"Shinobu… W-We were just healing!"
"Does healing require taking your clothes off?"
"Uh… Taking clothes off makes the effect better!" Kanae gradually regained her composure, explaining with a bright red face.
Although she felt a little guilty about what she was saying, her tone was quite righteous.
Having her "coming-of-age" with a little shota in the middle of nowhere—if her sister saw that with her own eyes, it would be social death, infinitely embarrassing. Even with their close relationship, she would still feel utterly ashamed.
Besides, she truly was receiving Asa's treatment just now! It was just that the method was… unconventional.
Shinobu's gaze was still full of suspicion, darting between her sister and the little shota nearby. On closer inspection, the little shota was indeed very handsome, giving off a cute and gentle impression… but if it was with her sister, absolutely not! As Kanae's only living relative, she had to vet him for her sister!
Just then, Mitsuri, who had arrived right after, was about to comment on how bold Kanae was, when her eyes were suddenly drawn to the little shota beside her.
"Asa-kun?" Mitsuri was startled. "What are you doing here? Where is Mrs. Yukinoshita…?" Halfway through her sentence, she suddenly remembered that it was Mrs. Yukinoshita who had called her. She must have wanted me to come and save Asa.
Hearing Mitsuri call out Asa's name immediately, Kanae was slightly taken aback.
Asa responded clearly, "Kocho-nee saved me!"
Kanae paused upon hearing this but immediately understood the implication. The fewer people who knew the news of Asa being an incubus, the better!
"Does this mean, Kocho, that you defeated an Upper Rank Demon?" Mitsuri covered her mouth, asking in astonishment.
To cover for Asa, Kanae could only accept the credit for the victory with a guilty conscience.
However, receiving Asa's treatment was also a form of 'sexual bonding.' Kanae's physical fitness was now significantly stronger than before! Plus, she had obtained a special ability from Asa: Invisibility!
Even if Upper Rank 2, Doma, were to revive, Kanae would absolutely not be as helpless as she was before. If she couldn't kill him, she could at least retreat completely unscathed!
At that moment, voices suddenly drifted from not far away.
"There seem to be signs of a struggle here…"
"Are we too late…?"
Shinobu and Mitsuri exchanged glances and said in unison, "It must be the people from the Hero Association!"
"Oneechan, let's leave here first!" Shinobu draped her own haori over Kanae. Her clothes had been badly damaged during her battle with Upper Rank 2, Doma, and were completely shredded during the course of her healing session with Asa. Therefore, Shinobu had no choice but to give her sister her own outer garment.
"Asa-kun, you…" Kanae barely parted her lips when Mitsuri immediately picked Asa up.
"I'll take Asa-kun back!"
Kanae watched Mitsuri's practiced motion of holding Asa, parting her cherry lips but holding back her words.
"Oneechan, Mitsuri is fine."
After hearing Shinobu's assurance, Kanae could only agree.
"Goodbye, then."
With that, the four individuals went their separate ways.
Mitsuri leaped lightly through the treetops, holding the little shota. Asa was nestled within the soft body, constantly jostled. It was both bliss and a dilemma.
"Mitsuri-nee, let's call a taxi once we reach the main road…" Asa suggested.
Mitsuri hesitated. Calling a taxi would certainly be much easier, but… wouldn't that mean she would lose the chance to be in close physical contact with Asa? She was addicted to the faint throbbing sensation she felt inside while holding Asa. It gave her the feeling of falling in love.
Thinking this, Mitsuri outright rejected Asa's suggestion. "No need. Taxis are too expensive, and I can run faster than they drive."
Asa could sense it—Mitsuri was holding him even tighter now.
Asa was helpless and had no choice but to endure the continuous bouncing, enveloped in the scent of milk and cherry blossoms.
....
The Infinity Castle.
The long-awaited Upper Rank meeting was called to order.
Upper Rank 1: Kokushibo!
Upper Rank 3: Akaza!
Upper Rank 4: Hantengu!
Upper Rank 5: Gyokko!
Upper Rank 6: Daki!
"An Upper Rank was killed?"
The Upper Ranks had rarely gathered over the past few centuries. Every time they were summoned together, it meant one of the Upper Rank Demons had perished.
Upper Rank 3, Akaza, frowned slightly, his gaze beginning to search the room. "Let's see, was it that guy Doma who died..."
Scanning around, the figure he deeply loathed was indeed gone.
"Heh, Doma was actually killed!" Akaza first let out a sneer, and then the upward curve of his lips was almost impossible to suppress. If it weren't for Muzan's presence, he'd probably pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate.
"Doma is dead."
"Akaza, are you happy?"
Muzan opened his eyes and glanced at the demons, his gaze finally resting on Akaza. His indifferent voice contained a bone-chilling coldness.
"I wouldn't dare." Akaza lowered his head. "I feel heartfelt regret for Doma's death." He was afraid his smiling lips would betray him.
Muzan snorted coldly, not bothering to dwell on Akaza.
"There is news of the Blue Spider Lily," he announced. "At this critical juncture, I do not wish to be distracted by further complications."
Muzan's cold words fell into the ears of the Upper Ranks, and their eyes all revealed a degree of shock.
There is news of the Blue Spider Lily? This meant they might also have a chance to walk in the sunlight!
"Muzan-sama, under your brilliant leadership, we shall break the tyranny of the sun and become the strongest existence!" Gyokko prostrated himself, praising Muzan profusely.
Muzan glanced at him faintly but said nothing. There was news of the Blue Spider Lily, but that was all; acquiring it would require further verification.
"Kokushibo, Akaza, Hantengu, your mission is to use the clues we have to search for the Blue Spider Lily with all your might."
As for the others…
"Gyokko!"
"Daki!"
"Find the one who killed Doma. I need to acquire all information about him… and, of course, if the opportunity arises, it would be best to kill him directly." Muzan narrowed his blood-red eyes, transmitting the last scene from Doma's memory to Daki and Gyokko.
Even he couldn't completely figure out how Doma had been instantly killed by the opponent. Muzan felt a degree of apprehension toward him. It was safer to have two Upper Ranks go and assess the situation first.
"Muzan-sama, Gyokko guarantees the successful completion of the mission!" Upper Rank 5, Gyokko, said confidently.
The other demon, Upper Rank 6, Daki, gently licked her red lips. The handsome appearance of the little shota who killed Doma made her delighted at the sight of her prey.
"I'll make sure to train him properly." Daki could hardly wait.
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