Gensokyo Detective, but surrounded by Shura Field

“Of course, besides these, there are some more detailed requirements. For example, you can’t actually damage too much property, you can’t cause large-scale massacres, you can’t shake the earth veins, you can’t destroy villages on a large scale, and so on…”

Like a nun chanting scriptures, Yakumo Yukari made a series of constant demands.

Chubai's full of enthusiasm immediately cooled down:

“…You have too many requirements, where would I find the time to create such a troublesome incident for you.”

Yakumo Yukari chuckled:

“I didn’t ask you to cause an incident immediately, I’m just making a deal with you in advance.”

“Besides, with your current strength, although you won’t let Reimu win too easily, you definitely won’t reach the point where she feels pressured.”

“So you can completely take care of your own affairs first, and when your strength has recovered to a certain level and you have gathered enough helpers, then consider the incident.”

Chubai breathed a sigh of relief. Since there was no time limit, he would prioritize preparing for the upcoming Otaku Battle Tournament preliminaries.

But speaking of his own strength…

Back in the outside world, he released powerful forbidden magic one after another, and finally even sacrificed his magical origin, using a fierce move comparable to a self-destruction.

And the damage to the magical origin is equivalent to a heart defect for ordinary people. It would be a miracle to survive, and it would be even more difficult to recover and repair it.

“If you really don’t know how to restore your strength, why not go to the Great Library and chat with Patchouli?”

Yakumo Yukari suggested:

“That Mq is, after all, a magician who has lived for hundreds of years, and is a true master in the field of magic. You should have a lot to talk about, right?”

“Patchouli…”

Chubai remembered this person.

The last time he went to the Scarlet Devil Mansion to solve the book theft case, he saw the sleeping Patchouli, but he didn't wake her up on Koakuma's suggestion.

And the book theft case itself was a huge misunderstanding. The ultimate reason was that Patchy herself used the book as a pillow.

Thinking of this, Chubai nodded slightly:

“Then, after I finish the Otaku Battle Tournament preliminaries, I will visit that great magician at the Great Library.”

“…You really care about the Otaku Battle Tournament.”

Yakumo Yukari said helplessly: “Do you want that 500,000 yen prize so much?”

“Of course.”

Chubai raised his thumb: “I’m going to settle down in Gensokyo, I can’t keep living in this small nest of less than ten square meters, right? So I’m going to save this money to buy a house and land!”

“Then good luck, don’t forget about the incident request.”

Yakumo Yukari opened a gap, and just as she was about to go in, she suddenly turned around, put her finger to her lips and said playfully:

“By the way, keep the incident a secret, don’t reveal my identity as the client~”

“Okay, okay.”

Chubai waved his hand:

“You’re so old, and you’re still trying to act cute like a little girl, aren’t you afraid of hurting your back…”

Yakumo Yukari immediately flew up and kicked Chubai, pinning him to the ground and wrestling with him.

After another commotion, she snorted and returned to the gap, leaving only the bruised and swollen Chubai clenching his fists.

“This old woman… cough cough, her strength is really great…”

“Forget it, I’ll let you off for the sake of the reward… I’ll continue to prepare for my competition…”

Wiping his nosebleed.

Chubai staggered to open his computer and threw himself back into the intense game.

……

……

With the arrival of spring, the atmosphere in Gensokyo became lively again.

And with the crow tengu's publicity, the news of the large-scale competition called "Gensokyo's Number One Otaku Battle Tournament" quickly spread to various places.

The Otaku Battle Tournament preliminaries are in three days.

There are no special restrictions on the competition. The only requirement is that participants must form their own teams, two people in a group, and compete in the form of a team.

This is a new rule added this year, and I don’t know what the organizers are thinking.

But in any case, in the face of the first large-scale event since the beginning of spring, all forces have more or less taken action…

……

Myouren Temple.

The purple-gold-haired woman took off her motorcycle helmet, and once again transformed from a wild biker into a pure and holy lotus-like head priest.

However, when she came to the front yard, after hearing the enthusiastic discussions of the Otaku Battle Tournament by the believers, her eyes sparkled with interest.

……

Hall of Dreams' Great Mausoleum.

A Taoist immortal in a green robe reclined on the couch, holding the Otaku Battle Tournament promotional flyer in her hand.

Her face showed a charming smile that did not conform to the temperament of a traditional immortal.

……

Heavenly Realm.

The blue-haired delinquent celestial was gnawing on a peach, looking boredly at Gensokyo below.

Suddenly, she seemed to have discovered something, and her eyes sparkled like a child who had found a new toy.

……

Moriya Shrine.

The green-haired wind priestess ran all the way, raising the newspaper in her hand to the two gods who were drinking.

……

Shining Needle Castle.

A little person with a bowl on her head poked the upside-down girl who was reading the newspaper with a needle.

……

Old Hell.

The horned oni clan paused slightly in their hearty drinking as they listened to the rumors.

……

Sunflower Field, the kind-looking green-haired village girl was still watering the flowers.

……

Inside the Scarlet Devil Mansion, the majestic mistress quietly scratched her butt.

……

Gensokyo, the wind and clouds are surging.

Countless eyes are staring at the Human Village, paying attention to the first grand event since the beginning of spring.

And in this highly anticipated wait, three days passed in a flash.

The Otaku Battle Tournament preliminaries finally officially opened today!

Chapter 31 Opening Lightning Strike! Unexpected situation!

“…So this is the venue for the Otaku Battle Tournament preliminaries?”

Chubai stood in the waiting area of ​​the square, squinting his eyes and looking around.

It looks quite desolate here, and basically no one is waiting here.

Even the staff coming and going are more numerous than the players queuing up to participate.

Taking the scene into his eyes, Chubai looked at Aya Shameimaru beside him with suspicious eyes:

“Aya, what about the highly anticipated event you mentioned? I feel like the desertedness of this scene is almost catching up with the Hakurei Shrine!”

Aya Shameimaru chuckled twice:

“Well, actually, I just got the news today. Originally, many forces planned to come and participate, but they all encountered various accidents.”

“Myouren Temple and Divine Spirit Mausoleum both wanted to participate, but the two sides seemed to have a dispute at the entrance of the village, and then it directly developed into a barrage battle… and were both driven away and disqualified from the competition.”

“The celestial of the Heavenly Realm had already arrived in Gensokyo, but was caught back by others.”

“The oni clan of Old Hell happened to be holding an otter festival competition, and they were all drunk and staggering, completely forgetting about the competition.”

“As for the amanojaku of the Shining Needle Castle, she was banned from entering the village due to her notorious reputation… although she seemed happier instead…”

“And other forces also have various reasons, so it has become like this…”

Looking at the slightly deserted scene around.

Aya Shameimaru quickly added:

“Of course, it's also because Mr. Chubai arrived too early. After a while, the stadium will definitely become lively.”

“Hopefully.”

Chubai straightened his hair and said coolly:

“After all, if there are too few opponents, it’s not interesting to win.”

“……Uh, whatever makes you happy.”

Aya took a close-up shot of Chubai, and then went to other places to continue collecting materials.

As for Chubai, he began to wait for his internet friend, the Lunar Princess, to arrive.

Since today is the preliminary round, they must meet offline.

I wonder what that big brother looks like and what his personality is like. After all, she has always been wearing a rabbit headgear, and she can be said to be strictly guarding her privacy.

……

……

“Chubai, yahallo~”

A lively voice came from behind.

Chubai didn't need to turn his head to know that it was Marisa who had come.

But to his surprise, Alice also came along and sat in the position of the competition player.

Immediately, he said in surprise: “Eh? Is Alice also coming to the competition?”

“Yes.”

There was a little resentment in Alice's eyes: “It seems that we are opponents this time. I will not show mercy.”

Chubai chuckled twice.

He then realized that Alice had already hinted that she would participate in the competition, and was prepared to be invited by Chubai.

But as a result, he directly chose to invite Reimu, and abandoned Alice like that.

Thinking of this, he quickly approached Alice:

“Sorry Alice, I didn’t understand your hint last time. I will definitely be more proactive next time.”

“It’s okay, it’s okay, I just mentioned it casually, and I actually have some shortcomings.”

Seeing Chubai sincerely apologize, Alice also immediately responded:

“After all, it can’t always be the man who takes the initiative, the woman should also take the initiative occasionally.”

“Okay, then let’s take turns, next time it’s your turn to take the initiative?”