I don't want to be an elf!

Upon hearing this, both Hayakawa Aki and Denji were taken aback.

So, this is the reason why the Yamai sisters are unwilling to confide in each other?

It wasn't because of my own pride and arrogance, but because of the other person's gentleness and kindness.

On the surface, they maintain a hostile competitive relationship, picking on and despising each other, and deliberately saying things that will anger the other party, all in order to prevent the other party from realizing their true thoughts.

In this way, on the day the duel ends, the opponent can devour him without hesitation or lingering attachment.

This is just so sad...

Hayakawa Aki's resolve to save the Yamai sisters grew even stronger.

"So, are you planning to keep Yuzuru in the dark forever?" Denji asked. "I think that's unfair to Yuzuru, and it's unfair to you too."

"What does this have to do with you? You've already made the decision you were supposed to make, so there's no need for you to worry about the rest."

“You are willing to give up everything for Yuzuru, but Yuzuru will always treat you as a rival and an enemy. I cannot tolerate such a thing.”

"why?"

“Because I am Kaguya’s partner, I don’t want such a kind-hearted Kaguya to be regarded as a rival by Yuzuru forever after he disappears,” Denji said. “If Kaguya can tell Yuzuru his true feelings tomorrow and clear up the misunderstanding, at least he will have no regrets even if he disappears.”

"I...I can't do this..."

“Of course you can, and I know that deep down, Yagyu wants to do the same.”

Since Yamai Kaguya considers Yamai Yuzuru to be the most important person, she naturally wants to leave a good impression on him.

However, it was precisely because she considered Yamai Yuzuru the most important person that she was unwilling to tell him her true thoughts.

Otherwise, after the two merged, Yuzuru Yamai would definitely have a knot in his heart that he would never be able to get over for the rest of his life.

Seeing the conflicted look on Yamai Yagyu's face, Hayakawa Aki decided to move on to the final stage of the plan.

If she's struggling with her decision, then you can just give her a push.

“Since you’re so unwilling, I won’t force you,” Denji said. “However, after you two merge, I will tell Yuzuru your true thoughts on your behalf.”

"no!"

Upon hearing this, Yamai Yagyuu panicked: "You can't do that! Yuzuru will get hurt even more if you do!"

"So I still suggest that you tell her your thoughts in person tomorrow."

"You...you despicable scoundrel!"

"Anyway, think about it carefully."

After saying his last line, Denji turned and left.

He now roughly understands what Hayakawa Aki wants to do.

If both sides stop hiding their true feelings and reveal their true thoughts to each other, then perhaps things can still turn around.

Because of their mutual concealment, the Yamai sisters, though they both care about each other, are unaware that they also hold a very important place in each other's hearts.

If they can understand this and open up to each other tomorrow, perhaps integration will no longer be necessary.

"Well done, Yagyuya should be considered to be taken care of."

Nothing unexpected happened, and Denji returned safely. Hayakawa Aki breathed a sigh of relief: "I just received news that Yuzuru's location has been found. It's a bit far, so let's hurry up and go."

Denji glanced back at Yamai Yagyuuya, who was still struggling with her decision, and asked with some doubt, "Are you sure Yagyuuya has really sorted things out?"

“We’ve done everything we can, and we’ve explained the stakes clearly. The rest is up to Yagyu to decide,” Hayakawa Aki replied. “However, I believe that deep down she doesn’t want Yuzuru to continue misunderstanding us. We’ve given her a push, and that’s enough.”

"Hopefully."

Dianci scratched his head.

"Then, next, we should talk to Yuzuru."

Chapter Twenty-Six: Happy Ending

Time quickly passed, and the next day arrived.

Yesterday, after meeting with Yamai Yagura, Denji and Hayakawa Aki went straight to where Yamai Yuzuru was.

Having learned from their first experience, Hayakawa Aki's explanation became more fluent, and Denji's acting skills improved as well. They didn't have much trouble persuading Yamai Yuzuru with the same method, and she opened her heart as well.

Denji said his final choice was Yamai Yuzuru when he was in front of Yamai Yuzuru, but when he was in front of Yamai Yuzuru, Denji said his final choice was Yamai Yuzuru.

Under their subtle deception and deliberate guidance, the Yamai sisters are willing to shed their pretenses and reveal their hidden true feelings before disappearing.

Next, all we need to do is wait for tomorrow, when the final and most crucial step in the plan will take place.

Hayakawa Aki and Denji didn't sleep all night.

Early the next morning, they arrived at a forest on the outskirts of Tokyo.

This is the meeting place they agreed to meet with the Yamai sisters.

Although Hayakawa Aki's plans have been progressing smoothly so far, that doesn't mean they will be the same today.

If something goes wrong along the way, causing the Yamai sisters to harbor resentment towards them and fight, at least in this place far from the city, no ordinary civilians will be harmed.

"Aki-kun, Denji, are you sure you've convinced them?"

In a clearing in the forest on the outskirts of the city, Machima was also invited.

As the head of the Anti-Demon Division of the Public Security Bureau, and also the person who made the agreement with the Yamai sisters, she naturally needed to be present to announce the results.

Electricity merely made the final choice.

The person who announced the results was still Machima.

Although she preferred that Denji quietly eliminate the Yamai sisters, so that not only could her personal desires be fulfilled but Tokyo would remain unaffected, she naturally wouldn't break her promise since she had already agreed to give Denji a chance to persuade the Yamai sisters yesterday.

If Denji and Hayakawa Aki can control the situation and, as they say, render the Yamai sisters harmless, she wouldn't necessarily object.

“We have done everything we can. Although we are not 100% certain, the success rate should be quite high,” Hayakawa Aki said solemnly. “Ms. Makima only needs to take charge of the overall situation and proceed according to the plan I told you. If anything happens, Denji and I will find a way to deal with it before the Yamai sisters lose control.”

Machima nodded noncommittally, and then said nothing more.

About twenty minutes later, the agreed time arrived.

Yesterday, Yamai Yuzuru and Yamai Yaguya, who had been outside all day, arrived here one after another.

However, unlike yesterday when Denji was pressured to quickly reveal the final result, this time it was different.

When they arrived today, they unexpectedly just stood quietly in place, occasionally stealing a glance at each other.

Seeing this, Hayakawa Aki and Denji became even more confident.

"Alright, now that the Public Security Bureau has made its final decision and you two have arrived, let the fusion ceremony begin."

As the representative of the Public Security Bureau's Anti-Demon Division, Machima spoke, officially announcing the start of the fusion ceremony.

Just like Hayakawa Aki's plan.

Machima paused, looking at the somewhat nervous Yamai sisters.

"I'm sure you all already know who the police have decided to win, right?"

Upon hearing this, the Yamai sisters both nodded.

"So, before you begin the fusion ceremony, is there anything else you'd like to say to each other?"

The Yamai sisters looked at each other, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Hayakawa Aki and Denji watched the two nervously, their hearts beating slightly faster.

Next came the crucial step that would determine the success or failure of their plan.

At this final juncture, if the Yamai sisters can shed their pretense and acting skills and make the other understand how important the other is to them, then this fusion ritual can be fundamentally broken.

Time passed minute by minute.

Just as Hayakawa Aki and Denji's palms were sweating, Yamai Yuzuru spoke, breaking the silence.

At the same time, it also relieved Hayakawa Aki and Denji of a huge weight being lifted from their hearts.

"To be honest, since this is the last time Yuzuru and Kaguya will see each other, Yuzuru has thought about it for a long time and decided to tell you."

Yuzuru Yamai took a deep breath and stared directly at her own upper body: "I'm sorry, Yuzuru used to say that Yagyuya was stupid, slow-witted, and flat-chested, but Yuzuru didn't really think that way."

Yamai Yuzuru seemed to have never expected that Yamai Yuzuru, who was usually sharp-tongued and liked to nitpick at her, would say such a thing. For a moment, she was stunned and didn't know how to react.

Yamai Yuzuru ignored him and continued talking to himself.

“At first, Yuzuru did see Kaguya as a rival, but as they spent more time together, Yuzuru unconsciously came to see Kaguya as an important person.” A faint smile appeared on Yuzuru’s lips. “Kagiya is the first person Yuzuru can completely trust in this world. In fact, for Yuzuru, Kaguya is more important than Kazamai Yamai.”

"I...I actually...think so too."

Hearing the other person's honest words for the first time, Yagami was initially stunned, but her expression quickly turned to surprise and delight.

She was pleasantly surprised, but also a little shy.

As Yamai Yuzuru opened up first, Yamai Yaguru, who had just been hesitant about whether to shed her disguise, finally made up her mind.

“Although we were competitors at the beginning of our existence, that was only at the beginning. I no longer want to compete with you.” Yamai Yakuya said, scratching his head. “Recreating Kazemai Yamai in the world was the only thing I wanted to do back then. But now, after experiencing so much with you, what I want to do has already changed.”

"So Yagyuuya thinks the same way?" Yuzuru Yamai's eyes widened slightly. "Based on her usual words, Yuzuru thought that Yagyuuya must really want to become the real Kazemachi Yamai."

“That’s only because I… I don’t want to admit defeat in front of you.” Yamai Yakuya’s pretty face blushed. “Besides, Yuzuru was always so petty during the duel. I thought you wanted to become the real Kazemachi Yamai.”

As the conversation veered in the direction they had hoped for, Hayakawa Aki and Denji exchanged a glance, both seeing the joy and relief in each other's eyes.

A man who puts his heart into it will not fail.

Through their efforts, what was originally destined to be a sacrifice was no longer destined, but instead opened up a new ending.

Both Hayakawa Aki and Denji couldn't help but smile.

A world where no one gets hurt is complete.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The New Battle for the Eight Maidens of the Wind

Has a world where no one gets hurt truly been achieved?

With Tokyo no longer a threat, Denji and Hayakawa Aki no longer need to bear the guilt of betraying their comrades. Although Makima failed to achieve its goal, it also suffered no losses...

However, both Yamai Yuzuru and Yamai Yakuya saw a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.