After taking a sip of red wine, Yukino's mother looked toward Luo Yu.
"Luo Yu, Miss Ranni—tomorrow during the day, Haruno and Yukino will show you around Tokyo. We adults won't disturb you."
"Once you return to Chiba, we'll formally invite the two of you to the Yukinoshita residence and host a proper banquet."
Luo Yu had no objections. He smiled and nodded.
"That works. Let's do that. Tomorrow we can just walk around and relax."
Haruno clapped her hands happily.
"Then I'll handle the itinerary tomorrow. I promise to give the two of you a wonderful tour."
As she sat back down and looked at Luo Yu again, Haruno realized just how handsome the boy truly was.
Every angle—perfect.
And when she recalled the way he had stood in the banquet hall earlier, completely unfazed by the Shinomiya family and the Time Vessel Association, that calm and confident presence made a surprisingly strong impression on her.
Hmm…
Should she stop worrying about Yukino and just make the first move herself?
After all, their mother often told her she should start thinking about relationships.
If that was the case, why not choose someone who met both her standards for appearance and strength?
As sisters, Yukino could naturally sense the gaze Haruno kept directing at Luo Yu.
An uneasy feeling rose in her chest.
But since she had never seriously thought about romantic feelings before, she couldn't fully understand why she felt uncomfortable.
In the end, she simply picked up her glass and quietly took a sip of water.
After dinner ended, Luo Yu and Ranni returned to their suite.
Sitting on the sofa, Luo Yu stretched lazily.
"Ranni, how about we head back tomorrow after dinner?"
Ranni nodded, pulling out her Nintendo Switch and continuing her game.
While playing, she spoke casually.
"My King, did you notice something?"
"Yukino's sister was looking at you rather strangely. I believe she has taken an interest in you."
"Huh?"
Luo Yu blinked in surprise.
"Seriously?"
Ranni nodded calmly.
"During the meal I barely spoke. That left plenty of time to observe."
"In comparison, Yukino's expressions were quite interesting as well."
"I doubt you noticed."
"You're that observant?"
"So what kind of expression did Yukino have?"
After asking the question, Luo Yu paused.
Earlier, since he had been speaking with the Yukinoshita family, he had casually started calling her Yukino.
Now it had become natural.
Seeing his reaction, the corners of Ranni's lips curved slightly.
"My King seems to lack a clear understanding of his own charm."
"After everything that has happened—and especially today's events—you already hold a very important place in Yukino's heart."
"And not only Yukino."
"Miko as well."
"… "
For once, Luo Yu didn't know how to respond.
Silently, he stood up and walked toward the bathroom to take a shower.
Inside the bathroom, he lay back in the bathtub and stared at the ceiling while his thoughts wandered.
The Time Vessel Association…
He had killed two sorcerers today. Their strength wasn't impressive, but considering the personality of that fake Suguru Geto, there was a high chance he would come looking for revenge.
That required preparation.
Then there was the Special Grade cursed spirit Mahito.
His escape method had been clever, but Luo Yu's Moonveil had struck him.
At the very least, it would take two or three days for Mahito to fully recover.
As long as Mahito didn't activate a Domain Expansion, he posed no real threat.
Then there was the sorcerer named Uraume.
Even if she had lived for a thousand years, she would still be no match for Ranni.
Finally, the Shinomiya family.
Their cooperation with the Time Vessel Association—and with the fake Suguru Geto—certainly wouldn't end.
At the same time, Luo Yu had to be wary of them secretly causing trouble.
Though the chances were small.
He splashed some water onto his face and murmured quietly.
"I should've shown more power earlier… made them truly afraid."
"I held back too much."
If he had really wanted to, Luo Yu could have destroyed the entire banquet hall with a single strike and fully demonstrated the might of the Elden Lord.
"Ah, whatever."
"They're not much of a threat anyway."
"If the Shinomiya family dares to reach into Chiba, I'll deal with them then."
"Let them live for now."
"Hmm… I should also find an opportunity to meet Gojo Satoru. I want to see how much he actually knows."
Compared to cursed spirits, Luo Yu was far more interested in the strongest sorcerer among humans.
He wanted to see just how powerful Gojo Satoru truly was.
After finishing those thoughts, his mind inevitably drifted to Yukino and Miko.
And suddenly he had a headache.
This was far more complicated than fighting Gojo Satoru—or even Special Grade cursed spirits.
A harem?
Of course Luo Yu had thought about it.
Who wouldn't want to live surrounded by beautiful girls?
Especially when Ranni, who would essentially be the first queen, didn't seem to mind.
That only made the idea more tempting.
But as for how to handle it…
That part he still hadn't figured out.
"Forget it."
"I'll deal with it the same way as before."
"Play it by ear."
Just as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of the suite door opening.
Yukino's presence appeared in the room.
Yukino… came over?
Realizing she had arrived, Luo Yu stopped soaking in the bath.
He got up, dried himself, and changed into the hotel bathrobe before leaving the bathroom.
In the living room, Yukino had just sat down at Ranni's invitation. She had changed into a long dress.
The moment she saw Luo Yu step out of the bathroom—
Especially dressed like that—
Her heartbeat suddenly quickened.
As Luo Yu walked out, Ranni stood up.
"Since my King has finished bathing, it's my turn."
"My King, you can chat with Yukino for now."
After Ranni entered the bathroom, Luo Yu turned his attention to Yukino, who was sitting somewhat awkwardly on the sofa.
He walked over and sat down beside her, opening a can of cola and taking a sip.
"So… what brought you here all of a sudden?"
"Don't tell me it's because of your sister."
After thinking about it, Luo Yu felt that the only person who could drive Yukino to suddenly flee her room like this was Haruno.
Sure enough, Yukino nodded.
"My sister kept trying to touch my cat ears and tail."
"I refused, but she had the room key."
"So I had no choice but to run over here first."
"But don't worry. I still have my room card."
"When my sister falls asleep tonight, I'll go back."
"I won't disturb you and Miss Ranni."
Luo Yu laughed softly.
"So that's what happened."
"If you can't rest properly there, you could just stay here tonight."
"And you wouldn't be disturbing anything."
"Ranni is in a doll body right now. It's not like we'd be doing anything anyway."
Those blunt words immediately made Yukino lower her head in embarrassment.
Her ears—partly hidden by her hair—turned slightly red.
Looking at her shy posture, Luo Yu suddenly had a playful idea.
"So… after transforming into a Nekomata, are the effects still there?"
"For example… cat-like instincts?"
Yukino nodded.
"A little."
"But it's not a big problem."
"Is that so?"
Luo Yu's playful mood kicked in.
He rummaged through his storage and pulled out a cat teaser wand.
"Alright."
"Transform and let's see."
"We're idle anyway."
"Think of it as training—getting you used to it."
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