talisman, hitting each of the Supreme God Miko candidates present like meteors.
In the surprised gazes of the witches, a fluffy white fox pendant appeared on their hakama waists.
With his big furry tail behind his back, he squatted on the ground, his slender fox eyes revealed a majestic aura, and he looked like a guardian spirit.
The most amazing thing is that the expressions on their faces will change, and they will show their teeth in enjoyment due to the caresses of the witches.
"This is a treasure specially given by Lord Inari, and it's called the Fox Shoufu."
Looking at the miko who were curiously teasing the fox's chin with their fingers, as if testing whether it was a living thing, Granny Natsume explained.
"Later, all the damage you suffered during the competition will be transferred to the Fox Shou Talisman, and the Fox Shou Talisman will bear it on your behalf."
"So during the competition, you can just cast spells without worrying about hurting others."
"However, once the damage sustained by the fox talisman exceeds the upper limit that the wearer can bear, the fox talisman will automatically collapse, and the wearer will immediately fall into a coma."
"Do you understand all of the above?"
"I understand!"
All the witches answered in unison.
Seeing this scene, Granny Natsume nodded with satisfaction and said gently.
"Then, you will compete in pairs, and you will decide the opponent. Everyone can take the initiative to challenge others, and the challenged party cannot refuse."
"If multiple people challenge one person at the same time, the challenger will be the one with the highest spiritual power."
"During the challenge, the accompanying miko can only stay in the designated area and be responsible for replenishing her spiritual power. She is not allowed to directly intervene in the competition. Violators will be deemed to have failed."
"Similarly, the shrine maiden candidate cannot attack the opponent's accompanying shrine maiden. Anyone who violates this will also be deemed defeated."
"In addition, the conditions considered as defeat include losing the ability to continue fighting, going out of bounds, and voluntarily admitting defeat."
"The winner of each round stays on the court, and when the round is over, they move on to the next round."
"This is repeated until the final winner is determined."
"Is there any problem with the above?"
Hearing this, Kamijou Rin couldn't help but stand on tiptoes and raised his hands to signal.
"Well, Granny Natsume, I have a question to ask."
"Well, tell me." Granny Natsume nodded slightly.
"There are a total of twenty-nine of us here. If we work in pairs, someone will definitely get a bye."
"Then, what should the person who gets a bye do?"
"Nothing to do."
Granny Natsume spoke concisely and concisely.
"Those who receive a bye will advance directly to the next round."
"ah?"
Hearing this answer, Kamijou Rin couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"In this case, wouldn't it be too unfair to other people?"
"As long as you are lucky enough, you can directly advance to the next round without consuming spiritual energy?"
"certainly."
Granny Natsume affirmed.
"Because luck is also a part of strength, and it is also something favored by the chief priest."
"However, relying solely on luck will not make you far. If you want to win the final victory, you still need your own strength."
"Besides, are there any other questions?"
"there is none left!"
The other witches responded in unison.
"Well."
Granny Natsume nodded, and then there was a hint of seriousness in her eyes.
He solemnly announced.
"Then now, the selection ceremony of the Supreme God Miko has officially begun."
Following her words, dazzling golden light pierced the ground and ran around the feet of the witches.
The next moment, a battlefield composed of golden light appeared in front of everyone.
The total area is about the same as a football field, with an additional semicircular area drawn outward at both ends of the field, where the accompanying miko is located.
The rest of the area is a battle area for the Supreme Gods and Witches.
As soon as the venue appeared, everyone started to move in unison.
At this moment, Jingu Shina's heart couldn't help but become unprecedentedly nervous.
As a member of the main family, it is easy to be targeted by the branch family.
What's more, she just attracted the hatred of the entire audience.
In this way, it will almost be a situation where everyone is attacking in groups, and she will be at a huge disadvantage.
Instead of doing this, it is better to take the initiative, challenge weaker opponents, and try to save as much spiritual power as possible——
While thinking, she was about to take action.
But suddenly he was grabbed by Yagami Sora next to him.
Jingu Shina was startled for a moment, and looked at Yagami Sora with doubts in her eyes.
At this moment, Ye Shenkong did not speak, but shook his head slightly towards her.
The next moment, crisp voices sounded around her.
"Saionji family, Xiyuanji's future, will not hesitate to give you advice."
"Kamijou family, Kamijou Rin, please give me some advice!"
"Higashikawa family, Akane Higashikawa."
...
Challenges come and go.
But to Jingu Shina's surprise, among these voices, no one targeted her.
In other words, she had a bye.
How is this going?
For a moment, Jingu Mariina couldn't help being stunned.
I should have been targeted, but not only was I not targeted, but I was lucky enough to get a bye?
Her beautiful eyes were filled with confusion, and she asked Ye Shenkong blankly.
"Yakami-kun, why..."
"Why is no one challenging the Shrine President, right?"
Ye Shenkong looked calm.
"The reason is simple."
"Because the conditions for victory in this selection are not to win among these shrine maiden candidates, or to successfully strengthen the Tengu's seal."
"But in the end, we have to gain the approval of Inari God."
Giving Jingu Shina some buffering time, Yagami Sora continued.
"If you want to be recognized by Inari God, at the very least, you must do your duty as a shrine maiden."
"That is 'purity'."
"But the behavior that President Jingu just showed in cooperating with me goes against this point."
"So in the eyes of those witches, behavior like the one just now is almost the same as abstaining from the vote."
"'Even if you win, it is almost impossible to get the approval of Inari God', they will definitely think so, so in their eyes, the ranking of the Shrine President is not important at all, let alone the rank of the Shrine President.
The strength is also extraordinary.”
"So, unless there are unavoidable circumstances, no one of them will waste their energy to challenge the Shrine President."
"And after this round, there will be fourteen people who will win. Including the Shrine President, there will be a total of fifteen people."
"That is to say, there will still be a bye in the next round, and the person who gets the bye will still be the president of the Shrine."
"With just one look, I can get two byes. Isn't that a good deal?"
Ye Shenkong said calmly.
At this moment, looking at that handsome profile, Jingu Shina's cold and flawless pretty face had an obvious look of surprise.
Did he even have this planned...
No wonder grandpa would reject all opinions and recommend him to be his accompanying shrine maiden...
But she reacted immediately and asked anxiously.
"But Lord Yagami, if the chief priest doesn't recognize me, wouldn't all this be in vain?"
Ye Shenkong smiled slightly and said confidently.
"Don't worry, I've actually already thought about how to convince that god."
...
"Wind technique, rising wind whirlpool!"
As Saionji Mirai shouted, a powerful misty wind suddenly swept through the venue in the next moment.
The violent air flow rushed towards the miko who was unable to resist on the opposite side, blowing her body straight out of the boundary.
After defeating the opponent, his eyes did not stay on the opponent for long.
Saionji turned around in the future, and his eyes immediately turned to Jingu Shina outside the venue.
He frowned slightly and let out a light tut.
Sure enough, everyone knows this, so no one challenges Jingu Shina?
In this case, the opponent may still get a bye in the next round.
Two consecutive byes, was it an accident, or was it premeditated?
Xiyuanji's eyes couldn't help but look a little more thoughtful.
But then she shook her head and her eyes became firm again.
However, it doesn't matter which one it is.
No matter what, she couldn't let the other party get the first place in the selection.
Although the possibility that the other party will be recognized by the chief priest is extremely low, it is still possible after all. To be on the safe side, the number one throne must be firmly in your hands.
It seems that the winner can only be decided in the quarterfinals.
Saionji Mirai analyzed calmly.
Right now, the candidates who are sure to enter the top eight are Kamijou Rin and her, as well as Akane Higashikawa, one of the four major clans she has united with in advance.
There are three people in total who can compete with Jingu Mariina.
Thinking of this, Xiionji Mirai couldn't help but reveal a confident smile.