She closed her eyes tightly, but her brows furrowed slightly. The memory of Yukinoshita Kozo standing her up today kept resurfacing in her mind, and she was furious. Every drop of hot water hitting her body reminded her of the unpleasantness of being stood up.
"Shame, what a shame," she thought to herself, biting her lip. She was so proud and arrogant that she despised those who came in late or left early, those who failed exams, and those who couldn't discipline themselves. "I actually wanted to help that kind of person..."
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"...If you complete the dungeon quest, you can completely ban monsters from that dungeon world from entering this one. I see."
To protect this world, to protect the innocent families in this world, Takashi San decides: to declare war on the world of giants! To declare war on the world of Akagi! To declare war on the world of Demon Slayer!
Chapter 58: 057 New Mission: To play with Yukino in front of Hikigaya, this is for the world
The hot water from the showerhead sprayed down, and the warm water kept flowing over Horikita's skin. Her fair chest rose and fell with her rapid breathing... The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and her eyes flashed with anger.
However, Horikita wasn't the type to be completely swayed by her emotions. After a while, she took a deep breath and forced herself to control her emotions. "Forget it."
After taking a shower, she dried herself with a soft towel and changed into comfortable home clothes. She opened the bathroom door and walked out, her hair still slightly damp and smelling fresh after a shower.
She walked straight to the phone on the table, reached out and picked it up, and with a light tap of her slender fingers, the phone screen lit up instantly. What came into view was a text message from Yukinoshita: Sorry, something urgent happened today. I will bring you a gift tomorrow to make it up to you.
Whether it's Karuizawa Megumi or Horikita Suzune, they both subconsciously believe that they hold a special place in Yukinoshita's heart and are treated specially by him. If someone who treats everyone gently treats you gently, then it's only natural. If someone who treats everyone coldly treats only you gently, then...
Horikita's originally calm face narrowed slightly the moment she saw the message, as if she was thinking about something. After a moment, she sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes, "...What an unreliable guy."
PM6: 01
At this time, Kaguya-san's mansion was at its busiest. Hayasaka Ai was at her busiest, directing the maids to work in an orderly manner with an elegant yet dignified manner, while also personally and meticulously checking on various matters.
Occasionally, she glanced at her mobile phone in her busy schedule and saw an apology text message from Yukinoshita Kozo: Sorry, something urgent happened today, I will bring you a gift to compensate you tomorrow.
Hayasaka's face was filled with disdain, and she couldn't help but mutter under her breath, "Humph, do you think you can get rid of me with this trick?"
Then, her fingers rapidly tapped the onscreen keyboard, composing the text message at breakneck speed, and then, without hesitation, she pressed send. After successfully sending the message, Hayasaka tucked the phone neatly back into her pocket, a single, seamless movement that took only a few seconds.
The content is roughly as follows:
1.Sony's latest mobile phone...
2. A certain expensive pair of noise-canceling headphones...
(Ms. Hayasaka really likes “fashionable” electronic products)
3. Give yourself lots and lots of money...
After that, there were many, many material conditions that would seem harsh to ordinary people, all of which were thought up by Hayasaka on a whim. This was the list she sent out: "If you want to seek forgiveness from the beautiful and almighty Miss Hayasaka, how about giving me these gifts as compensation?"
If you think it's too much to ask, then that's right. Hayasaka had no intention of forgiving the other person, and she didn't think he would agree. She wasn't like Karuizawa and Horikita, two ordinary girls who attended the "strength classroom" but didn't even understand what strength was, and were easily fooled. Hayasaka was already on her way to achieving personal financial freedom.
At night, in an apartment building in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, Mrs. Sakurajima's black car was parked downstairs.
Inside the apartment, Altria sat upright on the sofa in the living room, her smooth blonde hair gleaming golden under the light. She stared intently at the food program on the TV screen, completely absorbed by the alluring food on the screen.
Takashi San bent down at the entrance, changed his shoes, and said to the living room: "Altria, I'm going to go out for a while and will be back soon."
"Yeah." Altria just nodded slightly, her eyes still fixed on the TV... Only the mouth-watering delicacies on TV were all she cared about at the moment.
The black car was driving smoothly on the road. Inside, Takashi San was sitting in the passenger seat, and Mrs. Sakurajima was sitting next to him in the driver's seat. She exuded an alluring fragrance, which was even stronger than last time, making people feel excited.
"Madam, you asked me out so late, it must be something important?" Xiaosan's voice sounded a little restrained.
It happened to be at the intersection where they were waiting for the traffic light to turn red. Mrs. Sakurajima glanced at him slightly, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. "Can't I come to you if there's nothing else?"
Xiao San quickly waved his hands and explained hastily, "No, I didn't mean that at all."
"Don't be so nervous. Didn't I tell you? I haven't repaid your kindness yet." Mrs. Sakurajima raised the corners of her mouth, and her eyes were gentle.
Afterwards, the two went to a high-end restaurant for dinner. Inside, candlelight flickered, soft music filled the air, and the atmosphere was ambiguous and charming.
Mrs. Sakurajima cut the steak gracefully, occasionally looking up at Takashiro with a meaningful look in her eyes; Takashiro seemed a little reserved, occasionally responding to Mrs. Sakurajima's gaze.
At this moment, the system's emotionless voice echoed in Xiaosan's mind: "Ding, main mission completed; Ding, important conditions missing, unacceptable, random penalties begin: prohibition of use of 1 Peacock Coin, prohibition of use of 1 Triceratops Coin, reset of stealing skill proficiency, deduction of part of this main mission reward, penalties end. This mission reward begins to be distributed, totaling 4514 million yen."
As soon as he finished speaking, the system's "main task" interface popped up and caught Xiaosan's eye.
Compensation mission: Make Hachiman Hikigaya fall in love with Yukinoshita Yukino, and make Hachiman Hikigaya suffer the pain of being a "violent criminal".
The deadline for completing the mission is before Yukinoshita Yukino graduates from high school.
Task Completion Guide: Because the host has not completed the teaching task, here is the teaching guide. It is recommended that the host try to send the video file of the intimacy between himself and Yukinoshita Yukino to Hikigaya Hachiman.
Mission Reward: 1145141919 million yen...
Failure penalty: World collapse increases by 30%...
This left Xiaosan confused.
The rewards were obviously more generous, and the penalties for failure were also severe. But... Xiao San was more concerned about how he had failed the previous mission. And this mission was terrible and excessive no matter how you looked at it.
Previous rewards...
Forty million yen is certainly a huge sum of money for ordinary people. After all, it is not as easy as what Japanese sociologists and economics experts say, "Which Japanese family doesn't have 50 million in savings?"
For Takashi, this sum was neither too little nor too much. It was enough to cover the expenses of his previous car purchases (GTR and Kawasaki H2), and also satisfy Altria's appetite (a daily consumption of over 10). While he couldn't completely relax, he didn't have to worry as much as before.
punish......
Does the penalty for failing a mission include being unable to use items? Random...these penalties are quite varied. (PS: The system also includes a "room you can't leave unless you do something *," but Xiaosan didn't trigger it.)
Kozo was lost in thought when his thoughts were suddenly brought back to reality by Mrs. Sakurajima's voice, "By the way, Yukinoshita-kun, have you seen my daughter?"
"Honestly, not yet," Takashi San responded.
"You're so honest! Aren't you afraid that I will fire you?" Mrs. Sakurajima said with a smile and a hint of amusement in her eyes.
Xiao San lowered his head slightly and said, "This is your right, Madam." His expression was calm, and there was no trace of tension in his eyes.
Mrs. Sakurajima smiled, her eyes sharp as she looked at him carefully.
Her gaze started from Xiaosan's hair, slowly moved down, passed through his calm and determined eyes, lingered for a moment on his face without the slightest panic, and then slid to his sitting figure.
'Advance and retreat with reason, neither humble nor arrogant...' She commented to herself, the smile on her lips becoming more meaningful.
Mrs. Sakurajima leaned forward slightly and continued to ask softly, "Then you should know where my daughter is now, right?"
Without any hesitation, Kozo clearly and accurately stated the address of Sakurajima Mai.
After hearing the answer, Mrs. Sakurajima's already smiling mouth turned up even higher. She nodded with satisfaction, her eyes full of praise. "As expected, your ability is also excellent. I was not mistaken..."
There was a hint of curiosity in Mrs. Sakurajima's eyes. She pursed her lips slightly and then asked, "Let me ask you a presumptuous question... Yukinoshita-kun, are you dating someone?"
"Yes." Xiaosan's expression was very calm, and he answered without hesitation, without the slightest hesitation.
Mrs. Sakurajima was startled at first, but quickly recovered. "It's unusual for such a talented child to not have a girlfriend. But for someone from a prestigious family, this child is incredibly honest."
Honest and kind people are common, as are people with wisdom and ability. But people who possess both are extremely rare.
Mrs. Sakurajima was certain that Yukinoshita Kozo was a "noble son of a prominent family." She suspected that his childhood was a well-protected and well-educated one, hence... his powerful abilities at such a young age, yet his character remained as pure as a blank slate.
So, there are two possibilities for who Yukinoshita-kun is dating.
1. Origin of common people
"She's definitely very beautiful, but her family background is another matter. But...given this child's good character, he wouldn't be dating someone with this attitude. Maybe his family doesn't care... These famous families usually treat their children as just not bringing women of humble origins home, and it doesn't matter if they're just playing around or something."
2. Born into a prominent family
"If it was arranged by the family... then it would be troublesome. It would be difficult to pry away a couple who are well matched."
"I really don't know which girl is so lucky!" Mrs. Sakurajima asked tentatively, "Is it arranged by her family?" Her eyes were full of inquiry.
"No." Kozo said briefly, his expression calm. (Hayasaka Ai: What about me?)
Mrs. Sakurajima raised the corner of her mouth and continued with a hint of curiosity: "That girl must be very beautiful."
Takashi nodded. In his eyes, Altria's appearance was more than just "beautiful".
This was undoubtedly good news for Mrs. Sakurajima, as it convinced her that Kozo was dating a commoner. "There's a chance."
She is already a mother of a child and was once abandoned by her ex-husband (who was clinging to a wealthy family). Therefore, she is very realistic and thinks she knows a lot about the love and emotional aspects between men and women.
Putting aside her family background, she believed that her daughter would not be inferior to girls of the same age from commoner families in terms of "feminine charm".
Mrs. Sakurajima narrowed her eyes slightly, a cunning light flashing in her eyes. She seemed unwilling to let go of this topic easily. "...The other party should be from Kanto, right?"
Takashi San raised his hand to support his chin, "Hmm..." He paused for a moment, "I think he's British."
This answer clearly exceeded Mrs. Sakurajima's expectations. "A foreigner?" She had been planning to continue testing whether they were childhood friends, but now, it seemed, she could breathe a sigh of relief. (The top three destinations for international marriages in Japan are China, South Korea, and the Philippines, accounting for over 1% of all international marriages in Japan. The United States accounts for 3%, and the United Kingdom for only 50%).
All in all, Mrs. Sakurajima didn't think their relationship was one that could last. Most international romances, like those that started on a whim, quickly developed conflicts and cultural barriers, and ended in failure.
The two continued to chat casually, and Mrs. Sakurajima's seemingly casual words concealed a mystery... She kept testing the other party's ability, knowledge and character.
Although the gentle Xiaosan was caught off guard, he handled the situation with ease, and each of his answers was clear and reasonable.
Mrs. Sakurajima received an answer that satisfied her.
Afterwards, Mrs. Sakurajima personally drove Kozo home. The car drove smoothly and soon arrived at the downstairs of Kozo's apartment building.
"Yukinoshita-kun, won't you invite me upstairs to sit with you?" Mrs. Sakurajima's voice contained a hint of teasing, like a cat teasing a weak little mouse in the sewer.
"This..." A hint of hesitation flashed across Xiaosan's face, "This is not good."
Mrs. Sakurajima seemed to have caught an interesting signal. Her eyes narrowed slightly and her smile became more obvious. "Why? Is it because your girlfriend is home?"
"Well, yes." Xiaosan nodded slightly.
Mrs. Sakurajima smiled calmly and said, "It was just a joke. Although... I also want to see how beautiful your girlfriend is." Her smile seemed relaxed and casual, but in her heart... 'Has it developed to the point of living together?'
Chapter 59: 058 Attacking Allen's Birthplace (Part ): Beginning the Mission
Xiaosan gently opened the car door and got out.
After Kozo got out of the car, Mrs. Sakurajima slowly lowered the window. The breeze gently rustled her hair. She leaned forward slightly and said, "Then Yukinoshita-kun, I'll leave my daughter to you."
Takashi San nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, ma'am." Then he stood quietly there, watching Mrs. Sakurajima drive away until the car disappeared into the night.
Logically speaking, Takashi San had no problem with "introducing Altria to others"...as long as it didn't affect work or missions, and didn't involve safety issues, then it was fine. He was very tolerant, and Altria wasn't the introverted type who didn't want to entertain guests. The king was adept at handling any situation.
There was a more difficult reason why Takashige was unwilling to let Mrs. Sakurajima go upstairs.
Because at this point in time...
It was at this time that Altria began to release the bodily instincts that had been suppressed for so long.
After returning home and stepping into the entrance hall, Takashi San was inevitably confronted by Artoria again with the excuses of "special training to strengthen the body and will" and "fulfilling the duties and obligations of husband and wife"... These were all justifiable "righteous" reasons and started a fierce battle.
These days, Altria's daily routine is "eat, eat, eat, study the grass, sleep," which is quite stable. (Don't underestimate the desires of an "old woman" who has been lonely for decades!)
At night, soft moonlight streamed through the window into the room. Altria nestled gently in Takashi's arms, her chest heaving violently, her face flushed with a charming blush. Gradually, her breathing evened out, and she fell into a deep sleep, feeling both physically and mentally content.
Xiao San looked at Altria's sleeping face tenderly, his eyes full of love. He gently stroked her hair, his movements so gentle that it seemed as if he was afraid of disturbing her sweet dream.
In Takashi's eyes, this is what Altria looks like.
Advantages: The world's most immortal and undying British blonde beauty (the fact that she looks a lot like Airie is a plus), very powerful in combat, loyal, kind, just and cute, and has no feelings for expensive luxury goods; Disadvantages: Extremely strong appetite, strong physical desires, and the British plains are as barren as Yukino.
The battle was over, but Xiao San did not stop.
"The next step is..." Xiaosan opened the system interface.
Dungeon teaching tasks
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Dungeon Tutorial 1. Save Grisha's Wife (Carla)
Mission Description: This mission is a system-designed training mission designed to hone the host's ability to capture married women. Upon accepting this mission, the host will be transported to the morning of the day the Colossal Titan breached Wall Maria in the host's "Attack on Titan" instance.
Danger level: Low (Note: A large number of giants will appear in this mission, but the host is very strong, so I hope the host will not hesitate and go in quickly)
Mission rewards: 1. Masato Kusaka's ashes; 2. Eiji Hino's underwear; 3. Two ordinary coins.
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