Chapter 637: Kagayama Kaede: Damn it, I'm really tempted!
"What do you want to talk to me about?"
Everyone else had gone to find their rooms and experience the facilities within. The sheer luxury of the new villa was overwhelming, a playground for the curious. The soft hum of advanced climate control and the faint scent of fresh linen wafted through the halls, inviting exploration.
However, several people approached Ren, seemingly wanting to speak with him. They stood awkwardly in the grand foyer, their modest clothes contrasting sharply with the opulent surroundings.
The Nishimiya family, Tohka and Rikka, and the trio of Kaede, Konomi, and Miyauchi Hikage.
"Um, are we really going to live in a place like this?" Nishimiya Yaeko asked cautiously. Her eyes darted around the high ceilings and the crystal chandelier that seemed to drip light.
Ignoring Ren's magical power to instantly change everything around him, she felt completely unqualified to live in such a high-end and luxurious place. This wasn't just an upgrade; it was a leap into a different world entirely.
"Me too, I feel a bit unworthy," Tohka said with a wry smile, tucking a strand of dark hair behind her ear.
She was just a chef; what status did she have to live in such a house? Her hands, usually busy with knives and pans, fidgeted nervously at her sides.
And he even said he would charge rent based on their previous rent. That felt like charity, or a trap, or both.
"It's nothing, changing a building like this is just a thought for me, so don't feel any pressure," Ren said, smiling lightly as he looked at them. His casual demeanor did little to ease their shock.
"Moreover, after the renovation, you'll be living with me and my people. I was actually worried if you'd be willing to, as it might disturb you."
His "disturb" had a deeper meaning. A meaning filled with the chaotic energy of powerful beings, otherworldly visitors, and perhaps... sounds that shouldn't be heard through thin walls.
However, Mrs. Nishimiya and the others didn't think too much into it, simply understanding it as everyone living on the same floor and sharing meals and activities.
But these were insignificant compared to the benefits of living here.
To say nothing else, the environment outside, as introduced by Ren, could be changed at will.
For example, making it snow, sunny, or rain within the villa and garden area—even ordinary people like them could do it with a single thought. The climate control panel was more like a god's dashboard.
Also, there was complete shielding from external noise and sight, and the outdoor pool could be used freely. A private paradise in the middle of the city.
And creating various tools and clothes with a single thought, cleaning, and so on… hiss! In short, everything here could be done with a single thought. No more chores, no more laundry day.
These things left them stunned, unable to even imagine them. It was like living in a sci-fi movie, but with better catering.
For instance, Yuzuru was currently excitedly researching the strongest camera she had created in her hand! She was snapping pictures of everything, her eyes wide with delight.
She wasn't as conflicted as the others.
Yuzuru's thoughts were very simple: Hmph hmph, I've already 'eaten' Ren-ge's, so our relationship is very close. She smirked internally, feeling a sense of superiority over the hesitant adults.
Shoko watched her silently, clenching her small fists. Her eyes flicked from Yuzuru to Ren, a silent determination burning within them.
Yuzuru could use her mouth, and so could I!
Not only that, she had learned a lot from Yuzuru and would definitely be able to get closer to Ren-ge! She just needed the right moment, the right opportunity to show her gratitude... and maybe something more.
"This…" Mrs. Nishimiya and the others exchanged glances. The sheer convenience was intoxicating.
It was indeed an instant change.
And since the change had already happened, and Ren said so, it seemed there was no other choice. It felt rude to refuse such generosity, especially when it came with magical cleaning services.
"Alright," Nishimiya Yaeko sighed, a weight lifting off her shoulders, "then I, Shoko, and Yuzuru will be imposing on you."
Tohka nodded, her resolve hardening. "Us too."
"Any other questions?" Ren asked, his golden eyes scanning the group.
"..."
After a moment of hesitation, Mrs. Nishimiya still asked the question that had been bothering her. It was the elephant in the room, the beautiful, multi-colored elephant.
"Um… Ren-kun…" She seemed to find the question difficult to voice, only speaking it after a clear pause. Her cheeks colored slightly.
"Are Sayo and the others your… women?"
"His women"—this term had been spoken by Ren himself not long ago. It echoed in her mind, a scandalous yet undeniably intriguing declaration.
Those dozens of beautiful women of all kinds. From the mature and elegant to the young and spirited.
Mrs. Nishimiya didn't know the others.
Sayo was their neighbor, so she used her as an example. But there were so many others, like a garden of rare flowers.
And this question also drew the attention of Kaede, Tohka, and the others. Their ears practically perked up.
They all had an incredibly unbelievable, even exaggerated and absurd, hypothesis in their minds. A harem? In modern Japan?
However, the next second, their absurd hypothesis was confirmed.
"That's right, they are all my people," Ren admitted openly. His voice was steady, devoid of shame or hesitation.
"Ah???" Mrs. Nishimiya and the others hadn't reacted yet, but Yuzuru's mouth dropped open. Her camera almost slipped from her grasp.
Not only for teaching Shoko all sorts of strange knowledge but also for her own learning, she had recently learned a lot from certain internet forums and late-night anime.
If Eriri and all of them were Ren-ge's girlfriends, then that meant Ren-ge needed to… satisfy so many people!
But the physiological knowledge she read indicated that this was absolutely impossible, wasn't it? Unless... he really wasn't human.
"Um, Ren-kun, do you mean… girlfriends?" Tohka swallowed, trying to confirm what she had heard. Her voice was barely a whisper.
"More or less. Girlfriends, wives, future wives, any description works."
Ren's second answer confirmed what everyone had heard, but their shocked expressions were somewhat dazed. Wives? Plural?
Ren merely shrugged: "Don't judge us by ordinary people's values. As you can see, we are not ordinary people."
Yes.
Ren was not an ordinary person at all. He was a being who could rewrite reality with a snap of his fingers.
With that said, it indeed seemed to make sense.
It was reasonable that ordinary rules could not constrain people who transcended the world… It was just that this was a bit too much of a worldview collapse. Monogamy was a societal construct, after all, wasn't it?
Although their worldview had already shattered once, shattering it again wouldn't matter.
But they still needed time to buffer and accept, and time to rebuild their worldview. It was like learning the earth was flat, then round, then a donut.
"Ahem, um…" A sudden voice drew everyone's attention.
Miyauchi Hikage, who was being focused on, shrank her head. She looked like a deer caught in headlights.
It was her who spoke, not someone else.
She regretted it as soon as she opened her mouth. The silence was heavy, and now all eyes were on her.
But with everyone's eyes on her, she had to bite the bullet and speak.
"Ahem, Ren-ge, you haven't fallen for the people at the side dish store, have you?"
"Ah?" Kagayama Kaede's heart skipped a beat. Her face went instantly hot, as if she'd stuck her head in an oven.
Miyauchi Hikage puffed out her chest and began to argue logically, or at least what she thought was logic.
"I saw you holding hands at the zoo, and… Wuwuwuwu!" Just as she was speaking, her mouth was suddenly covered.
It was Kaede! She had somehow gotten behind her and completely restrained her. Her movements were swift, desperate.
"Wuwuwuwu!" Miyauchi Hikage struggled, her eyes wide with betrayal.
Kaede, meanwhile, whispered with a smile in her ear, though the smile didn't reach her panicked eyes: "Miyauchi Hikage, you don't have anything else to say, do you?"
"Wuwuwuwu!" Miyauchi Hikage mumbled against Kaede's hand.
She still had things to say! Like how Kaede had been staring at Ren all day!
However, Kaede didn't give her a chance and looked at Konomi: "Konomi, I remember Renge seems to have a learning problem that needs to be solved, right?"
"Yes, that's right." Konomi didn't dare to say no to that threatening gaze. Kaede looked ready to murder someone.
Kaede: "Hehe, you heard that, your sister needs you to guide her studies. Let's go."
Amid Miyauchi Hikage's terrified struggles, Kaede forcibly dragged her away. It looked less like a departure and more like a kidnapping.
She had to go!
If she didn't leave now, if Miyauchi Hikage blurted it out, she really wouldn't be able to handle it! The embarrassment would kill her instantly.
Ren was such a direct and bold person. He admitted to having a harem without blinking!
What if he acknowledged it on the spot and she confessed? What would she do? Would she join the queue?
According to normal logic, Ren was definitely a scumbag. A powerful, charming, world-altering scumbag.
Whether it was setting an example for the young Konomi and Miyauchi Hikage, she should refuse on the spot.
But… when she thought of that situation, she instinctively didn't want to refuse. Her heart raced at the mere thought of being included in his world.
Although she really didn't want to admit it, she had been moved by Ren's gentleness, especially since Ren also liked Renge! He was good with kids, powerful, and undeniably attractive.
She was too afraid of showing her embarrassment later!
Running away was absolutely not shameful! It was a tactical retreat!
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