Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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So, Kyosuke Kosaka didn't linger and headed out with Kagura and Princess Goldfish, with Senhime acting as their guide as before.

The merman king, who remained in the palace, sat quietly on his throne, his eyes narrowed.

"The only treasure in the secret vault that can replace a body is the Mermaid's Tear, but it's a treasure of the Mermaid race..."

In the beginning, the Mermaid's Tear was actually a single tear from the first queen.

The first queen poured all the life force of the merfolk into these mermaid tears.

The life force of both the merfolk who have already been born and those who will be born in the future is contained within this place.

Any merman can pray to the tears of merman for life and achieve immortality through an agreement.

However, this method of acquiring life force is very slow, so tides are needed as a medium to enhance the acquisition of life force in order to achieve true immortality.

The mermaids' songs lure humans into the Sea of ​​Immortality, stealing their life force.

Guided by the tides, this stolen life force is infused with the tears of the mermaids, becoming a new power of immortality...

This is why merfolk can live forever.

For this reason, it was impossible for the Mermaid King to give the Mermaid Tears to Kousaka Kyosuke.

Therefore, what he wanted to do even more was to keep Kyosuke Kousaka forever.

Kyosuke Kousaka's powerful spiritual energy, coupled with the unique flames on his body, would definitely be a great asset. Even trying to have other mermaids, or even Senhime, mate with him and produce offspring would be beneficial...

Even if there is no gain, as long as they delay for a while, and wait for the lingering Kousaka Kyosuke, Kagura and his group to gradually lose their vitality, the Merfolk King can calmly and easily deal with them.

This is a perfect plan.

There should be no oversights.

The Merfolk King firmly believed that Kousaka Kyosuke, being human, would be unable to maintain his composure in the presence of so many beautiful mermaids.

Furthermore, the naturally beautiful merfolk are very enthusiastic about the strong. Just how eager will they be to face a powerful figure capable of saving their race from annihilation? Heh...

256. Yukino, now relaxed / Hiratsuka Shizuka's thoughts / Yuihama / Preparing to reveal

Kyoto, a big road.

Four days have passed since Kousaka Kyosuke left, and nothing in the mansion has changed much.

Perhaps they had a similar experience during the previous invasion of Suzuka Mountain, and they had already developed the ability to adapt.

Furthermore, the letters continued daily.

Similar to modern communication methods, it makes individuals feel that the distance between them has not increased much, giving people a sense that they are still together.

This naturally leaves the surroundings unchanged.

In the past few days, Yukino did not go to the Tsuki-no-Shrine with Horikita Suzune and Kiryuin Fuka.

The village built next to the shrine is functioning normally.

Each widow was busy taking care of her children, living a life of "working at sunrise and resting at sunset".

Frequent visits will only disrupt their lives.

Therefore, Yukino had some free time.

After becoming more relaxed, Yukino gradually returned to her previous lifestyle, continuing to read, practice calligraphy, and do what she could.

At the same time, she also takes the initiative to maintain good relationships with other companions she is not very familiar with.

Yukino had long since accepted the fact that her husband was too promiscuous.

She needs to emphasize one point.

This is not a compromise.

Rather, she believed that her husband met her criteria for a partner, so she chose to be tolerant of his shortcomings.

Yukino also knew very well that her husband was very tolerant of her.

This kind of close relationship based on mutual understanding and consideration is what she has always wanted.

It's true that I always feel my husband is a bit strange in certain ways.

Unconsciously discovering that her husband seemed to have targeted her from the very beginning, Yukino's emotions became even more complicated.

"...It's not that he's powerless against cute girls, it's more like he's infatuated with that kind of physical and emotional response."

"In terms of entertainment in this world, being in love is indeed one of the most enjoyable things."

Yukino didn't have much of an opinion about her husband's liking for this kind of thing.

She was worried that her husband might become too infatuated.

It would be fine if the number of women was limited.

The problem is that the number keeps increasing, while the husband still has a strong sense of responsibility.

At the very least, they care quite a bit about everyone's situation.

This made Yukino hesitant.

Because a person's energy is always limited, if it is constantly being depleted, one day you will become very tired, right?

"Yukino?"

"...Mrs. Xiangzi."

Yukino, who was still admiring the flowers, lowered her head as a greeting.

There were no more formalities or elaborate rituals inside the sleeping quarters.

The act of bowing and other such gestures have long been forgotten; a simple nod is enough to convey everything.

"I'll accompany you to see the flowers too."

Xiangzi smiled and said to Yukino, standing shoulder to shoulder with her as they looked at the brightly blooming wisteria flowers in front of them.

Yukino nodded gently and smiled faintly.

The wisteria blossoms have a faint purple hue and a delicate fragrance.

The blossoms cluster together, hanging from the specially curved archway, resembling a purple curtain, which is quite beautiful.

The two admired the scenery for a while, when Yukino suddenly spoke up.

"Mrs. Kaori, Lord Kyosuke is writing many letters every day these days..."

Are you worried that he doesn't have enough energy?

Xiangzi immediately found it funny.

So this is the simple question I've been thinking about these past few days.

Sure enough, it's easy to think of strange things when you have free time.

"No, no, it's not that I'm worried... I just think that Lord Kyosuke might not have enough time, which could affect his work."

Yukino first offered a flustered explanation, then immediately brought up the problem.

Xiangzi almost laughed, but she tried her best to suppress her laughter and began to explain: "Then we have to think about how long Kyosuke-sama's desires can last."

"—?!"

Yukino remained silent, her mind drifting back to the shameful moments that followed each banquet, and her gaze immediately wandered.

She still vividly remembers how Kousaka Kyosuke, the last one to fall asleep, made sure to carefully cover everyone else with their blankets...

Since it was always Kousaka Kyosuke who was busy until the very end, he also took care of these trivial matters in the meantime.

When Yukino first stole a glance, her feelings were indescribable.

She also remembered Kyosuke Kosaka's expression.

Because I've seen it many times.

Each time, I feel satisfied and happy, and I feel positive and proactive, without any of that languid or calm feeling afterward.

It's amazing.

I remember reading a book by chance that described men as falling into a calm, desireless state after sex.

But Kousaka Kyosuke's performance was...

"Alright, let's not think about this anymore. Let's figure out a solution together when Kyosuke-sama's desires are gone~"

Xiangzi finally couldn't help but burst out laughing and turned to leave.

Yukino's cheeks flushed red, and her head immediately felt dizzy. She simply left her bedroom and decided to go for a walk outside.

After all, what Xiangzi said was still too bold for her.

He walked out of the bedroom.

Yukino quickly regained her composure.

"Calm down, it's just a minor problem with your thinking, there's no need to be too ashamed."

A moment of carelessness!