Something That Interests Masumi Yotsuba

"Hmm? I... I don't want to see that man again for a while, if I really can't hold on..."

At this point, Koyomi Himgari's voice suddenly stopped.

Because at this moment, her legs were once again tense together, and she let out a long, drowning sigh as she faced the sky with her bare face.

But then again...

If you can't hold on, so what?

Will he use his own abilities to kill the man who cast the curse and thus break it?

That was simply impossible. With her own strength... no, even the entire Lion King Agency tied together might not be a match for her, she knew that very well.

And she had a premonition.

If I were to approach that man in my current state, I fear I would lose something very important.

Therefore, we absolutely must not see them!

"Sigh, Gu Yong is so stubborn."

An Shiranui suddenly sighed softly and said:

"However, speaking of which, Duke Demitoriel Vatler of the Principality of Kingdom of Ardigia in the War King's Domain has come to Itogami Island again."

"Phew... Vatler? What's he doing here?"

"Well, who knows? Maybe they're here for revenge."

Chapter 368 What Interests Yotsuba Mahiro (5K)

Age: 21 months

Crescent Moon Night--

Two hundred and thirty kilometers south of Tokyo, a ship is sailing leisurely.

To be precise, it is an ocean liner about 400 feet long, and it can be said that in terms of both length and appearance, it is no different from the "Oceanus Grave" that sank at Itogami Island Pier.

The only difference is in the name.

That ship was called "Oceanus Grave," and this one is called "Oceanus Grave II."

The owner of the cruise ship, Duke Ardeal Dimitriye Vatler of Ordiaru, was still on the deck, just as he had been years before, lounging in a luxurious deck chair, leisurely sipping a glass of blackcurrant wine.

While swirling the wine in his glass, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the artificial island in the distance.

"Hmm~ This fake land created from scrap metal and magic exudes the same aura as back then, a smell of scrap metal, without the slightest change."

Vatler took a deep breath and sighed deeply.

It was as if he wasn't the one who fled here in disarray back then, nor did he leave any unpleasant memories here.

But the next second, a slender figure approached Vatler.

She was a young Japan girl, with a slender and graceful figure, and a face that exuded beauty and elegance.

Her skin was fair, and the pigment in her hair was also light.

Perhaps for this reason, the girl's beauty is reminiscent of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Her long hair, tied in a ponytail, swayed gently in the sea breeze.

She was wearing the uniform of a prestigious girls' school in the Kansai region.

The girl was carrying a black instrument case for holding a keyboard in her right hand.

"You're over here, sir."

The long-haired girl stopped and bowed respectfully.

However, neither her tone nor her expression showed the slightest respect.

It could even be said that he rudely pulled out a letter and handed it to Vatler.

"I have brought with me a written response from the Japan government."

"... Um?"

The young nobleman slowly sat up, as if he had only just realized that the young woman was there.

He wore a friendly smile, lacking the intimidating aura of a vampire who harbors immense hidden power.

The girl met his sarcastic gaze head-on and continued calmly:

"Starting from midnight this morning, you are permitted to visit the 'Demon Sanctuary' of Itogami Island. From now on, in accordance with the Sanctuary Treaty, you will be regarded as a diplomatic envoy from the 'War King's Domain' —that is the gist of the reply."

This is entirely the official explanation.

But Vatler didn't care at all, took the letter from the girl's hand, and said leisurely:

"A bunch of empty words, not very useful. But having you as my talisman is enough. I believe the Lion King Agency can definitely protect my safety, right?"

"..."

The girl frowned slightly in disgust, but ultimately didn't speak ill of him. Instead, she suppressed her anger and sternly advised him:

"I will be accompanying you this time as your monitor, and naturally I have the obligation to protect your safety. I hope you can accept this."

"I accept, of course I accept, I have no reason to refuse. But, can you really guarantee my safety?"

Vatler's words were somewhat meaningful.

But the girl hesitated only for a moment before giving an affirmative answer.

"That's natural."

"Ha ha..."

Vatler couldn't help but laugh out loud, a laugh that was innocent and pure.

The girl didn't understand the meaning of the laughter, but she didn't care.

Since she has already called herself a monitor, her task cannot be simply to guide people.

If Vatler is seen as a threat, in the worst-case scenario, she would have to eliminate him—this was the girl's inner declaration.

This also means that she is capable enough to eliminate the "old generation" of vampires.

However, it's impossible to know how much of that ability is exaggerated.

Vatler, equally indifferent to the girl, simply lay back leisurely on his deck chair, glancing back at her and asking:

"That's settled then. By the way, who are you?"

"My name is Sayaka Kirasaka, and the Lion King Agency has granted me permission to use the name 'Maiweiyuan'."

"Oh, Wu Weiyuan... Never heard of her. Oh well, whatever."

Vatler squinted and smiled as he spoke:

"But speaking of which, I didn't expect such a lovely girl like you to be in charge of the supervision. Your Lion King Agency's arrangement is quite ingenious, isn't it?"

"Please don't look at me with prejudice," said Sayaka Kirasaka, frowning.

"You've got it wrong. I think it would be even better if it were a cute boy," Vatler muttered to himself, while Sayaka Kirasaka couldn't help but glare at him with displeasure.

"Thank you for your kind words, sir. I am a demon wielder authorized to possess the Six-Style Heavy Anti-Demon Bow. I hope you don't forget that I have granted you the right to execute you at your own discretion," Sayaka Kirasaka threatened.

Upon hearing this, Vatler picked up his glass, took a small sip, and then laughed heartily.

"Haha, not bad answer. It seems you're quite confident in your abilities. You're very interesting. I agree to that. And you can call me Dimi or Vatler, whichever you prefer. We can skip your rigid form of address."

"I understand, Duke Ardeal."

Sayaka Kirasaka did not change her original attitude and did not let down her guard.

To her, the demons before her were originally the kind of beings that priestesses were meant to eliminate.

"Ugh, what a bunch of stubborn people, they're so boring."

Faced with the cold aura emanating from Vatler, Sayaka Kirasaka's expression stiffened.

The other party's nonchalant tone and teasing attitude were enough to infuriate the girl, and there was nothing she could do about it!

I'm so angry!

But she endured it so she could see Yukina!

This time, we must rescue my dearest Yukina from that devil's clutches!

Just as [Oceanus Grave II] slowly docked at Itogami Island Port, and at the moment when Vatler stepped onto the artificial island once again.

Not only did the Lion King Agency receive the news, but Yotsuba Mahiro's side also found out.

"You mean that snake charmer has come to Itogami Island again?"

"Yes. Intelligence indicates that Dimitriye Vatler landed on the island this morning."

In front of the swimming pool at the Saikai Academy, on a well-lit terrace, Beta, wearing a white bikini, adjusted her glasses and meticulously reported to Yotsuba Mahiro.

Meanwhile, Yotsuba Mahiro lay on a beach chair that had been prepared beforehand, responding to Beta in a half-hearted manner.

Their gaze, however, was fixed on the swimming pool not far away.

I must say, the scene before us is indeed very pleasing to the eye.

A group of vibrant young girls in swimsuits gathered together, even during class time, would be a beautiful sight.

Perhaps that's the charm of Japan schools.

However, his biggest focus was on two incredibly cute girls who were chatting.

They were wearing black one-piece swimsuits, and their skin and hair were still dripping with water, suggesting they were tired.

Although the two women were not particularly voluptuous, they exuded youthful energy, indicating that they were still developing and possessed a unique and undeniable charm.

"Hey, Asagi- chan, aren't you coming?"

Inside the pool, a black-haired girl with Tanba, swimming on the surface, greeted one of the exceptionally beautiful girls with long blonde hair above her.

"Yuuma Sengakuji, you don't need to pay attention to me. I need to rest for a while before we talk."

Asagi responded, her pretty face had been tinged with melancholy for the past two days, as if something unpleasant had happened.

"Hey, Asagi- chan, you look unhappy. Don't waste that pretty face."

Seeing that no one was around, Chikushima Rin started chatting with her affectionately.

Besides Yuuma Sengakuji, she was Asagi's second closest female friend in the class.

Although Asagi is beautiful, she doesn't seem to have made many friends.

Yuuma Sengakuji is one, Chikushima Rin is another, and among the men, only Yotsuba Mahiro is the closest to her.

"Ugh, do I look unhappy?"

Asagi forced a smile, but it looked worse than crying.

Upon seeing this, Chikushima Rin couldn't help but chuckle.

"Hehe, I'm guessing it's a problem with your love life? You truly are a genius girl; even your love life is full of unexpected twists."

"No, that's not true!"

Asagi blushed and retorted with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance, but then she couldn't help but sigh when she thought about what she had experienced recently.

Normally, she would definitely have argued with her best friend about it.

But right now, she's not in the mood.

This time, the reason for her low mood was definitely not because of teenage romance.

It's the hacker who broke into Keystone Gate a while ago!

To this day, she still hasn't been able to find out who the hacker was who blocked her from entering the firewall!

The other party only blocked her for an hour. After an hour, they entered the firewall and couldn't find any trace of her. Even the Keystone Gate's surveillance footage had been completely deleted, beyond repair.

This made Asagi both angry and puzzled.

Who exactly possesses such powerful abilities?

If she knew that the person was actually Yotsuba Mahiro, she would probably question her existence on the spot.