Become Light to Protect the Cutest Lesser Lord Kusanali

"Is this the Akasha Terminal? It's amazing!" Paimon exclaimed, staring in awe at the light and shadow projected from the terminal.

"It can help you do many things, such as thinking in your mind that you are hungry and want to eat something."

"Okay, I'll give it a try... Wow! It recommended restaurants right away and even gave me directions. This Lambad's Tavern looks pretty good."

"It's a very convenient tool, but use it sparingly."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because... it will gradually erode your mind, hollow out your brain, and eventually turn you into a mindless puppet!"

"Whoa! Then, then I don't need it!" Paimon exclaimed in fright, immediately pulling the Akasha away.

"Alright, alright, just kidding. I just hope you treat the Akasha as a tool and don't rely on it too much. Even if the Akasha provides answers, you should still think about them for yourself; if you blindly believe it, you will eventually lose your ability to think independently and become a puppet."

"Phew, that scared me to death! I Paimon, am the best at thinking!" Paimon said loudly, hands on his hips, though his voice lacked conviction.

"Really?" Ying crossed her arms and looked at Paimon with a slightly teasing gaze.

"Hey... don't look at me with such suspicion..."

"Haha, alright. The Lambad's Tavern Paimon earlier is pretty good. Let's go, it's on me."

"Hehe, then we won't stand on ceremony."

"There are quite a few of you at noon, what would you like to eat... Hmm? You look familiar, young man?" Inside Lambad's Tavern, the aroma of wheat mixed with the steam from grilled meat filled the air as the owner, Lambad, warmly greeted the group.

"Many years ago, when I was studying at the Akademiya, I often came to your shop. Back then, I was a poor student, and I could only afford to come and order a fish roll on the days I earned my wages from working part-time." Xingsu replied calmly, as if they were old friends. "I must say, boss, your tavern is really thriving."

"Oh! It's a regular customer! My Lambad fish roll recipe hasn't changed a bit, and the price hasn't increased by a single Mora over the years. Take your pick from the menu! I'll give you two extra servings of fish rolls later. There are still seats available on the first floor, which one would you like to sit at?"

"No need, boss. I just saw someone I know. I'll share a table with her."

"Okay, take a look at the menu first, just let me know if you need anything."

Xingsu took the menu, nodded slightly, and walked to the table. "Hello, Dunyarzad, you've snuck out of the house again?"

"Good afternoon, Mr. Xingsu. How could you say you escaped again? Thanks to you, my Eleazar has improved a lot, and my parents are finally relieved to let me go out. And who are these two?"

"Oh, let me introduce you... wait a minute, Dehya, she's one of us!" Xingsu glanced to the side slightly and gently grabbed Ying's outstretched wrist.

"Phew, you should have said so earlier." Dehya's expression remained unchanged as she casually pulled out a chair and sat down next to Dunyarzad. "I'm sorry, the situation in Sumeru City hasn't been very safe lately, and I have to ensure your safety, Miss."

"Alright, alright, it's all a misunderstanding. Everyone, please take your seats. Since you're all looking for the Lesser Lord Kusanali, let me introduce you to each other." Xingsu gestured for everyone to sit down.

"This is Ying, a traveler from afar, and her companion Paimon. The two have traveled far and wide, and now they have arrived at Sumeru, wishing to meet the Lesser Lord Kusanali."

"Hello, Dunyarzad! I'm Paimon, and this is the Traveler," Paimon, taking the initiative.

Dunyarzad waved lightly as a greeting.

"And this one is even more important." Xingsu coughed twice. "She is the eldest daughter of the Homayani family, a loyal follower of the Lesser Lord Kusanali, the behind-the-scenes employer of the Blazing Beasts leader, and most importantly—"

She is the president of the "Becoming the Cutest Lesser Lord Kusanali Support Club".

"Mr. Xingsu... could you please stop mentioning that fan club president?" Dunyarzad covered her blushing cheeks shyly. "It was you who suggested it in the first place..."

"What's wrong with my organization? Have confidence in yourself, Dunyarzad! You're perfectly capable of being the president!"

Is that the main point?

Don't worry about those key points.

"Um... well... we'd like to see Lesser Lord Kusanali. Could you explain to me what this... Little Lesser Lord Kusanali Fan Club is all about?"

"It's the 'Becoming the Light Guardian of the Cutest Lesser Lord Kusanali Support Group'," Xingsu corrected. "And if you want to inquire about the Lesser Lord Kusanali, you have to join our support group first."

"Um... how can I join your fan club?"

"It's very simple. Just say loudly here, ' Lesser Lord Kusanali, I really like you! I want to become the guardian of the cutest Lesser Lord Kusanali!' and that's it!"

"... Isn't there a decent way to join?"

"Of course! As long as you find the Lesser Lord Kusanali and bring him to us, the position of president is yours!"

"Um... well, let's just shout then..."

"Then I'll give mine to Paimon."

"Hey! Why did you give it to me?!"

"Because you are my divine mouth."

"Ughhhhh, I'm so angry!" Paimon snapped in a fit of rage.

"Lesser Lord Kusanali, I really like you so much! I want to become the guardian of light, the cutest Lesser Lord Kusanali! How about that, are you satisfied now?"

"Great! Very energetic!" Xingsu's lips curled into a smile. "Then congratulations to you two for becoming the fourth and fifth members respectively."

"So everyone from the fan club is here?" Paimon looked around and asked in surprise.

"Don't look at me like that. I only joined to keep Miss company." Dehya shrugged helplessly.

"It's not Paimon, there's another member organizing the Sabzeruz Festival at the Grand Bazaar," Xingsu explained.

"Huh? One, two, three, four, five... I didn't miscount, did I?"

"That's because I didn't join."

"Why didn't you join as one of the organizers?!"

Don't worry about these key points.

Perfect timing! Let me tell you about Lesser Lord Kusanali and our support group.

"Let me explain this matter," Dunyarzad said softly. "Mr. Xingsu and I met by chance, and during our conversation, we discovered that we had both received the favor of the Lesser Lord Kusanali, so we spontaneously formed this... grassroots organization."

And soon after is the Sabzeruz Festival, which is also the day the Lesser Lord Kusanali was born. We want to celebrate the Lesser Lord Kusanali.

I heard that when the Lesser Lord Kusanali first returned to Sumeru, the people of Sumeru were very happy and would celebrate the festival in a grand manner. But gradually, under the influence of the Akademiya, people stopped celebrating the Sabzeruz Festival as much.

As for the upcoming Sabzeruz Festival, the Akademiya of Latter-day Saints did not contribute any money, nor did they offer any token of appreciation.

So we decided to do it ourselves. Mr. Xingsu and I each contributed a sum of Mora, and together with my friends in the Grand Bazaar, we organized the celebration.

"Wait a minute, Miss, I didn't know you were paying for this. And that friend you mentioned... could it be Nilou from the Grand Bazaar?" Dehya raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion.

"Yes, that's her. Nilou and I made plans to go to the Grand Bazaar today to check on the preparations. Why don't we go together later?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Xingsu his mouth and took a big bite of the Lambad fish roll, chewing as he added, "By the way, the Nilou I mentioned earlier is the member who stayed behind at the Grand Bazaar. Traveler, Paimon, you two come along too."