The Moonlight Is Beautiful / The Little Holy Grail, and an Unexpected Visitor

Kasumigaoka Utaha has always been proud of owning a black cat named Ouija Board that can be a pet, a cuddle companion, and a playful companion.

Until she encountered a great demon king named Yukinoshita Yukino.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "All cats are under my jurisdiction!"

(Fanfic about petting cats)

Chapter 382. The Moon is Beautiful

"Very nice..."

On the balcony, Medea, half-leaning in Wang Xiaoming's arms, muttered something softly, her voice filled with contentment.

"Um?"

Wang Xiaoming was gazing up at the starry sky, subconsciously lowered his head after hearing Medea's murmur. Looking at his lover's beautiful face, a wicked idea suddenly popped into Wang Xiaoming's mind.

"What did you just say?"

He gently rubbed his chin against his lover's hair, then said with a smile.

"The sound was too soft, I didn't hear it clearly."

Medea smiled, rose from his embrace, turned to look at her lover, and then openly expressed her feelings.

"It's so good to see you again."

"..."

Wang Xiaoming was slightly taken aback.

After gazing into Medea's eyes, which held boundless affection, for a long while, he pulled his lover into his arms again and whispered in her ear in a slightly annoyed voice.

"What are you thinking? What's this about good or bad? Is meeting someone something that should be taken for granted?"

Is it really that obvious...?

Of course not.

Medea, who could clearly feel Wang Xiaoming's arms trembling slightly, sighed softly.

Both Wang Xiaoming and Medea, embracing under the moon, were acutely aware of the fear in their hearts.

Having already experienced failure once, they/their partner are afraid of failing again.

She was also afraid that the figure appearing in the Summoning Circle wouldn't be her/herself.

Fortunately, this time it was she who answered the call.

However, Medea had already absorbed the memories, knew in her heart that this was not a blessing from the gods, but simply the man in front of her fulfilling his promise.

"--Wait for me in the future."

This was a promise a man made to a woman ten years ago, and he fought with all his might to keep that promise.

Facing divine monsters with a mortal body, and even battling demigods for the Holy Grail...

Ten years, for her who returned to the Throne of Heroes, seemed like just a fleeting moment; but for him, it was a life so rich it defies description...

What are you thinking about?

The sound that reached Medea's ears pulled her back from her reverie.

Thinking of you.

Medea turned to look at Wang Xiaoming. The soft starlight gradually brightened, and the halo of light, along with the shadows, made her profile appear exceptionally layered. "You know what? You made me whole."

Seeing Wang Xiaoming's seemingly still bewildered expression, Medea's lips unconsciously curled into a slight smile.

A good relationship makes a person whole.

She once experienced a love that was too intense, burning away her reason, and even resorting to unscrupulous means, only to be ultimately shattered by reality.

This process was filled with so much pain and the harsh realities of life, and later, it led to anguish, regret, and even self-denial.

These emotions haunted her even after her death.

When ominous words like "betrayal" and "Witch" were imprinted on the history of Medea, who would have thought that the so-called Witch's greatest wish was simply to find a place to house her already shattered soul?

"I used to think I would never meet someone like that, and I didn't have the courage to start another chapter in my life."

Until--

"I met you."

Medea looked tenderly at the man before her, her eyes filled with a softness that was difficult to describe.

"Because of you, I feel I can finally face the past with peace of mind. And it gives me enough courage to hold your hand and embrace the future."

Medea paused slightly before repeating what she had said earlier.

You made me whole.

Medea's gentle voice, like fine aged wine, created a captivating feeling between the two.

This moment of eye contact lasted a long time. Wang Xiaoming felt that there was something warm and gentle in Medea's eyes, so vast that he couldn't help but be immersed in it.

It wasn't until the annoying evening breeze began to feel a little chilly that Wang Xiaoming, who had only just realized what was happening, cursed himself for being an idiot while taking off his coat and draping it over Medea.

The scent emanating from her coat made Medea's cheeks flush slightly. She subconsciously shifted her gaze to the star-studded night sky and suddenly asked softly.

Do you remember that night ten years ago?

"Um?"

Following Medea's gaze towards the sky, Wang Xiaoming saw a bright moon shining exceptionally brightly under the starry sky.

"Isn't the Moon is Beautiful tonight?"

The sound beside him made Wang Xiaoming turn his head. He found that Medea was winking at him, her eyes revealing a hint of playfulness.

The moonlight fell on her, making her look as if she were wearing a pure white wedding dress.

Faced with such a beautiful, almost ethereal figure, Wang Xiaoming couldn't help but hold his breath, feeling as if his heart was being clenched.

The bright moon and the beautiful woman are just as they were ten years ago.

"Yes, the Moon is Beautiful."

The whispers faded away with the wind in my ear.

The two people left staring at each other seemed to have time stopped, as if it would last until the end of time.

Achoo!

At that moment Circe, who was in the Temple of Hecate, suddenly sneezed.

Although she would occasionally visit Wang Xiaoming, Circe spent most of her time in the temple. However, due to her exposure to the outside world, she still had some knowledge of "common sense of life".

Hmm, who's thinking about me?

Circe wrinkled her nose and suddenly noticed a powerful magical fluctuation emanating from the temple.

"Um?"

Circe blinked, but before she could react, a True Magic circle suddenly appeared beneath her feet and engulfed her completely...

When her vision returned, Circe found herself in a room, and judging from the familiar decor, this should be—

"It's been a long time, Aunt Circe."

A vaguely familiar voice suddenly rang out in the room.

"Alas--!"

As if startled, Circe shuddered, and the feathers attached to the eagle's wings stood on end.

"Medea... Medea?!"

Her gaze instinctively turned in the direction of the sound, Circe spotted a familiar figure in her line of sight.

"Long time no see, this guy finally summoned you."

After glancing at Wang Xiaoming standing behind Medea, Circe smiled.

"Yes, actually it's all thanks to you, Aunt Circe."

Although Medea spoke words that sounded like expressions of gratitude, her expression revealed no such emotion whatsoever.

Something's not right.

Sensing something was amiss, Circe cast an inquiring glance at Wang Xiaoming, who was standing behind Medea.

And what I got in return was a helpless expression.

In fact, Wang Xiaoming was also somewhat frustrated.

Logically, after a rooftop scene like this, the male and female protagonists should do something that everyone understands.

But Medea said there were some things that needed to be dealt with now.

Then, Wang Xiaoming, who had followed Medea back to the Magecraft workshop, watched as Medea suddenly pulled Circe over.

Therefore, even now, Wang Xiaoming still doesn't understand what Medea meant by wanting to solve.

Meanwhile, Circe, having failed to get an answer from Wang Xiaoming, couldn't help but feel disheartened. Muttering to herself that one really can't rely on men, Circe turned her attention to Medea.

"So, what's the matter that you called me here for?"

"Because I need an explanation--"

Medea stared at her aunt with an emotionless, even icy gaze, and spoke each word clearly.

"Regarding your unauthorized modification of my husband's body into a [Lesser Grail]."

I would like to thank Satsuki, the author of <Kaguya-sama: Love Is War>.

And the author of <Kamen Rider, Mission Accomplished!>, Hyo.

Thank you both for your guidance, which allowed me to reluctantly offer this (probably) treat to everyone.

PS2: Honestly, if it were just about the plot, it wouldn't be hard to write at all. The main problem is this romantic subplot (sigh).

In short, let's begin the main storyline.

The update speed can be increased.

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Chapter 383. The Lesser Grail, and an Unexpected Visitor

"I need an explanation regarding your unauthorized modification of my husband's body into the [Lesser Grail]."

After hearing Medea say those words, before Circe could even speak, he heard—

"Wait a moment..."

Wang Xiaoming looked somewhat bewildered.

I was just enjoying the gossip, how did the conversation suddenly shift to me?

"What Lesser Grail?"

"Oh--"

Looking at the curve of Medea's lips,

Wang Xiaoming seemed to feel a kind of intellectual suppression. However, considering she was his wife, Wang Xiaoming decided not to argue with her.

"Then, Your Excellency Medea, could you please tell me what exactly happened?"

Wang Xiaoming, with a fawning smile, flattered Medea.

"You!"

Medea, whose skin crawled from Wang Xiaoming's expression, instinctively wanted to take out her wand and give him a good wand on the head, but after thinking about it, she couldn't bring herself to do it.