Chapter 240: Kuroka Comes to Put on a Show / Chapter 240

"Speaking of which, what's the situation in the Yokai World now?"

After taking a couple of sips of chicken soup and eating a few bites of chicken, Ren smacked his lips, savoring the taste, and then asked a question.

He wanted to see if he could trigger a new mission from Yasaka.

Yasaka scooped up another spoonful of chicken soup, blew on it gently before replying, "After the news of my capture spread, the Yokai World was somewhat chaotic. However, my daughter, Kunou, along with other maids and demons, quickly quelled the Yokai World. Until a few days ago, after I returned and dealt with some traitors, the Yokai World has now returned to peace."

"Of course, this is all thanks to Lord Ren's good fortune. If I had returned any later, the Yokai World would probably have been in chaos."

Ren took another sip of chicken soup, feeling somewhat helpless.

The mission was indeed not so easy to trigger.

Even though Yasaka is the commander-in-chief of Kyoto, he doesn't necessarily need help with everything.

Furthermore, there aren't many scenes involving Kyoto in the original work, and Yasaka's role is even smaller; instead, her daughter Kunou is the one who is most active.

"By the way, after I returned yesterday, I received greetings from the other generals. They said they would come to Kyoto soon to meet with me, perhaps to discuss forming an alliance with external forces."

"I think it would be even better if we could completely eliminate any grudges with the Five Great Houses."

"Only then will Kyoto be truly at peace."

"Hmph! The yokai of our Inner Kyoto have fought with the Five Great Houses quite a bit in the past!"

Kunou said something.

She didn't have a very good impression of the Five Great Houses.

Before this, when her mother was kidnapped, the Five Great Houses were the culprits she thought of.

"Kunou, this is not something you should be discussing."

Yasaka raised an eyebrow and gave Kunou a slight glare.

His imposing yet dignified demeanor immediately made the blonde, fox-eared girl shrink back and focus on eating her hotpot.

"Lady Yasaka, if you really have this intention, I will tell Vermilion Bird when I get back, and then you can have a meeting together, and the alliance will be settled."

"That's what Ren said."

Upon hearing this, Yasaka's face showed a look of emotion, and she couldn't help but shake her head. "Ren Rhodes, the relationship between the Five Great Houses and the demons is somewhat complicated. The enmity between us has been going on for a thousand years. If I were to truly perish, the Five Great Houses would likely be eager to make moves against the Yokai World."

Looking at the helpless expression on Yasaka's face, Ren couldn't help but grin. "It's all over now. The head of the Himejima Family, Himejima Suou, and some elders are dead. Now, Suzaku Himejima is in charge of the Himejima Family. She's an open-minded young woman, and she would probably be happy to form an alliance with a yokai."

"Huh?! Himejima Suou is dead? Such a change has happened to the Himejima Family, and I had no idea about it at all."

Upon hearing this, Yasaka looked surprised.

"After all, only two days have passed, and currently only members of the Five Great Houses know about it. It's normal that you don't know either."

Ren chuckled softly as he spoke.

"In that case, perhaps Inner Kyoto, can truly unite as one. Lord Ren, you are truly the savior of our Yokai World!"

Yasaka's eyes sparkled with delight, and her tone grew increasingly coquettish.

"I truly don't know how to repay you."

Gazing at Ren, who was so close to him, Yasaka's eyes welled up with tears, seemingly filled with affection.

"Think about it yourself."

Ren chuckled softly, finding Yasaka extremely adorable in this state, and couldn't resist teasing him.

Seeing that Ren was keeping him in suspense, Yasaka wondered if he was really taking it seriously or if he hadn't realized Ren was joking. After putting down the chicken soup, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Ren didn't care.

Although he wasn't without reward—after all, he agreed to come to the Yokai World specifically for Yasaka —he didn't expect that these two things alone would make Yasaka devoted to him, willing to die for him as her only man.

Even if it were true, according to human thinking, it wouldn't be that fast.

This is similar to the process of giving wood to a corner; you have to chat first, then an event occurs, the event is resolved, and then you confess your feelings to trigger a special CG.

So far, all the girls Ren has met have followed this process.

"Fried tofu is delicious, Lord Ren, why don't you try some?"

While Yasaka was deep in thought, Kunou picked up the conversation and imitated her mother in serving food to Ren.

However, being a beginner, he was a bit clumsy and not tall enough, so Ren had to do it himself.

"Lord Ren, the outside world must be very interesting, right?"

"Yes, it is indeed very interesting."

"I really want to go outside and play, but my mother is very strict with me, so I can only sneak out to play occasionally."

At this point, Kunou subconsciously covered her mouth, glancing furtively at Yasaka. When she realized that Yasaka was still thinking, she gradually relaxed.

"That's why I met you and Asia last time. You could say Asia is my only friend."

"Aren't there many monsters in Inner Kyoto too?"

Ren took a bite of rice and asked.

Although he had been fed by Yasaka, he couldn't eat as fast as he could on his own.

I haven't eaten anything this morning, and my stomach is already growling.

"While that's true, those monsters were all very respectful to me because of my status. I didn't mean to belittle them, but everyone treated me like a princess, not as a true friend."

At this point, Kunou rested her chin on her hand and began to sigh.

"I really want a younger brother or sister. I've told my mother I wanted one before, but she always said she was too busy with work to agree."

Upon hearing this, Ren asked the question that had been on his mind for a long time.

"Speaking of which, where's your father?"

Chapter 240 Kuroka Comes to Do Something Live

Chapter 240

You mean Father?

After confirming Kunou, he shook his head.

"My mother said I don't have a father."

"Has he passed away?"

"No, it's just that I don't have a father."

Kunou and said.

"Sigh, if only I really had a father, then I'd have younger siblings to play with."

She sighed.

At that moment, Yasaka snapped out of his thoughts.

His eyes lit up immediately upon hearing Kunou's words.

Perhaps she should give Kunou a younger brother or sister to play with.

"Ren, please have your meal first. After you finish eating, I'll take you around Inner Kyoto. Although it's not as crowded as Outer Kyoto, it's still very lively."

Yasaka once again served Ren chicken soup.

After several large bowls of chicken soup, beef, mutton, and rabbit meat, plus two freshly steamed white steamed buns, Ren had never eaten so full in a morning.

Ren originally only wanted to eat one, but Yasaka fed her another one, and she wasn't very happy if she didn't eat it.

After Ren finished eating, the fox dancers gradually left, and Yasaka and Kunou took Ren to stroll Inner Kyoto.

Inner Kyoto isn't very big; we finished exploring before noon.

Kunou then suggested that they visit Kyoto in the human realm.

Yasaka initially felt it was inappropriate to wander around Kyoto at this time, but Ren said it didn't matter, and it would be a good opportunity to introduce her to Suzaku Himejima.

As for Suzaku Himejima, who had been working hard all morning, he should have rested by now.

Upon hearing Yasaka agreed to Ren's suggestion.

However, to avoid suspicion, Yasaka did not bring any guards, which can be seen as a way of showing the sincerity of the Yokai World.

Of course, the main reason was that Ren was present; even if there were other assassins, they couldn't possibly harm her in the slightest.

After leaving Inner Kyoto.

Ren's phone then rang with several missed calls and messages.

The calls were from Akeno Himejima and Lavinia.

The messages were also sent by them.

They all meant the same thing: they wanted to know where Ren was; they had already arrived in Kyoto.

Ren called Lavinia back, and soon, a familiar voice answered the phone.

"Ren, we've arrived in Kyoto. Where are you now?"

"So fast, how did you get here?"

Ren asked, puzzled.

Of all the girls he knew, it seemed like none of them had a driver's license.

"We came here via the teleportation array at the Kuoh Academy. The Gremory Family also has businesses in Kyoto. We're currently at the hotel preparing to leave."

"Tell me your address, and I'll come find you."

Rias took the phone, gave Ren the address, and then led Yasaka and her daughter to Lavinia's group.

There were many people here this time.

Besides the three Fallen Angels, the other girls, and even the family dog, were taken along.

Rossweisse, dressed in a suit and tie, stood on the outermost perimeter as a lookout.

It has to be said that when this marriage fanatic gets serious, he has quite the imposing presence of a bodyguard.

Upon seeing Ren, they all surrounded him.

"After failing to contact you, I originally intended to contact Vermilion Bird, but I didn't expect that I couldn't reach her either. However, it's also possible that the signal was blocked, since the Himejima Family is surrounded by many layers of barriers."

Lavinia sighed.

"Mr. Ren, I've heard that the Five Great Houses have changed. Is that true?"

Rias asked cautiously.

In fact, a long time ago, on the very day he took in Akeno, he signed a non-aggression pact with Himejima Suou, the head of the Himejima Family.

The treaty stipulated that the demon and Akeno Himejima could not lay a finger on Kyoto's land, so even though she really wanted to visit Kyoto during her school trips, she could only watch longingly.

As for the Gremory Family's properties in Kyoto, most of them are managed by humans, and the Five Great Houses are unaware of them.

"Well, since you're already here, I'll take you to the Himejima Family. Rias, since you're here too, you can also help out at the Underworld, right? The peace envoys sent by the Underworld before were rebuffed, so you can take the credit for that this time."

Rias paused for a moment, then nodded with a serious expression.

She originally just wanted to join in the fun.

However, forming an alliance is not urgent for now.

After Ren made contact with Jeanne, the group arrived at the Himejima Family without any hindrance.

Suzaku Himejima, Minagawa Natsume, and a few others greeted Ren and his companions.

"Ren Rhodes, Lord Yasaka, Rias, and everyone else, welcome."

Suzaku Himejima bowed politely.

Compared to yesterday, the girl changed into a more formal outfit, a vermilion uniform jacket that made her look impeccably dressed.

Her glossy black hair was tied in a ponytail, and she looked at everyone with a kind smile.

"Cousin Vermilion Bird!"

After a long silence, Akeno Himejima finally spoke up.