Alliance

"An alliance?"

The latter was surprised.

"Yes, after all, the Kamishiro family has a lot of influence," Mu Xiaoxiao stood in front of her and stretched out his hand as he said.

"I want your family's power to cooperate with mine to fight against the common enemy."

"Are you referring to the people aligned to Shinohara as the common enemy?"

The first thing she thought of was those tycoons, and rich bureaucrats that were allied with Shinohara.

Those were the disgusting bunch that took part in the Feast years ago.

They had been coveting her for years.

"Not just them, but many more people, perhaps even this world—"

Hearing her word, the boy raised the corners of his mouth and said meaningfully.

The words echoed in Lady Saya's ears, ringing profoundly, her eardrums buzzing;

Back then, he seemed to have said something similar.

Looking at the mature woman in front of him, staring blankly at him, Mu Xiaoxiao was filled with embarrassment and his face gradually darkened.

'Damn, I've already reached out, even if you don't want to shake hands...can you at least respond?'

'This silence is really awkward for me!'

"Ah, I'm sorry, that... the alliance is no problem," Saya finally responded, holding his hand.

All the complicated thoughts were buried deep in her eyes, and she finally voiced the doubts deep in her heart.

"I promise you."

Anyway, there would be plenty of opportunities to come into contact with him in the future...so if he is the same person she was dreaming of day and night or not..would be unearthed sooner or later, and when the time comes...

"Please give me more advice in the future, Mu kun."

"Please give me more advice."

Seeing that they had finished talking, Kamishiro Kotone finally had the chance to speak up, "Xiaoxiao, why don't you stay at the Kamishiro's residence today, let us host you properly..."

"No, I have to go back at night. I'm here on a school trip with my class, so it's not convenient to stay overnight."

Suddenly, his phone suddenly rang, it was Nanao Akane.

"Akane?"

"Xiaoxiao, have you seen Ayaka-san?"

"Who? Ayaka?" Mu Xiaoxiao was confused, "I didn't see her. What happened?

"She went into the mountains to look for you and hasn't come back yet. She might be lost in the mountains, and Teacher Shirakawa is getting worried,"

The girl was quite calm.

After all, it was noon now, and with Xiaoxiao, there won't be any problems.

"I'll go look for her, tell Teacher Shirakawa not to worry, I'll notify you all once I find her."

After chatting for a while and hanging up the phone, the boy raised his head and met Miss Kotone's red eyes, "I might not even be able to stay till evening, I need to go now."

"But... at least have lunch?" Kotone glanced at the time, hoping to persuade him to stay.

"A student is missing in the mountains, I need to go look for her."

"Kotone, since Mu kun has something to do, don't disturb him. Anyway, he can come to our home as a guest anytime he has time in the future."

Hearing her mother say this, Kamishiro Kotone swallowed the words she was about to say and nodded sullenly.

She originally wanted to say go with him, but... ugh.

The first time she returned to her hometown, she met Mu Xiaoxiao.

After spending the past two days together, she was still not used to being separated suddenly.

She felt empty in his heart, and the girl followed him all the way out of the villa.

Her expression was a little lost.

"Kotone, are you reluctant to leave me?"

"Um, I can't bear it..."

The girl was not arrogant, so she nodded slightly and stared at him with a faint gaze, her eyes full of water and nostalgia.

Although she always said it was a deal, she knew that she was just lying to herself.

Maybe before, it was, but now...after all these days...it's far more than just the simple transaction back in the Tokyo hotel.

"Ah, this," hearing her straightforward confession, Mu Xiaoxiao gaped, "I suddenly want to stay."

"What, what do you mean?" sensing the implication in his words, the girl shyly averted her gaze, wanting to say if you stay, tonight I'll give you...

"Nothing," Mu Xiaoxiao rummaged in his pocket, and realized that what he was wearing were just skill rings, not guardian rings, so he looked towards Shizuka.

The Sex Demon maid pouted, and reluctantly took out an exquisite and beautiful ring, shimmering in the sunlight.

"Take this," she said, handing it to Kotone.

"This," the girl was startled, and then shocked, "this is..."

too fast?!

"Don't get me wrong, this is just a ring that can protect you, it's a tool,"

'I have to explain it every time,' wiping his sweat, regretting not carrying simple amulets with him.

"The Kamishiro family is an ally, so it's only natural to provide you with means of protection."

Just a protective tool?

'I'm a little disappointed, but even so'...even if it's just a tool, receiving his ring made her very happy.

At least it showed that he cares about her.

"It's actually made to look like a ring, which will make girls misunderstand. Don't you know, Xiaoxiao?" the girl held it to her chest and complained.

"It's convenient... Mainly because it was done this way at the beginning, and it's not easy to modify it now."

Mu Xiaoxiao finally waved off, "We're leaving."

"Wait!"

Dressed in a kimono, Kotone's heart raced, her hands pressed against her chest where the ring began to warm up; an inexplicable impulse made her lunge forward and press her tender, vibrant lips against his.

They separated after touching for three seconds.

"This, this is a return gift..."

The girl was too shy to look at him,

bashfully avoiding eye contact, "It's a transaction; don't think too much about it."

"..."

The boy raised his eyes and said, "My precious tool for just a simple kiss? This is a bad deal for me."

"Ugh," what do you mean?

"When we return to Tokyo, make sure to bring the rest of what's owed. As for the fair deal, of course it must be of equal value."

Mu Xiaoxiao ruffled her hair, "Kotone, see you in Tokyo."

Watching him and Shizuka leave in a daze, Kamishiro Kotone murmured in a voice that only she could hear, "Well...see you in Tokyo."

Her mood improved again, and she couldn't wait to fly back to Tokyo now.

As she turned around with anticipation, she saw her mother standing behind her, and her expression froze...

Lady Saya's gaze fixed intently on the ring in her fingers, her smile unusually warm and radiant.

"Kotone..."

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