Chapter 83

When the academy bell rang, a group of students with horse ears and horse tails were released from class, filing out of the classroom in twos and threes.

Interpretation: When the bell rang in the academy, a group of students with horse ears and horse tails were able to be freed from class, walking out of the classroom in small groups.

We need to keep meaning: "When the bell rang in the academy, a group of students with horse ears and horse tails were released from class, walking out of the classroom in small groups."

Make it concise but keep all info.

Line: 【1】 When the academy bell rang, a group of students with horse ears and horse tails were let out of class, walking out of the classroom in small groups.

Check: includes all: bell rang, group of students with horse ears and horse tails, freed from class, walking out in small groups.

Ok.

Meanwhile, a student who had been made to stand as punishment and another who had fled but later returned to turn themselves in had to wait at the classroom door for the teacher's lenient ruling.

Interpretation: Meanwhile, a student who had been punished to stand and a student who had run away but later returned to "turn themselves in" had to wait at the classroom door for the teacher's lenient disposition.

Translate: 【2】 Meanwhile, a student who had been made to stand as punishment and a student who had fled but later returned to turn themselves in had to wait at the classroom door for the teacher's lenient ruling.

The double vortex, caught a second time secretly messing with the water group during punishment duty, bolted out of the classroom to tell Ailisuzhi she was back again, while the Ailishuma, pleading for forgiveness in a humble manner, earned today's unfortunate sister title.

Interpretation: During the punishment standing, the double vortex (maybe a nickname) who had been caught secretly messing with water group for the second round suddenly ran out of the classroom to inform Ailisuzhi that she had returned, and Ailishuma, who was begging for forgiveness in a very lowly manner, earned today's title of "unfortunate sister".

We need to keep all the information: the double vortex caught a second time secretly tampering with the water group during punishment standing; it suddenly ran out of the classroom to tell Ailisuzhi she had returned again; the Ailishuma, begging for forgiveness in a very humble attitude; and it earned today's title of unfortunate sister.

Thus translation: 【3】 In the punishment standing, the double vortex who had been caught a second time secretly messing with the water group suddenly ran out of the classroom to tell Ailisuzhi that she had returned, and the low‑postured Ailishuma begging for forgiveness earned today's title of unfortunate sister.

Check we kept all.

The former case is still fine to describe; it involves the habitual offender who zones out in class, passes notes, and plays with their phone, and the usual disposition is simply a copying punishment.

Interpretation: The former (the double vortex?) is still okay to say, belongs to the habitual offender who zones out in class, passes notes, plays phone; the handling is as usual, just a punishment of copying.

Thus: 【4】 The former is still fine to say—it's a habitual offender who zones out in class, passes notes, and plays with their phone; the punishment is as usual, just making them copy lines.

But we need to retain this info: the former is still fine to say; it refers to the habitual offender who zones out in class, passes notes, and plays with their phone; the handling is as usual, just a copying punishment.

Thus: 【4】 The former is still okay to say—it's a habitual offender who zones out in class, passes notes, and plays with their phone; the handling is as usual, just a punishment of copying.

The latter, however, left the present teacher quite helpless.

Interpretation: The latter, however, left the present teacher quite helpless.

Thus: 【5】 The latter, however, left the present teacher quite helpless.

After all, Ailishuma's usual classroom performance has been quite good; this sudden escape was thoughtless, and the later excuse of diarrhea doesn't hold up, but the teacher couldn't say much more.

Interpretation: After all, Ailishuma's usual classroom performance has been quite good; this sudden running away was thoughtless, and the excuse of diarrhea given later doesn't hold up, but the teacher also couldn't say much more.

Thus: 【6】 After all, Ailishuma's usual classroom performance has been quite good; this sudden running off was thoughtless, and the later excuse of diarrhea doesn't hold up, but the teacher couldn't say much more.

So just say next time don't suddenly jump up and rush out of the classroom—at least give a reason, which really startled the classmates.

Interpretation: Also just say next time don't suddenly get up and rush out of the classroom, at least give a reason; this even scared the classmates.

Thus: 【7】 Also just say next time don't suddenly jump up and rush out of the classroom—at least give a reason; this even startled the classmates.

Such a remark also prompted the latter to hurry over and apologize to those few students, bringing the matter to a close.

Interpretation: Such a statement also made the latter hurry to apologize to those few students, and that was the end of it.

Thus: 【8】 Such a remark also prompted the latter to hurry and apologize to those few students an apology, and that was the end of it.

But we need to keep the nuance: it also prompted the latter to hurry over and apologize to those few students, wrapping things up, and then it ended there.

Thus: 【8】 Such a remark also made the latter hurry to apologize to those few students, and that was the end of it.

One can only say the disparity in treatment between struggling and top students is sigh-worthy.

Interpretation: One can only say the gap in treatment between poor students and excellent students—ah, it's sigh‑worthy.

Thus: 【9】 One can only say the treatment gap between poor and excellent students—ah, it's sigh‑worthy.

But this is merely a small incident.

Interpretation: But this is just a small interlude.

Thus: 【10】 But this is just a small interlude.

At most, the two teachers mention the students' mischief when chatting in the office, but they wouldn't notice that their surprise, differing by a few minutes, stems from the same event's development settling.

Interpretation: The two teachers at most mention the students' mischief when chatting in the office, but they also wouldn't notice that their surprise, differing by a few minutes, stems from the same event's development settling.

Thus: 【11】 The two teachers at most mention the students' mischief when chatting in the office, but they also wouldn't notice that their surprise, differing by a few minutes, comes from the same event's development settling.

Moreover, they wouldn't notice that it all began with a newly arrived trainer at the academy.

Interpretation: Moreover, they wouldn't notice that it all began with a newly arrived trainer at the academy.

Thus: 【12】 Moreover, they wouldn't notice that it all began with a newly arrived trainer at the academy.

And this trainer has now sneaked to the northwest side of Central Tresen Academy, a sparsely populated area.

Interpretation: And this trainer has already sneaked to the northwest side of Central Teslen Academy, which is indeed a place with few people.

Thus: 【13】 And this trainer has already slipped to the northwest side of Central Teslen Academy, a place where few people go.

Because this is the shaded path leading to the rear mountain of the academy, already quite far from the teaching building and further separated from the training field by a small grove, making it an especially quiet spot.

Interpretation: Because this is the shaded path leading to the back mountain in the academy, it's already far from the teaching building, and moreover separated from the training field by a small grove, making it an especially quiet place.

Thus: 【14】 Because this is the shaded path leading to the academy's back mountain, it's already far from the teaching building and, moreover, separated from the training field by a small grove, making it an especially quiet place.

Probably only students looking to relax, withdraw, or even go exploring would come here.

Interpretation: Probably only students who are relaxing, withdrawing, or even exploring would come here.

Thus: 【15】 Probably only students looking to relax, withdraw, or even explore would come here.

Aumoru, holding a simple electronic map, thought this way, so he made this place the final stop of his morning map exploration, just in time to avoid the after-school crowds.

Interpretation: Aomo, holding a simple electronic map, thought this way, so he made this the final stop of his morning map exploration, just in time to avoid the crowds after school.

Thus: 【16】 Aomo, holding a simple electronic map, thought this way, so he made this the final stop of his morning map exploration, just in time to avoid the after‑school crowds.

Aumoru had already learned from Ailisuzhi that some horse girls had recognized him.

Interpretation: The fact that he had been recognized by some horse girls, Aomo had already known from Ailisuzhi.

Thus: 【17】 Aomo had already learned from Ailisuzhi that he had been recognized by some horse girls.

At that time, Ailisuzhi had lamented that Digital-kun was still so valuable, whether for observation or as a roommate—but rather than correcting that over-enthusiastic lament of Ailisuzhi, Aumoru instead first noted down the cause that led to him being blocked by Ailisuzhi, the 'culprit'.

Interpretation: At that time Ailisuzhi had also lamented that the digital guy was still so valuable, whether for observation value or roommate value—but rather than correcting that over‑Ailisuzhi lament, Aomo instead first noted down the culprit that caused himself to be blocked by Ailisuzhi.

Thus: 【18】 At that time Ailisuzhi had also lamented that the digital guy was still so valuable, whether for observation or roommate value—but instead of correcting that over‑Ailisuzhi lament, Aomo first noted down the culprit that had caused himself to be blocked by Ailisuzhi.

At the same time, he then resolved to make the most of the remaining time to become more familiar with the campus.

Interpretation: At the same time, then he resolved to make the most of the remaining time to become more familiar with the campus.

Thus: 【19】 At the same time, he then resolved to make the most of the remaining time to become more familiar with the campus.

Then, in less than an hour, he had already passed through the cafeteria, gymnasium, tennis court, open-air theater, swimming pool, and observation deck.

Interpretation: Then in less than an hour, he had already passed through the cafeteria, gym, tennis court, open‑air theater, swimming pool, and observation deck.

Thus: 【20】 Then, in less than an hour, he had already passed through the cafeteria, gym, tennis court, open‑air theater, swimming pool, and observation deck.

As for the student council, forget it.

Interpretation: The student council, never mind.

Thus: 【21】 The student council—never mind.

Although becoming a trainer somewhat obliges one to go to the student council to pay perfunctory respects, Aumoru felt it was better not to rush, to avoid stirring up new trouble.

Interpretation: Although becoming a trainer more or less ought to go to the student council to "pay respects" in a perfunctory way, but to avoid stirring up new trouble, Aomo felt it's still not urgent.

Thus: 【22】 Although becoming a trainer more or less ought to go to the student council to pay respects in a perfunctory way, but to avoid stirring up new trouble, Aomo felt it's still not urgent.

Be kind to your own heart.

Interpretation: Be kinder to his own heart.

Thus: 【23】 Be kinder to his own heart.

First seeing the representative Chihiro, then being interrogated by Ailisuzhi, and then going to the student council to see an emperor would be like a boy's dream coming true.

Interpretation: First seeing the Qianming representative, then being interrogated by Ailisuzhi, then going to the student council to see an emperor would be like a boy's dream fulfilled.

Thus: 【24】 First seeing the Qianming representative, then being interrogated by Ailisuzhi, then going to the student council to see an emperor would be like a boy's dream fulfilled.

The two horse girls who had the greatest influence on him during his youth were also the two main characters of that spring's Emperor Prize.

Interpretation: The two horse girls who influenced him most during his youth were also the two main characters of that spring's Emperor's Prize.

Thus: 【25】 The two horse girls who influenced him most during his youth were also the two main characters of that spring's Emperor's Prize.

Mr. C. B. and Symboli Rudolf are both at this academy.

Interpretation: Mr. c. b and Symbolirudolf are both at this academy.

Thus: 【26】 Mr. c. b and Symbolirudolf are both at this academy.

He has already seen the former, and he also knows where the latter usually stays.

Interpretation: The former he has already seen; the latter he also knows its usual location.

Thus: 【27】 He has already seen the former, and he also knows the usual location of the latter.

But Aumoru is not the type of fan who would rush up immediately to ask for an autograph; instead, he strives to restrain himself so as not to bother the person involved.

Interpretation: But Aomo is not the type who would rush up right away to ask for an autograph; instead, he strives to restrain himself so as not to bother the person concerned.

Thus: 【28】 But Aomo is not the type to rush up right away for an autograph; instead, he strives to restrain himself so as not to bother the person concerned.

For this, he even once acted as if nothing were happening, like a sheep.

Interpretation: For this he even once acted as if nothing were happening.

Thus: 【29】 For this he even once acted as if nothing were happening.

So he is not in a hurry at this moment.

Interpretation: So he is not in a hurry right now.

Thus: 【30】 So he is not in a hurry right now.

Just as he considered the remaining time during this stroll, he also didn't go to the southwest side of the academy.

Interpretation: Just as he, while wandering this time, considered the remaining time and also did not go to the academy's southwest side.

Thus: 【31】 Just as he, while wandering this time, considered the remaining time and also did not go to the academy's southwest side.

On the map that way there are still important facilities like a football field and a gym, but if he went there he would likely already be surrounded.

Interpretation: On the map that side still has important facilities like a football field and gym, but if he went there he'd likely already be surrounded.

Thus: 【32】 On the map that side still has important facilities like a football field and a gym, but if he went there he'd likely already be surrounded.

So the woods are still good, the rear mountain is still good; Limen Middle School doesn't have such spacious grounds or such a dense forest, let alone the symbol of wealth that is the 'rear mountain'.

Interpretation: So the woods are fine, the back mountain is fine; Limen Middle School doesn't have such spacious grounds or such dense forest, let alone the symbol of wealth that is the "back mountain".

Thus: 【33】 So the woods are fine, the back mountain is fine; Limen Middle School doesn't have such spacious grounds or such dense forest, let alone the symbol of wealth that is the "back mountain".

Aumoru doesn't even dare to think about how much money it would cost to develop a property with small hills in the Jiemen area.

Interpretation: How much money would it take to develop a property with small hills in the Jiemen area? Aomo doesn't even dare to think about it.

Thus: 【34】 How much money would it take to develop a property with small hills in the Jiemen area? Aomo doesn't even dare to think about it.

And his own memory of mountain climbing is also very distant.

Interpretation: And his own memory of mountain climbing is also very distant.

Thus: 【35】 And his own memory of mountain climbing is also very distant.

It's not because the Jiemen area lacks mountains, but because he previously never had the time to do such things.

Interpretation: It's not because the Jiemen area lacks mountains, but because he previously never had the time to do such things.

Thus: 【36】 It's not because the Jiemen area lacks mountains, but because he previously never had the time to do such things.

As for now, he could have considered simply spreading his wings and flying high, but the demand for ceremony still made him start walking the mountain road with deep and shallow steps, pondering how the humidity of this rear mountain is completely on a different level from the campus, which is somewhat problematic.

Interpretation: As for now, he could have considered simply flying up high, but the demand for ceremony still made him start walking the mountain path with deep and shallow steps, pondering that the back mountain's humidity and the campus are not on the same level, somewhat problematic.

Thus: 【37】 As for now, he could have considered simply flying up high, but the demand for ceremony still made him start walking the mountain path with deep and shallow steps, pondering that the back mountain's humidity and the campus are not on the same level, somewhat problematic.

After brushing aside the idle chat screen with Bi Ze and shaking off the other's envy and jealousy at his quickly finding a suitable horse girl, Aumoru flipped through the weather forecast for the western area these few days.

Interpretation: After brushing aside the chat screen with Bi Ze and shaking off the other's envy and jealousy at his quickly finding a suitable horse girl, Aomo flipped through the weather forecast for the west area these few days.

Thus: 【38】 After brushing aside the chat screen with Bi Ze and shaking off the other's envy and jealousy at his quickly finding a suitable horse girl, Aomo flipped through the weather forecast for the west area these few days.

Although summer rainfall is never lacking, the past three days have still been fairly sunny, and the tree species in this area don't seem capable of retaining moisture.

Interpretation: Although summer rainfall is never lacking, the past three days have still been fairly sunny, and the tree species in this area don't seem capable of retaining moisture.

Thus: 【39】 Although summer rainfall is never lacking, the past three days have still been fairly sunny, and the tree species in this area don't seem capable of retaining moisture.

Possibly, it's more fantastical?

Interpretation: Possibly, more fantastical?

Thus: 【40】 Possibly, more fantastical?

One hand holds a briefcase containing the placed Beta magic blade, the other reaches into his clothing pocket to touch the card case, and feeling that soul-shocking murderous intent again actually steadies his hand a little.

Interpretation: One hand holding a briefcase containing the placed Beta Demon Blade, the other hand reaching into his pocket to touch the card box, feeling again that soul‑shocking murderous intent actually steadied his hand a bit.

Thus: 【41】 One hand holding a briefcase containing the placed Beta Demon Blade, the other hand reaching into his pocket to touch the card box, feeling again that soul‑shocking murderous intent actually steadied his hand a bit.

To be honest, given Central Tresen's status, its security forces are certainly not lacking; indeed, one could say every student possesses some special skill, making the chance of being infiltrated by criminals extremely low. This sort of anomaly, where even the mist begins to rise with each step, is more likely a trainer or horse girl secretly practicing source energy cultivation here.

Interpretation: To be frank, given Central Teslen's status, its security forces wouldn't be lacking; indeed one could say the students all possess special skills, making the chance of being infiltrated by criminals extremely low. This sort of anomaly, which progresses with steps and even causes the mist to rise, is more likely some trainer or horse girl secretly practicing source energy cultivation here.

Thus: 【42】 To be frank, given Central Teslen's status, its security forces wouldn't be lacking; indeed one could say the students all possess special skills, making the chance of being infiltrated by criminals extremely low. This sort of anomaly, which progresses with steps and even causes the mist to rise, is more likely some trainer or horse girl secretly practicing source energy cultivation here.

Nevertheless, he maintained this caution and continued along the mountain path to the stone steps, stepping upward step by step.

Interpretation: But he still maintained this caution, continuing along the mountain path to the stone steps, step by step upward.

Thus: 【43】 But he still maintained this caution, continuing along the mountain path to the stone steps, step by step upward.

Then he looked somewhat surprised at the torii gate faintly visible above, while confirming information gathered from past memories and pulling up the electronic map again.

Interpretation: Then he looked somewhat surprised at the torii gate faintly visible above, while confirming information gathered from past memory and pulling up the electronic map again.

Thus: 【44】 Then he looked somewhat surprised at the torii gate faintly visible above, while confirming information gathered from past memory and pulling up the electronic map again.

What's going on?

Interpretation: What's going on?

Thus: 【45】 What's going on?

After confirming that nothing above was marked as a shrine and his memory held nothing similar, Aumoru simply stood in place and continued swiping the light screen.

Interpretation: Confirming that nothing above had been marked as a shrine, and his memory also didn't turn up anything similar, Aomo simply stood there and continued to swipe the light screen.

Thus: 【46】 Confirming that nothing above had been marked as a shrine, and his memory also didn't turn up anything similar, Aomo simply stood there and continued to swipe the light screen.

First he conducted a keyword search for 'Central Tresen' and 'torii', swiped through twenty-three messages before finally seeing a recorded blog stating that in 1721, the three goddesses demolished Central Tresen's divine abode, even chiseling the torii's foundation—'You really aren't coming up, are you?!'

Interpretation: First he conducted a keyword search for "Central Teslen" and "torii"; after scrolling through twenty‑three items he finally saw a recorded blog stating that in 1721, the three goddesses demolished Central Teslen's divine dwelling, even the torii's foundation was dug out—"You really aren't coming up, are you?!"

Thus: 【47】 First he conducted a keyword search for "Central Teslen" and "torii"; after scrolling through twenty‑three items he finally saw a recorded blog stating that in 1721, the three goddesses demolished Central Teslen's divine dwelling, even the torii's foundation was dug out—"You really aren't coming up, are you?!"

Suddenly, the greeting made Aumoru jerk the light screen aside, clearing a clearer view toward the higher ground ahead.

Interpretation: Suddenly the greeting made Aomo jerk the light screen aside, clearing a clearer view toward the high point ahead.

Thus: 【48】 Suddenly the greeting made Aomo jerk the light screen aside, clearing a clearer view toward the high point ahead.

But there was nothing there except that torii gate.

Interpretation: But there was nothing there except that torii gate.

Thus: 【49】 But there was nothing there except that torii gate.

Aumoru fell silent for a moment, then asked, '... Are you on the inside?'

Interpretation: Aomo fell silent for a moment, then immediately asked: "…Are you inside?"

Thus: 【50】 Aomo fell silent for a moment, then immediately asked: "…Are you inside?"

A torii, the entrance to the divine realm in the Far Eastern religious system, used to separate the divine realm where gods dwell from the secular world where humans live; this is common knowledge for source energy practitioners, the sort of thing that could appear on a test.

Interpretation: A torii, in the Extreme East religious system, is the entrance to the divine realm, used to distinguish the divine realm where the gods dwell from the secular world where humans live; for source‑energy cultivators this is common knowledge, the sort of thing that could appear on a test.

Thus: 【51】 A torii, in the Extreme East religious system, is the entrance to the divine realm, used to distinguish the divine realm where the gods dwell from the secular world where humans live; for source‑energy cultivators this is common knowledge, the sort of thing that could appear on a test.

To be honest, I've been using Ye Guo Yue Du to read and chase updates, switching sources, with many reading voices, and. yeguoyuedu is available on both Android and iOS.

Interpretation: (Honestly, I've been using Yeguoyuedu to read novels and chase updates, switching sources, multiple read‑aloud voices, available on Android and iOS.)

Thus: 【52】 (Honestly, I've been using Yeguoyuedu to read novels and chase updates, switching sources, multiple read‑aloud voices, available on Android and iOS.)

As for the divine realm, it's quite impressive for many novice practitioners, but for Aumoru... the welfare institute where he once stayed was in the demon realm area, and the demon realm and the divine realm are roughly comparable concepts.

Interpretation: As for the divine realm... it's quite impressive for many novice cultivators, but for Aomo... the orphanage where he once stayed was in the demon realm area, and the demon realm area and the divine realm are roughly comparable concepts.

Thus: 【53】 As for the divine realm... it's quite impressive for many novice cultivators, but for Aomo... the orphanage where he once stayed was in the demon realm area, and the demon realm area and the divine realm are roughly comparable concepts.

Both are spaces opened up attached to the surface world, lying between the alien space and the inner world.

Interpretation: Both are spaces opened up attached to the surface world, lying between otherworldly and inner realms.

Thus: 【54】 Both are spaces opened up attached to the surface world, lying between otherworldly and inner realms.

The difference is merely the land area, air quality, and what kind of inhabitants they have.

Interpretation: The difference is merely the occupied area and air quality, as well as what kinds of beings inhabit them.

Thus: 【55】 The difference is merely the occupied area and air quality, as well as what kinds of beings inhabit them.

A thousand years ago, the demon realm area was simply called the demon realm, also with aliases like hell; but there are dozens of spaces on Earth called 'hell,' yet the demon realm has lower name duplication and higher recognition.

Interpretation: A thousand years ago, the demon realm area was simply called the demon realm, also with aliases like hell; but there are dozens of spaces on Earth called "hell," whereas the demon realm's name duplication is lower and its acceptance higher.

Thus: 【56】 A thousand years ago, the demon realm area was simply called the demon realm, also with aliases like hell; but there are dozens of spaces on Earth called "hell," whereas the demon realm's name duplication is lower and its acceptance higher.

Moreover, because of this concept, Morrison once brought him from the demon realm to the present world, so he feels no reverence for these 'foreign realms,' and is even overly casual about them.

Interpretation: Moreover, because of this concept, Morrison once brought someone from the demon realm area out into the present world, so they have no reverence for these "foreign realms," even being overly casual.

Thus: 【57】 Moreover, because of this concept, Morrison once brought someone from the demon realm area out into the present world, so they have no reverence for these "foreign realms," even being overly casual.

'Otherwise?! Why aren't you coming over yet!'

Interpretation: "Otherwise?! Why aren't you coming over yet?!"

Thus: 【58】 "Otherwise?! Why aren't you coming over yet?!"

But it seems the other side is even more casual, and Aumoru can hear the annoyance in their voice.

Interpretation: But the other side seems even more casual; Aomo can hear the irritation in their voice.

Thus: 【59】 But the other side seems even more casual; Aomo can hear the irritation in their voice.

If this place truly is the divine realm, then this god's patience isn't very good.

Wait... the god of this place?

This place... Tressen, the god of Tressen... could it be those three?

Aomo stroked his chin, thinking as he walked forward; he saw the torii gate approaching, almost before his eyes, yet he saw a wasteland, and without surprise he stepped inside.

First felt was utter stillness.

He had lost the wind's sound, and there was no rustling of leaves, as if everything had frozen; he looked at the intact shrine not far away and its sturdy sacred tree beside it, then glanced toward the terminal on the left.

The upper‑right corner showed an out‑of‑service sign, and the voice that had just been urging him—"Hey, you're just refusing to look at me, aren't you?"

Along with this rude greeting that didn't match the Jidong area's style, Aomo felt his right calf get kicked.

Turning his head, he saw a purple‑haired horse girl about 1.7 meters tall looking at him with a carefree expression.

Her posture leaning against the torii was also relaxed and carefree, giving no hint that she had just kicked him.

The three goddesses of the horse girls—Darley Arabian, Godolphin Arabian, Byerley Turk—which one is she?

The three great pureblood horse ancestors of another world, who also took the form of horse girls upon their descent, is likewise knowledge written in history department textbooks, though the illustrations are truly too ancient.

Those old scholars, valuing the weight of history, refuse to update to higher‑resolution photos, insisting instead on posting something as abstract as a totem to try to create distance and dignity.

Would that really convey dignity?

Aomo gazed at the purple‑haired horse girl before him, who pretended to be nonchalant and carefree, with the look of "as if I had returned to the subway seat looking at Bi Ze's hanged man," and asked tentatively:

"You won't keep posing here waiting for me, will you?"

Then he saw it.

Her brows furrowed, and she kicked out.

This kick was as fast as a shooting star.

He didn't see it clearly, but he didn't need to; at the moment he spoke, he had already transformed into a demon and stepped back half a step.

After that half step, his now sharper hearing could pick up the cicadas of the returning environment, the rustling of leaves, and naturally—

—the wind.

That wind was gentle, lacking the momentum kicked out by something supersonic.

He had indeed returned to the present world, and with that retreat he stood on the steps before the torii.

In his demon form.

"You dare to hide!" the goddess rebuked in the divine realm.

"I think I'm not wrong!"

The demon clamored outside the divine realm.