Transfer Student? Pervert!

The humiliation of two and a half years ago, and everything that happened at the Feast of the Flame, immediately resurfaced in his mind.

All those experiences are still vivid in my mind, as if they happened yesterday!

Chapter 359 Transfer Student? Pervert! (5.5K)

Several months later.

More than 300 kilometers away from the artificial island, at the main hall of a shrine in the suburbs of Japan, the Three Saints of the Lion King Agency once again reunite.

"A prodigy who is not skilled in curses and divination, but possesses outstanding talent in spiritual vision and swordsmanship, and has mastered the Schneewaltzer in just three months. As the report states, you are a typical swordsman, and now you are qualified."

As she listened to the elders' conversation coming from the other side of the curtain, Yukina, carrying her guitar case, frowned.

"Qualified?"

"That's right. You've qualified as a sword sorceress. You were supposed to train for another month or two, but things have changed—sit down, Yukina Himeragi."

The first of all Koyomi Himgari, spoke aloud.

After three months of grueling training, Yukina reluctantly obeyed her instructions, returned to her original seat, sat up straight, and then sighed as she put down her guitar case.

Although she knew that all her training was for the most dangerous mission to come, the content of it puzzled her. In addition to the usual martial arts training and combat exercises, there was also a course on ladylike etiquette.

Moreover, this course on ladylike etiquette inexplicably gave her the feeling that it was a specialized training program designed to please someone.

Although she had the constant support of her close friends throughout this process, she still had some reservations about the elder.

"Okay, let's get down to business. First, take a look at this photo."

Koyomi Himgari spoke again, and something flew out from the gap in the imperial curtain.

It was a butterfly, a butterfly that quietly flapped its wings and landed in front of Yukina, transforming into a photograph.

The photo shows a high school student in a school uniform, with a gentle smile on his handsome and youthful face, looking completely unguarded and as if he could be taken advantage of at any moment.

"Whose photo is this?" Yukina asked, puzzled.

"Yotsuba Mahiro is his name. Have you heard of him?"

"No."

Yukina shook her head frankly.

She had no recollection of it, but if she had seen it before, she would never have forgotten such a perfect face.

However, her answer was Koyomi Himgari from the beginning, confirming that Yukina Himeragi and Yotsuba Mahiro never had any relationship, so she felt relieved and continued to ask without any further emotion:

What are your feelings for him?

"Huh?"

The questioning came so suddenly that Yukina felt like she was about to go on a blind date.

"I don't know his exact situation just by looking at the photo, but he's probably a complete novice in martial arts, or at least a beginner. He doesn't appear to be wearing any dangerous cursed items, nor does he seem to be aware of the photographer."

After hesitating for a moment, Yukina carefully examined the contents of the photo and began to analyze it.

Perhaps it was because Yukina's analysis that Yotsuba Mahiro was an amateur in martial arts that triggered memories of when she had easily defeated the ancestor of martial arts Chaos Empress, and when she had her underwear pulled down and was being spanked on her thighs, causing Koyomi Himgari to fall into a brief daze and silence.

A blush gradually spread across her face.

This child doesn't seem very bright.

If this man were an amateur in martial arts, the entire Lion King Agency could basically hang themselves under the torii gate.

Even Yuantang Yuan is no exception.

But Koyomi Himgari didn't say these words aloud. He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and continued:

"No, I don't want to hear those things. I want to ask you what you feel about him. In other words, does he fit your preferences? For example, do you like or dislike his appearance? That's what I'm asking. What do you think?"

"Wh... what?"

The elders' words struck Yukina like a thunderclap, leaving her momentarily stunned.

"Excuse me... are you kidding me?"

Although she couldn't figure out the elders' true intentions, Yukina could sense their ill intentions.

She instinctively reached for the Schneewaltzer in its case, poised to strike at any moment.

Seeing Yukina's reaction, Koyomi Himgari on the other side of the curtain was a little disappointed, but she knew that things couldn't be rushed.

"Excuse me, let's talk about the mission. Have you ever heard of the Fourth Progenitor, Yukina Himeragi?"

The even more abrupt question made Yukina hold her breath slightly.

Almost any normal mage would fall silent for a moment upon hearing this name.

"You mean Flame Haze Night Emperor? The fourth Progenitor, who is said to possess twelve familiars that resemble harbingers of calamity—but I've heard that the Fourth Progenitor doesn't actually exist. Some people think it's just an urban legend."

Yukina answered calmly, also expressing her own doubts.

"It was her. The only and most powerful vampire, without any fellow vampires. But that's not just a legend..."

A calm, feminine voice echoed in the worship hall.

But it ended there.

The Fourth Progenitor, "Flame Haze Night Emperor" --

Anyone connected to the demon race would surely have heard of this name.

Because that's the title held by the "world's strongest vampire," a synonym for calamity.

Although historical records about the Fourth Progenitor are few and far between, this is at least the prevailing perception in the world.

Even the other three True Ancestors did not deny this title.

The Fourth Progenitor is such an existence.

Seeing Yukina's expression change slightly, turning ashen, Koyomi Himgari continued, "They have always appeared at turning points in history, bringing slaughter and destruction to the world. But that's not all. The existence of the Fourth Progenitor will definitely disrupt the order and stability of this world. You understand why, right?"

"Yes."

Yukina took a deep breath, then nodded stiffly.

The power dynamics among the three Night Empire are situated on an extremely difficult-to-determine balance.

If a fourth True Ancestor with equal power were to appear, that balance would likely crumble easily, and in the worst-case scenario, it could trigger a large-scale war that would affect humanity.

"However, the Fourth Progenitor is no longer the greatest threat at the moment."

A simple sentence, yet it shook Yukina's worldview.

What?

The Fourth Progenitor is no longer the greatest threat?

Yukina's reaction was written all over her face. After watching her for a few seconds, Koyomi Himgari continued:

"After the Feast of the Flame, the Fourth Progenitor, who should have awakened, did not appear. The twelve Flame Haze Night Emperor carried familiars, are in the hands of a man, and his existence will surely threaten the safety of the world."

Koyomi Himgari spoke solemnly.

"So... my mission isn't...?"

Yukina thought of the young man she had just seen in the photograph.

"That's right."

Yuantang Yuan took over the conversation, declaring in an unyielding tone:

"This is why I've been training so hard these past three months, Yukina Himeragi. In the name of the Lion King Agency's Three Saints, I've ordered you to be in charge of monitoring that man named Yotsuba Mahiro."

"They want me to be in charge of monitoring... that man..."

"That's right. If you determine that the person you're monitoring has done something dangerous, then eliminate them with all your might."

"Remember the person in the photo. That's your target, the one who can control the Fourth Progenitor. He's currently studying at the Saikai Academy on Itogami Island. Yukina Himeragi, from now on you must get close to him with all your might and monitor his actions."

The transfer procedures to the Saikai Academy have been completed for you -- that's all I wanted to say.

The three people behind the curtain chatted amongst themselves, then stopped talking on their own.

After giving their briefing, the three people behind the curtain vanished without a trace.

Left alone in the main hall, Yukina almost forgot to think, staring blankly at the holy spear in her hand.

She knew very well that she had been caught up in a huge disaster, and she couldn't help but sigh slightly. But she still took a deep breath and gripped the guitar case tightly in her hand.

We will not yield.

I will absolutely not let the elders down!

Before we knew it, the weekend was over, and a new week began.

Urged on by Nagisa Akatsuki, Yotsuba Mahiro reluctantly returned to school once again.

She had completely said goodbye to the days of one day on and six days off and had run away from home.

Listening to the teacher's incessant chatter in class, Mahiro finally collapsed onto her desk with a thud when class ended.

But he wasn't the only one who collapsed; his deskmate, who sat across the aisle from him, also fell down.

What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?

Turning my head, I saw Asagi Aiba draped over her shoulders, also slumped over the table, looking listless.

"Ah, it's nothing, don't worry about it, I'm just a little... tired lately."

"Staying up all night again?"

Mahiro asked with concern, but Asagi Aiba kept her lower lip tightly pursed and remained silent.

Although Asagi Aiba, the Electronic Empress, comes from a good family—her father, Aiba Sensen, is the mayor of Itogami City and a council member of the Itogami City Council — Asagi herself deeply dislikes that family.

It was all because her father signed the "do not treat" agreement without hesitation, abandoning her mother.

So she left home early in the morning and lived and worked alone.

She made a lot of money using her hacker-level computer skills, but staying up all night was also a frequent occurrence for her.

Just then, Yuuma Sengakuji had finished tidying up her textbooks, also came over. She had overheard the conversation between the two of them, so she looked at Asagi Aiba, who was slumped over the table.

After a moment, he leaned down and whispered:

"Asagi- nee, are you on your period? Remember to cook some red bean rice tonight~"

Upon hearing this, Asagi Aiba's pretty face immediately turned red. She quickly pulled Yuuma Sengakuji aside and told her to shut up, whispering that she had brought red bean rice today!

Then, the two lowered their voices and whispered to each other in a voice only they could hear.

Mahiro, watching the two having a private conversation, couldn't help but slowly type out a few question marks.

What is that?

Why cook red bean rice?

At first Mahiro's somewhat dazed mind didn't quite catch on, but after scanning Asagi Aiba with "Eidos Eye," he immediately understood.

In the world of anime and manga, red bean rice is a food used to celebrate when a girl gets her first period or loses her virginity.

After all, red beans help replenish blood, providing nutrition to girls who have lost a lot of blood, and also helping to eliminate excess water from the body.

Thinking of this, Mahiro gave a meaningful smile and leaned over to tease him:

"Asagi, oh, your period's here! Remember not to eat anything cold!"

"Get out of here!"

Asagi Aiba shouted angrily, feeling both ashamed and indignant.

Watching the two of them running around in chaos, Yuuma Sengakuji couldn't help but shake her head, a troubled expression on her face.

Sometimes, letting your father have too much free time isn't a good thing.