I don't want to be an elf!

"Knock knock knock."

But not long after, he heard someone knocking on his window.

Opening his eyes and looking out the window warily, Denji noticed that Yamai Yagyu had returned to find him.

No, that's not right.

This time, it was Yamai Yuzuru who came to see him.

"I apologize for disturbing you at this time."

Yamai Yuzuru floated outside the window, her voice as cold and clear as ever.

"Yuzuru has something important to discuss. May Denji listen in?"

Chapter Twenty-One: Yuzuru's Choice

The appearance of Yamai Yuzuru was unexpected by Denji.

But so many unexpected things happened today that he became somewhat numb.

Without asking her why she had come, Denji got dressed and opened the window, letting her into his room.

"I'm puzzled. Shouldn't Denji be asleep by now?"

Although he came to find him himself, Yuzuru Yamai was clearly puzzled as to why he was still awake in the early hours of the morning. He couldn't help but ask, "Is the reason you weren't asleep just now related to the final score? Denji seemed quite troubled before Yuzuru and Kaguya left."

"Pretty much. Your final scores are tied, so Miss Machima has given me the decision."

Dianci didn't hide anything and nodded.

Since even Yamai Yagyuuya noticed it, it was impossible for the even more intelligent and composed Yamai Yuzuru not to notice it.

"So, has the current electricity supply made a choice?"

"Hmm... I'll tell Miss Machima who I've chosen tomorrow."

"I'm curious, can I tell Yuzuru about it first?"

"...It's not impossible."

This is actually against the rules.

Fearing that the two wind spirits would go mad after learning the final score and being unable to accept that they would be the ones to be devoured, Makima instructed Denji beforehand not to tell them his choice, even if the Yamai sisters knew that he had the final say.

However, now, Yamai Yagyu has voluntarily chosen to be eliminated.

Therefore, the only person he will choose tomorrow is Yamai Yuzuru.

This is definitely good news for Yamai Yuzuru.

So Denji wasn't afraid of her going berserk and bluntly said, "Congratulations, Yuzuru, you'll be the one who stays. Aren't you happy?"

Upon hearing Denji's reply, Yamai Yuzuru was clearly stunned.

It seems that he was so overjoyed that he didn't know how to react for a moment.

Recalling his conversation with Yamai Yagura not long ago, Denji looked at Yamai Yuzuru with a complex expression.

"why?"

After a moment of silence, Yuzuru Yamai pressed on, "Why did Denji choose Yuzuru?"

"Because you are more calm and serious than Yagyu. Although you are not very talkative and are a bit cold, you are very gentle inside."

To be honest, Denji didn't really know who to choose. He only chose Yamai Yuzuru because Yamai Kaguya made him do it.

However, he was warned by Yamai Kaguya that he could not tell anyone about their conversation, so Denji had no choice but to repeat on his fingers the merits that Yamai Kaguya had previously listed.

However, after hearing Denji's explanation, Yamai Yuzuru showed no joy whatsoever.

Instead, his tone revealed a hint of anxiety.

"In fact, Yuzuru isn't as good as Denji claims. The truly outstanding one is Kaguya."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"To add, although Yagura is impulsive, she is a very hardworking child. When Yuzuru encounters difficulties, she may give up, but Yagura never gives up." Yamai Yuzuru said earnestly, "Not only that, Yagura's personality is also more cheerful than mine. After spending time with her, you will find that Yagura is a more adorable child than Yuzuru."

As Denji listened to Yuzuru Yamai's words, his expression became increasingly puzzled.

It's like not understanding why she's saying so much.

She will devour another Yamai and become the complete Wind Demon. Isn't that what she wants?

Isn't this what they've been fighting for all this time?

Suddenly, Denji seemed to have thought of something and abruptly raised his head.

"Could it be... you...?"

An absurd guess popped into his mind.

It was so absurd that he wondered if he was already asleep and that all of this was happening in a dream.

"You want me to choose Yagyu?"

His voice trembled as he voiced his inner suspicions.

Upon hearing this, Yamai Yuzuru slowly nodded.

“That’s right, that’s why Yuzuru came to see Denji tonight.” Yuzuru Yamai said solemnly, “Although Yuzuru looks down on Yagura on the surface, she actually envies everything about Yagura. Yagura is more suitable to become the true Kazemai Yamai than Yuzuru.”

Perhaps too many things happened today.

Upon hearing that Yamai Yuzuru's request was exactly the same as Yamai Yaguya's, Denji's poor brain completely shut down.

His expression was as if he were wearing a mask of pain, and he was uttering meaningless wails.

"No way? You're serious? You're not kidding?"

“No, Xixian is very serious right now, and there’s no joking about it at all.”

"So you're telling me now that tomorrow I shouldn't choose you, but should choose Yagyu?"

"Definitely, Yagyu is the best choice, Denji won't regret it."

"But I've already chosen you. You could have continued living, so why give up the chance to live?"

"because......"

Upon hearing Denji's question, a slight smile seemed to appear on Yamai Yuzuru's unchanging face.

As if he had thought of something wonderful, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly.

“Because Yagyu is like a child, curious about everything in this world, a truly free spirit like the wind.” Yuzuru Yamai’s tone was tinged with warmth. “Yuzuru doesn’t want to deprive Yagyu of the right to enjoy the world. Yuzuru wants Yagyu to live happily, and that would be enough for Yuzuru.”

As he gazed at the smiling girl before him, Denji's mind involuntarily conjured up the smile of Yamai Yagyuuya, a smile that conveyed both relief and farewell.

The two faces overlapped, making Dianci, who was already restless, even more agitated.

He had absolutely no idea what the relationship was between the Yamai sisters.

I don't know about the electricity.

Because he had never seen a similar relationship with anyone before.

But... he felt that the Yamai sisters must love each other.

Although he didn't know what love really was.

However, he was now in a dilemma.

Yamai Yagyuuya made him choose Yamai Yuzuru, and Yamai Yuzuru then made him choose Yamai Yagyuuya.

Denji felt like he was sandwiched between two pieces of cheese, making it hard for him to breathe.

"What if I don't choose Yagyuuya?"

"Warning: If Denji remains obstinate, Yuzuru will blow Tokyo and all of Denji's friends into the sky."

"..."

Denji was at a loss for what to do.

It seems that no matter who he chooses, Tokyo is bound to be blown away.

"I instructed him that if he didn't want this to happen, he must call Yagyuya tomorrow."

Yamai Yuzuru gave a final warning.

"Yuzuru trusts Denji and will make the right choice."

Chapter Twenty-Two: Machima's Choice

the next day.

Having not slept all night, Dianci arrived at Machima's office with dark circles under his eyes.

Behind him, Yamai Yuzuru and Yamai Yaguya followed, bickering and teasing each other as if nothing had happened the night before.

Upon seeing the three arrive, Machima, who was sitting in her chair working on documents as usual, put down her pen and glanced at the three of them.

Good morning, Denji, Yuzuru, and Yagyuuya.

Machima greeted her subordinates with a smile, her attitude relaxed and casual, as if today were just an ordinary day.

However, her attitude did not affect Dianci in the slightest.

Dianci, who usually flashes a fawning smile whenever he sees Machima, still had a long face this time.

Because he came here to give a final decision.

However, after a day and a night of contemplation and conversations with the Yamai sisters, he was still wavering between the two wind spirits.

He hadn't originally planned to come so early.

I was thinking that I could hide somewhere and stall for a few more days, as long as I could, since Machima hadn't told me how long I had to submit my decision.

However, the Yamai sisters did not seem to intend to let him escape.

Early in the morning, Denji had just stepped out of his room and hadn't even had breakfast when the two of them carried him to the Anti-Magic Division headquarters.

"So, Densetsu, what's your choice?"