: Spiritual Vigilance

In terms of combat, he only needs to find two more magical girls to secure the victory.

Survival, survival is the most important thing.

Think for a moment.

Ryosuke Miyagi's finger hovered over the pages of the manual, and he gently pressed down on the word "survival".

The moment my fingertips touched the paper, the ink on the line "Survival (Not Activated)" in the manual began to burn! The edges of the characters curled slightly, faded, and then new text emerged:

Survival (Basic) - Enable Selection

Psionic Energy Cost: 3 (6 points next time)

Please select one of the following basic traits:

[Spiritual Vigilance] - Your senses will awaken like a nocturnal animal. Signs of danger, malicious stares, or the approach of unnatural beings will trigger a subtle tingling sensation under the skin or an inexplicable chill on the back of the neck.

This warning is not absolutely accurate; its intensity and clarity vary depending on the threat level and the individual's status.

Note: It won't let you dodge bullets, but it might let you tilt your head before pulling the trigger.

[Thick Skin] - Your body will gain a basic level of tolerance beyond that of ordinary people. Minor bumps will not easily leave bruises, your tolerance for extreme temperatures (scorching heat and freezing cold) will be slightly extended, and the effects of ordinary doses of toxins or anesthetics will be weakened.

Note: It's not invulnerable, but it can help you withstand the same injury for longer and recover faster.

Ryosuke Miyagi's gaze lingered between the two lines of description.

"Thick-skinned and robust" is a very apt description.

In this city, the more resilient you are, the more you have to survive. Whether it's a monster's unexpected claw attack or some more "realistic" conflict, a sturdy body is always the most basic barrier.

but……

His fingertips unconsciously traced the texture of the booklet's cover.

The black aura that I saw on Kuro Lai Mei tonight, invisible to ordinary people, and the cold and sticky feeling I got when I dispelled it... The hidden part of this world seems to lean more towards the intangible level of erosion and spying.

Guns may be able to deal with tangible monsters, but what about malice, curses, and the gazes that lurk in the shadows?

He needs a pair of "eyes," a pair of "eyes" that can glimpse the danger before it truly strikes his body.

The finger moved and tapped on [Spiritual Vigilance].

The moment he made his choice, a faint yet distinct electric current surged from his fingertips as he touched the manual, rapidly ascending along the meridians in his arm and reaching the back of his head.

The world before my eyes has not changed, but something deeper seems to have been stirred.

He clearly felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up for a moment, and he seemed to catch a distant, almost hallucinatory buzzing sound in his ear before it quickly returned to silence.

A very subtle, minty cool sensation, similar to being brushed with mint, came from the surface of my skin, especially my wrists and neck exposed to the air. It lasted for three or four seconds before slowly fading away.

With his eyes closed, Ryosuke Miyagi could concentrate on seeing the layout of the entire room without even opening them.

From a third-person perspective!

But this feeling only lasted a few seconds before a slight stinging pain came from my mind!

He opened his eyes, and the stinging pain lasted for a minute before slowly subsiding.

"Just now... was that a hidden application of spiritual vigilance?"

He bowed his head again.

The second page of the manual in my hand has changed again.

Enhancement Points: 3 point of psionic energy

—Battle (Not yet started) (Requires 3 points of psionic energy)

—Perception (Not Activated) (Requires 4 points of psionic energy)

—Survival (Not yet unlocked) (Requires 6 psionic points)

—Special (Not Activated) (Requires 10 Psionic Power)

You can choose a trait once you activate it, but you'll need to double that amount to activate psionic abilities afterwards...

Ryosuke Miyagi's gaze lingered on the "Perception" section.

Survival... vigilance...

This feeling is very similar to perception, but it is categorized as survival because of its role in reminding us.

It's obvious that the perception column must be the ability to actively use it.

[Spiritual alertness! What a wonderful ability! You have mastered a special trait. With spiritual alertness, you can sneak into some ladies' rooms and hide under their beds without fear anymore.]

If their husbands return, your spiritual awareness will surely remind you! You can use this time to do as much as you want!

[Reward: Increased spiritual alertness and perception ceiling! (Greater range of perception; you no longer need to park in your husband's parking space, or wait for him to call you to move your car before leaving; you'll be alert as soon as your husband arrives downstairs!)]

promote?

Finally, they gave us something useful.

Ryosuke Miyagi closed the Witcher's Handbook. The moment the pages closed, the handbook transformed into flowing, ink-like light that slowly seeped through his fingers.

He abruptly released his grip, but the inky liquid did not scatter. Instead, it condensed on the back of his hand into a symbol with a pattern extremely similar to the Witcher's special emblem.

With a thought, the back of his hand became hot, and the black liquid flowed backward from the back of his hand to his palm.

A witcher's hunting manual took shape again beneath the black liquid.

With a thought, it once again transformed into black liquid and flowed into the emblem on the back of his hand.

"It's much more convenient now."

Ryosuke Miyagi walked to the window and looked down at the dimly lit street.

A late-night office worker was walking along, his steps faltering, when a stray cat darted out from behind a trash can and quickly disappeared into the shadows of the green belt. Everything seemed normal.

But Ryosuke Miyagi knew that some things were different.

I'm going to the shrine tomorrow to get some special cleansing salt.

Near Thousand-Drum Valley... he recalled.

It seems there are no large, thriving shrines.

He walked back to the table, picked up his phone, and quickly swiped his finger across the screen.

Finally found a small local shrine hidden deep in a residential area. The name sounds a bit old-fashioned…

"Nanatsuji."

Two words appeared before my eyes.

"Nanatsuji Shrine."

Ryosuke Miyagi began looking at the photos.

The paint on the torii gate of Nanatsuji Shrine is badly peeling in the photo, but you can see a large zelkova tree in the courtyard.

According to the information provided, the person in charge of the shrine appears to be a very old priest, who is already 70 years old.

Open the map software and enter "Nanatsuji Shrine".

The location quickly jumped to Qian Tuo Valley, about a 20-minute drive away, requiring a tram transfer.

Just as he was memorizing the route, three messages from Matsushima Yukio popped up on the screen.

The first one was a phone number, followed by the signature—Momose Sena (Fire Magic).

The second one is an address: "XX, Takinogawa X-chome, Kita-ku, near Kurihara Coffee Shop, gray apartment, 203".

Thirdly: I've already told her about your situation. She's free tomorrow, so you can go find her at the address provided. Although Hoshina is very young, she's stronger than me, but her personality might be a bit cold.

But don't worry, she won't turn down money. If Ryosuke wants to hire her, he can start by asking for 2 silver coins a month, and then gradually increase the price; she will definitely agree.

It seems that a monthly salary of five silver coins is incredibly attractive to some magical girls in dire straits! You decide to request more information on magical girls; those impoverished magical girls are waiting for your rescue!

Money is everything! With silver coins, you're a true tycoon! (Five silver coins can hire magical girls, one gold coin can make them risk their lives! Ten gold coins and they'll do anything for you!)

Ignoring the voice in his head, Ryosuke Miyagi rapidly tapped the screen, replying to Yukio Matsushima with a brief two-word message: "Received."

Tomorrow is busy: hiring a second magical girl, visiting the shrine maiden or priestess Nanatsuji, and asking for some cleansing salt.