Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful scumbag.

"It's probably because you, little fox, are in a bad position."

Ryoko Senjougahara emerged from behind a peach tree, her bright eyes blinking as she said, "You must have entered some kind of secret realm or barrier, right? My dream-entering technique isn't strong enough to ignore any obstacles."

Hoshino Hideyuki nodded, thinking to himself, "No wonder."

"Speaking of which, little fox brother, aren't you busy with important matters? How come you have time to talk to me?"

"No, no, no, your situation is more important right now. I have a ton of questions to ask..."

Following the same approach he used when dealing with Akagami Soun, Hoshino Hideyuki recreated his most recent memories, especially those from his time in the Ryugu Palace, and sped them up three times.

Soon, the flashback ended.

"What a place I miss so much..."

Ryoko Senjougahara's smile held a hint of melancholy, a sense of things having changed.

“That’s right, little fox, the place you went to is the Dragon Palace.”

"However, the dragon corpse that chased you was not the original owner of this Dragon Palace. It was the Lord of the Nagano River, originally a dragon from a land river."

"When the spiritual energy declined, the original owner of the Dragon Palace left with the gods. He then set his sights on the ownerless Dragon Palace, seized it, and hoped to hide inside to survive the period of decline."

"Back then, I was quite envious of him. After all, the Dragon Palace is so beautiful, and it has the effect of regulating time and preserving lifespan. It's much better than my monotonous peach grove."

Ryoko Senjougahara plucked a half-ripe peach from the treetop, took a small bite, then gently wiped the juice from the corner of her mouth with the back of her fair hand, before changing the subject:

"However, it now seems that the Dragon Palace is not a suitable place to hide; it is too close to the mortal world."

"I suspect that more than two hundred years ago, when the spiritual energy was at its most severe, the spiritual energy in the Dragon Palace inevitably dissipated completely."

"Without spiritual energy, the secret realm loses its foundation, and all its magical effects will disappear. It may even turn around and drain the spiritual energy of the creatures within the secret realm."

"Large mythical beasts like dragons are extremely dependent on spiritual energy. When the spiritual energy is scarce, they even have difficulty walking. It is estimated that Nagano River could not hold on and died regrettably. As a result, a wisp of resentment lingered, and his corpse turned into a monster with only instincts left."

So he really is dead...?

Hideyuki Hoshino pursed his lips.

But he had no time for lamentations and immediately asked again:

"Then do you know what happened to my companion? Was there poison hidden in the dragon corpse's breath, or is there some other curse in the Dragon Palace?"

Ryoko Senjougahara covered her mouth and chuckled:

"Nothing's wrong, it's just that you happened to go to the wrong room, little fox~"

"That place is none other than the place where the original master of the Dragon Palace and the Dragon Queen practiced their cultivation together~"

fox:?

"Dragons are naturally lustful. The master of the Dragon Palace built this room to better enjoy himself. It looks ordinary, but it is full of secrets that can not only arouse lust but also bring all sorts of unexpected benefits."

"Your little companion already had a special constitution, and was also affected by the cold energy of the dragon corpse. When he entered the room, the various forces within his body were fiercely clashing, so naturally, once provoked, his yin and yang became unbalanced, and he couldn't help himself~"

fox:??

Hoshino Hideyuki hurriedly asked, "Then what should I do?"

"Oh dear, little fox brother, I have no experience with such embarrassing questions~"

Suddenly, Ryoko Senjougahara leaned forward, her slender hands gently cupping the fox's cheeks, and smiled with narrowed eyes:

"But as the old saying goes, it's better to guide than to block..."

Hideyuki Hoshino blinked.

What are you saying, you old cat demon? Little fox, I don't understand.

He was about to ask again when he noticed that Ryoko Senjougahara's body was gradually turning into flower petals.

"No way, Ms. Ryoko, it's so short?"

"There's nothing I can do. This place is special, and my dream-entering technique is about to break down."

"Wait, one last question! How do I leave the Dragon Palace?"

"Is that even a problem? They went in the same way they came out. Just go back to the ship and look for it."

Before she finished speaking, Ryoko Senjougahara's slender figure vanished completely, disappearing into a peach grove.

Moments later, the peach grove also crumbled into nothingness.

Hoshino Hideyuki opened his eyes and found himself back inside the Dragon Palace.

Looking around at the rooms...

Now he finally understands.

This is clearly the kind of room where you can't leave unless you do something!

Why isn't there a sign for such an important place? You could even just stack the two little figures from the men's and women's restrooms together and hang them by the door. Sigh, this has really caused me, the fox, a lot of trouble!

Hideyuki Hoshino smacked his lips.

at this point……

"Xiuxing, you're awake?"

Just then, Iji Chikiku above interrupted the fox's thoughts.

"sorry for bothering you."

The fox shook its head: "It's nothing, it's not your fault."

"No, actually... it's also my problem..."

Ichikiku stared intently into the fox's eyes, took a few deep breaths, and then slowly said in a resolute tone:

"I know this is not a good time, it's a terrible time..."

"But only now do I feel full of courage, no longer afraid to express my feelings, like I'm drunk... Hideyuki, just pretend I'm drunk..."

As they talked, the accomplice's eyes became increasingly unfocused.

She recalled the moment, several months ago, when the fox beneath her first asked her if she liked him.

At that time, she was not familiar with the fox and was not sure if she really liked him, so she gave a vague answer relatively easily.

Later, as time went by, she finally realized her true feelings.

However, that crucial answer became increasingly difficult to utter...

What is the reason?

Ichikiku doesn't know either.

She clearly considers herself to be a pretty easygoing person at heart.

Perhaps it was because I lacked the right opportunity after that, or perhaps it was because I was genuinely afraid of being rejected by the fox.

After all, when the dead fox smiled at her with narrowed eyes, she really couldn't figure out what was going on in that fluffy head.

But it doesn't matter anymore...

Now it doesn't matter anymore. The weather is warm, the spring rain is falling, and the seeds in the soil are eager to sprout.

Although Kikuri Ichichi knew that her body was not quite right and her head was spinning, she did not want to resist the feeling.

The first time was unclear, but now, on the second time, let's seize this wonderful feeling and say it all in one go!

"Hideyuki-kun, I...I like you!"

"I really like it... I especially like it... I love it so much..."

For a moment, the fox felt that the environment was much quieter. He could no longer hear the noise of the dragon corpse hitting the door outside, and all that remained were the endless words of love from Ichikiku, which sounded like drunken ramblings.

He blinked as he gazed at the accomplice, a woman whose eyes were sparkling with desire.

Normally, he would try to make a joke to amuse people.

But now...

Let's be more serious.

The clever fox could easily see through the accomplice's intentions.

Falling in love with a yokai is no easy thing, and Iji Chikiku is a good woman, so he was very patient and never took the initiative to seduce her, waiting for her to think it over.

Now that they've confessed their feelings so earnestly, the fox isn't going to hold back anymore.

Hoshino Hideyuki gently reached out and hugged the sweet and soft Iji Chikiri into his arms, giving his answer through his actions.

Then, he felt the accomplice's breath getting warmer, and his waist being squeezed even tighter by her thighs.

This... is a bit urgent...

The fox turned its head and saw that the accomplice was about to say something, so it extended its index finger and gently touched the other's soft, rosy lips, and whispered, "Don't rush, there's a bed over there, let's go up there and talk."

"Um……"

Kikuri Ichichi answered the fox in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Thereafter...

Within the Dragon Palace, the soft moans of a fox and a beautiful woman gradually drifted out.

For safety reasons, 3000 words have been omitted.

Chapter 128 Kikuri Ijichi Wants to Take Responsibility for the Fox

In the enigmatic period that followed, both the fox and the accomplice, Miss Fox, grew and matured.

As for the specific areas in which they have grown, that falls into the category of things that cannot be described in detail.

all in all.

When the fox opened his eyes again, he felt more comfortable than ever before.

This Dragon Palace is indeed extraordinary.

After all these years, the bed is still soft and clean.

As long as he lay on it, he could feel a continuous flow of pure spiritual energy into his body, so much so that he did not feel tired at all. On the contrary, all his previous energy expenditure was replenished.

One can only imagine how much effort the original owner of the Dragon Palace put into building this place...