The fierce demons in the Spider Demon's Nest were exterminated, and the exorcists of the Kurohimeyama clan triumphantly returned home.

In this mission, the main family and branch family lost three members and one was injured.

Furthermore, among the ninja who served as the vanguard, of the three dispatched squads, fourteen died, four were injured, and six survived.

Although the losses sound significant, when facing demon-class monsters, such losses are not too great and are entirely acceptable.

Throughout the journey, the returning members were in good spirits, except for the heavily depleted lower-ranking ninja.

His companions all looked listless, and Hyakusuke himself was even more downcast.

"This world is doomed."

At this moment, with a pale face and exhausted body, he clearly realized this fact.

Hyakusuke had not anticipated that his fierce actions would forcibly create a completely new version not even present in the game.

Words like "feminization," "TS (Transsexual)," and "body modification" repeatedly appeared in his mind.

"All chapters of 'Oborozuki no Mei' are interconnected, and the plot of each section will lead to different outcomes based on different choices..."

As the male protagonist, Tsukigara Yoake's responsibility is to engage in romance with the female lead to drive the plot forward, leading the story in different directions.

"But now that he's become a woman, what am I supposed to do? Can I make him engage in yuri with the other female leads?"

Hyakusuke was holding his head in frustration when someone forcefully patted him on the shoulder.

"Lower ninja, Lady Ogihime is looking for you."

The speaker was a spellcaster from the Kurohimeyama clan's 'Togame no Me (Calamity Eye)'. He wore black priestly robes and, to outsiders, was a strange person who covered his face with a black headscarf.

"Yes."

Hyakusuke lowered his head.

"Hurry up and don't keep the young lady waiting too long."

The man in the priestly robes had four eyes drawn on the black scarf covering his face, reminding one of the exorcist in a Tsuina ritual.

The 'Togame no Me' were of much higher status than the lower ninja, being a team of spellcasters from the main family. All members possessed high-level clairvoyance or even telepathy, and the core members were elites with branch family bloodlines.

In an exorcist family, the ninja corps' status is equivalent to expendable supplies. Their main role in battle is to scout demon habitats, run errands, transmit messages, and, when necessary, act as shields.

The types of demons are varied and strange, and some possess 'first encounter kill' abilities. Even first-rate exorcists can be killed if they are careless, or their abilities and spells may be incompatible, encountering enemies that counter them.

The raison d'être for the ninja serving the exorcist families is to serve as expendable supplies for this level of threat.

In the center of the group was an extremely ornate ox-drawn carriage, emblazoned with the Kurohimeyama clan's crest.

Hyakusuke first boarded the carriage and requested permission before entering the compartment after receiving the master's approval.

The space inside the carriage was larger than expected, likely due to some kind of "space folding" technique.

A faint incense that dispelled demonic energy permeated the air, with fragrance revealing quiet elegance.

The floor was woven with rush grass, and the originally narrow space had become several times wider, resembling a twelve-tatami mat Japanese-style room.

The Japanese-style room inside the carriage was also connected to an additional independent space, serving as a warehouse. After learning about the interior of the ox-drawn carriage, Hyakusuke couldn't help but complain, "What is this seamless extension charm, like Harry Potter's mobile magic tent?"

He was kneeling on the tatami mat, with a tea table made of precious wood in front of him, on which was placed a small incense burner. In the corner stood a gold-lacquered screen inlaid with mother-of-pearl, which looked like a valuable antique.

"Oh, it's you..."

Kurohimeyama Ogihime, the eldest princess of the Kurohimeyama family, had also taken off her revealing sleeveless light-colored kimono and changed into a white kimono. Her silver-white hair was fixed into a bun with a red hairpin.

"By the way, lower ninja, although I've met you a few times before, I still don't know your name."

"I am truly honored... I have no name."

Hyakusuke lowered his head and said, "The young lady may call me 'Hyakusuke'."

While speaking with his head lowered, he secretly glanced to the other side. The male protagonist, Tsukigara Yoake, was now like a mummy, lying on the tatami mat, his entire body wrapped in bandages covered with runes, now female.

Beside him were two female spellcasters wearing black scarves, casting healing spells on the young lady's fiancé.

"I see."

Ogihime nodded.

"I forgot about that... Hmm, you look quite tired. Would you like some tea?"

The main family's young lady seemed to not notice what was happening behind her at all, giving the impression that her fiancé's life or death was of no concern to her.

"No, that's..."

Hyakusuke was more concerned about the male protagonist's condition and didn't know if Tsukigara Yoake could be saved in this state.

'It's not surprising that she doesn't care about her fiancé. The two were originally in a political marriage. Speaking of which, at this point in time, she hasn't even established a deep relationship with Tsukigara Yoake...'

She was originally the type of ice beauty who disdained most men.

And because the male protagonist, this Mr. Nice Guy, had a personality that was so lukewarm that it gave off a sense of timidity, this princess initially cast a disdainful look at him. She didn't think highly of him at all.

"Please raise your head and speak, Hyakusuke."

She casually made a cup of tea, and in the next moment, the teacup seemed to be lifted by an invisible presence. The cup also floated in the air, as if being carried on a tray, and was delivered to him.

This must be some kind of shikigami being controlled. Hyakusuke could only brace himself and take the teacup.

However, he didn't know whether to take off his mask and drink the tea.

For a mere lower ninja to remove his mask in front of a main family bigwig was quite rude in the strict hierarchy of the Kurohimeyama family. In serious cases, it might lead to him having to commit seppuku as an apology.

Hyakusuke had witnessed many examples and had reached the point where he was very cautious and careful in his words and actions in front of main family bigwigs.

"Eh... you're not going to drink it? Honestly, this tea is quite expensive~"

She opened an ivory folding fan in her hand with a "snap" and said half-jokingly while covering her mouth with the fan.

"It would be a waste to just throw it away."

Young lady, you've said so, so what else can I do?

Hyakusuke could only say "Excuse me," half-removed his fox mask, revealed half of his face, and then drank all the hot tea in one gulp.

It's so hot.

However, he had no choice but to swallow the tea in one gulp, then said the complimentary words "The tea is excellent," and quickly put the mask back on.

I don't know if it was his imagination.

Hyakusuke felt that the moment he put his mask back on, the Kurohimeyama family's princess frowned slightly in displeasure.

"Forget it... let's talk about serious matters first."

She sighed quietly.

"First of all, I am very grateful to you for saving my fiancé. If it weren't for you, his life might have been in danger."

"You are too kind. This is what I should do."

"No."

The main family's young lady interrupted him.

"Your strength is meager, but you were still so loyal and dutiful in that environment. This is commendable... However, I am not looking for you for this matter."

The corners of her mouth were crooked, and it was unclear whether it was a wry smile or a sneer.

"You've seen Lord Yoake's condition."

Ogihime quickly changed to a serious face.

"Something abnormal has happened to him. This may be a curse, or it may be the result of other forces... I don't know what the reason is. After all, I am not a pharmacist who is good at healing arts, nor do I know how to restore him to normal. Therefore, regarding the matter of Lord Tsukigara, please be sure to keep it a secret and do not disclose it casually."

"I understand this."

"Also, do not explain to others what happened that day."

Ogihime said in a deep voice, "I will cover up the matter of Lord Yoake falling into the dragon vein pool for you. I think you also know the style of the main family. If this matter is investigated, you may not escape severe punishment."

She explained, "I cannot allow my fiancé's benefactor to be punished. I will remove you from this matter. Fortunately, no one knows exactly what happened except for the three of us."

"Thank you very much for your generosity."

Hyakusuke lowered his head, and cold sweat dripped from his forehead.

That's right, he almost forgot about this matter. If others knew that he pushed the male protagonist into the dragon vein pool, this would also be a "serious crime."

"No need to be like this, I said... you are the benefactor of me and Lord Yoake."

Ogihime put away her fan and smiled.

"I will do everything I can to help you with this matter, but you must also ensure that you keep your mouth shut."

"I will certainly obey."

Hyakusuke nodded.

"...That's good."

She sighed, "You can go back now."

Hyakusuke bowed and retreated from the ox-drawn carriage.

As soon as he left, a sigh came from the carriage.

"...What a pity."

Ogihime frowned, muttering to herself in a low voice.

"By the way, you two, also step down for now... It's difficult for you to keep maintaining the healing spell, so I'll take over next."

"But?"

The two female spellcasters were covered in sweat, their tone somewhat doubtful.

"Young lady... you shouldn't be able to use--"

The eyes of the two were somewhat puzzled.

"Oh... that's right, I actually can't use any other spells."

Ogihime giggled, her bright red and crooked lips seemed to be smiling, but it was more like a sneer.

"Excuse me."

The black-clad female spellcaster was startled by her sneer.

"Please forgive me~~ I misspoke, I'm very sorry."

"It's not that bad... I can't use any spells or abilities other than 'Time Weaving Power', and that's a fact."

Ogihime opened her fan again, covering her expression.

"However, my power can temporarily 'freeze' a person's state. Although it has no healing effect, it can maintain stability for a certain period of time. I can't let you keep consuming spiritual power to cast healing spells... I will use a Time Weaving Barrier to stabilize Lord Yoake's condition. You should go and rest first."

She returned to a gentle smile and closed her fan with a "snap".

"We... understand."

The two black-clad female spellcasters looked at each other, but they didn't dare to question Ogihime's orders. They could only respectfully bow and leave through the shoji door printed with "Pine and Chinese Lion," not forgetting to kneel and bow before leaving.

Click.

As the shoji door closed, the main family's princess's face seemed to crack. The gentle smile disappeared, and her lips twisted. Looking at the two female spellcasters who left, she cast a look of hatred and murderous intent.

Ogihime's expression was like a female demon, and the angry ghostly fire in her eyes seemed to burst out.

'No.'

She shook her head and frowned, muttering to herself.

'...There's no point in getting angry with two servants.'

Servants are just servants.

These two female spellcasters are just low-ranking exorcists of the Kurohimeyama clan, people who can't stand on the main stage.

She thought that the true source of her hatred was the clan connected to her bloodline, the source of everything, the root of all this pain, which was the Kurohimeyama main family.

Calm down, she can't reveal her intentions now.

The girl touched her face, hoping to ease the stiff expression.

Before accumulating enough power, she cannot reveal her true intentions to anyone.

"Besides, he can't see such an ugly expression..."

She smiled from the bottom of her heart.

Unfortunately, she still didn't see his full face when "he" took off his mask.

Although she could forcibly order him, that would lose its meaning.

Moreover, in that position, her words and actions would also bring him trouble.

"'Hyakusuke'... I still prefer your original name."

Ogihime held a small teacup in her hand.

This was just ordinary pottery. The teacup, which had been emptied of tea, still had some warmth left.

She gently touched it with her fingers, slowly stroking it with her palm, as if she could feel the warmth on his body, touching his skin, and sensing his aura.

"It's not time yet... it's not time yet."

She knew that the time was not yet ripe, and it was not the time. Even if she told "him" everything, it would only increase his pain.

"...Wait a little longer, no matter how long it takes, I will save you."

Her eyes lit up with excitement, as if illuminated by some kind of demonic nature, but only the luster of her pupils was turbid and dark.

--That's right, this is something only I can do.

Only my hands can embrace you and save you.

...Saving you from sinking again and again.

The main family's young lady covered her face with her fan. While indulging in her own lust, she hid the teacup in her sleeve, her mouth twisting妖艳ly.

--Finally, she妖艳ly licked her lips with her bright red tongue, licking the edge of the cup with the tip of her tongue, as if not letting go of even a trace of residual warmth.

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