The Daily Life of Saiki Kusuo in Zoldyck

Oh no, how do I get it?

In a moment of urgency, Kusuo Saiki remained remarkably calm, only daring to take a tiny step to the side.

Because he knew the moment the cake arrived that Illumi intended to reach out and take it.

Illumi's black hair swept across his eyes as he held the cake base in one hand and grabbed the scattered cutlery with the other.

He stopped, and everyone stared at the cake in his hand.

In a child's eyes, the person holding the cake is undoubtedly the most prestigious person around!

"It's good that Alluka is back to normal, Killua. You knew about Alluka's condition, right?"

"Yes, Alluka will turn back after you make your wish." Killua nodded obediently.

Under the expectant gazes of everyone staring intently at the cake, Illumi pondered for a long time before saying, "We can eat the cake first, and after we're done, I'll call the elders over."

Based on his observations, Illumi concluded that this matter was definitely not simple.

Chapter 9 Snorting

Eating cake was a very happy time.

The cake was divided unevenly into five portions, with Illumi and Saiki Kusuo receiving the same size.

Killua had some objections to the distribution of the cake, but after seeing the smile on Kusuo Saiki's face because of the cake, he surprisingly "took it in."

Killua thought to himself.

Little did they know that Saiki Kusuo had overheard everything.

Oh dear, little kids should only eat such a small portion of cake. Eating too much sugar is unhealthy and can lead to excessive sugar intake.

"There's no such thing," Kusuo Saiki mentally dismissed.

Suddenly, Kusuo Saiki sped up his eating of the cake.

He heard it. Although Illumi hadn't informed his family yet, given the Zoldycks' professional efficiency, the fact that it took this long was already quite serious.

"Don't worry, Nan, Xiao Qi won't take it from you." Ilmi tilted her head, not understanding why Nanxiong was eating so quickly.

...Who's afraid he'll steal it?

Non-toxic cakes are a rare treat, and he wasn't sure if today's "parents" would agree to their children eating something that's poisonous...

At that moment, Grandpa, Dad, and Mom had all arrived at the door.

“Wait, Silva,” Grandpa suddenly said.

The mother was clearly very anxious—she was almost losing control of her emotions if she couldn't see her precious children again!

"The kids are eating cake inside right now, and it looks safe. Let's wait a little longer at the door. It's rare to see the brothers so united."

"But! Father!" The mother clearly couldn't bear to see her child even a second later.

"Turn on the surveillance footage and take a look." Silva gave Kikyo a look to calm him down.

The surveillance camera was turned on, and the scene inside was exactly as Grandpa had described.

The usually stern and impartial Silva looked at the children in the picture and, unusually, softened.

"Let them finish eating."

Saiki Kusuo, who had just finished the last bite: I should have known better than to eat so fast.

Nearby, Alluka noticed that her brother had already finished eating, while he had only eaten half of the cake in front of him. After hesitating for a few seconds, she actually pushed the cake toward Kusuo.

"Brother, have some cake!"

Even Kusuo Saiki was a little troubled by receiving Alluka's wish once again.

He doesn't want this kind of system where collecting three requirements summons a wishing opportunity.

He never liked owing favors, and even if there were three trivial requests as a prerequisite, fulfilling his wish would still be considered owing a favor.

Illumi was much more nervous than Kusuo. Was there really no cost to this pattern of demands and desires?

"Brother, have some cake—" Alluka pushed the cake towards Kusuo again.

Kusuo Saiki pondered that he would only be able to fulfill the conditions for making a wish if he could complete three of Alluka's requests.

If Alluka fulfills his request, does that mean it doesn't count?

Alluka was stunned, then took the cake back and obediently divided it into two pieces, without making any further requests.

This time, before Alluka could speak, Kusuo Saiki picked up the small cake with his fork.

Alluka's eyes were bright, her dark pupils sparkling.

"Hehehe." Alluka seemed to have tasted the joy of sharing.

That's not logical!

Killua devoured the remaining cake in front of him, and without even finishing it, he moved closer to Alluka, muttering, "Mmm, mmm mmm!"

Kusuo Saiki: Who can understand this?

However, Alluka, as if on cue, scooped a spoonful of cake and stuffed it into Killua's still-full mouth.

Kusuo Saiki: Is this the tacit understanding between identical twins? Milluki looks really hungry next to me. Give Milluki a break.

Silva and his group didn't open the door until everyone had finished eating the cake.

“Father,” Illumi said, standing up. The remains of the cake were right next to him, but he wasn’t afraid of being scolded.

"Yes, there's no danger outside anymore. Are any of you injured?"

“No, but…” Illumi walked into the group of children and picked up Alluka, “I noticed something was wrong with Alluka.”

"Oh? How so?"

Illumi looked at Killua and Milluki, realizing that the triplets probably understood Alluka's abilities better than the triplets themselves.

Within Alluka, there exists another personality, named Nanika.

Alluka makes a demand: fulfilling three requirements will transform him into Nanika. But Nanika doesn't seem to be a personality arising from ordinary schizophrenia. What kind of being is he? Grandpa called in his grandfather—his great-great-grandfather Maha—and they discussed and speculated together, while Kusuo Saiki eavesdropped on the experienced man's thoughts.

To say that Naniga might be a dark creature, well, Naniga's power is indeed dark.

Killua explained that Naniga can only disappear after fulfilling one wish, and as for what kind of wish, it seems... even the most outrageous wishes can be granted.

What about the cost? There can't be no cost.

Just as everyone was about to find the housekeeper to conduct the experiment, Alluka made another request to Kusuo.

"Brother, candy!" Alluka reached out, and instantly everyone's eyes were drawn to Saiki Kusuo, who should have been "invisible".

Kusuo Saiki: I've lowered my profile, so why am I still being asked to do things?

And how did he know he had candy in his pocket? He didn't want to give it to him; it was non-poisonous candy that Illumi had secretly slipped to him.

Killua stood to the side, puzzled.

Kusuo Saiki: Is it possible that the difference in our hair color indicates something?

“It’s better not to refuse,” Killua said. “There will be a punishment if you refuse three times.”

Oh? Illumi instinctively wanted to keep Kusuo away from Alluka. Kusuo was such a fragile child, with no ability to withstand any risks.

"What kind of punishment?" Silva asked Killua.

"I don't know, but two weeks ago a butler just vanished into thin air, like a sudden puff! He should be called..."

"Is that Fermi? The one in the pink dress with black and white hair?" Illumi said from the side. In recent years, his training had entered a period of steady progress, which is why he had started to pay more attention to the housekeeper.

"That's it!"

Some of the mysteries surrounding the missing persons have been explained, but Alluka still has a demand before Kusuo Saiki.

With his hand outstretched, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Kusuo Saiki had no choice but to take out some candy from his pocket and give it to her.

It's much easier to fulfill than asking for a hug, although he doesn't think the punishment will be anything.

"Xiao Nan, you..." For safety reasons, Illumi wanted to stop her, but Alluka had already taken the candy.

"Brother Nanxiong, put on your glasses!"

What strange request?

Kusuo Saiki remained expressionless. Although he should indeed be wearing glasses at his age, otherwise his petrification ability might cause serious trouble if it returned, asking his family for a pair might arouse suspicion, so he kept putting it off.

“Young Master Alluka, Young Master Kusuo’s eyes are very healthy, he doesn’t need to wear glasses.” Ziponian smiled and leaned over to comfort Alluka.

Although Kusuo Saiki doesn't have many abilities, he is still a member of the Zoldyck family, so it's definitely not appropriate for him to test Alluka's abilities.

Hearing everyone's thoughts, Kusuo Saiki breathed a sigh of relief. He took a step back; the rest should be handled entirely by the butlers...

Kusuo Saiki suddenly gets a headache; is it precognitive ability?

What he saw was not just a disaster, but perhaps it was a disaster nonetheless.

The location should be in this basement. Alluka is locked up here alone. The room is decorated like a fairy tale, and Alluka's eyes are gray, as if telling of loneliness, but there is no one to tell.

With just one glance, Kusuo Saiki sensed Alluka's emotions.

Ya-le ya-le...

He realized that if left unchecked, this would be Alluka's fate, because her abilities were too dangerous and full of uncertainty, and she had been locked up at such a young age.

His eyes had now pierced through Zivanian, who was blocking his way, and saw Alluka's still shining eyes, a stark contrast to the scene just now.

Why are you meddling in other people's business?

How can that be considered meddling? Oh dear, this is my little brother!

Chapter 10 Jag Zoldyck

Saiki Kusuo took Zipanian's glasses and put them on.

"Wow, it fits perfectly right away, it's like Nanxiong-san was born to wear glasses!"

Everyone looked at Killua, who had just spoken, and Killua, realizing the atmosphere, covered his mouth.

All eyes turned to Alluka.