The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"This is my first time cooking porridge! Leizi, come and try it. What score would you give this bowl of porridge, esteemed master?"

As he spoke, Inoue Hideka scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew on it, and then offered it to Saten Ruiko's lips.

Saten Ruiko smiled faintly, took a bite, and commented, "With your skill level, you expect me to give you a score? You're a hundred years behind! Hehe~~"

"Uh..." Inoue Eika thought it tasted bad, so she scooped up another spoonful to try it herself, but Saten Ruiko opened her mouth and exclaimed, "Ahhh!"

"Why would you drink it if it doesn't taste good?"

"Even if it doesn't taste good, I'm going to drink it. This is Yinghua's first time, and I'm going to taste it completely."

Saten Ruiko's lips curled into a mischievous smile, and she winked ambiguously, signaling Inoue Eika to continue feeding her.

"You're such a little devil." Inoue Eika was speechless, realizing that Saten Ruiko had just teased her on purpose. Although the porridge wasn't very tasty, it wasn't so bad that she couldn't swallow it.

After feeding Saten Ruiko another spoonful of porridge, Inoue Eika opened the takeout container, took out several dishes and cut fruit, and fed Saten Ruiko some of the porridge.

She must have been really starving. After satisfying her hunger, Saten Ruiko looked much better than when she woke up.

At least she doesn't look like she was struggling to even speak as before, and her complexion has become much rosier.

At this moment, Inoue Eika prepared to fill her stomach, while Saten Ruiko quietly leaned against the headboard, saying nothing and not mentioning anything about her body or the previous Third World War.

She simply smiled gently as she watched Inoue Eika eat.

When Inoue Hidekazu wasn't looking, a hint of guilt and reluctance would occasionally flash in his eyes.

Halfway through the meal, as darkness fell, Inoue Hideka got up and turned on the light. Saten Ruiko suddenly called out:

“Yinghua…”

"Hmm, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Inoue Eika asked anxiously, putting down her chopsticks.

No, no.

"Need to use the restroom?"

“Hmm…” Saten Ruiko hesitated for a moment before saying, “Yes, I can go by myself. Eika, you can continue eating. Don’t worry about me. I’m not a child.”

As she spoke, Saten Ruiko lifted the covers and got out of bed.

Inoue Eika hurriedly stepped forward to support Saten Ruiko, saying, "I'll go with you. You're not feeling well, don't push yourself."

"Okay, Eika, I'm really fine." Saten Ruiko pushed Inoue Eika away. "If you insist, I'm not going. I'd rather suffocate."

"Uh, okay. Call me if you need anything." Inoue Eika felt that Saten Ruiko had pushed her away quite forcefully, but going to the toilet shouldn't be a big problem, so she didn't insist.

Releasing Saten Ruiko's hand, Inoue Hideka's gaze followed Saten Ruiko's figure until Saten Ruiko turned around, made a face, and pouted, telling him to continue eating. Only then did Inoue Hideka look away.

Even so, Inoue Hideka kept her ears perked up, constantly monitoring the situation in the bathroom, and would rush over immediately if anything happened.

Not long after, Saten Ruiko returned.

But she stood at the doorway and didn't go inside. She lowered her head and said to Inoue Eika, "I'm sorry, Eika."

"Riko, what are you saying? Go lie down on the bed." Inoue Eika walked to Saten Ruiko's side, wanting to help her lie back on the bed.

But Saten Ruiko remained where she was and did not move.

Out of consideration for Saten Ruiko's health, Inoue Hideka didn't dare to use too much force. He hadn't expected Saten Ruiko to resist his help.

Seeing this, Inoue Hideka knew that Saten Ruiko had something to say, so he stopped, placed his hands on Saten Ruiko's shoulders, and said in a deep voice:

"Tears, what's wrong? Why are you apologizing all of a sudden?"

“I…” Saten Ruiko stared at the ground and said softly, “I shouldn’t have argued with Eika. Before, I thought I might never see Eika again. I regret it so much. I’m sorry, Eika. I shouldn’t have been so willful.”

After hearing Saten Ruiko's words, Inoue Hideka wrapped his arms around her neck, pulled her into his embrace, and whispered in her ear:

"Idiot! There's no need to apologize for something like this, is there? On the contrary, if Ruiko found out that something might have happened to me but secretly kept it from you, would you forgive the part of yourself that didn't ask me about it and didn't care about me?"

“No,” Saten Ruiko replied instinctively, “but…”

"Okay, no buts."

Inoue Hideka released Saten Ruiko, looked directly into her eyes, and said earnestly:

"There aren't so many 'buts' between us. Ruizi, I like you, and you like me. You just need to know that no matter when or what the circumstances, we will never do anything to betray each other. Everything we do is for the good of each other. Just knowing that is enough."

"Yes." Saten Ruiko nodded obediently, wiping away the guilt in her eyes. Her eyes curved into crescent moons as she smiled and said, "As expected, Eika is the best! I love Eika the most... the most... the most, ...

"Heh...you!" Inoue Eika was amused by Saten Ruiko, tapped her forehead, glanced at the bed, and asked, "So, Ruiko, can you go lie down on the bed now?"

"Okay, Eika, carry me!" Saten Ruiko chuckled and opened her arms to Inoue Eika, giving the order.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will obey Princess Ruiko's command!" Inoue Eika bent down, picked up Saten Ruiko in a princess carry, and then slowly placed her on the bed.

Just as Inoue Hideka was about to get up and cover Saten Ruiko with the blanket, she realized that the hands on her neck not only did not loosen their grip, but instead pulled her down forcefully.

Inoue Eika did not resist, and following the force, gradually approached Saten Ruiko's face.

Then, his lips pressed against the cherry lips of the person beneath him.

A superficial attempt.

After just a brief kiss, Inoue Hideka raised her head.

However, he did not loosen his grip on Inoue Hideka's neck. Instead, after giving Inoue Hideka a little room to move, he maintained a distance suitable for conversation.

Saten Ruiko's lips curled up, her eyes filled with laughter, but there were faint signs that her eyes were about to moisten.

She looked into Inoue Hideka's eyes and said affectionately:

"Yinghua, I'm going to die... But I'm so reluctant to leave. There are so many things I want to do with Yinghua. But, I guess it's too late?"

"What does Ruiko want to do? Tomorrow, no, now! Let's go now, it won't be too late..." Inoue Eika panicked and responded to Saten Ruiko incoherently.

"No, it's different. The issue isn't what we're doing, but how much longer I have to do it with Yinghua. Whatever we do, as long as I can stay by Yinghua's side, that's enough. But..."

"..." Inoue Hideka remained silent, her determination to find the Demon God growing even stronger.

But he didn't say it.

He feared that if they couldn't find the Demon God, or if they couldn't invite the Demon God, Saten Ruiko would be disappointed, and the blow to her would be even greater.

"Hey, Eika." Saten Ruiko suddenly changed the subject, abandoning the somewhat sad topic, and said in a heavy but firm tone:

"Can I truly belong to you?"

"Before I leave, I don't want to have any regrets. Yinghua, can you grant my request?"

Inoue Hideka was deeply shocked.

He hadn't expected that Saten Ruiko would make such a request at this time.

He had tried to possess Saten Ruiko more than once before, but he never succeeded.

Now that a legitimate opportunity has finally presented itself, Inoue Hideka has absolutely no desire to do so.

Saten Ruiko's body was very weak, and Inoue Eika didn't want to go through the final stage with her at this sad moment, nor did she want to do so in her physical condition.

After thinking for a moment, Inoue Hideka asked, "Rinko, can your body... take it?"

"Eika, I don't want to have any regrets." Saten Ruiko didn't answer Inoue Eika's question directly. She gently pulled Inoue Eika's head down, rubbed her face against Inoue Eika's cheek, and then, once again, more firmly, repeated what she had just said.

Inoue Hideka could sense Saten Ruiko's determination and didn't want to upset her at this time.

He leaned against Saten Ruiko's cheek and gently replied, "I understand, Ruiko. I will be very gentle."

Unable to see that Saten Ruiko, who was lying face up against his cheek, had tears welling up in her eyes as Inoue Hidekazu spoke, Inoue Hidekazu's words caused them to gush out.

The night grew increasingly quiet.

This moment belongs to two people who love each other.

……

……

Inside the small room.

In late autumn, under the silk curtains, women dance lightly, and as the music begins, fragrance gradually fills the air, each melody touching the heart.

Setting sail, my heart is filled with joy, but the wedding night, which should be a time of happiness, is now filled with sorrow and loneliness.

Chapter 491 A Heart-wrenching Journey of Rescue

The next morning.

Inoue Hideka was forcibly pulled from her sleep by her biological clock.

Stealthily, Inoue Hideka sat on the sofa in the living room and sent a text message to Misaka Mikoto, asking her to take care of Saten Ruiko.

She briefly explained what she was going to do next, and after Misaka Mikoto agreed, Inoue Eika ordered two more takeout meals.

While waiting for her takeout, Inoue Eika went back to her room to get paper and pen, wrote a long message to Saten Ruiko, and then placed it on the dining table in the living room.

Just then, the takeout arrived. One portion was placed in the insulated box, and the other was taken to make breakfast.

After a quick meal, Inoue Eika packed her luggage into her backpack and, before leaving, went to check on Saten Ruiko's room.

She's still sleeping, and she's sleeping much more than before.

Inoue Hideka looked at Saten Ruiko with reluctance for a long time, and finally walked to the bedside, gently kissed her cheek, and then left his house.

Time is very tight, only half a month, or even less.

Inoue Hideka dared not wait. Although he longed to continue spending time with Saten Ruiko, he had no choice between a brief separation and a life-or-death situation.

However, he brought his cell phone with him when he came out, so Saten Ruiko could call him anytime if she wanted to.

Even if Saten Ruiko doesn't contact him, Inoue Eika still needs to stay in touch with Misaka Mikoto, who is in charge of taking care of Saten Ruiko, to ensure Saten Ruiko's physical condition.

He didn't want to invite the demon god because of time constraints, only to miss the opportunity to save Saten Ruiko, regret it for the rest of his life, and not even be able to see Saten Ruiko one last time.

Arriving at the 23rd school district by car, Inoue Hideka directly used the ability of her external brain to control the pilot of the Academy City's supersonic passenger plane, which then took her to Milan.

Milan is the capital of the Lombardy region and the second largest city in Italy. It is located on the Lombardy Plain, the most densely populated and developed area in Italy.

The reason I came to Milan was not because the Devil was here.

In fact, apart from the one-eyed demon Othinus, all the other demons were currently in a place unknown to humans, including Aleister, and even to Othinus himself—a secluded world!

To prevent the world from being arbitrarily influenced by their overwhelming power, the demons separated themselves from the world and created a place that did not exist in the world; this place was called the 'Hidden World'.

Distance and time are meaningless here; a thin layer of skin is already infinitely far, and a single strand of hair is an endless distance.