Tentacle Monster Conquest Manual

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"You don't know how to cook?" On Mu Xiaoxiao's side, Erina Nakiri seemed very shocked to hear that he couldn't cook. She placed her hands on the table and sat up slightly, her large breasts standing proudly in front of her. "How is this possible?"

"I'm just an ordinary high school boy, not someone in the culinary world, so of course I'm not a master of cooking," Mu Xiaoxiao said, spreading her hands and tilting her head back defiantly. "Is there a problem?"

Why is this guy so arrogant?

Erina felt a sense of madness. The blonde heiress glared angrily at Mu Xiaoxiao, "You can't cook, so why does Mom treat you, you, you differently? Mom is quite arrogant, and she has the God Tongue just like me. How could you possibly, how could you possibly conquer her?"

Mu Xiaoxiao seemed unconcerned by the girl's aggressive attitude. She rested her chin on her hands, elbows on the table, and smiled at the beautiful girl in front of her. At this distance, she could faintly smell the girl's virginal fragrance. "Oh?"

Mu Xiaoxiao teased playfully, "Even though you've been separated from your mother for so many years, how come you still know her so well, Miss? That's quite surprising~"

Erina Nakiri blushed, whether from embarrassment or anger, she couldn't tell. She felt that this despicable bastard was mocking her, and his sarcastic tone was disgusting!

"You, you bastard!"

“I’m speaking from the bottom of my heart, I absolutely didn’t mean to mock you,” Mu Xiaoxiao changed her tone, her smile fading as she looked at the girl with an extremely serious expression. “Miss, although you seem a bit awkward and tsundere towards Miss Managi on the surface, you actually really like your mother, right? And you miss her a lot, right? Otherwise, you wouldn’t remember her so clearly…”

Erina Nakiri blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed by Mu Xiao's words. However, she met the boy's earnest gaze and could sense that his praise was genuine. The proud young lady, who was easily swayed by gentle words but not by force, immediately softened and stammered.

“Well, that’s right, she is my mother after all… Of course I understand,” the young lady blushed and snorted, seemingly no longer able to be arrogant. “But I have no feelings for her at all. She abandoned me for so many years, what kind of nonsense is it for her to suddenly come back now?”

"..."

"Can't you be a little more honest?" Mu Xiaoxiao thought to himself, but he also knew that Erina Nakiri must be harboring resentment. To this, Mu Xiaoxiao just smiled and said, "That's right, that's right. Miss Managi is really too much. Abandoning such a lovely daughter and running away from home is just too much!"

"Although she had her reasons, the harm to her daughter was ultimately unavoidable, Miss. I understand how you feel."

"Ugh..." You've already said everything, what am I supposed to say? Erina Nakiri choked on her words, then turned her head away, blushing. "What is this? All you say are sweet nothings and flattery."

Oh no, he almost changed the subject again. That awful bastard!

"You haven't answered my question yet! You and Mom..."

As they were talking, Nakiri Managi and Nakiri Senzaemon came out. Their conversation seemed to have ended. After they came out, the Supreme Commander of Totsuki began to stare at Mu Xiaoxiao, seemingly unintentionally. I don't know what Managi said that made this old man start paying attention to me.

Managi Nakiri winked at Xiaoxiao Mu, her gaze shifting back and forth between her daughter and Xiaoxiao. Nothing seemed to have happened between them, so she felt a little relieved. Then she said to Erina Nakiri, "Erina, let's... talk alone."

Mu Xiaoxiao rested her chin on her hand, not disturbing the mother and daughter. When she turned her gaze, she found that the old man, Nakiri Senzaemon, was looking at her with a smile. Mu Xiaoxiao shivered for no reason. Why did she feel a chill down her spine?

……

Unlike her father, when Managi Nakiri and her daughter sat alone in the yard, neither of them spoke, maintaining a silent atmosphere. The air around them was somewhat subtle, and both Managi and Erina Nakiri had complicated feelings, suddenly unsure of how to begin.

After a long while, it was Mrs. Managi, the mother, who spoke first, "Erina, you, you've grown up."

"..."

“Actually, I’ve been following you all these years, but I’ve only confirmed it through photos. This is the first time I’ve seen you up close like this,” Managi Nakiri said, her face filled with maternal tenderness.

"Is that all you wanted to say?" Erina Nakiri turned her head away from her and bit her lip.

“…I know you’ll resent me, Erina, and I have many excuses to make, but I’ve still hurt you,” Nakiri Managi smiled helplessly without explaining. “I’m sorry, Erina, for not coming back to see you all these years.”

"..."

The blonde heiress pursed her lips, her mind wavering. Perhaps because of Mu Xiaoxiao's words, she was prepared, so when she heard her mother's apology, the girl did not hold a grudge. She murmured to herself, "When I was little, I always missed my mother and didn't understand why she left. Even after I grew up, I still harbored resentment towards her."

"But when I saw my mom come back, I felt very happy and excited..."

“Erina,” Nakiri Managi took her daughter’s hand. In the past, she could have coldly left her daughter, but after being healed by the God Tongue, she found it increasingly difficult to control her emotions.

Erina Nakiri also pulled her hand back. This proud young lady revealed a vulnerable side of herself that she would never normally show in front of her mother. If the students at school saw this, they would probably be astonished.

Chapter 355: Lovemaking

Therefore, in the end, Erina Nakiri still didn't know what the relationship was between her mother and Mu Xiaoxiao. The young lady was immersed in the joy of reuniting with her mother, and probably didn't care about Mu Xiaoxiao as much anymore.

When the mother and daughter came out, Erina Nakiri's expression was noticeably better, while Lady Managi was radiant and beaming with joy. Mu Xiaoxiao found it amusing; after all, this Managi was just an ordinary mother.

“It seems you had a good talk, Erina. Now that Managi is home, you can relax a bit more,” Senzaemon Nakiri said with a smile, sitting down at the coffee table and pouring himself a cup of tea. “You can also discuss anything with your mother in the future.”

After learning about the mystical side, Senzaemon Nakiri realized that the world was more dangerous than he had imagined. He knew that if he encountered any unexpected events in the future, he would have to ask Managi for help... and also this boy.

Of course, since Managi is his daughter and Erina's mother, the Supreme Commander of Totsuki Academy isn't too worried.

"Yes, I know, Grandpa—"

Although Nakiri Managi hasn't told her daughter about those things yet, as Erina's mother, she is her daughter's support. Despite her outwardly elegant demeanor, Nakiri Erina is still a girl who craves love deep down.

"Um, Managi, now that you've made it home safely, shouldn't I go too?" Mu Xiaoxiao was satisfied to have met the female lead, Nakiri Erina, and asked. Nakiri Managi had asked her to accompany her home because she was uneasy, and now that everything had gone smoothly, shouldn't she leave?

“Xiaoxiao, what’s the rush? It’s the weekend, and you don’t have to go to school. Just sit at Nakiri’s house for a while, otherwise Rena and the others will say I didn’t treat you well,” Nakiri Managi said, pausing for a moment. “Why don’t you stay here tonight? I’ll take you to school tomorrow morning, and then I’ll go back to the apartment.”

"Huh? You're going back?"

"Oh? Mom, you're leaving tomorrow?"

Mu Xiaoxiao and Nakiri Erina both exclaimed in shock, their voices somewhat in unison. Then they looked at each other, their lips twitching. Erina glared fiercely at Mu Xiaoxiao, feeling that this girl had stolen her mother away.

“It’s fine to stay at home, but…” Nakiri Managi glanced meaningfully at Mu Xiaoxiao, “I also have important work to do right now, and I’m usually very busy… It’s okay, Erina, I will come home to see you often.”

Erina Nakiri was still a little resentful. She didn't know why, but she became more and more attached to her mother after she came back. She hoped that her mother could stay at home. Of course, this was not a strange thing. It was perfectly normal to want family members around.

Thinking about it, she couldn't help but turn her head and glare fiercely at Mu Xiaoxiao. This was the guy who stole her mother away... So, what exactly is the relationship between her mother and him? It's really something to worry about. Nakiri Erina thought of this question again.

Mu Xiaoxiao shrugged. Although she was thoroughly disliked by Miss Nakiri, she still agreed to stay because of Managi's request. It was just a pity that this weekend would be dominated by Mrs. Managi. Hmmm, she glanced at her phone.

Normally, my LINE is always buzzing with messages, but today surprisingly, no one has sent me any. Neither Natsumi, Anri, nor Kasumi have called or emailed me. Maybe Mrs. Managi told them in advance that she'd be taking over my weekend.

The girls usually huddle together and whisper among themselves. They are very sensible when it comes to dates and don't interfere. There's no sign of them fighting, which makes Mu Xiaoxiao feel quite at ease.

"Did your father say anything to you just now?" Mrs. Managi whispered in the boy's ear.

"No, he just said some words of thanks, what's wrong?" Mu Xiaoxiao whispered in her ear, "He probably knows that you cured your God Tongue, right? That's why he thanked me."

“I told my father that his biggest worry all his life was the side effects of the God Tongue, and now he can finally rest easy,” she said, pausing for a moment before giving the young man a coquettish glare with her charming eyes. “Of course, I didn’t tell him the specific method, because I was afraid he would faint.”

“That commander-in-chief has seen all sorts of storms,” Mu Xiaoxiao suddenly paused, then looked at him with a subtle expression, “but it’s best not to say this kind of thing out loud.”

It's not something to be proud of. Of course, the girls are very conscious of keeping the secret about Mu Xiaoxiao's essence. Besides, they don't want to share this kind of thing with others, since Xiaoxiao is already very attractive.

If word gets out, wouldn't rivals fill the entire country of Japan?

"Xiaoxiao, you can be embarrassed too," Nakiri Managi said with a smile, amused by Mu Xiaoxiao touching her nose. "I thought you were so thick-skinned that you didn't care about anything."

Mu Xiaoxiao's lips twitched, and from a hidden angle, she viciously slapped Nakiri Managi's buttocks. A wave of waves rippled, and the suddenly attacked lady blushed, making her even more alluring in Mu Xiaoxiao's eye roll.

However, whether by coincidence or intentional on Mu Xiaoxiao's part, this scene was witnessed by Nakiri Erina, who was paying attention to the area. She was stunned to see the boy, who was about the same age as her, flirting with her mother and even engaging in such... intimate behavior.

“I also told my father about some things on the mystical side,” Nakiri Managi said, then began to sigh. “I have been paying attention to the Nakiri family over the years. Although they have a high reputation in the culinary world, they are still not up to par with those truly prestigious families.”

“So what? Times have changed. Those so-called prestigious families are now worried about being kicked out,” Mu Xiaoxiao laughed. “Look at that former prime minister, he had to embrace the power of the new era.”

"Speaking of that Ayanokouji Atsuomi, how has he been lately? Has he made any excessive moves?"

"Not yet, he's probably busy returning to politics and researching Tomie. He hasn't investigated the Himekami-kai yet, but things will be different soon." Once his successor, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, is released, it will be difficult for this former prime minister not to pay attention to the Himekami-kai.

That will be the real battle.

"Take advantage of this time to improve your skills. I can't be a bodyguard forever."

“But becoming stronger doesn’t require… I heard from them about your new ability, Little One,” Nakiri Managi said with a strange expression, “the power of [Lover], which requires doing… that kind of thing, right?”

The power of [Lover] had spread throughout Natsumi and the others, and Nakiri Managi certainly knew about it. Although she had obtained a small amount of essence and had already undergone sublimation and evolution, the speed was still somewhat slow.

Am I supposed to do *that* with him? Mrs. Nakiri Managi felt inexplicably nervous. Despite her increasingly ambiguous relationship with Mu Xiaoxiao and the fact that they had done some shameful things, they had not yet crossed that final line.

Of course, Mrs. Managi was not opposed to it. She had long been disappointed in her husband and had enough affection and liking for Mu Xiaoxiao. However, the thought of doing lewd things with a boy the same age as her daughter made her feel ashamed.

What's there to be afraid of? Lingna, Ruifei, Yiyue, and Ogihara are all examples of older men dating younger women, including Tsubakihara later on. I'm no exception.

Nakiri Managi's sudden silence, along with her wavering and ashamed expression, seemed to indicate something. Mu Xiaoxiao's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, could she be thinking something?

"Tonight, um... Xiaoxiao, you're not going to rest so early, are you?" Nakiri Managi's words seemed to be hinting at something.

"Well, I usually rest quite late, so I'm full of energy."

"Well...I see."

Are they still using code words? Erina Nakiri frowned slightly. She didn't quite understand, but she could tell that her mother and that person weren't saying anything nice. As the eldest daughter of the Nakiri family, Erina Nakiri devoted most of her energy to cooking.

But she also reads some romance comics in secret, so she is not so ignorant about things between men and women. Now, seeing Mu Xiaoxiao chatting, laughing and whispering in her mother's ear, Erina felt more and more uncomfortable.

Isn't this just like the way the male and female protagonists in shoujo manga fall in love? Just thinking about it made Erina Nakiri's scalp tingle. No, could it be?

No, I have to find out what's going on. Tonight... are they going somewhere tonight? I must find a chance to sabotage this. All sorts of ideas popped into the young lady's mind. She gritted her teeth and made up her mind.

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"Lady Erina," in the kitchen, Erina Nakiri was cooking. Her mother had returned, and she naturally wanted to show her mother her achievements over the years and her current culinary skills. Meanwhile, Hisako Shinomiya had just handed over a few cups of tea and placed the tray aside when she returned.

“This is the first time I’ve met Aunt Nakiri. She’s so beautiful and so young. I can’t believe that beautiful woman is your mother, Miss.” Compared to Erina Nakiri, Hisako Shinto realized that the woman was too young.

"Isn't that normal?" the haughty young lady replied absentmindedly. As for her mother being beautiful and young, that's only natural, isn't it? Hmmm, I didn't realize that Erina was becoming more and more adoring and admiring of her mother. Well, whether it's in her past memories or now, her mother is always so outstanding.

“Is that so?” Hisako Shinto thought that Aunt Nakiri looked a bit too young, but the young lady didn’t seem to think anything of it, so maybe she was just overthinking it. The secretary changed the subject, “And that guest, his relationship with Aunt Nakiri is a bit strange.”

After Hisako Shinto finished speaking, her cheeks suddenly flushed, and she said shyly in a low voice, "But that Mu-kun is quite handsome, he seems like the male protagonist in a shoujo manga."

Erina:? ? ?

Hisako Shinto is not an ignorant person, but Mu Xiaoxiao's charm is abnormal. When she first saw that person, she was stunned for several seconds before she reacted. Now she can only sigh in front of the young lady.

However, this also made Erina Nakiri notice something she had previously overlooked.

Handsome?

It seems a bit like... the male protagonist?

Mu Xiaoxiao's appearance gradually overlapped with that of the manga protagonist, which made Erina's face turn red, but the next second, it quickly turned as black as charcoal.

He's the male protagonist, so what's his mother? She can't be the female protagonist, can she?

Chapter 356 The Bold Act of the Yashiki-warashi

Erina Nakiri gritted her teeth, her tone slightly annoyed, "Hisako, someone like you... in manga, would be called a fangirl."

“Miss, I didn’t,” Hisako Shinomiya quickly waved her hands. “I was just expressing my thoughts. Does Lady Erina dislike that person?”

Hate?

Erina Nakiri pursed her cherry lips, wanting to say that she really hated that guy, but when she thought of his face, she couldn't bring herself to say it. Damn it, I must have been bewitched. It's all Hisako's fault.

"That guy is definitely not a good person. He probably just uses his face to win women's favor," Erina didn't say whether she liked him or not, but instead muttered ambiguously from a different angle, "Mom must have been bewitched by him too!"

Arata Hisako: ???