Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　On the stone steps in front of the door, several richly dressed servants were busy wiping the tiles on the door knocker and the edge of the flower bed.

　Moreover, the "gatekeeper" appears to be an outsourced security guard.

　Instead of having their own servants take on the role like the Far Shore family... although the nature of the role is similar.

　After all, modern domestic servants are actually quite similar in nature to hired laborers.

　Yes, at least for the vast majority of people.

　"Good morning, this is the Dong Shang family home. How can I help you?"

　The gatekeeper who asked this question was a young man in uniform. He was sitting in the gatehouse and asking politely.

　"The Yuanan family had made an appointment in advance."

　As the driver, the head maid, Nagashima, said this, and she replied politely in return, "To see Miss Higashino."

　In response to the head maid's words, the gatekeeper picked up the walkie-talkie and said a few words.

　He quickly pressed the button, allowing the group to pass. Several servants guided the vehicle to its parking spot, where they could see many Western-style decorations along the way.

The trees on both sides of the road are lush and green, and the landscaping looks quite good.

　With this in mind, Cong Yu and Yuan An Gareth got out of the car... The head maid obviously wasn't going directly to see Higashi Shang Aeka, but instead stayed in the car to wait.

　Led by the servants of the Dong Shang family, the two walked towards the villa where they lived.

　"To be honest, it's more modern than the Far Shore Residence."

　As she said this, Cong Yu pondered for a moment and commented, "Let me guess... the Dongshang family is now completely under the control of Dongshang Ayaka?"

　"completely"

　Gareth from the far shore was somewhat puzzled. He pondered for a moment and shook his head slightly: "I don't think so... The head of the Dong Shang family is still alive."

　Is that so?

　However, Cong Yu insisted on her own idea.

　"However, there are some conflicts... The styles of Japanese and Western clash, and those flowers and Western decorations were only recently added."

　As she said this, Cong Yu looked at Gareth Far Shore, who seemed not to care much about these details: "The Dong Shang family must have had a power struggle before."

　It should be a change of power... or more accurately, a peaceful change of power.

　Or rather, in most families, power transitions are peaceful; cases like Gareth on the other side are rare.

　This might be what a truly filial son is like.

　Goodbye, Father... and my cowardice.

　"..." Before Gareth Far Shore, recalling the details of the journey, could say anything in response to Cong Yu's words, a voice of agreement came from the main house entrance—

　"As you said; conflict and harmony, modernity and the past combined... that's the idea I wanted to express."

　The woman speaking was wearing a kimono and looked to be about the same age as Gareth from the far shore: "Gareth and I share similar views, so I feel that we get along very well."

　The woman walked out of the main house, her wooden clogs making a "clack-clack" sound as she approached the two of them.

　She wore a pale yellow outer garment over her kimono.

　"Nice to meet you, I am Higashi no Ayaka. Please take care of me."

　Dong Shangya Huixiang introduced herself and bowed to Cong Yu. Her refined manners gave people the first impression of a well-bred young lady.

　She perfectly embodies the image of a young lady from a wealthy family.

　She speaks eloquently, manages her expressions well, and seems very intelligent... that's the first impression she gives.

　This is remarkable because...

　My first impression wasn't that he was fat.

　However, my second impression came from her face and figure—fat, obese, extremely fat.

　She has a lot of fat on her face, but that doesn't really matter... in fact, it even looks kind of cute.

　But when paired with her figure, it's hard to describe...

　She was practically a round ball, probably because she was too fat. Therefore, her movements appeared somewhat slow, and each step seemed difficult.

　Even the act of bowing is difficult to watch.

　Then, there was a faint bluish tinge on the exposed arm... It didn't look like fat, but rather like swelling.

　Swelling all over the body.

　Even if it's cardiac edema, it shouldn't be this swollen... Besides, the other person is moving around normally.

　"I am Cong Yu, please take care of me."

　As Cong Yu spoke, she scrutinized Dong Shang Ya Hui Xiang, who calmly accepted Cong Yu's gaze... She was already used to it.

　Gareth on the Far Shore: "..."

　"Is it poison? Or some kind of curse?"

　Cong Yu made this assessment and looked at Gareth on the distant shore: "I can't do anything about this. You should really call a doctor."

　These words confirmed Higashino Ayaka's earlier guess.

　"So, you really are... from the 22nd Group?"

　As she said this, Higashino Ayaka slowly backed away, welcoming the two into the house: "It's neither poison nor a curse, but a worm called 'Gu'."

　"..." Gu... or...?"

　It should be noted that although Cong Yu is a snake, snakes are called "long worms" and are one of the five poisonous creatures, along with scorpions.

　However, Cong Yu has not done much research on Gu.

　If reading novels about Gu practitioners or other related effects doesn't count as research, then he really hasn't done any research at all.

　"I am indeed a member of the 22nd Group."

　As Cong Yu said this, she sat down on the sofa that Higashino Ayaka had dragged over with one hand, saying, "I have even less research on these 'non-techniques'... Can't you find a magical girl who can solve your problem?"

　Higashi no Ayaka said nothing, only shook her head.

　Meanwhile, Gareth, sitting next to Cong Yu, was somewhat puzzled. He hadn't understood what Cong Yu had just said: "Non-technique techniques? What are those?"

　To Gareth's question from the far shore, Cong Yu simply explained: "A spell that uses magic is called a spell, while the inner power that does not involve magic is called a non-spell spell... a spell that is not a spell."

　It's not a technique of magic... Does such a thing even exist in the world?

　Seeing Gareth's expression, Azuma Ayaka knew what he was thinking, so she explained, "Gu is... and divination."

　So that's how it is. So divination can be done too...

　With Gareth from the distant shore nodding, Azuma Ayaka smiled, then picked up the controller from the low table beside her: "Instead of this, how about playing a game?"

　Upon hearing the other party's words, Gareth Far Shore immediately became interested and entered serious mode: "Come on! Let's start a new game! Monster Hunter, which was just released recently!"

　As he said this, he looked at the stunned Cong Yu and invited, "Would you like to come, Lord Cong Yu?"

　"..." No, why did the topic change so quickly?

　We were just talking about spells and Gu worms... why are we suddenly switching to a fun game segment?

　but……

　"Come!"

　Chapter 266 The Most Reliable Little Guang

　Higashi no Ayaka... seems like a nice kid.

　Although she was also a katana player, Congyu didn't look down on her.

　(Gareth from the Far Shore: Protest! Protest!)

　It's not because she gets preferential treatment as a female player... but because she plays very steadily, doesn't squirm much, and has high damage output.

　(Gareth from the distant shore, feeling guilty: ...I, I also have high damage output—)

　This...this...this is incomparable to Gareth on the other side!

　Once this person has properly sharpened the blade, he will immediately...

　In a frantic rush, we prepared to board...board!board!board!

　All they could see was the mountain!

　And the outcome was obvious: nothing! Nothing! Nothing!

　Then, in one go, I completed the cat-cat-cat series!

　Cong Yu's assessment is...

　It's too low down.

　(Gareth from the Far Shore: QAQ)

　As Cong Yu played, her face darkened... almost turning into a black-faced sea tiger, but Dong Shang Ya Huixiang wasn't annoyed; she just smiled there.

　It's almost fair to say that this child is a perfect young lady from a prominent family, even possessing a friendly demeanor... and a young heiress of a wealthy family.

　Aside from his appearance, he is a good match for Gareth on the other side of the coast.

　Moreover, their appearance and physique seem to have been affected by the presence of the Gu... If that's the case, it's very easy to solve.

　However, it's not about getting rid of the Gu worms.

　Instead, they directly replaced the body...

　This is the doctor's proposed solution—they can give her 500,000 yuan to help Dong Shangya Huixiang get an identical body.

　However, the body containing the Gu worm should be given to her for research.

　This may be the reason why "Gu" has declined in modern times... Whether it is Gu or poison, these kinds of things are ultimately effective on the body.

　Those who are capable can simply get a body transplant.

　Even if the rabbit man is poisoned by the Bone-Piercing Poison, he will only change bodies every once in a while.

　Well, that's true, but only a minority of people have the ability to change bodies... Most people still have to rely on magical girls to heal them.

　Only a few people have the means to contact those who can do this.

　Moreover, the price is quite high.

　In Cong Yu's understanding, anything that can be mass-produced and easily replicated through scientific means, and is also inexpensive...

　Perhaps only doctors can help.

　and so……

　Cong Yu once again performed a good deed, reinforcing the core value of "If you have any difficulties, find Cong Yu," and affirming her as "the most loving," "the kindest," "the most persistent," and "the most meticulous"...

　It's not a good time to talk about this during the Chinese New Year; I feel like the author might get arrested.

　Shivering—

　If the favorability rating system could be materialized, then Gareth from the Far Shore would have maxed out his favorability rating for Murasame at this moment.

　I also gained a lot of goodwill from Higashino Ayaka.

　To be honest, Gareth from the far shore seems to have developed quite a bit of affection for Azusa Higashi... They even called each other by name when they met.

　In Japan, people mostly address each other by their names.

　Similar to Mr./Mr. XX.

　People like Cong Yu, who have a habit of calling others by their full names, are actually a minority... but it doesn't feel out of place, as if that's how he should address others.

　Because this is Congyu!

　It's raining heavily again and again!

　Even if Higashi no Ayaka remains chubby her whole life, it feels like the young couple will still end up together, perhaps...

　This is just like love!

　"Their relationship is so beautiful, it's like a fairy tale—"

　Yaochuan Guang listened attentively, his eyes sparkling: "Yuanan-senpai's brother and Dongshang-sama...so pure."

　Cong Yu declined to comment on Yao Chuan Guang's words...