"How did you come to that conclusion? How did you suddenly come up with an idea like this?"
Ryuji was also quite curious about how Momiji had suddenly arrived at this idea. There hadn't been any buildup whatsoever, and she had suddenly jumped straight into the process of trying to win him over. Even he, who considered himself the harem king, was left completely bewildered!
After Momiji finished speaking, she also realized what strange things she had just said. She immediately covered her mouth and lowered her head, not daring to look at Ryuji's face.
"I, um… ah…"
Momiji felt as though a typhoon had suddenly entered her mind, completely scrambling her ability to think.
"Although my darling's ability is too strong, so I can't really handle him very well, and it's not exactly good for having children… but what you're doing is just too much…"
Mai couldn't help but complain. Although she really wanted to be able to satisfy Ryuji all by herself, she simply couldn't do it. Moreover, as someone who wanted to become an all-around perfect wife, Mai didn't think that any children conceived while she was living such a vigorous life every night would necessarily be very healthy.
So, her idea was for everyone to take turns each day. There could occasionally be two people together, but the other women could simply focus on preparing for pregnancy during their own periods.
Of course, Mai herself hadn't been able to accept this sort of thing at first either. But just as she had said herself, what could she do when she, Mai Shiranui, had fallen in love with a bastard?
"I, well, I…"
Momiji didn't know how to explain herself either. Why had she suddenly wanted to act out of spite toward Ryu?
But when she thought about it, Momiji couldn't help but sigh.
But what else can I do if I don't spite him? Ryu isn't going to fall in love with anyone else. Most likely, my future would be marrying Hayate, or perhaps some other ninja… But now, the Mugen Tenshin clan is already on the verge of destruction…
As she thought about this, Momiji's earlier embarrassment disappeared once again. She looked at Ryuji firmly and spoke.
"I… I'm not joking, Mr. Ryuji. If you're willing to protect these children and help them as much as you can, then I'm willing to do this. And I'll also make sure these children behave themselves!"
Momiji looked at Ryuji resolutely.
Since this was what her original fate was destined to be, then she would simply accept that fate!
As for whether all the members of the Mugen Tenshin clan could return safely, she had no hope for that whatsoever.
"But, but…"
Tifa couldn't help trying to speak, but she didn't even know what she should say, or why she wanted to say it. It wasn't that she couldn't understand this sort of thing. After all, situations like this were still quite common in rural areas.
For the sake of the other children in the family, marrying someone you didn't actually love wasn't necessarily such a huge problem. But when she saw such a beautiful woman choosing to marry Ryuji for the sake of those other children, she instinctively wanted to help this woman for free, but she also realized that doing so would be extremely selfish.
So, she closed her mouth again.
And most importantly, she felt that perhaps she wasn't actually unwilling to let this woman marry Ryuji simply because Ryuji wasn't willing to help these people without asking for anything in return.
Ryuji looked at Momiji. Her charming figure and beautiful body naturally made him want to agree immediately, but his instincts told him not to agree right now. It would be better to wait a couple of days before deciding.
So, Ryuji chose to trust his instincts.
"In any case, wait for now. Let's first see how many people from the Mugen Tenshin clan are actually left before we discuss this. As for the time being, you won't be lacking food, clothing, or anything else you need."
He spoke seriously, then looked toward Tifa.
"Also, Tifa, I'm looking for a way to send you back that doesn't require relying on me. There's also a chance that you could be chosen by the will of the world and participate in some strange missions. After those missions, you might return to your own world, or you might not. In short, no one will force you to choose whether or not to rely on my method to return."
Unlike the world of 7 Days to Die, which was obviously a hopeless place, Tifa had many choices available to her. Ryuji also didn't know whether she would choose to return or remain in this world.
"Mm, I understand."
Tifa nodded. She completely trusted Ryuji's character.
"I don't think Ryuji is the kind of person who would deceive me."
As she said this, looking at Mai and Kasumi Shiranui beside her, Tifa felt somewhat conflicted inside.
She had never expected that these two were actually Ryuji's wives.
Moreover, if I were to repay the debt I owe him, how exactly am I supposed to repay Ryuji? And if I relied on Ryuji's method to return, then after everything I did with him, would there really be any reason that I have to return?
After all, as a woman, isn't it important to preserve everything belonging to yourself for your lover?
Whether it was kissing or something even more intimate, shouldn't those things only be done with your other half?
So, if I really relied on Ryuji's method…
Would there really be any meaning in going back?
Tifa glanced at Ryuji's serious expression. This was simply the expression his instincts naturally made him wear, a faintly sorrowful seriousness that made Tifa momentarily dazed. For an instant, he reminded her of her own father, yet at the same time, Ryuji gave her an extremely reliable feeling, something that seemed to draw her toward him.
What is wrong with me… Ryuji already has many wives.
She bit her lip, unsure what she was thinking. Was she lamenting Ryuji's womanizing and lecherous nature?
No. Ryuji's ability required this, so it was something he was taking responsibility for.
But, but…
Tifa was very conflicted. She didn't dare continue thinking about it here, so she quickly stood up, bowed to Ryuji, and prepared to return to her room.
"Then I'll go back to my studies now, Ryuji."
Taking her books with her, Tifa walked toward her room with a thousand thoughts running through her mind, almost as though she were fleeing. At that moment, the room suddenly became quiet.
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