Why are the magical girls in your area male?

"What are you doing? Don't do anything reckless, or I'll beat you up!"

Yuki Tsukishiro seemed to be startled, and even her sleepy eyes instantly became much clearer:

"Don't be so coy! The charging I'm talking about is different from the charging you're talking about! It's the difference between the plug-in version and the wireless version!"

She paused, then, as if remembering something terrible, raised her hand and lightly punched Yuan Qing in the back, muttering:

"Speaking of which, someone broke their promise again last night! Why do you always like to wake me up after I'm asleep... you know, wake me up?"

"I'm sorry, it's just that you look so cute when you sleep, I just couldn't resist."

"So I deserve to be tormented by you until I'm dizzy?" Yuki Tsukishiro glared at him and pinched his waist. "If you keep doing this, I'm going back to my apartment!"

"Are you willing to?"

"What can I do? You've been putting me through this again and again, I'm about to fall apart! You should be more considerate of your wife, I'm a real person! Not some inanimate object!"

Yuki Tsukishiro muttered.

Although she was complaining, she showed no sign of loosening her embrace.

The bacon was ready. Yuan Qing freed one hand, turned to the side, and ruffled her messy silver hair, urging her:

"Okay, okay, I was wrong, alright? Go sit down, breakfast is ready, eat first and then wash up."

"Just five more seconds of charging..." Yuki Tsukishiro whined softly, "You came home too late last night, my battery is low today..."

"Okay, one, two, three, four, five, five seconds are up."

"Hmph, you even counted! You really don't like me holding you, do you?"

"Heaven and earth bear witness, you yourself said it was five seconds, and I didn't dislike it."

As Yuan Qing spoke, he leaned down and kissed her forehead: "I even wish I could push you down right now, want to try?"

"Well, never mind, eating is more important, and I still have to go to school."

Yuki Tsukishiro blushed and admitted defeat, obediently letting go of his embrace and sitting down at the dining table.

Yuanqing brought over the food, and she picked up her utensils and began to eat.

Hmm, the eggs were fried just right, but the bacon was a bit overcooked...

Yuki Tsukishiro ate in small bites while gently kicking him under the table with her foot, complaining, "You bacon, it's a little burnt."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qing raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Can you blame me? Wasn't it you who clung to me like a sloth since early this morning?"

As he spoke, he ladled out a bowl of instant miso soup and pushed it in front of Yuki: "Here, this is a meal kit I bought at the convenience store yesterday. It's your favorite fried tofu flavor."

"Hmph, at least you still have some conscience~"

After the meal, Gensei cleared the dishes, while Yuki changed into her uniform, washed up, and the two went out together.

It's already June.

The sun is shining brightly today, the breeze is gentle, the scenery is beautiful, and the air is fresh.

Yuki Tsukishiro's silver hair shimmered with tiny dappled sunlight as she walked. Suddenly, she stopped and pointed to the newly blooming flowers in the roadside flowerbed for Gensei to see.

"You rascal, look at this little blue flower, doesn't it match my formal attire quite well?"

“Yes, indeed.” Yuan Qing naturally took her hand, their fingers intertwined, and replied, “But not as pretty as your eyes.”

"Tch, so glib."

Yuki Tsukishiro complained, but her ears turned slightly red, and she unconsciously tightened her grip on Gensei's hand.

The two arrived at the subway station, where the carriages were already quite crowded at this time of day.

The car door opened, and Yuanqing, protecting Yuki, found a relatively spacious corner and had her stand facing the car window, while he stood behind her.

He held onto the handrail with one hand and gently wrapped his other arm around Yuki's waist, encircling her between himself and the carriage wall, separating her from the crowded flow of people.

The tram ran smoothly for several stops, and even after passing through several of the largest transfer stations, the carriages remained bustling with people.

Yuan Qing looked out the car window at the rapidly receding street scene.

Suddenly, a feeling of being watched slowly crept up his spine.

Ok?

He subtly glanced to the side; the surroundings were crowded with people, and there was nothing strange about it.

Strangely enough, I didn't sense any magic power, and there was no warning of any killing intent fluctuations.

What exactly is this feeling of being spied on at close range?

hiss......

Wait a minute!

It couldn't possibly be that guy, could it?!

The tram arrived at the station, the doors opened, and Gensei, protecting Yuki, disembarked with the flow of people.

Reaching a less crowded area near the station exit, Yuanqing stopped, turned around, and placed his hands on Yuki's shoulders, speaking with a slightly apologetic tone:

"Yuki, wait here for me for a moment. I'm going to the restroom and I'll be right back."

"Huh? You need to go to the restroom? Really or not?"

Yuki Tsukishiro grabbed his shoulder and teased him with a suggestive expression, "You're not planning to go to the Sanqing Temple alone, are you? Doing that kind of thing in a public restroom, how perverted would that be!"

"What the hell... I was just going to the bathroom, why are you doing this kind of 'cleaning up' stuff in a place like this?"

Yuan Qing moved closer to her and, as if in retaliation, gently bit her right earlobe. "Give me two minutes, and you wait for me here."

"......Fine."

The sudden "attack" made Yuki Tsukishiro blush.

Since the other party had said so, she had no choice but to let go: "Okay, lazy people always have to poop and pee on the mill. Hurry up and come back! Did you bring toilet paper? Don't wipe with your hands!"

"I brought it, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Yuan Qing pinched her cheek, smiled, and turned to walk quickly toward the restroom inside the station.

I entered the empty men's restroom and closed the door behind me.

Making sure no one was around, he walked to the sink, placed his hands on the countertop, looked at his somewhat gloomy and helpless face in the mirror, and whispered:

"come out."

As soon as he finished speaking, the air behind him rippled like water.

Immediately afterwards, Asakawa Sena's figure seemed to emerge from the shadows, silently kneeling on one knee behind him, her head bowed, and a barrier magic used to isolate her from the outside world emanated from her body:

"Lord Yuan Qing."

[Walk in darkness, serve the light]

This is an introduction, and also a unique characteristic of Shadow Guards. Its effect is the same as the [Invisibility] ability of Assassination Awakeners, which can completely hide one's presence and eliminate all traces of one's aura.

The level of concealment is determined by the Shadow Guard's own level. In other words, a Shadow Guard of Asakawa Hoshina's level has a concealment level that is comparable to, or even surpasses, most assassin-type Awakened.

"Ugh."

Yuan Qing sighed, frowned, and questioned the other person, "Didn't you listen to what I said this morning?"

I told you, don't show up unless I call you. Your current position is very sensitive, so try not to expose yourself to outsiders.

"As you commanded, I have completely erased my existence, and no one can detect me."

Asakawa Sena replied confidently, "You only asked me to leave, not to go any far away from you."

Therefore, I believe that carefully protecting your safety without disturbing you is the best option.

"..."

Wow, you even managed to make your logic consistent.

"...You call this not disturbing me? You've been spying on me the whole way. Luckily, Yuki didn't find out, otherwise I wouldn't know how to explain it to her."

"I am very sorry, but please rest assured that I will not be discovered by anyone other than you."

That's not my point.

Yuan Qing frowned.

He had previously mentioned that he felt the corruption option had an "after-sales service," so he opened the system and checked the description of corruption again.

He was quite certain that corruption would not have a brainwashing effect on witches.

Asakawa Sena's loyalty to herself stemmed entirely from the bond between lord and subject, and had nothing to do with corruption.

Furthermore, given Asakawa Sena's "rebellious" demeanor, it's clear she's not the kind of brainwashed servant who blindly obeys her, but rather someone with independent thought and the ability to make her own judgments.

The system has already stated that the Shadow Guards were reborn because of the King, exist because of the King, and their loyalty is 100% constant. They will never betray their monarch, so Yuan Qing doesn't need to worry about their loyalty.

We need to properly set some rules for this guy.

Thinking of this, Yuan Qing said with a serious expression: "Asakawa Hoshina, I want you to remember two things."

First, trust my judgment; I have a more acute perception of the distinction between danger and safety.

Secondly, please respect my privacy. Don't come here again like that morning, with people inexplicably showing up at my door to deliver medicine. Seriously.

Asakawa Sena remained silent for a moment, then finally lowered her head deeply, her voice seemingly tinged with disappointment:

"I understand, Lord Yuanqing."

"Good to know." Yuan Qing breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He paused, then said, "Your main task now is to conceal your identity; you cannot afford to be exposed in the slightest."

"Go back to the manor. The real world is full of people and eyes; even with your superior stealth abilities, there's always risk."

"Yes, Lord Yuanqing, I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Asakawa Sena stood up and was about to leave when Gensei called her back: "By the way, you should have heard Shiori Shiomi say that, right?"

Tsukimi Haruka is still alive. Although these days have been very painful for her, she has survived.

Upon hearing this, Asakawa Sena's disappointed face immediately lit up with joy.

However, Yuan Qing quickly added, "I understand that you must be eager to see her, but as you know, your identity is very sensitive and must be kept strictly confidential."

Therefore, let's wait until the association has overcome this crisis before considering a meeting. Please understand.

As for the future, things will definitely get better and better, I promise.

Of course Asakawa Sena understands.

Her lips trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but apart from words of gratitude, she seemed to know nothing else to express her thanks.

After thinking for a moment, she placed her hand on her chest and solemnly swore, "Thank you, Lord Gensei. Hoshina swears that she will protect you with her life!"

"Hmm...I know."

Yuan Qing nodded to her, then gestured with his eyes.

The latter understood immediately, and his figure vanished abruptly, as if he had merged back into the air.

With her departure, the barrier separating the inside from the outside was once again removed.

Yuan Qing washed his face, left the restroom, and rejoined Yuki Tsukishiro at the station entrance.

"Didn't you say two minutes?" Yuki Tsukishiro complained, pointing to the time on her phone screen. "It's already past that!"

"Really?" Yuan Qing chose to play dumb.

"Of course! It's two and a half minutes, a full thirty seconds!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry. How about I make it up to you with 30 times tonight?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Yuki Tsukishiro did not blush as usual; instead, she smiled dismissively, revealing a disdainful expression.

"Ah Qing, I think your bragging skills are getting more and more outrageous. Even if your father is a little bit of a nobody, a little bit of a waste, that's no reason for you to brag like this, is it?"

30 times? Why don't you just say you can use a hooked yoke as a propeller to take off?

"Damn, stop talking, I can picture it! Isn't that hanging picture you're talking about the one I sent you before? You're just using what you've learned, aren't you?"

"Tch, you're punished by having to go back and cook eight dishes for me! If you miss even one, I'll make a scene!"

"Okay, whatever my wife says, I will do."