Weather Blade

The setting sun in winter is warm orange. Wisps of thick white cold air fall on the ancient tiles of the dark eaves of the temple, refracting colorful light.

The girl in white standing under the corridor raised her head, blinked her eyes, and looked dazed for a moment, but looking at the familiar scenery in front of her, she quickly recovered from the momentary daze.

By the way, today is her 15th birthday, and she just completed the last step practice with Tian Yu.

Thinking of this, Qianqing suddenly realized that she was sweating on her forehead and slightly wet on her back, but because the tall and straight young man in hunting clothes walking in front blocked her from the cold wind, she didn't feel cold.

But even so, she was still dissatisfied with the young man who was leading the way, and complained affectionately: "Speaking of which, today is my birthday, so why should I practice footwork? Can't I just take a day off?"

"But this morning's practice is already the last. From now on, Qianqing, you are a real priestess, and I will not be able to contact you anymore." Facing the girl's accusation, the young man turned his face sideways, his elegant and handsome facial features revealed Feeling helpless, she said in a gentle tone, "But Qianqing, you are worthy of being the one who can perfectly dance the Kagura dance. The degree of mastery of the footwork of the shrine maiden dance is already higher than mine."

"...That's because it's the witch's footwork. Tianyu, you, a priest, can master it well, right?" The young man praised him softly. Although she was disgusted on her lips, her flying eyebrows and eyes revealed her innermost feelings. Joy, "And I can officially become a priestess at the age of fifteen today! How could it be possible that I can't even dance the Kagura dance well."

"Yes, Qianqing, you are the most powerful." Tian Yu smiled and flicked his sleeves, and stretched out his hands in a gesture of invitation, "Then, please invite Miss Weather Witch, and go to the main hall to receive the blessing of the Witch."

"Yes." Now that Tian Yu had said so, she decided to give him a face, so she nodded reservedly, walked in front of him with her head held high, facing a few rays of the setting sun with colorful halos, submerged in a bright In the dazzling whiteness.

……

"After this Kagura dance, you will be the weather maiden."

Wearing a red and white kimono, the witch with long silver hair tied at the back of her head with a red ribbon has a solemn expression, deep wrinkles radiate from the corners of her tightly pursed mouth, and the word Sichuan is twisted between her furrowed brows, but Qianqing is not afraid of her at all, on the contrary Said with a smile:

"Yes, please rest assured, I will definitely dance the best Kagura dance you have ever seen."

Tian Yu brought her to the main hall just now, she put on a little powder, red lipstick on her lips, and changed into the red and white witch costume she had dreamed of, her long black hair was tied with a white ribbon, and a red rope was tied in the middle, which was her dream witch dress up.

Then, she sat on her knees and listened to the priestess' teachings to her. Then, as long as she completed the Kagura dance in the dance hall as usual, she could officially become a weather priestess!

She had been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Before she could remember, she had been living in this weather temple, and her face seemed to have remained the same, but the Miko-sama and the young Tian Yu brought her up little by little.

They said that she was chosen by the heavens, who possesses the talent of a weather maiden and can save the world.

Although she didn't quite understand how the little trick of turning rainy days into sunny ones for drying clothes had something to do with saving the world, but wearing a red and white priestess costume, dancing Kagura dance in the middle of the dance hall, praying for the blessing of the weather gods, has always been her Longing for since childhood.

Although she also likes the white kimono that Tianyu specially attached a protective spell for her, but how should I say it?That spell was originally created to protect the underage priestess. She has been wearing that kimono and she feels like she is still a child, so now she has changed into this red and white priestess costume!She finally had the feeling that she was an adult who could handle herself alone.

"Go."

There was a majestic and gratifying voice from the Miko-sama above her head. She stood up slowly, bowed to her as the Miko-sama taught her in the past, and then pushed open the main hall door and walked to the dance hall on the right.

When they passed by Tian Yu in the corridor, although they didn't look at each other, she could feel the encouraging and gentle gaze he cast on her, and immediately straightened her back even more, and the clogs made a crisp rattling sound when they stepped on the wooden board, It is particularly obvious in the cloister with only sparse torches tied to the colonnades.

But she didn't feel afraid, because this corridor, which she had walked through countless times, almost became a part of her feet, even if she closed her eyes, she wouldn't go wrong, and she wouldn't be afraid at all.

There were only torches standing around the two-story dance hall. She took out the Kagura bell from her cuff, and the cold wind blew from all directions in the dance hall, blowing the long red tassels on the tail of the bell. The right hand holding the bell was raised above her head, and the wide sleeves of her white blouse fluttered in the cold wind, but it did not affect her pious dance steps in the slightest.

God of the weather, I beg you, don't send down natural disasters, let the weather in this world be smooth, and the people be free from disease and disaster.

The dance of praying for blessings was slow and graceful. Wearing the kimono prepared for her by Miko, she perfectly completed the dance in the dim light of the dance hall.

Walking out of the dance hall, Tian Yu with a gentle smile handed her a warm towel as always, and asked her to wipe off the thin sweat on her forehead.Even Miko, who was always unsmiling, patted her head and praised her for doing a good job.

Since then, she has officially taken over the weather temple, perfectly playing the role of the bridge connecting the weather god and the world, bringing nectar to arid areas and sunshine to cold areas, so that more people can be exposed happy smile.

"It's just bringing rainwater to a small village. What are you proud of, Xiaokuibao? You didn't even notice that your hair rope was loose."

The white-haired boy grabbed her sleeves, with a trace of helplessness hidden in his handsome and flawless eyes, he raised his chin to signal her to turn her head, and he raised his hand to help her re-tie the red rope in her hair.

"Aren't you here, Shimi?" Facing the threat from the young man, she smiled nonchalantly, "Speaking of which, where is my gift for this year?"

Her bamboo horse Immortal Kawashiya is a reliable big brother with six younger siblings, probably because taking care of his younger siblings has allowed him to develop a good temperament of patience, facing her unreasonable demands that often make Tian Yu helpless, he They will satisfy her while threatening that there will be no next time.

Especially on the first day of every year, her birthday, it happens to be the day when they first met, and she can make demands most unscrupulously.

Who made it happen that when Tianyu suddenly left the mountain to help her celebrate her birthday because of her younger sister, she happened to run into Shimi, and he was confused by her sudden crying, and then came to Miko-sama Pressed by her, she hastily admitted her mistake, and made a muddleheaded promise that she would celebrate her birthday with her every year in the future and give her a birthday present.

In the past, even if she wanted something dangerous like a pistol, Shiya didn't know where to find it for her.And at this special time when she turns 16 this year and officially takes over the Weather Temple for one year, what kind of birthday gift will Shiya give her?

She should have hinted at him in the past year, right?She remembered she hinted at—

What's up?Shimi didn't come to the temple much in the past year?No, compared to that——

"Shimi, haven't you stopped calling me Xiaokuibao and started calling me Qianqing properly?"

She turned her head and frowned slightly, then the swaying firelight on the pillars of the corridor looked at the bamboo horse's rigid and deep facial features, gentle eyebrows and eyes, and his flawless white skin that made girls jealous. She always felt that something was wrong.

"And you, haven't you been injured, and you have to be more irritable?"

"Qianqing, what are you talking about? Did you confuse Shimi with someone else? That's Shimi, Qianqing, you are a year older, why did you make such a low-level mistake?"

Amidst Qianqing's confused and suspicious voice, Tian Yu turned over from the corridor railing with one hand.

The hem of the long snow-white hunting clothes cut through the thick night, and when it fell, it fell neatly and neatly, without a speck of dust on the railing.

"Shimi is a bamboo horse who grew up with you. Qianqing, you are so careful that you have chilled his heart and scared others away."

In the moonlight that was as warm as water, the handsome priest spoke with a teasing tone, the implication was so obvious that even Qian Qing, who was still struggling to think hard, could hear it.

"We are just ordinary childhood sweethearts! Tianyu, where are you thinking!"

Angrily glaring at the cunning young man with a fox-like smile, Qianqing and him exchanged a few words habitually, the usual warm conversation with him, for some reason, on this very day, it always brought a sense of disobedience to her .

what's wrong

"Weather Maiden, dark clouds are gradually gathering in the south of the temple, please stop them."

Miko-sama's footsteps were as steady as ever, clogs seemed to have taken root under her feet, and there was only a slight dull sound when stepping on the ancient wooden corridors of the temple, making it difficult to detect her arrival.

But no matter what time and circumstances, Qianqing will subconsciously obey Miko-sama and hear her instructions.

Even at this time, she changed her name from Qianqing to Weather Mistress.

"Yes, Miko-sama."

She nodded in response, nodded slightly apologetically to Shimi and Tianyu, then put her hands together, clasped her fingers, closed her eyes and prayed devoutly.

God, please, let this cloud clear.

Under her prayer, the dark cloud that was about to cover the cold crescent moon dispersed, and disappeared as if it had never come.

This is a skill she mastered before she could pronounce words clearly. She seems to have a special relationship with the weather god. As long as she prays sincerely, the weather god will definitely realize her wish.

No conditions, no price required.

"Well done, Weather Miko-sama."

The Miko standing on the corridor slowly bent down and gave her a slight salute. The respect in her mouth meant that she fully agreed with her.

She is very happy.

She should be happy.

But looking at the bright lightning that faded from the sky, her heart trembled, and she touched the long ponytail on the back of her head, and suddenly thought that she seemed to have met a boy with a particularly bright and sunny smile, who would braid her hair into The beautiful braids are up.

Shimi will not show such a bright and defenseless smile, he is very similar to Tian Yu, but his voice is louder than Tian Yu

Maybe it was because she stared at the lightning for too long, and her inner concentration on it caused the lightning to flash across the sky and flash in front of them!It reflected the dazed self in the eyes of the three with gentle and satisfied smiles around her.

"It's not a bad dream, it's a pity"

After the electric light, bursts of thunder sounded, and the thunderous rumbling sound swallowed up someone's sigh.