Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

Chapter 137 Finding Yourself

On the way to Misumi-yama, since it was a long drive and they had nothing else to do, the two started chatting.

"Mr. Natori, are you here simply to attend the festival or for work?"

"I came here on a commission to find the Goddess of the Moon."

Natori Shuichi answered the boy's question truthfully. After all, in their circle, taking on commissions and doing whatever they wanted was very common. Sometimes, people would seek help from other Onmyoji or exorcists to complete their missions.

"The Goddess of the Moon? What does Mr. Natori want with the Goddess of the Moon? He should be able to see her when the festival starts tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Yu Bai's heart stirred slightly. He hadn't expected that Natori Shuichi's trip was actually to find the God of the Moon.

This made a certain real Fengyue God blink.

"If only it were that simple." Natori Shuichi couldn't help but sigh as he thought about the demon-capturing bottle he still had in his pocket.

but……

Natori Shuichi's gaze inadvertently swept over the silver-haired boy beside him, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind: if he asked this boy for help in finding the Toyotsuki deity, it might save him a lot of trouble.

From the conversation and his perception just now, he could sense that Yu Bai's spiritual power was very strong, which might be of great help.

However, as soon as the thought crossed his mind, Natori Shuichi hesitated. After all, they had only just met, and it seemed inappropriate to ask for help so rashly.

But when he thought about the urgency of the mission and the possibility of having to confront Feng Yueshen head-on, he couldn't help but think to himself: If it's just asking Yu Bai to help find Feng Yueshen's figure, that should be enough, right?

"Um... Yu Bai, do you know about the Moon Goddess of the Moon Festival?"

After thinking it over, Natori Shuichi decided to discuss it with the boy to see if he could help.

Of course, he didn't want Yu Bai to do anything dangerous; he just wanted to see if Yu Bai could help him find the whereabouts of Fengyue God when he arrived at Sanyu Mountain. He would reward him afterwards.

“…emmm, Fengyue Goddess, I do know a little about her.” Upon hearing this, Yu Bai tilted his head, an innocent and obedient expression appearing on his face.

Seeing this, Natori Shuichi took a deep breath and slowly explained the whole story: "Actually, this is what happened. I came to Misumi Mountain to find Toyotsuki-no-Kami before tomorrow's festival. Because there was news that Toyotsuki-no-Kami, who was supposed to be on the mountain, hasn't appeared yet."

The reason is that a demon hunter who didn't recognize the true power of Toyotsuki had mistaken her for an ordinary demon and sealed her away somewhere in the Sansumi Mountains.

At this point, Natori Shuichi scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly. After all, asking someone for help right after meeting them was a bit awkward, even though he had already developed a thick skin in the entertainment industry. He didn't know why he still felt a little embarrassed in front of Yu Bai.

But now that we've already started, wouldn't it be a waste not to continue?

Thinking this, Natori Shuichi continued, "Um, I'd like to ask you for a favor. If you, Yu Bai, are also an Onmyoji, could you help me find traces of Toyotsuki-no-Kami? Of course, I'll definitely give you a reward! Even if I don't find her, I'll still give you a reward!"

“Okay.” Yu Bai smiled and readily agreed to Natori Shuichi’s request.

After all, he also needed to find Amane no Miku first, so in that sense, his goal was actually the same as Natori Shuichi's.

However, it was only then that Yu Bai realized why Tianyin Feimeng's communication with him had been intermittent. It turned out that she had been sealed away by the exorcists as a monster.

He was both amused and exasperated by the unexpected truth. What kind of person could be so incapable of distinguishing between demons and gods?

"Huh? Really? Yu Bai, you're really willing to help? That's wonderful!"

Natori Shuichi's eyes widened with delight at Yu Bai's quick and decisive agreement to help.

Because ever since he met this young man, he had a vague premonition that as long as Yu Bai agreed to help, he would definitely find Fengyue God.

……

As time passed, Yu Bai and Natori Shuichi traveled through various buses, kind villagers' private cars, and the most unpretentious walking routes.

The two finally arrived at the foot of Misumi Mountain before it got completely dark.

Considering that it was already late, and that exorcists typically use stones as a medium to seal monsters.

The size of the stone is uncertain; some may be very large, while others may be as small as the pebbles that can be found anywhere along the roadside.

Putting aside the fact that Mount Misumi is a haven for monsters at night, who knows if you could even find a sealed stone medium on such a night?

Therefore, Natori suggested that they find a guesthouse to stay in first, and then go find one early the next morning before the match starts.

Yu Bai agreed, and then decided to go to Misumi Mountain to find the koto when it was dark and windy after Natori Shichi fell asleep.

Yu Bai and Natori Shuichi quickly found a guesthouse to check in. Perhaps because of the constant transfers and walking all day, Natori Shuichi was already very tired.

After exchanging goodnights with Yu Bai, he went straight to his room and went to sleep. A short while later, Yu Bai saw Natori Shuichi sleeping soundly in his external spiritual sense.

The time was ripe. Yu Bai quietly set up an illusion in the room to deceive others. Then, he silently opened the window and, with the help of divine power, leaped out like a light night bird, flying towards the depths of Sanyu Mountain.

As he flew, he carefully sensed the faint and intermittent connection with Tianyin Feimeng, constantly adjusting his direction. The Sanyu Mountains at night were both quiet and bustling.

It's quiet because the forest is deserted, yet bustling because the deserted Sansumi Mountain is now the domain of monsters.

Perhaps because the festival is about to begin tomorrow, the various little monsters are still outside drinking and making merry. The older monsters are drinking and talking to the younger monsters about the days when they followed the Moon Goddess and the Moon Goddess.

Relying on that faint connection, Yu Bai traversed dense forest after dense forest, finally arriving at the edge of a cliff. Below the cliff was a rushing lake, the moonlight as silver, scattering across the shimmering surface, each splash sparkling with dazzling light.

He squinted and began searching his surroundings, looking very carefully because he didn't know the size of the medium through which Tianyin Feimeng was sealed.

Finally, he found the glowing stone on a small platform formed by the cliff face, just below the cliff.

……

Natori Shuichi: I really don't want to clash with a god like the God of Earth's Demise. How about I ask Yu Bai for help?

Yu Bai: I'm looking for myself?