Becoming Aozaki Touko's Life

With those words, Kohaku and Hisui's eyes sparkled as they looked at the silver-haired older sister beside them, feeling that this expressionless older sister was surprisingly cool.

The others didn't react much. After all, they had already learned through other channels about 'Bremeth's' absolute authority to kill humans.

"..."

Bremeth gave a slight nod to everyone and then went to her seat. Using her human form, especially enduring the fervent gazes of humans, made her feel exceptionally annoyed.

However, here, she wouldn't feel that suffocating annoyance. Besides the calm composure of the strong, who were used to it, there was the fear of the weak and the curious eyes of children. She found it quite comfortable.

At least, she wasn't bothered by a horde of humans seeking to mate with her.

"Even I find the absolute authority to kill humans troublesome. Luchy, you've got a very formidable card in hand."

At this moment, Aozaki Touko exclaimed with a sigh.

It was still necessary to use her Reality Marble to blur the concept of humans within her body. Otherwise, with her current heightened perception from activating the third stage of the Gene Lock, she should already be feeling uncomfortable.

"Unfortunately, my enemy is not human."

Altrouge didn't feel happy. On the contrary, she felt a bit disappointed, as what she wanted now was the power to slay the traitorous Crimson Lord.

"...Once Luchy recovers to her peak, you'll be able to slay those traitors."

Aozaki Touko smiled faintly.

"So, I'll just endure it a little longer for now."

Altrouge's eyes flashed with coldness, inadvertently revealing another side of her. It was the side of her as a Dead Apostle princess: cold and noble, powerful and merciless, bearing some resemblance to the once-reigning Crimson Moon.

"Mhm... For a long-lived being like Luchy, that's actually quite fast."

Aozaki Touko smiled warmly.

Yes, according to the current progress, it would likely only take a few decades to completely heal Altrouge's injuries.

Of course, this wasn't because she had no way to heal Altrouge quickly.

In fact, the day after Altrouge sought her medical advice, she already had a method to heal her in a short period, at most three months.

However, this was not good for anyone. The fully recovered Altrouge would likely make crushing the Crimson Lord her first act.

Then, she would completely unify all the powers within the Dead Apostle world, becoming the undisputed leader.

But this was not good for humanity as a whole. It might trigger a war between humans and Dead Apostles.

This was also not good for Aozaki Touko, who wanted to develop and grow stronger in a stable manner.

Therefore, it was better to wait until she possessed the strength to suppress Altrouge.

Moreover, doing so would actually deepen the relationship between her and Altrouge. The fact that they could sit at the same table for meals was the best proof of this.

"While Bremeth's authority is very strong, Miss Touko, it shouldn't be to the point of being troublesome for you, at most just bothersome."

Just as the atmosphere turned a bit chilly, Fina Blood Svel revealed a gentlemanly smile, looking at Aozaki Touko with no impurities in his gaze, and said unhurriedly:

"The authority of a Primate Killer, for a research genius like you, as long as you know about it, you can quickly develop a targeted magic to resist it."

He had been paying attention to this human woman for some time. More than half a year ago, when he went to rob 'Van Fem' of his wealth, he had specifically investigated this genius Magician. It had yielded some unexpected gains.

She possessed seven exquisite Dolls with different abilities and formidable strength, and could shatter the skull of a True Ancestor Dead Apostle with her bare hands. Her close-combat ability was even stronger than that of Dead Apostles.

One had to remember that she was still an underage girl who hadn't inherited a Magic Crest.

Her strength was so immense it felt… somewhat outrageous.

"...If you give me time, I can find a way to bypass it."

Aozaki Touko smiled faintly, frankly admitting this.

"Humans are truly a surprising race~"

Blood revealed a sunny smile. Paired with his handsome face, he looked like the righteous knight described in novels, enough to inspire yearning in young girls.

"...After all, the base number is too large."

Aozaki Touko smiled faintly, not swayed by his handsomeness. Not only was it because of her orientation, but another reason was the knight named Fina Blood Svel.

He was gay, preferring beautiful young men and only drinking the blood of his own sex.

Therefore, when he looked at women, he could truly be clean and clear, without any trace of lust, allowing women to lower their guard and feel good about his uprightness.

"Bremeth, try the soup I made."

On the other side, Irisviel did not join the conversation. Instead, with a gentle smile, she handed a bowl of soup to Bremeth.

"Thank you, human... No, thank you, Irisviel."

Bremeth corrected herself and thanked her before silently picking up the meat soup and drinking it.

She didn't dislike this woman, Irisviel. In fact, she felt quite favorably towards her.

After all, in this world, no one except a lunatic would dislike someone truly kind.

Even if she couldn't achieve the level of selfless impartiality, she wouldn't resent a truly good person.

Chapter 78: Big Sister's Charm

After a while.

The group, having eaten and drunk their fill, moved to the living room for post-meal conversation. The atmosphere was relaxed, much like the social interactions of ordinary humans.

"…I'm so tired, I feel a bit dizzy."

On the sofa, Aozaki Touko, with her arm around Irisviel's slender waist, rested her head on Irisviel's shoulder, her voice carrying a hint of tired languor, like a calico cat.

"Then later… I'll give Touko a head massage~"

Irisviel smiled gently, her ruby eyes filled with affection. She knew it was the day Touko was performing blood therapy on Altrouge and had been engaged in high-intensity research, so it was natural for her body to feel uncomfortable.

Of course, she wasn't unaware that Touko could change bodies to solve issues of anemia and fatigue. But wasn't this also a rare bit of affection between a couple?

In fact, she quite liked it when Aozaki Touko occasionally became soft. To everyone else, Touko always appeared strong, her eyes burning with a brilliant will. But she was the only one Touko showed her soft side to, and that feeling made Irisviel cherish and dote on her.

"It's quite surprising, Touko. I didn't expect you to have such a soft side."

Across from them, Altrouge's gaze held surprise. In front of her, Aozaki Touko had always been dignified, her eyes filled with firm resolve, devoid of any confusion or weakness, capable of handling any situation with composure.

However, the Touko lounging like a calico cat before her was somewhat overturning her perception.

So, this woman wasn't always able to maintain a strong facade. In the end, she was still just a normal human girl.

Yet, perhaps because the contrast was too great, Altrouge found herself with the urge to hold Aozaki Touko in her arms.

"...Fuu~"

Just then, the White Beast, having reverted to its animal form, stood up and rubbed against Irisviel's feet, letting out a sound like a spoiled cry.

"Hmm… What is it?"

Irisviel looked down, her gaze falling on the White Beast at her feet with some confusion, not quite understanding what it wanted to express.

"...Fuu~"

The White Beast let out another spoiled cry. At that moment, Irisviel, to her surprise, understood. The White Beast wanted to be close to her. So, she turned to Aozaki Touko and smiled gently:

"Touko, I want to have a talk with Miss Bremeth, so could you keep yourself company for a while?"

"...Eh?"

Aozaki Touko instinctively released her embrace of Irisviel, and then watched as her wife picked up the White Beast and gently stroked its fur.

"What's wrong, Touko?"

Irisviel turned her head with a hint of confusion. Aozaki Touko opened her mouth helplessly, looking at the White Beast's contented expression, and twitched the corner of her mouth, saying:

"Nothing, I just didn't expect 'Bremeth' to like you so much."

As she spoke, she picked up her teacup and took a sip.

Altrouge watched this entire scene unfold, a hint of pleasure curving her lips. It was rare for her to see Touko flustered, and she found it truly amusing.

"Touko, would you like to come over to my place?"

Her face, ethereal as a fairy's, held a gentle smile as she extended a hand towards Aozaki Touko, inviting her, wanting to pull Touko into her embrace.

As a princess of the Dead Apostles, she possessed unparalleled beauty that surpassed human standards. If she didn't conceal her true appearance, her very presence would be enough to captivate countless individuals, drawing them in with her perfect, alluring features.

Surely, Aozaki Touko wouldn't refuse such an opportunity.

However, an unexpected scene unfolded.

"…"

Aozaki Touko looked her over for a moment, her gaze finally settling on Altrouge's chest. Then, with an almost imperceptible pout, she said apologetically:

"No thank you, Princess. After resting just now, my mental state has improved considerably."

A perfectly reasonable explanation.

But Altrouge's senses were incredibly keen. She had clearly captured Aozaki Touko's subtle glance and the hint of disdain towards her chest.

"I see. Is it that my youthful form doesn't meet your expectations?"

Her gaze turned cold, devoid of any smile, yet her tone carried a hint of petulance and defiance.

"Watch this, this is my true form!"

As her voice fell, she transformed from a petite loli into an alluring woman exuding mature charm. Her exquisite face held a fatal allure, and a noble aura emanated from her being.

Such a perfect and noble form was enough to make any man fall at her feet.

"Well, this is my true appearance. Do you want to come to my side?"

Altrouge extended her hand to Aozaki Touko once more, her beautiful face graced with a confident smile, her crimson eyes radiating a captivating allure.

Her current state was so beautiful it could make one's heart stop.

"…"

Aozaki Touko had intended to refuse, but after a moment's thought, she realized that refusing again would be quite rude. So, she nodded slightly and said, "Since Your Highness has invited me so warmly, I really have no reason to refuse~"

Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Night of the Magicians Approaches

A rainy night.

The sky unleashed a torrential downpour, punctuated by the roar of thunder. The entire world, as far as the eye could see, resembled a boiling pot of soup.

The sky turned into a pitch-black pot lid, and the surging rainwater on the ground was like boiling hot soup.

(Good thing I graduated, otherwise I'd have a headache tomorrow.)

Aozaki Aoko sat cross-legged on the sofa, tilting her head to look at the heavy rain outside the window, feeling fortunate. If she hadn't graduated, she would have to go to school in the pouring rain.

The thought of inevitably getting wet while walking made her feel a bit annoyed. It was like a conspicuous drop of ink on her clean white clothes; while it didn't affect the comfort of wearing them, it was just bothersome to look at.

"Aoko~"

Just then, Yaya popped out from who-knows-where, hugged Aozaki Aoko, and nuzzled her enthusiastically. Her voice, like a yellow oriole's, sounded very excited.

"You're going to be a beautiful high school girl soon! Yaya can't help but feel excited just thinking about it. I'll be a JK bride or something, the thought alone makes Yaya blush!"

"You're just excited, aren't you?"

Aozaki Aoko pushed Yaya, who was sticking to her like a koala, with a blank expression. She realized that if she wanted to push Yaya off, it would probably take a lot of energy.

So, she wisely gave up on the unrewarding endeavor.

"Hehehe, Aoko, if you don't believe me!"

Yaya showed a candid expression and said righteously, "You can touch Yaya's chest. My shy maiden's heart is beating wildly."

"No way~"

Aozaki Aoko rolled her eyes, picked up the TV remote, and casually changed the channel. Then, she said strangely, "Besides, Yaya, judging by your age of birth, you're at most a young girl. Where would you get a maiden's heart?"

"—Ah, but I'm a doll?"

Yaya blinked, saying with some uncertainty.

If she had to be judged by human concepts of time, she was indeed a genuine young girl, the kind who wouldn't be unfairly punished even with the death penalty.