Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful scumbag.

When we become stronger, we might as well just take over this place...

As the fox thought this, it turned its head and saw Ichikiku's sleeping face beside it.

Like the fox, the accomplice also benefited greatly from her actions. The chill in her body melted away, and her complexion regained its healthy rosy hue.

She was sleeping soundly, her fiery red hair spread out on the bed like the sunset descending to earth.

A few strands of hair playfully brushed against her fair cheeks, peeking out between her half-open, pink lips, swaying from side to side with the accomplice's breath.

She's kind of cute.

The fox's lips curled into a smile as it gently reached out to help Kikumi remove a strand of hair from between her lips.

"It's so itchy..."

However, his movements were a bit too forceful, causing Ijichi Kikuri to tremble and slightly open her eyes, but not fully awake. Instead, she instinctively moved closer to him.

The white arm that came over was alright.

The long, white legs that followed closely behind and pressed down on the fox were another matter entirely.

Although it feels soft and warm to the touch, it is still a bit heavy.

"Are you using me as a body pillow again?"

"While I wouldn't mind experiencing bondage and restraint, now's not the time~"

The fox raised an eyebrow and struggled to break free.

Stimulated, Ichikiku retaliated in a daze. She turned her body and swept her second leg over, then lay down on the fox, sandwiching it between her legs and chest!

The fox immediately felt immense pressure!

Something is wrong!

The accomplice's strength seems to have increased several times over compared to before, and it's almost approaching the level of the fox's full-force output!

I can't take it anymore, I'm going to suffocate...

Although the fox spirit does indeed want to die peacefully in the body of a woman, it should be a thousand years from now, definitely not now!

Since forcibly breaking free is impossible, we must resort to some means!

With a thought, Hoshino Hideyuki's fluffy fox tail emerged from beneath him, its tip spinning and swaying, and began to approach Iji Chikiku's unsuspecting body...

"what!"

Three minutes later.

Covered in a light sweat, Iji Chikiku finally regained consciousness.

Then she immediately recalled what she had just done, and her embarrassment overwhelmed her. She felt that perhaps it was better not to regain her senses.

“Um, Hideyuki, I… I’ll take responsibility for you! Ah, no, I mean…”

collapse!

"Ugh~!"

The fox flicked Ichikiku's forehead again and said with a smile, "If you don't know what to say, then don't say anything. Otherwise, who knows what earth-shattering words you'll utter later."

"would not……"

Ijichi Kikuri covered her forehead, feeling quite unconvinced.

Hoshino Hideyuki stretched and said:

"In any case, this step has been taken, Miss Accomplice. There's no turning back now."

"So, out of a serious and meticulous attitude, I must remind you that I am a con artist fox, and you'd better not count on any normal marriages..."

Iji Chikiku rolled her eyes and, mimicking Hoshino Hideyuki's tone, added:

"Not only that, but you'll inevitably be philandering in the future, won't you? Thinking back, many of your actions just now were far too practiced..."

"Hey~"

The fox tilted its head, then instantly changed its expression, adopting a melancholic, tough-guy look reminiscent of the Showa era, and said in a deep, seemingly story-filled tone:

"There's nothing I can do; what can I do when I'm a man burdened with sin?"

"Indeed, if it really goes to court, it will take at least twenty years."

"You should be the one to go first. I'm only two years old, I have no criminal responsibility!"

"cut……"

Kikuri Ichiji looked at the fox with disdain, then suddenly laughed, tilting her head slightly to rest it on Hideyuki Hoshino's shoulder.

"Fine, at least for now, you're mine. As for the future... sigh, what can I do? I've fallen in love with a fox."

The fox's lips curled into a smile as he gently took the accomplice's hand, their fingers intertwined.

Although there won't be any normal marriages...

But as long as my accomplice, Miss, stays, I, the fox, will never abandon her...

Please continue to guide me in the future!

Kikuchi Iji suddenly turned her head and said, "Oh, right, I have a question to ask."

Hoshino Hideyuki raised an eyebrow: "Speak~"

"If it's a girl, what do you think about naming her Liuli?"

it is good……

Good guy!

"That's a bit too fast!"

Kikuchi Iji scratched her head sheepishly: "Yeah, well, let me ask a more immediate question."

"Say!"

"Well, how should I put it, I'd like to do it two or three more times, is that okay?"

thump~

Hideyuki Hoshino flicked Kikuri Iji's forehead again.

"Why did you hit me?!"

The fox curled its lip, tossed the clothes aside, and pointed to the door, saying:

"It's not that I don't want to enjoy it, but this Dragon Palace is still very dangerous. We'd better leave as soon as possible."

"There's no more banging on the door, time to go out and check."

five minutes later.

The two, now back in battle mode, arrived at the doorway.

Hideyuki Hoshino first plucked two hairs, transformed them into small fish, and slipped out through the crack in the door.

After scouting around and confirming that the dragon corpse had left, he slowly opened the door a crack and pulled Ichikiku out.

The goal of the operation was to return to the cruise ship.

If Ryoko Senjougahara's final hint wasn't just empty talk, then his way out of the secret realm must be on the cruise ship.

Come to think of it, those guys from Yunhai Gambling House are going back too...

Half a minute later.

The fox and the accomplice had not gone far.

All around, large and small shrimp soldiers and crab generals reappeared.

At first, Hoshino Hideyuki wanted to avoid the seafood, but he soon found that they were gathering in large numbers and that he would eventually be surrounded if he didn't deal with them, so he had no choice but to take action.

He suspected that these things might not be real living beings, but rather some kind of defense mechanism of the Dragon Palace, which was why they were endless.

"hateful……"

Watching Hoshino Hideyuki clean the seafood alone in front of her, Iji Chikiku once again felt a strong sense of frustration.

Of course, she knew that going forward would only cause trouble, so after hesitating for a moment, she simply picked up a stone from the ground and threw it with all her might!

If I can't handle close combat, I can at least provide ranged support, right?

Whoosh!

Then, right in front of the fox and the accomplice, the stone pierced through the shell of a three-meter-long crab!

I go!

Hideyuki Hoshino blinked.

Sure enough, the accomplice must have been enhanced again; the power of this stone is almost as strong as an armor-piercing bullet!

Is this also a miraculous effect of dual cultivation?

Should I wear a back brace next time...?

Kikuri Ijichi was also pleasantly surprised!

I seem to be very powerful now!

Finally, I can help the fox!

However, why does my forehead feel itchy after using all my strength? Is it just my imagination...?

"Shh!"

"Woooo..."

Just as Ichiki was getting excited, Hoshino Hideyuki suddenly covered her mouth and gestured for her to look outside.

At this moment, they had arrived at the outer perimeter of the Dragon Palace. Through the last layer of semi-transparent crystal wall, they could see the dozens of meters long black shadow slowly swimming by.

Damn it, the dragon corpse hasn't gone far yet...

But while complaining, the fox began to think about a problem it had overlooked in its haste.

How can we locate dragons when their bodies are so rotten?