Dealing with women was simple.
For a good girl, lead her into rebellion.
For a mature woman, lead her into pleasure.
For someone who had been single since birth, give her fantasies of perfect love.
For someone from a wealthy, loving family, give her pain and abuse.
If she was cold and distant, give her the utmost warmth and care, fuss over her constantly, and cling to her relentlessly.
There was a saying: two identical puzzle pieces could never fit together.
That was how it should have worked in theory. As Yura walked through Uzushio Village's streets, she pondered such things. It all rested on the premise of desire—the release of desire.
Yura tilted her head and looked at Mito's face.
Tsk...
She had no worldly desires whatsoever.
She was simply pure, like a holy maiden.
A holy maiden's corruption... perhaps...
Generally speaking, characters with immense strength, prestige, and a sense of justice—heroes, for instance—were rather susceptible to corruption. Usually, it was the result of the convictions they had upheld all their lives being destroyed.
"The village is bustling and prosperous, isn't it..." Mito said with a smile.
She had the distinct feeling that this woman was looking at her with an extremely rude gaze. Was it just her imagination?
Yura turned to look. The streets were filled with red-haired people, though there were also people with other hair colors. Shops stood side by side, and the air was full of everyday life. More distinctive still were the various statues scattered throughout the streets. Most were statues of gods, though there were also fierce-looking statues of demons and deities. The religious atmosphere was particularly strong.
"It certainly is bustling and prosperous." Yura smiled faintly, but it would not stay that way for long~
"This way..." Mito led Yura into an