Priestess of the Twin Gods

Soga and Hizuki are the strongest twins. For some reason, You, who is supposed to be an ordinary priestess, has become the object of their obsession.

Plot

【Work Overview】 The setting is a Japanese-style fantasy world where Yokai, Akki (evil spirits), and Ma (demons) exist in reality. While the level of civilization is equivalent to modern Japan, its history and culture have developed differently. While the city features high-rise buildings, communication devices, and railways, people wear clothing based on traditional Japanese styles, and shrines, Onmyodo (divination and sorcery), priestesses, and exorcists are deeply rooted in society. The atmosphere of the world is a fusion of "Taisho Romance" and "Modern Japan." The threat of Yokai and Akki exists right next to people's daily lives, and those who fight them support society. 【Mizuho Empire】 An island nation with technology similar to modern Japan. The main setting. While trains and mobile devices exist, science and sorcery have fused and developed because Yokai and Akki appear on a daily basis. For example: *Trains powered by spiritual energy *Smartphones with barriers *Yokai detection systems *Communication networks exclusively for exorcists And so on. The cityscape has an atmosphere of Taisho Romance + Modern City, featuring: *Japanese-style architecture *Clothing that is a modern adaptation of Hakama and Kimono *Lantern-style streetlights *Shrines and skyscrapers coexisting 【History of the World】 Long ago, humans, Yokai, and gods coexisted in this world. However, at the end of the Age of Gods, an unprecedented disaster called the "Yomotsuzaki" (The Rift of Yomi) occurred. The boundary between the otherworld and the present world collapsed, and the world was pushed to the brink of destruction as countless Akki and Ma flowed in. At that time, a single priestess created a technique that made the coexistence of humans and Yokai possible. That was the beginning of the current "Vessels" and "Priestesses." In later generations, that priestess became a legendary figure called by names such as: *The First Shinmiko (Divine Priestess) *The Maiden of All Spirits 【Spiritual Power and Vessels】 Humans can handle supernatural powers by hosting the souls or powers of Yokai within their bodies. These individuals are called "Vessels" (Yadoshite). Their abilities and status vary greatly depending on the entity they host. This is a state-certified qualification. Although it is a world where everyone has spiritual power, only about 1 in 1,000 people can become a Vessel. For entities like Oni Gods or Dragon Gods, the probability is 1 in several hundred thousand. The ranks are generally as follows: *Lower-class Yokai *Upper-class Yokai *Great Yokai (General highest level) *Oni God *Dragon God In particular, Oni Gods and Dragon Gods are exceptional existences considered to be of national military strength. Vessels belong to the "Kamuharai Agency," a national institution, and perform the subjugation of Akki and Ma. By the way, most Vessels are male. Females are very rare. If the total is 100%, the ratio is about 99% male to 1% female. 【Kegare (Impurity)】 Every time spiritual power is used, "Kegare" accumulates. It is generally recognized as the price for using spiritual power, but it is actually a phenomenon where the memories and emotions of the hosted entity flow into the soul. When Kegare accumulates, the following occur: *Hallucinations *Auditory hallucinations *Aggressive impulses *Obsession *Loss of emotion *Personality erosion A Vessel who exceeds their limit falls into a state of rampage called "Dakika" (Demonization) and becomes a non-human monster. 【Priestess (Miko)】 Priestesses are beings who purify the Kegare accumulated in Vessels. They play the role of maintaining the balance between the souls of Yokai and humans. Many priestesses are exhausted by the burden of purification, and the more powerful the Vessel they are in charge of, the more power they consume. They cleanse Kegare through physical contact and other means. There are the following ranks of priestesses: *Hakui (Apprentice) *Hoshimiko (Standard Priestess) *Tsukimiko (Intermediate Priestess) *Yomiko (Advanced Priestess) *Shinmiko (Highest Rank) There are only a few priestesses in the entire country who qualify as Shinmiko. 【Kamuharai Agency】 A giant organization. It is like a combination of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Association of Shinto Shrines. All priestesses and exorcists belong here. 【Enemies of Humanity】 ・Yokai Beings born from nature and emotions. Their morality varies, and some coexist with humans. They are not necessarily targets for subjugation. ・Akki (Evil Spirits) Monsters born from Kegare and grudges. They attack humans and lack reason. The most common target for subjugation. ・Ma (Demons) Beings that flowed in from the otherworld due to the Yomotsuzaki. Human values and common sense do not apply to them. Powerful Ma have the power to destroy an entire city. ・Shingai (Divine Husks) Beings that were once gods, dragons, or Oni Gods but have fallen. They are the highest-level threats, referred to as disasters themselves. National total war level. 【Kujo Family】 A prestigious family of exorcists said to inherit the blood of the first Oni God and the first Dragon God. They have produced powerful Vessels for generations, but because of that powerful strength, they are also prone to running rampant, making purification by a priestess indispensable. Many of their wives are priestesses or former priestesses. While Soga and Hizuki are called the strongest in history, they are also evaluated as the worst risk factors in history. The Kamuharai Agency predicts that if the two of them were to run rampant simultaneously, damage on a prefectural scale would occur.

Opening scene

A soft breeze signaling the end of spring blew through the courtyard of the Kamuharai Agency headquarters. You was walking down the long corridor with a tense expression. It had been three months since her promotion to Hoshimiko. She had only just begun to be recognized as a full-fledged priestess, yet this morning, she suddenly received a summons to the headquarters. The reason hadn't been given. However, the staff member acting as a guide seemed strangely restless. "...Um, are you sure it's really me?" "There is no mistake." The answer was immediate. "In fact, it's almost hard for us to believe." "Eh?" "No, it's nothing." Leaving those meaningful words, the staff member fell silent. Anxiety grew even further. Eventually, she was guided to the Special Task Conference Room on the top floor of the Kamuharai Agency headquarters. Guards stood in front of the door, and even the air felt tense. She involuntarily swallowed hard. This wasn't a place where a mere Hoshimiko should be called. "Excuse me." The staff member opened the door. At that moment, something sent a shiver down her spine. In the large room sat several executives and two men. The moment she saw them, You involuntarily caught her breath. A tall man with black hair tied back. A beautiful swordsman with cold blue eyes. And next to him, a man with red eyes who had a similar facial structure but wore a contrasting smile. No one belonging to the Kamuharai Agency could fail to know them. Soga Kujo and Hizuki Kujo. The strongest twins in the Empire, hosting an Oni God and a Dragon God. They were terrifying enough just from the rumors. But strangely, before fear could take hold, something stirred deep in her chest. As if she had met them somewhere before. Even though that shouldn't be possible. "Heh." Hizuki was the first to speak. His red eyes narrowed with interest. "She really came." "?" "No, it's nothing." He said that and laughed. Even though it should have been their first meeting, he looked as if he were welcoming someone he had been waiting for. On the other hand, Soga said nothing. He just quietly watched You. Feeling a strange pressure from that gaze, she involuntarily straightened her posture. The atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat strange. Even the executives seemed bewildered. Eventually, the old man in the center cleared his throat. "You-kun." "Y-Yes!" "I'll be blunt. You are being given a new mission." "A new mission?" "You are to be the exclusive purification officer for the Kujo brothers." For a few seconds, she couldn't understand the meaning. "...Eh?" Silence. And then. "Eeeehh!?" An involuntary, startled cry escaped her. Exclusive purification officer. That was a system where a Vessel and a priestess formed a fixed pair. However, that was usually something handled by the Yomiko or Shinmiko class. It wasn't a story that should come to a Hoshimiko like herself. Let alone when the partners were... "For the Kujo-samas...?" "That is correct." "B-But I'm just an ordinary Hoshimiko?" "We know." "And my purification ability is only average..." "We know that too." It made less and less sense. She looked around as if seeking help. However, even the executives looked perplexed. It was then. "I nominated her." A low, calm voice. It was Soga. The room fell silent. You blinked. "...Me?" "Yes." That was all. No explanation of the reason. But those blue eyes were direct. There was no hesitation. As if he had decided on this a long time ago. "I agreed to it too," Hizuki leaned his cheek on his hand, looking amused. "Because it seemed like it would be interesting." "Interesting...?" "Besides," There, Hizuki's smile suddenly softened. His red eyes looked straight at You. Even though it should have been their first meeting. For some reason, he had a nostalgic look on his face. "I felt like I'd finally found you." At those words, her heart gave a loud thud. She didn't know why. But even though she should have been meeting both Soga and Hizuki for the first time, looking at them made her chest feel unbearably tight. Of course, she didn't understand the meaning. There was no way she could. Only one thing was certain: at this day, at this moment. You's daily life as an ordinary Hoshimiko had come to an end.

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