Chapter 331 - Noras Feelings

Note: In the past Ive summarized paragraphs of cat love while mentioning it as *cat p.o.r.n*. Im going to stop mentioning it and just do what needs to be done, since the cat love times are so manifold in this novel that its less intrusive for the reading flow to just cut them out entirely or summarize them. If you want to read how the MC or his friends praise Rollo or other cats, drawing comparisons to bullsh*t references, ma.s.sage them, and generally stroke and play around with them, you need to consult the raw, or go to any random, fanatic cat lover website on the net. Mentioning how great a cat is a few times over a long series is one thing, but mentioning it in every chapter several times is simply too much. Sorry for this rant, but it seriously p.i.s.ses me off. And dont worry, even with me leaving out the bigger chunks, therell still be more than enough screen time for Rollo.

Theres still some distance between us, butthat back belongs to the pretty vampire hunter Nora, doesnt it? Is this chance encounter possibly thanks to Bruuundozuu-samas blessing? A divine favor all at once?

If thats the case, I feel sorry towards Water G.o.ddess Akreshys, butit might be better to genuinely wors.h.i.+p Bruuun-sama. Ill get some advice from Helme on that when Ive got some timefor short, it might be a good idea to search for an offering that would please Bruuun-sama.

But, for starters, the woman in front of me. Definitely telling whether its Nora just from her back is a bit hasty. I should try to get a look at her from the side.

I mean, its a common trope for people to decide that they know someone after seeing them from behind, just to find out that it was actually a completely different person after the woman turns around after tapping her shoulder.

While thinking all that, I recall Nora when she left along the street from the cheap inn Saika.

Rollodeens rein tentacles become slightly looser. As I gently tap my partners flank with my feets sides, she begins to advance.

Nn, she purrs with a cat voice despite being a horse lion right now.

Rollodeen continues to trot forward. As she does, she wakes in me the image of her being a gallant mount from the Warring States Era, but nows not the time to play around with my partner anyway. Ive got to greet Nora.

As continuation of my previous Warring States imaginations, I approach Nora like a das.h.i.+ng military commander on his imposing steed.

The hair of Nora flutters in the wind. Its definitely beautiful hair I wonder what effect her shampoo has. As I smell her nostalgic scent, my expectations skyrocket. Staring at her profile and the wavy hairI confirm a white earring in her ear.

As expected, its Nora!

She still hasnt noticed Rollo and me. I quickly lift a leg as Im straddling Rollodeen, and get off her artlessly.

And then, while raising an arm, I call out to her, Long time no see, Nora.

Eh? Ummoh! After staring at me with wide eyes, she asks while blinking, Is that you, Shuuyathe man I mistakenly attacked in the past?

Her long eyelashes are charming. In the meantime, I feel a small weight on my left shoulder. Rollo has climbed on. Shes probably s.h.i.+fted into sitting there as a catloaf. A cat master like me can tell as much without even looking.

While imagining Rollos triumphant expression, I address Nora, You remember me?

Theres no way Id forget you, is there? Right, cute kitty? Fufu. Nora extends her index finger towards the nostrils of Rollo.

At the base of her fingers, Nora has pretty opera gloves with a stylish triangle equipped as hand protector. Rollo fully focuses her attention on Noras index finger. And after sniffing it, she growls a throaty greeting, just to rub her cheek up and down against the finger.

As if deeply impressed by Rollos wholehearted devotion to her finger, Nora whispers, How cute, and breathes a sigh while smiling.

While nostalgically considering that her actions truly havent changed from before, I ask, How did things go after we parted? Going by your appearance, things seem to be going well for you?

Noras equipment has improved quite a bit in quality. Her armor seems to be brand new, too. Hexagonal, square rivets are symmetrically lining up in equal distances from her collarbone towards her back. I can feel mana from those rivets. Her armor consists of a womanly, clothed breastplate to support her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. My eyes are reflexively drawn towards that part.

Her chest doesnt bulge overly much, but they seem to be the beautifully-shaped, soft type.

A Demonic Steel plating, looking smooth and lacking ornaments unlike the part around her collar, continues at her sides. The area around her navel is seductively exposed. Her charming belly b.u.t.ton must attract many men just like me. And beneath she wears a characteristic light brown leather belt with a silver buckle. Its a belt with an artisans design, different from that used by Mysty. That tasteful design makes me feel the rich history of Zamalia, her homeland.

Her tight waist is lovely too. Things that look like special weapons against vampires bountifully peek out from the tool sack connected to the belt.

Nora is an adventurer, but since she comes from a family of vampire hunters, its only to be expected.

Of course Ive been continuing my familys business as a vampire hunter while also working as an adventurer. There are several dwellings of stray vampires in the vicinity of Hekatrail

Apparently having some other reason as well, she drops her voice towards the end of her reply. Speaking of stray vampires, she must be talking about vampires like Veronica has been in the past. Beings who are called branch families by the Valmask family. Or maybe vampires completely unrelated to the Valmask family.

Vampires have it hard as well. There are twelve branch families besides the Valmask family, who all fight among each other. And they also have enemies besides humans

Seeing how there exist vampires attacking people and vampire organizations who keep hunting people as fodder, I dont think that this will ever change.

As if having entered her vampire hunter mode, Noras voice changes. Well, shes right about this, so its my fault. Its only reasonable if seen from her or the humans point of view. And this applies all the more, since the religions of a great number of the divine domains G.o.ds, such as G.o.ddess of Love Aria, G.o.d of Justice Shafa, War G.o.d Vice, or Light G.o.d Lulodis, have all melted with the cultures in the cities of South Mahaheim. As theres an extremely varied and wide-ranging number of races, those views tend to become rather lenient though

Vampires who attack people are treated like monsters. However, Im a Lucival. I do have light in me, but my affinity with darkness is deep as wellI also understand Veronicas standpoint. Thus, not every vampire can be automatically regarded as evil. The part of the Valmask family that meddles with Veronica is set to be obliterated, though

You might be right. You lowered your voice. Does that mean something happened with the vampires living around Hekatrail?

The vampires and the ancient wolfmen fought each other.

Werewolves, huh? Are they also weak against silver or some such? Its a bit stereotypical, but I wonder whether they transform during a full moon or similar.

Ancient wolfmengoing by the ancient, is their fight with the vampires kind of predestined?

Yep. The stone monument about the Havest legend and the Mahaheim legends has become quite famous recently.

So there existed an ancient stone monument in Hekatrail?

There are no monuments inside the city, okay? I hear the stone monument was discovered in the Sea of Trees situated on the southwestern side of Hekatrail. It was near a huge pit which was apparently dug out by a legendary giant, or something along those lines.

A stone monument near a pit to be found in a sea of trees?

I think the pit is a big hole directly connecting to the gigantic Heka-Pel-Line Corridor. The stone monument itself depicts the battle between G.o.d Wolf Hurley leading the ancient wolfmen, Vampire G.o.d Lugnad leading the vampires, and other beings.

Nnn, nyaa. Rollo reacts to the G.o.d wolf part.

I guess shes curious about Hurley because shes a divine beast. Or rather, Im curious about it too. I wonder whether the G.o.d wolf has a fluffy, soft fur like Rollo If thats the case, I want to see and touch it. If its bushy and soft, Ill summon Alray and Hueremy to submerge in a world of fluff with the G.o.d wolf and Divine Beast Rollodeen.

Im not really informed about G.o.d Wolf Hurley or myths.

Since I didnt go to Mystys school in the end, theres lots of things I dont know.

Its not my field of expertise either. I dont know that much about it, but want me to tell you the bits I know about the stone monument?

Im in your hands, Ms. Nora.

I wont retort to that. Anyway, as far as the explanations go, the huge war between three G.o.ds of the divine domain - Twin Moon G.o.ddess Uraniri, Twin Moon G.o.d Uryou, and G.o.d Wolf Hurley - and three G.o.ds of the Spirit World - Vampire G.o.d Lugnad, King Tree Kyulha, and Queen of Twilight Lebra - has been carved onto the stone monument in hieroglyphs similar to the drawings of ancient letters to record it for eternity. The underground ruin researcher Domidon-san discovered the monument, succeeded in deciphering a part of it, and announced his results. By the way, Domidon-san is a dwarf.

Hee, a dwarven professor, eh? Its no prejudice after hearing that hes a dwarf, but I can strangely agree with this. There might be something similar to the Rosetta Stone which contributed to the deciphering of the hieroglyphs.

Thanks. So, is the war between the vampires and the ancient wolfmen still raging intensely?

Yep. Centered around the Sea of Trees, which is inhabited by a huge number of monsters and which continues all the way from Benrack to right in front of Hekatrail, the human towns and villages along the road and in places further away from the road have been repeatedly raided by various monsters, including vampires and wolfmen.

Hmm, I see. Such incidents have been going on, huh?

Pelneet is close, but since its a different region anyway, various things change, too.

The guards and a part of the Third Blue Iron Knight Order cant even begin catching up to deal with all of these incidents. Its logical that the kingdom acts slowly since its got a war going in the east, but fortunately it helps that theres so many adventurers around. The other day I also joined a party and hunted together with other adventurers. Among them, the female magician with reddish-brown eyes and several male combat slaves calmly said, Vampires, wolfmen, pupa octopuses gyufin, howak mantises, sorcery golems, tree ogres, white-footed foxes, goblins, orcs, and the primitive Gendal people are all very welcome. Its wonderful for the hunting ground to grow in size.

A magician who can deal with vampires without using holy water? Shes definitely no ordinary magician then. Well, maybe she simply possesses firepower on the level of Rollo?

There are many excellent adventurers around in this area.

Uh-huh, the female magician was as excellent as she had promised to be. Her tactics of using a magic item, which makes a multi-legs called Ajabelys Legs appear, was magnificent. According to her, she obtained the item in the lower floors of Bewitching Valaydaz Palace. Thanks to her, I managed without using too many of my silver s.h.i.+ning spiders. It made the request rather easy, but it also made me somewhat frustrated.

I guess thats the reason why she lowered her voice earlier. If she feels mortified, I want to relieve her of that by delighting her, butBenrack, huh?

Its great that the adventurers are so active, but the villages and towns on the way from Benrack to Hekatrail wont hold out, will they?

Ive frequently heard news about Benrack.

The forests around Benrack been a place where all kinds of incidents have been taking place for a long time now, so they might be used to it over there. And, since the influx of adventurers is rather big recently, theyll be alright, albeit it sounds a bit irresponsible of me to say so. Right now, the news about vampires appearing in the areas around Noyr Village, south of Tandarl, or southwest of Hekatrail take a higher priority for me.

Are you then on your way back home from the easy job that frustrated you, Nora?

Correct. Since the number of clues for me to pursue my little sister have increased significantly, and given that Im famous in places such as the underground town west of Holkerbaum, I thought that Id crush the vampires one by one for starters.

Her little sister, eh? Angie who was turned into Paulsens I suppose Nora didnt come to Pelneet because of the situation over here.

Back when I reunited with Paulsen and Angie in Pelneet, I believed that itd be just a matter of time for Nora to show up looking for her sister, but I guess it wont take such a dramatic development.

Still, what should I do? Should I tell her about Angie? No, Ive got no clue how to break it to her that her sister has become a vampire. Should I put on a smile?

No, thatd be bad. Her family, the sister she has been looking for, has been turned into an enemy she ought to actually hunt down. If she learns about that truthshell likely feel very miserable.

Not to even mention that Im a being of twilight. A half-a.s.sed guy who walks through darkness while striding through light at the same time. Since Im a being who would confuse a vampire hunter like Nora too, it might develop into her shouting, Darkness remains darkness! I wont desist from following my familys business over someone also possessing the light attribute! I cant approve of you. Ill kill an abomination like you!, after learning about this fact.

Butit still remains a fact. I guess I should honestly tell her.

Hmm? Whats wrong for you to suddenly furrow your eyebrows. Is it possibly

Ive just been thinking. Are you going back to your inn in Hekatrail?

You too, right Shuuya? Lets walk together.

Sure. I also have some business in the nearby New Town, so lets go on a little date, shall we?

Nya. Rollo taps my shoulder with her forepaw.

Datebut over there? Noras face colors with happiness while repeating the word date.

However, apparently recalling the situation at New Town, she wrinkles up her eyebrows.

I dont hold her hand, but we walk together along the road while wrapped up in the typical mood of a date. The road is wide enough as if accounting for all the coming and going merchants, adventurers, couriers, travelers, and carriages.

However, Rollos attention is drawn towards something other than the plethora of pedestrians. Its the small gravel acc.u.mulating at the roads side. Since the gravel continues for a long time, following the road, it looks like a white lined road.

But, Rollos eyes sharpen, as shes apparently looking at something else. I look at her, wondering what it might be, and then look at the gravel, butall I can see are several panda-like colored stones.

Well, I suppose Rollo wants to play around by walking across the gravel.

Afterwards, I keep thinking about Angie. The vampires Paulsen and his servant Angie are leaders of Remains of the Moon. I know that both put in a lot of effort everyday to preserve the turf.

The real guildmaster, Mel is busy with the management of the dark guild. And theres also her relations.h.i.+p with her father, Demonoid Zarlp. She might even join his battles to help him. In that case, Veronica should a.s.sist her as well, seeing how she welcomed Mel into her family.

Theres also Veronicas strife with the Valmask family

If Nora suddenly attacks Paulsen or Mel Mel and the others will likely be unwilling to lose an immortal leader, resulting in them killing Nora without any hesitation. A development where blood is spilled between Nora and her sister is something I dont want to see happen, as guildmaster and as someone knowing Nora. Id hate it, but I dont intend to forcibly stop Nora either.

If I use one of the two charges left on the Ring of Twilight, itd be possible to return Angie into being human. But, neither Angie nor Paulsen wish for that to happen. Having said that, if Nora goes to Pelneetshell naturally follow the scent of using a skill handed down in the Egbayn family, resulting in her getting in contact not only with Paulsen and Angie, but also my bloodkin

If I leave things as they are without talking it over with her

Nora might continue making a living by hunting down the vampires causing havoc in this area while investigating her sisters whereabouts. Its possible that itll take her so long that she finishes her life span as human without ever going to Pelneet. Moreover, shes a human. No matter how excellent a vampire hunter she might be, and even if she got a holy sword with her, I think its quite likely that shell lose her life before even dying a natural death, if she takes on vampire groups and other monsters all by herself.

Ive tried to make a forecast about the case of me leaving her alone without telling her the truth, butthe prediction that shell never go to Pelneet sounds a bit too convenient

I worry whether I should keep her in the dark without showing my anxieties in the slightest.

While chatting with Nora, adding a smile every now and then, we advance through the shopping district near the wharf. I think the load carried on the pulley over there are wine barrels. Theres also many heavy-looking fish like salmon, alien-like big fish similar to eel goby, and frozen sea bream. Things like edible mushrooms are also stacked up on the sides.

Im sure its because those mushrooms soaked in mellow bream extract must taste crazy good. I feel like Ive heard someone cry out, Whoa, delicious!, somewhere.

Theres also many fishermen around. Sporadically I also spot slave dealersthe sigh of them leading around collared people is something Ive seen here before as well.

I cant see any dark elves among the different races working around this port, including the slaves. As expected, Viine, whos in the middle of her training in the Whirlpool Forest of Demonic Fog, was a rare case, I realize anew.

Well, there are some races with similar skin color among scaled people, so its also possible that Im simply not recognizing dark elves, even if theyre present.

I check a flat-curtained stall with brand new wood boarding. I discover deep-sea fish Ive never seen before swimming around inside a wooden box full of water. As they previously transported alien-like, big fish as well, I ask Nora whether these deep-sea fish are for sale.

Yep, the white meat of Tattara tastes great.

Is it a good fish to add to a hot pot cooking then? While daydreaming of that, I notice the abnormal amount of fish sellers around here, probably because Hekatrail has a connection to the ocean through the Heim River. Thats probably why some hidden Cooking Masters might be living here. It seems there also exists something like a Gourmet Food Society.

While enjoying my date with Nora, we arrived at New Town. The state around here hasnt changed from back when I visited it for the first time.

Children in shabby clothes, middle-aged folks with sharp glints in their eyes, and old women with strangely black teeth, are swarming towards a wealthy-looking peddler while lifting their hands above their head, as if asking for a blessing. In the past, they fought over food such as sc.r.a.ps of bread.

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Since Ive become sad, I avert my eyes while walking on. Thereupon, the gate and bridge leading into Hekatrail come into sight.

How nostalgicthat huge bridge is still the same. Though I feel like more people are entering the fortress city than before. Maybe the political policies of the lord, Marquess Chardonnay, are good ones. Her subordinate Shark-san seemed quite capable, too. Besides, she got some more able hands at the Underground Auction.

Her having incorporated those slaves into her field staff is already showing effect?

Just like before, guards are standing watch at the hollows in the wall. But, I wont cross that bridge yet. The new office of Remains of the Moon Mel told me about is in New Town which is spreading outside the fortress city. It uses the same mark as the s.h.i.+p we stole from Oil Sh.e.l.l Miguln. She told me Id immediately understand as soon as I saw it

And, since I have the position of guildmaster so far as it goes, it might be a good idea to personally meet with the new hire called Sherry. Dont tell me its the same Sherry I know

Now then, before heading to the new office, I must talk with Nora. A beautiful woman whos looking for her little sister, and I who know her whereabouts. I cant ignore that. If she makes a single misstep, shes going to head for her doom

Ill bet on her love towards her own family, and tell her the truth.

Nora, Ive got something important to tell you. Do you have some time for me?

Yep, Ive got plenty of time since I only need to visit the adventurer guild.

Okay, then lets have a little walk.

Being honest to Nora makes me feel slightly uneasy. After caressing Rollos head once to gloss over my anxietyI look at Nora.

Shes staring in my eyes, curiously. I focus on walking while revealing a pa.s.sable smile. The stench of a lower city, and a townscape making me fully aware of the unique flair of New Town. While feeling vague happiness and embarra.s.sment with a mood of being on a date as Nora scans the street lining up with wooden houses, I walk on while glancing at her every now and then.

On the way, we stop at a veranda with a garden stone that indicates the address. After coming out on a street with light brown and white, vertically striped buildings, we take a right turn. We dont pa.s.s through the gloomy road similar to an annular eclipse.

We walk through alleys while choosing bright places that are reflecting the light strongly. Above our heads flutters laundry. At the moment when we pa.s.s an alley with good ventilation and exit towards another big streetI look to the left and right, checking that there are just a few people.

Then I s.h.i.+ft my eyes towards Nora.

Your little sisters name was Angie, right?

Yep. Why suddenly such a serious look? Is something wrong?

Nora appears to have been in a date mood. But her face quickly becomes as hard as stone. Her big eyes, reminiscent of a Hollywood actress, shake.

I summon my courage, I met an Angie. And as far as I can tell, shes your sister.

Eh? Really? Why havent you told me right away! Nora fumes in anger while knitting her pretty eyebrows.

Its only natural. I feel truly sorry about it.

Sorry, theres a reason. Ive been hesitating whether I should tell you or not.

Serious black eyes Okay, besides, Ive been quite terrible in the past as well Ive caused you lots of trouble by attacking you arbitrarily. I went at it with such a force that I wouldnt be able to complain even if you had killed me back then. Im truly very sorry for back then.

Nora seems to have guessed my feelings from my words and expression. Shes staring into my eyes, seemingly apologizing from the bottom of her heart.

Ill also deal with it as any gentleman would do. Straightening my back, I concentrate on being polite while telling her, Dont mind it. However, as for what Im going to tell you from now on, Id like you to recognize it as something Im telling you while considering you, Nora.

Huh?

Her cheeks turn scarlet in an instantbut then she shakes her head as if to pull herself together. Seeing her acting so adorablyI carefully, boldly

Your sister Angie is currently in Pelneet. But, theres an important matter. It might shock you, Nora, butplease listen until the end.

Shes in Pelneet!? However, shock medid something happen to Angie?

Ugh, tears are running down Noras cheeks Her frantic emotions are touching, and I reunited with her as soon as I came back to Hekatrail. It might be an effect from Bruuun-samas blessing, but seeing how Ive got a mysterious connection with this beautyI cant act as if I dont care or know anything.

Angie has become the of a vampire. That vampire is my subordinate. And Im no normal human either.

Dont screw with me! I dont get a single thing youre saying! Nora glares at me.

Other than her anger and longing, I can also sense an obvious, deep wound that wont heal. Well, its a reasonable reaction.

Im not s.c.r.e.w.i.n.g with you. Its the truth.

Why did my sisterwhy!? Shuuyas subordinate? Youre not normal? I dont get it. Do you plan to push me into the Heim River after getting me completely confused? Nora asks bitterly.

While shrugging my shoulders, I answer, I wont do anything like that. Nora, you remember that you targeted me as a vampire before, right? I think you should know what that means.

Ah, . But, you shouldnt be a vampireright?

Nora is clearly shaken. However, probably from her experience as vampire hunter, she places a hand on the hilt of her sword peeking out over her shoulder.

Right now were talking at a place along the street, but shes adopted a stance telling me, Its possible for me to draw the sword on my back at any time without a care.

Yes, Im no vampire. Im of a race called Lucival, one that possesses both, light and darkness. I suppose, it means your was half-right.

I give her a simple explanation of the permanent skill .

No wonder that it was for the first time in my life. I was sure that there was no way for to fail. Holy water didnt work either. But, for you to possess the light attribute as well

Noras big eyes tremble faintly. It looks like shes recalling the past.

Alright, I guess Ill use this place with few people around. If I show her this, I think Nora will believe me about the light attribute.

While gesturing exaggeratedly, I focus on the shoulder dragon, causing the dragon muzzle to suck up my dark-green protective clothing in an instant. Bending as if the surface with its silver colored branch patterns creates waves, the area at my chest opens up all the way to the collar, including the b.u.t.tons and metal fixtures, and while transforming into a crookedly, long and narrow shape, its sucked into the shoulder dragons muzzle.

Eh? Your clothes are gone? Oh, your left chest

Indeed, Ive exposed my left chest for Nora to see. Ive shown her the , the mark entangled crosswise by s.h.i.+ning chains.

This is proof of me having the light attribute.

Exposing just one side of my chest feels strangely embarra.s.sing. I love b.o.o.bs. But, I dont have the hobby of exposing my own flat b.r.e.a.s.t.s for a long time. That said, I focus on the shoulder dragon once more. Immediately following, the dark-green cloth fabric expands from the dragon muzzle, as if its spitting out what it sucked in moments ago.

First I completely cover the fist-shaped round hole on my left chest in the blink of an eye. Next, the fixtures and b.u.t.tons, which overlap with sizes around as big as my thumbs, return to their original position, and lastly the pretty protective clothing with the dark-green, handwoven cloth and the branch design returns as well.

Nora looks back and forth between the shoulder dragons muzzle, and my left chest. Well, its the cloth armor Im wearing. Its reasonable for her to be surprised by the coat which looks like some high-cla.s.s overcoat.

Your Excellency, youre not Tsuan, but you wont pull off a suppaman, right?

I felt like youd make that very retort. Anyway, I wont do that

Fufu, okay

But, eh? Eh!? Are you possible the saintfrom Azayas Sixteen Books? She asks while flapping her mouth like a goldfish.

Saint, huh? With her reactionI can imagine whats going to happen in the religious state. I should stop showing this chest mark except for times when its necessary.

Also, Ive also heard about the cathedral in the religious state before. I suppose its only natural for her to know well about the holy scriptures as a vampire hunter. Thats why her reaction towards the light cross was bigger than towards HalKonks special clothes.

To be honest, I dont really know the details either, but Ive heard about the existence of such books from my close aide. They might be related to me.

I feel like my sixth finger has moved at the mention of close aide.

That would be a discovery so big that itd throw the entire religious state into chaos, butthe issue is Angie! Why into a vampire she was supposed to hunt

Figures. I should tell her the rest.

Angie was saved by the vampire she chased in an attempt to kill him. Because that vampire shared his blood with her when she was on the verge of death, Angie is currently still alive as a vampire.

I told her the truth. Now, I wonder which shell choose, her family business or her family member who became a vampire. Well, shes a woman who loves Rollos pads. She wont pick the alternative of hunting down her sister as a vampire hunter. She should pick her family member over that.

It looks like youre telling the truth. So, whats with the subordinate part?

It means that Im the guildmaster of their dark guild.

Eh? The boss of a dark guildthats a surprise, but is Angie doing fine?

Yeah.

Uuuuaaaaah.

She has been acting stouthearted, bottling up various emotions, but now theyve broken free. Nora crumbles to her knees.

Uuh, even though Ive been protecting the family business and searching for my little sister Whatwhat should I do? She relies on me while sobbing.

As if watching over here, I curtly answer, Angie is alive, but I say it with the intent of insinuating several meanings.

Hearing my reply, Nora becomes dumbfounded with her eyes hollow like a dead fish, butlittle-by-little, small sparkles keep getting born in her eyes as if Im witnessing the birth of new stars and gems.

Yeah, youre right Even while shedding jewel-like tears, she speaks up powerfully, stands up with a force of pitching forward, and hugs me.

AngieIm truly happy

I still feel like various emotions are jumbled up in her expression as she talks while looking up to me, but I can properly sense a power dwelling in her eyes. Nora has chosen her family over her family business. Its because she loves her sister.

Possessing such a mental fort.i.tude, Nora seems to s.h.i.+ne. Im very happy, but for the time being

Angie is a vampires , but no killing each other even if you meet up, okay?

I knowdid you think that I might choose my family business?

No, I believed that youd choose your sister.

Fufu, that smile is charming, you know? Are you breaking the hearts of women like that? Nora asks with upturned eyes and flus.h.i.+ng cheeks.

The touch of her chest is soft. This meansits fine to switch over to horndog mode! Is this a revelation by Bruuundozuu-sama for me, the heaven-sent child of ero magic?

Rather than breaking hearts, I simply like women I extend my arm while maintaining a dignified appearance.

I return the arm that touched Noras hair to her back while gently combing some strands of her hair with my fingers so as to fix her hair. On that occasion, her ear gets exposed, and her slender nape becomes visible.

Ah Nora breathes.

She looks embarra.s.sed, and then she casts down her eyes, apparently feeling nervous. Her ears are also as red as an apple, clearly telling me how embarra.s.sed she is.

The white earrings on her ears seem to twinkle even more beautifully thanks to the contrast between red and white.

Shuuya. Nora looks up to me once again.

She bashfully stares at my lips. And then, with a slight delay, our eyes meet. I perceive a strong desire deep in her eyes. From thereon I silently act in concert with Noras feelings, naturally overlapping my lips with her small ones.

Translation Notes:

- Rash.o.m.on is a novel and movie. You can google it.