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Asleep, except for Javier, who left the mansion through the front door to look at his garden, which still hadn't grown a single grassy growth, even as time passed. With a wave of his hand, the truck disappeared.
—Empty like Dedaria, but it's much easier, since I only have to plant some flowers on both sides of the road, among other things.
He said, starting to fly without moving from his position to have a full view of his 50-meter garden, which was the distance from the gate to the door of the mansion.
"I've been putting off this upgrade for a long time, as I didn't want to use ordinary materials, but with this purchase, I'll be able to do it. Besides, I have important visitors the day after tomorrow; I can't let them see the entrance to my house like this."
Taking the three Neran stone pillars he had bought from his dimensional pocket, Javier, as if conducting an orchestra, moved his fingers, and the pillars split into hundreds of pentagon-shaped cobblestones.
Flying over Javier's head, it wasted no dust or debris. With a slight movement of his heel, the earth sank a few centimeters, becoming flat and compact.
Without further ado, the cobblestones plummeted to earth like meteorites, settling into position without any gaps. Javier watched as the 8-meter-wide road, allowing two vehicles of any size to pass, quickly formed at the end of the mansion's main entrance. It widened into a perfect 15-meter oval, allowing each car to turn.
—The path is clear, now it is time for the true value of the Nerran rock to show its buried brilliance—.
[Nerran Rock]: Found in caves and quarries with an abundance of arcane energy. Tough and durable. Suitable for all types of work.
[Rock of Moltgc]: Blessed by the Goddess Aurora, patron of the Earth. Regeneration, Path of Punishment, Path of Fire, Thorny Path, Path of Redemption.
[Regeneration]: No matter how badly it is damaged, it is able to return to its previous state.
[Path of Punishment]: Travels several kilometers until reaching the temple of the Patron God, punishing the mortal for the punishment committed. As well as the enemies of said God.
[Path of Fire]: Punishes sinners by walking on their knees while the stone melts, regenerating the sinner.
[Thorny Path]: No matter what he carries, the sinner will walk the thorny path tearing his flesh.
{Way of Redemption]: Salvation of the redemption of man for his sin.
—heh heh Whoahahahahahaha!!—.
Laughing out loud with the air of a demon who had successfully completed the ultimate depravity. The euphoria of gaining another means of defense for his home and the satisfaction of learning the scant knowledge of the runes of a Goddess who had been left dormant after the arcane energy sickness, but, stimulated by the concentrated energy of the shrine, was now his.
—Wuahahahaha!!!, ignorant insignificant humans!, who wallow in pompous titles to show their greatness! You are nothing but fools, ahaha!!, you shit on the treasures of yesteryear!, but Javier Valderrama, the Hentai God, will destroy you all!—.
Showing a mean face full of evil that had not been seen by anyone until now, Javier suddenly takes a notebook out of his dimensional pocket and begins to write.
—...Villain quotes, they never hurt. Done—.
Throwing the notebook into the pocket dimension, Javier descends and touches the ground.
—Oh, it feels good. It feels hard, but it's more like a block of flex foam. Now, to prevent accidents and the security system from activating, I'll have to put a pass in when they go through the gate.
[Punishments of Sin]: Mark of the Hentai God.
Using as a mark the insignia of the God hentai, [a lotus about to bloom] to give to visitors who came without hostility and to those who lived in the sanctuary.
Sighing in relief at seeing that the new security inscription on the gate pillars had been successfully activated, he noticed that inside the mansion, imperceptible marks were etched beneath the skin.
Rinka, Sayaka, Asahi, and Yuuna didn't notice. Shio, who was sleeping with Yuuna as she had been until now, opened her eyes when the mark touched her forehead.
—!. Ehehe, daddy—.
Curling up, she went back to sleep with a smile.
Without being in her bedroom, Yami looked at Javier who had not noticed her presence on the terrace.
Squinting at the approaching Hentai God mark, a repulsive disdain soured her mood, causing it to stretch like spaghetti until it tore apart without touching her.
-Useless, senseless, nothing you're doing is of any use-.
—I think this will do—.
For his part, Javier was satisfied with what he had achieved, without realizing or no longer able to realize that contemptuous look.
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A new day arrived for everyone in the mansion, no one said anything when they saw a cobblestone street where there had been nothing before.
From exercising early in the morning to bathing and having breakfast, Rinka and Sayaka being the only ones in uniform, Javier accompanied them to the entrance where the van was waiting.
—Take care, girls, remember not to talk to strangers, especially men. Have fun at school.
Sounding like a father saying goodbye to his daughters, Rinka says.
—Yes, Oto-san, but if they ask me out, I'll gladly accept. Also, remember not to get involved with women while you're with Shio-chan.
—Well said, Rinka-chan, your Oto-san won't be able to keep that promise, but I'll do my best. Just remember to let me know if you're going out to have fun, and if you do, I want you back before eight. Got it, young lady? —
—Stop playing like fools, get on Rinrin-chan—.
—Yes, yes, Saya-chan—.
—Huh?!, you won't give Oto-san a goodbye hug—.
With his arms open, Javier looks at Sayaka who stomps.
—Who wants to hug you, idiot!—.
—Mmm, how shy she is—.
—Ehehehe... Oto-san—.
Getting into the truck with her face as red as a lobster's shell, Rinka laughed at how shy she was about some things, signaling to Javier.
Leaning over Javier, Rinka kisses his cheek to leave in a good mood.
—Ahhh, how fast children grow—.
He said, watching the driverless van leave.
—Aren't you ashamed?
Listening to Asahi, he turns around and laughs and answers him cheekily.
—Why would I? I'm the hentai god, shame isn't in my vocabulary.
—One thing, since you're going with Shio, remember to protect her. If I see any scratches or unhappiness, when I return you'll see me.—
—How scary... don't make that face, nothing will happen to him as long as he's with me... By the way, we'll go out tomorrow—.
Stopping, Asahi looks at Javier and then around.
-I?-.
—Mm—.
-With you?-.
—Mm—.
—I refuse—.
—Don't be shy, look, I forgive you for what happened yesterday, but it's not good for a boy your age to be home all the time.
—... I refuse to go with you—.
—Well, bad luck, you don't have a veto to refuse, well, where's Shio? We're leaving at 8—.
Brazen and arrogant, who doesn't listen to anyone's opinion, Javier left Asahi behind, who was carrying the bucket of water.
Passing through the first room, Javier stops when he sees Yami sweeping alone.
—Yami, I see you've improved a lot, better than at the beginning—.
(I do it all day)
—You know where Yuuna is—.
(Cooking and Shio helping him)
—I understand, thanks, Yami—.
Continuing on his way, Javier listens to Asahi.
—Yami-san, here is the bucket of water and the rag—.
Smiling at how well Asahi was adapting, Javier made his way into the kitchen.
—Yuuna—.
-Yeah-.
—I'm going out with Asahi tomorrow—.
—You're going out with Asahi... I hope you have fun.
Although she didn't expect that news, Yuuna welcomed it.
—And tomorrow, what if they go out with Yami?
—Tomorrow, but there are some things to do, laundry, shopping, cleaning for the barbecue party on Saturday.
—Don't worry about that, tonight I'll take care of cleaning and fixing the roof, while you can season the meat, here's the recipe. Let's say tomorrow is a girls' night. Spend time with Shio, mother and daughter, take Yami, and if they're not busy with the Club, invite Rinka and Sayaka too, what do you say? Don't you think that's a great idea?
-But-.
—Mommy, come on, come on, Shio wants so much to spend a lot of time with Mommy—.
—...Okay, we're leaving tomorrow. Will Asahi go with you?—.
—It's going to be a boys' Saturday, I'm going to meet up with some friends tomorrow, I'll take Asahi so she'll hang out with people her age—.
—...—.
Bowing to Javier, Yuuna smiled gratefully.
—Thank you so much for thinking of my children—.
—You're welcome, Shio, dress pretty, we'll be together all day today—.
—I understand, daddy—.
Leaving the kitchen, Shio's voice was heard insisting that Yuuna dress her.
Entering the dining room, Javier found Asahi mopping the floor, but if that was all he would have been doing, he wouldn't have stood there watching the scene.
-Wow, this is something else, ehehe, how many times have I dreamed about this-.
(Do you need anything?)
-No, nothing-.
He answered, leaving the dining room where Yami was, using his mist to lift the chairs and table while Asahi mopped. Of course, what caught Javier's attention most was a solemn Yami in her European-style maid dress, which took his breath away.
Arriving at the lobby and having nothing to do, he sits on the first step taking out his cell phone.
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—Hi, Ryuto, I'm not going to school today. Send me a copy of what they're going to send. You're also free tomorrow. Let Makoto know if she's free.
Javier Valderrama 6:48
"Okay, I'll help you with that. On the way out, let me see how business is today and I'll get back to you. I'll give you Makoto's answer when I get back to the Institute."
Ryuto Miyake 6:50
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-With this it's fixed for tomorrow, I wonder what Kotonoha is doing, I'll send her a message-.
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—Good morning, Katsura-san, you're already at the Institute—.
Javier Valderrama 6:51.
—Good morning, Javier, no, I'm traveling on the train—.
Kotonoha Katsura 6:55.
—You know that the book 'El Pedernal', written by Mateo Lemer, is being made into a movie.
Javier Valderrama 6:56.
—I didn't know, but I like his way of writing, and even more how he interprets the characters in his story. Do you know if Jhojan will be the director?
Kotonoha Katsura 6:57
—No, it will be director Wenger.
Javier Valderrama 5:57
—So him, but why? If it were Jhojan, the direction of the film would be more faithful to his work.
kotonoha Katsura 6:58
—It's not clear, but the author, Mateo Lemer, likes Wenger's direction. Or so I think; there was a short feature on him in an article.
Javier Valderrama 6:59
—This is the first time I've heard that, Javier, you know a lot.
Kotonoha Katsura 6:59
—I sort of stumbled across it while searching the web.
Javier Valderrama 7:00
Chatting about various things, mostly books, Javier said goodbye to Kotonoha and sent a message to another girl.
—Hello, Minomori Hinata, how are you?—.
Javier 7:18
—Hi, Valderrama-kun. I'm fine, what happened?—
Hinata Minomori 7:19
—It's okay, just send a message so you don't forget about me.
Javier Valderrama 7:20
—How rude! Why would I forget about you? Hmph—.
Hinata Minomori 7:21
—Ahahaha, well, I was sure that, being how absent-minded you are, you might forget the favor I owe you. Have you arrived at your school yet?
Javier Valderrama 7:21
—I'm here. I'm not that forgetful; I'm the best in my class. I'd be the one writing to you so you wouldn't forget what you owe me, not the other way around.
Hinata Minomori 7:21
—I'll be waiting for your message, so you can remind me—.
Javier Valderrama 7:22
Putting away his cell phone, since deepening his friendship with Hinata wasn't that important to Javier, he went to his bedroom.
—Ehehe, my girls are still sleeping, it's time to wake up—.
He said, throwing himself onto the bed where the Empress was sleeping in a ball, on top of the pillow and Polaris on her side, sometimes moving her legs.
Meow!
Wow!
Stretching upon being awakened, the Empress, with her hackles raised, begins to lick her paw, while Polaris scratches his ear.
Meow!
—How pretty!—.
I scream, taking her in my arms like a baby.
Rubbing his cheek against the Empress's small head, he began to speak.
—Ehehehe, how cute, you know Empress, where I lived they don't let me have pets, plus I was allergic to animals when I was little, but not as an adult... how cute—.
Wow! Wow!
Polaris leaped onto Javier's back, beginning to lick and bite the long hair he always kept tied with a ribbon. Taking it in his hand, he looked into the wolf's hazel eyes.
—Yami told me I had to get along better with you… mmm… so here—.
Reluctantly he embraces Polaris along with the empress who left.
Meow!
—Hey, don't go a little bit further, just a second, ouch—.
Swatting at him, the Empress left, although she had difficulty getting out of bed.
—...Ehehehe how cute. "Wow, don't lick my face, Polaris."
Closing her snout on Polaris, who kept wagging her tail, she began to become more restless, letting go of Javier and jumping on him.
—Ahhh, no, don't lick me, Help is licking me!!, hahahaha… Yes, yes, who is it!, the door is open!, stop licking me, stop it—.
Pushing Polaris aside, Javier sits on the edge of the bed, his clothes disheveled.
—Daddy, I'm ready, how am I?—.
Shio enters with a smile, turns around and waits for Javier's response.
Sleeveless white dress with straps, narrow black straps with a bow detail.
With her loose blue-black hair reaching over her shoulder and her bangs that had previously hung on her forehead, were held back by a headband.
Just two weeks ago, when Javier had encountered her in downtown Tokyo, although she wasn't exactly malnourished, her pale skin from not getting much sun and her worn-out clothes gave her a poor appearance. But now, Shio Kobe looked very pretty, her big eyes shining, her smile plastered all over her face, cheering anyone who saw her.
—Oh, Shio, you look very pretty, precious—.
Being speechless at the sight, he was able to give sincere praise and a double thumbs up.
—Ehehehe—.
Shy blushes, not hesitating to run to hug Javier.
—Wait, wait—.
He rolled around in bed, running away from Shio.
—Mm?, Daddy—.
Getting out of bed, opposite to where Shio was, he exposed his clothes.
—Look, I have Polaris fur on my clothes and it's licking all over my face. If you hug me, you'll get your pretty dress dirty.
—...hehehehehe, daddy, his hair is messed up—.
Realizing just why Shio brought it up, he conjures up a mirror, seeing that his long hair that reached the middle of his back looked like a roller coaster inside a spider web.
—...Wait for me in the living room, Shio, I'll take a shower and we'll go—.
—Ehehehe, understood. Shio will wait.—
Watching her leave, Javier looks at the culprit who should be on the pillow, but after not finding her, he searched under the bed, realizing that Polaris had escaped.
—Kug, Polaris, I'll get you back later... I can't believe that, being so little, she knows what she's doing, but it was definitely Yami's doing.
Whether true or not, the idea that Yami was involved wouldn't go away.
Throwing the dirty clothes into the basket, he went in to take a bath.
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Following the new orders, Mantiz's group had taken up residence in a departmental building very close to the Sakaino Institute.
—How are any anomalies going?—.
008 asks as he comes in with bags of candy.
—Nothing, everything is calm—.
—How did Chief Matiz do? Did he manage to recruit new members?
—No details, but from what I heard from 002, we'll have fresh blood.
—Hahaha! I'm waiting for it, I want to test them now.
—So, you want revenge for what we did to you—.
-Something like that-.
008 had barely sat down when a zone was deployed covering them.
The relaxed atmosphere dissipated, and a palpitating tranquility enveloped everyone who had drawn their weapons.
-I heard-.
Gesturing for them to hurry, 008 took out several talismans with violet patterns drawn on the surface of the paper.
-Yeah-.
Flipping the shogi board, sending the pieces flying, a projection made them realize the magnitude of the area they had spread out, and the reactions that appeared indicated how many people had been trapped.
—We have a 1 kilometer radius, leaving us outside, there are 19, 16 reds, and 3 whites. One seems to be the Chief's friend; the others are advancing toward the objective.
—...The second target is being attacked!—.
—Magician ranks are… S-seventh grade armor—.
Breathing in a breath of cold air, the entire group looked at 008, who was the highest ranking member of the group.
[Tsk, two ranks higher than us, this is getting out of hand]
008 who remained calm on the surface, but inside he couldn't help but feel weak, as the Arcane rank couldn't be surpassed even if they risked their lives.
[No need to worry, I'll be there in seconds]
—008 that—.
Looking at one of his talismans that served as a one-way communicator, 008 communicated to the others in the group.
—Yes… our Chief will take care of it… apparently he already did it at the other girl's school.
At that moment, Javier was standing in the hallway of Rinka's high school.
—Javier Onii-chan!!—.
—Don't worry, Rinka-chan, I'm here to protect you—.
Acting cool, Javier combed his wet hair.
—Why are you half-naked?—.
Javier is half-naked, with only a towel covering his private parts, wet, causing a puddle of water to form on the floor.
—I had no choice, I was taking a shower, and just so you know, the mansion and my school are also being attacked by these guys—.
-Also!-.
—They're a pain. Yami's in charge of security at the mansion. I'll be heading to my school now. See you later.
—Wait! What are you going to do with this?—
Pointing to the ground with several dead men with their necks shattered, Javier looked out the window.
—Don't worry, go back to your classroom and act like nothing happened—.
—O-okay—.
Glancing back several times at a Javier who exuded a sense of confidence, but would be great if he weren't half-naked, in the hallway with 8 men surrounding him.
—There's no need to be afraid…—.
He told the dozen men working under Mantiz that they looked like shy children in front of Javier, when to others they were fierce warriors.
—... now you guys throw out these moths and take everything you have, and give it to Mantiz, he'll take care of how to distribute the loot—.
As Javier disappeared, the faces of the dozen brightened, and they began to loot the bodies and then take them away.
"Achu, fruu, won't I get the flu?"
From the roof of Sakakino High School, Sayaka could be seen being carried like a sack of rice on the shoulder.
—Fainted again. It seems Sayaka's fate is always to be bullied and harassed… It's like the God Realm, but on a mortal level. I'll see if I can ask Ryuto or Mantiz how this blood clock works.
Javier, who disappeared, appeared in front of the group that kidnapped Sayaka.
—Okay, guys, let's do it the easy way. I don't want to break necks like your friends.
Looking at each other, the men nodded and roughly threw Sayaka down, who fell into the bushes 10 meters away.
Wielding the tonfas they carried at their waists, the eight covered their bodies with battle armor.
—Die!—.
They declared in unison, running in octagonal formation.
—Oh, a battle formation—.
Euphoric as if it weren't him
—Lritfer!!!—. x 8
Surrounding Javier, an electric net formed that came out of the tonfas, enveloping Javier.
—¡¡¡Rutnaris!!!—. x 5
Coming from all directions, the electricity was like a snake, swift, fierce, and cunning, unable to predict where it might strike. The tonfas, following that rule, came from strange directions that were impossible for a normal human to dodge.
Being able to see every movement of the shoulder, wrist and elbow joints that seemed to be missing, I don't need to dodge.
Destroying the restriction formation with pure brute force that turned into a gust that expelled the eight mages, destroying the pure energy armor in its wake.
—Mm, they didn't even blink at that, do they not feel pain or what?—.
—Those people are not normal!—.
Ryuto Miyake, who had accidentally become involved in the kidnapping, alerts Javier from afar.
—They're the undead guard! Every legitimate son has 24 undead guards! They don't tire, they're fearless, and they're loyal!—
—He dies—.
Announcement in an icy voice, comparing it to the first autumn winds
—You were never taught not to butt into other people's conversations.
But compared to the neutrality in Javier's voice, it was a small burst of summer.
—!—.
Everyone, even the so-called undead, who never show emotions, recoiled like frightened children seeing someone turn to dust.
—¡¡Ahhhhhhhhhh!!—. x 7
Howling, they rushed like hyenas to gnaw at the bones of their prey. Engulfed in electricity, they struck Javier everywhere with their bare hands.
Ban! Ban! Ban!
Listening I know the fierce cacophony of blows that had a ton of power behind them, creating pressure in the air, shattering windows and cracking walls.
Javier, who felt every blow on his flesh, estimated the brute force of an 'armor mage' to be between one and five tons.
The school building, unable to withstand the impact of air cannons, collapsed.
-Enough-.
Indescribable expressions distorted by Javier's order, they stopped in a pose of continuing to hit Javier's half-naked body.
—... What did you do?—.
Stunned, Ryuto approached when he saw that there was no longer any danger.
—I just told them to stop.
—Ahhhh!! That's impossible, the Radiant clan has perfected a forbidden ritual that manipulates souls! Since the first undead appeared, they have been captured and researched, these undead may be the lowest ranks in their category, but they are no different—.
—Mm, you talk about perfecting this ritual, but it's a farce; they've barely touched the periphery of the souls. It's as if they're in a vegetative state; the ritual only cuts off all communication with the body.
He explained to Ryuto who was looking suspiciously at the seven undead arcane mages, who were standing at attention in front of the two of them.
—... Who exactly are you? And don't answer like before, since no normal arcane mage could do the things you do.
—I reserve comment—.
Javier said, moving away to approach where Sayaka had been thrown, but all he found was the rubble of the student building.
Proudly watching, the debris began to float.
—Ehehe, not bad, thanks to what I did, I prevented Sayaka from becoming a Picasso painting—.
In perfect condition, the bush where Sayaka had fallen, Javier leans over gently hitting the cheek.
—Oi, earth to Sayaka, wake up… mm, how are you feeling?—.
—...uncomfortable—.
—I believe it—.
—Why does your voice come from…!!!?—.
Kicking and with her hands trying to get out in a hurry when she realized that her skirt had flipped, but if it was only that Sayaka would not be so embarrassed, since it could not be avoided given the circumstances, but if you include a perverted God who had not shown himself to help instead he had bent down to be at the height of the green panties with a bow in the front.
—I'm so glad you didn't get hurt.
—Y-you, you perverted, degenerate, help me get out of here—.
—Ehehehe, I see, you're in a lot of spirit to get out of there, don't worry, as long as I'm here it's a piece of cake.
-Xavier!!-.
—Moooo, Sayaka, it's not good to shout someone else's name when they want to help you, I don't remember raising you that way, young lady.
—Stop talking to my underwear and give me your hand, trash!—.
—Tsk—.
—You clicked your tongue!—.
—I didn't do it—.
—I heard you click your tongue, brute——.
—If you heard it, why do you mention it?—.
Giving up on being able to correct the man who kept staring at her underwear while they argued, Javier stands up and shakes the hand of a red-faced Sayaka, whose awkward position was causing blood to rush to her head.
—... What happened? I remember everyone was gone, along with the mall, and I don't remember anything else.
Wanting an answer and the only one who could give it to her, Javier, with one hand on his hip where his bath towel hung, moved, revealing Sayaka to the undead arcane mages standing in a row, and Ryuto Miyake to one side.
—The mansion, Aoi's school and ours were attacked simultaneously, Yami took care of the house and the rest, well, it's easy to guess, no one got hurt other than the troublemakers—.
He declared himself proud of his feat and expected praise from Sayaka, but looking at the school in ruins.
—You're stupid, how can you say that when the school ended up like this?! Besides... What are you doing half-naked?—.
—I can explain something to you about school—.
Ryuto approached and began to explain in a simple way.
—[Exolvuntur] is what zones are called, regardless of the country. It [Exolvuntur] is a reflection of the time that was captured, you can see it like taking a photograph. This place has a 3:1 time… As for why Javier is dressed like that, I have no idea. If anyone asks who this guy is, I wouldn't know.
—Hey, stop talking about my outfit, I didn't go out like this because I like it, I was taking a bath when I was notified of the attacks... By the way, Ryuto, this is the [Exolvuntur] artifact—.
Rippling across the ground, a blood clock emerges, where only eight drops had fallen.
-That is-.
Ryuto replied, so Javier could take another blood watch out of his dimensional pocket.
—What are they made of?—.
—You don't know, even though you know so many things, even your soul.
—Of course I know. This watch has runes of time and space engraved on its [Foljus] wooden surface. What I want to know, is it the liquid?—
—Ah, that's virgin blood—.
His answer is simple, Sayaka is baffled and Javier nods several times.
—That's why the smell seemed familiar. But it's not just a virgin girl's, there's a virgin boy's too.
—How quickly you noticed it—.
—Achu!... I'm leaving, I'll get the flu if I continue like this—.
—So will we. Soon the weather outside will begin to act on us, and everything will be restored. Okino-san, when you see things going backwards, run as fast as you can to your classroom.
—Y-yes—.
Saying goodbye to Sayaka Okino and Ryuto Miyake who remained in front of what used to be the entrance to the building, Javier approached the undead arcane mages and the group of Mantis who were waiting for orders.
—If I'm not mistaken, you're 008—.
—Y-yes, sir, how would you like us to proceed?—.
—For now, take care of these kids. When Mantis returns, I'll let him know. You guys obey 008. Well, I'll leave security to you.
Disappearing in front of the group, who didn't know what to say, 008 glanced at the undead arcane mages now at his disposal.
What do we do?—.
Someone in the group asked in a whisper, as they knew who the undead arcane mages of the Radiant clan were.
No thought about why his new boss was almost naked, only having a towel hanging around his waist. 008 was someone with experience, with the cool head to make a decision.
—Let's go to the base, call 005... You guys come with us—.
Obeying orders without question like the undead they were, 008 was surprised, but decided to save his questions for later.
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Returning to the mansion, Javier finished his bath and began dressing for his date with his daughter, Shio.
With cream-colored casual pants, a white T-shirt that was tucked in, over it an open dark blue long-sleeved shirt, a black cloth belt, and slip-on sneakers.
Looking at herself several times in the full-length mirror in her room, she combed her hair, displaying her usual ponytail tied with a black ribbon.
—Okay, handsome and well-built. Not bad at all.
She said leaving her room after putting on perfume and hand creams.
Arriving in the living room, Shio was waiting in the middle of the furniture in her beautiful white dress, which reached below her knees when she was standing and, now, when she was sitting, left them visible. She also wore white strappy slippers.
—Daddy, I'm late!—.
—I'm sorry, but the shower was so nice, I got lost in it, forgive me, Shio—.
Asking for forgiveness with his hands together, as if praying. Shio laughed.
—Shio is a good girl, she waited for daddy, Shio wants candy—.
—Sweet, hm, okay, let's say goodbye to Yuuna first—.
-Hmm-.
Jumping off the couch, Shio ran somewhere. To get in, Yami.
—How was it?—
(Clean)
—That was fine, well, Yami, you stay and take care of the house. Tomorrow you'll go out with Yuuna and Shio, you'll get some fresh air outside this shrine.
(I'll have the best fun I can.)
—I don't think that's the answer you were expecting, but that's just you, Yami.
Leaving the room in good spirits, he finds himself in the hallway with Yuuna holding Shio's hand.
—Stay close, always stay alert, be careful when talking to strangers. If anything happens, you must let me know, no matter what.
Sensing Yuuna's nervousness at letting Shio go, Javier smiled at her.
—Yuuna, no problem, as long as I'm here, nothing will happen to her.
Exuding confidence and security, Yuuna stared at him, remembering who Javier was.
—I'm sorry… but I doubt you just because of who you are—.
—... Hahahaha, as expected of mother and son... don't worry, I'm not after a seven-year-old girl, my repertoire is twelve and up if you harass me until I'm ten—.
He gave a thumbs-up.
—I'm also worried about your preference.
I don't hesitate to be honest, Yuuna.
"Daddy, let's go now."
—Yes, yes, you said goodbye to Asahi—.
-I did it-.
Impatient for their first outing, father and daughter, Shio woos Javier, who doesn't resist and advances hand in hand, to meet Yami's gaze.
(Only once, yes, no need to repeat).
-How strict-.
He smiled stiffly at Yami's comment.
—Shio, don't leave Mr. Javier's side! And be careful when crossing the street!
—Okay, Mommy!?—.
Pushed out of the mansion by Shio, they walked down the new path.
—Daddy, I'm curious—.
—Mm, what about?—.
—This didn't exist yesterday, when you made it—.
—I made it while everyone was asleep. What do you think? It looks prettier.
—Yes! But daddy, there were so many plants on TV, wouldn't it look prettier if we planted flowers?
—Good idea, Shio, but I had already thought about it, how about we choose together the flowers to be planted later?
—I like it, Shio will pick lots of pretty flowers, just wait daddy—.
—Ehehe, I'll be waiting—.
He liked the childlike expressions. Shio was happy, swinging her arms and taking little strides as they walked hand in hand along the road Javier had made.
—You better save that energy, since we won't be back until the afternoon.
—Don't worry, Shio has a lot of energy. Where will we go, Daddy?—
Not having to think about it, he answered her.
—We'll travel by train, we'll take the bus, you've never ridden on one—.
—Train! Bus, like the ones on TV... Shio wants to get on.
—So, let's not waste any time and let's go!—.
—Ohhhh—.
With a cry of joy, father and daughter disappear.