Why is the Demon King like this?

As night fell, after dinner, Keisuke Ao carried Yuki to the rooftop. To the Demon Lord, the rooftop lock was practically useless.

Meow~

"Go play by yourself, but don't go to the edge. Wait until the moon rises a little higher, then I'll give you a full check-up."

The rooftop is a great spot. It's high up, offering a clear view of the surrounding terrain, and it even has its own concrete roof that provides excellent shade.

Aokiji first used his spiritual power to draw hidden incantations around the area to further isolate any potential fluctuations that might occur during the experiment.

Only then did we begin testing the techniques we had prepared for the day.

His limited spirituality meant he had to simplify many techniques to achieve similar results.

The days of carefree extravagance are gone forever, and the exhilarating sword techniques like the Tyrant Sword will be difficult to replicate in a short time.

After all, he couldn't possibly keep Yui Kamabatake by his side like a power bank every time.

Hmm... power bank...

It's not that we can't study it in more depth.

After an evil spirit is killed, the spiritual energy it can replenish is always too low. If it could be captured directly and used as an absorber for its spellcasting, like a spellcasting crystal, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Make a note of this!

Tonight, Qing Guijie mainly focused on adjusting and refining some low-level spells. These low-level spells had simpler structures and were not difficult to modify.

Handy and concealed offensive magic, everyday functional magic...

Instead of pursuing dazzling special effects, he aims to hide all effects completely, ideally releasing them in front of others so that no one can tell he's up to something.

For the Demon Lord, who always pursued the ultimate destruction, this research direction was unexpectedly interesting. As one of the most powerful mages in the world, he soon had a burst of inspiration.

Only after exhausting all his spiritual energy did Keisuke Ao pause his test for the night and quietly sit cross-legged on the ground to meditate and recover.

The meditation methods of the past still help restore spirituality, but not at the same speed as before, which shows that the parts of the soul that trigger spirituality are not exactly the same in the two worlds.

The secrets of the human body have not yet been fully unlocked.

He didn't ask Shinbata Yui about cultivation, partly because he didn't want his thinking to be limited, and partly because he was confident that he possessed the knowledge of an entire world and could find his own unique answers.

Because he didn't have much spiritual energy to begin with, the recovery was relatively quick. In less than half an hour, Qing Guijie's mana was fully restored.

As a result, the total spirituality also permanently increased by 2 points, reaching 127.

At this moment, the full moon was already high in the sky.

"Yuki, come here."

Meow~

The little black cat, still exploring the rooftop maze, perked up its ears at the sound and immediately darted towards Qing Guijie's direction.

Keisuke Ao reached out and caught the kitten that jumped down from the platform. Yuki immediately stretched out her body and reached for her owner's hug.

Qing Guijie gave it a perfunctory hug before putting the kitten on the ground, then placed his large hand directly on his chest, whereupon a faint moonlight shone.

"Don't move around."

Meow~

The invisible moonlight was drawn by Qing Guijie and merged into the spirituality, gradually permeating the kitten's body and helping it to heal the hidden ailments left over from its time as a stray.

Yuki's spirituality index: 57→69!

During the brief treatment, the kitten's spirituality continued to increase, to such an extent that even the Demon King couldn't help but take notice.

Yuki's talent has always been very high. When he picked her up, it had already increased to 50. During this time, he was fed and cared for well. After her body was restored, her spirituality increased even more rapidly.

No wonder even Yui Kamibata was attracted to it and wanted to take it home.

Soon, this will be the cat on the "Yokai" panel.

Keisuke Ao thought to himself, "It's time to start teaching the kitten."

If it turns into a wild beast that can only crudely unleash its innate magic, how can I be embarrassed to present it as my pet?

"Meow?"

"Yuki, your carefree days are coming to an end."

"Meow???"

After the moonlight's nourishment ended, Yuki jumped up from the ground, feeling incredibly comfortable and blissful. Even her meows became more feminine, and she wriggled around with her rear end and her tail twisted in all directions.

It took a couple of taps on its head from Qing Keijie before it finally came back to normal.

"Ready to go home."

Meow~

The kitten shook itself, then lightly leaped onto Keisuke Ao's shoulder, affectionately rubbing its head against his face.

Keisuke Ao erased the spiritual incantation he had left behind, restored the lock on the roof to its original state, and took the elevator back to the 13th floor.

Incidentally, he didn't add any of the housewives in the same building.

However, small notes would often appear under the door or in the mailbox on the first floor.

Back home, after finishing his homework and studying the math notes from Arisugawa Asuka, Aokiji took a shower, turned off the air conditioner, opened the balcony door, and moved a deck chair over to relax in the cool air.

I turned on my phone, switched to the playlist recommended by Rena Kobayashi, and closed my eyes to listen.

The Echo of the Wind Chimes

Watermelon seeds spat into the air

Maybe it has something to do with me.

Whether it's a friend's lie or a love that has been overturned...

Which one should you start believing in?

Even after becoming an adult

The treasure definitely won't fade!

Now

Fly towards the blue sky!

It's a different listening style from the two Chizurus... but it's pretty good too.

Around 9:30, Shimahata Yui arrived carrying a food box.

Keisuke Ao was too lazy to move, so he asked Yuki to open the door.

"Thank you, Yuki-chan~ Come and eat some fish."

"Meow meow meow!"

Even without Yui Kamabata saying anything, Yuki could already smell the aroma from the food box.

Good evening, Qinggui-kun.

"Good evening."

Keisuke Ao raised his eyes and glanced at Yui Kamibata. Tonight, the shrine maiden was wearing a white cotton dress, and her princess-cut long hair was meticulously maintained, lying smoothly against her back, giving her a pure and clean look.

It gives one a particular urge to soil the white dress—was this guy doing it on purpose?

When Shinbata Yui was being watched by Ao Keisuke, her cheeks flushed slightly. She picked up the food box in her hand and said softly, "I brought some food along the way."

Keisuke Ao nodded and pointed to the low table and chairs in the living room.

The two objects flew directly onto the balcony, startling Yuki.

"Come and sit down."

"Okay~"

"Kikui, a long-established ryotei restaurant in Kyoto, has opened a branch in Tokyo. It's summer, and the dishes they're serving are pretty good."

Shinbata Yui sat down at the low table, placed the food box beside her lap, and said with a light laugh:

"Although the setting is not as beautiful as the garden of a ryotei, please allow me to serve this meal to Seikai-kun."

Inside the food box, beautiful plates and lacquerware are neatly arranged, and delicate small dishes are placed inside. Although the portions are small, all the elements of a high-end kaiseki meal are present.

The top layer consists of appetizers and eight-inch dishes, while the bottom two layers contain dishes with difficult-to-pronounce names such as grilled dishes, sashimi, pork belly, and strong dishes. These actually correspond to sashimi, grilled dishes, appetizers, and meat dishes.

Exquisitely designed and beautifully presented, it seeks to enhance the overall experience rather than simply tantalizing the taste buds, hence the elegant name.

Finally, there is rice, the main dish, which symbolizes the end of the meal and is affectionately called "gohan" in kaiseki cuisine.

To ensure the taste and presentation of the dishes in the food box, a significant portion of them need to be removed and further processed.

Shinbata Yui took over this part of the work directly, and her every move was more skillful and elegant than the head chef and general of the ryotei.

"Please use it, Qinggui-kun."