Chapter 1251: Wouldn't I Be Letting Myself Down If I Didn't Find Some Fun?
In an instant, they naturally understood that the statement "using him to control the Third True Ancestor" was far from an exaggeration.
"T-Too...!"
Hanawa Yuri's eyes rolled back as she fainted dramatically.
Mom! Dad! I've developed new fantasies about the Fourth True Ancestor again!
She seemed to be the type who couldn't handle visual shocks well.
"...Sayaka seems to have hit the jackpot."
Hikawa Shio had to slap herself several times before snapping back to reality, secretly casting envious glances at Sayaka.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Sayaka stared back at Hikawa Shio in confusion.
But her mind began to wander as well.
So when this guy previously claimed he was too handsome, he wasn't boasting but simply stating facts?
"Sayaka, your face is really red."
Himeragi Yukina kindly reminded her.
"Eh? Really?!"
Sayaka flusteredly covered her flushed cheeks.
"However, the current issue is... what Nangong Li said is highly likely true!"
Remembering the Greek myth of Narcissus and his consistently dismissive attitude toward the Lion King Organization... Sayaka's heart sank.
Was this the hidden truth he had been concealing?
Had he endured a dark past inflicted by an entire national government?
"This...!"
Akatsuki Karon's expression froze, rendered speechless.
Ultimately, all of this was the Japanese government's own doing.
Politicians might shamelessly deny it or arrogantly claim he should have sacrificed for the country, but Akatsuki Karon clearly lacked such thick skin.
"Then let this old woman rephrase—is everything happening now part of your plan?"
Kurahashiro Shina, replacing the conflicted Akatsuki Karon, continued the conversation.
"In the end, what is your goal?"
At this point, they would never doubt Eiji's capabilities.
Even as a nascent Fourth True Ancestor, this man simply couldn't be measured by conventional standards!
His irresistible charm alone was enough to give the entire world a headache!
"Such matters don't require me to explicitly state them, do they?"
Eiji smiled faintly without responding.
Kurahashiro Shina's heart sank.
In fact, given the current situation, she could naturally guess Eiji's objective.
After all, he had already formed an alliance with the Third True Ancestor, who was poised to attack Japan's doorstep—his intentions had long been obvious.
"Do you intend to destroy Japan?"
Kurahashiro Shina asked gravely.
As these words were spoken, the entire shrine fell silent.
The gazes of both Akatsuki Karon and Kurahashiro Shina were firmly locked on him.
"If others offend me, I return it a hundredfold."
Eiji smiled harmoniously.
"This is my creed. So, you will soon witness—the downfall of this nation!"
No trace of bloodthirsty eagerness to destroy the country could be seen on his face.
But no one dared to take his words as a joke.
"What kind of mess is this!"
After night fell.
Kurahashiro Shina and Akatsuki Karon sat in the main hall, racking their brains over countermeasures.
"Who could have imagined that Narcissus would be the Fourth True Ancestor?"
"Blinded by greed, we've finally reaped the retribution we deserved!"
The two of them sighed repeatedly.
In this situation, they couldn't think of any way to break the deadlock!
"Where's Sayoka?"
Akegishano massaged her temples as she asked Kurakashiro.
"She went with Yukina and the others to prepare dinner."
Kurakashiro paused, giving Akegishano a strange look.
"You're not thinking of having Sayoka whisper in his ear, are you?"
"Do you have any other methods?"
"..."
Kurakashiro fell silent as well.
If they had any solutions, they wouldn't be so troubled here.
"Later, I'll try to sound out Eiji's preferences."
Kurakashiro covered her face.
Though quite embarrassing, there really were no other options at the moment.
Moreover, Sayoka had originally been sent to Demon Island specifically to win over the Fourth True Ancestor, so it wasn't entirely shameful.
The combined charm of Narcissus and the power of the Fourth True Ancestor destined Eiji's reign to continue with a stability unprecedented in history.
As long as he lived, his rule would never collapse!
His rise was already an undeniable fact.
What they needed to consider was how to please Eiji and protect themselves amidst the coming upheaval.
Everything else was irrelevant.
Dinner was prepared jointly by Sayoka and the others, and it turned out to be quite delicious.
Throughout the meal, Sayoka seemed to want to say something but hesitated.
After dinner.
"Can I have a word with you?"
Sayoka found Eiji.
"Not going to swing your sword at me this time?"
Eiji glanced at her hands, noting she wasn't holding her sword.
"I'm not in the mood for that anymore."
Sayoka sighed deeply in frustration.
After learning about such significant matters, her petty grievances about being teased had long vanished.
"Do you really intend to destroy all of Japan?"
"Did they send you to ask that?"
"No, this is my own question."
Sayoka shook her head firmly.
"So I hope you'll answer from a personal perspective."
She looked seriously at Eiji.
Meaning she wanted him to respond based on their personal relationship.
"Either way makes no difference."
Eiji shrugged.
"But do you think I'm the type who enjoys killing innocent people indiscriminately?"
"You're the type who enjoys having fun at the expense of innocent people like me!"
As a victim, Sayoka stated with absolute certainty.
Eiji's face darkened.
"But hearing you say that puts me at ease!"
Sayoka seemed to have gotten her answer, breathing a heavy sigh of relief.
"You're busy, I'll take my leave!"
"Hold it right there!"
Eiji reached out and grabbed Sayoka's arm.
"Since you said I enjoy having fun with you, wouldn't I be letting myself down if I didn't have some fun?"
"What are you doing?"
Sayoka was startled, looking at him warily.
With a tug of his hand, Eiji spun Sayoka around until she fell into his embrace.
Before she could react, he pinched her chin and kissed her deeply.
Sayoka froze on the spot.
It took her a long moment to regain her senses.
Only when Eiji undid the collar of her shirt and cool air swept into her cleavage did she jolt back to awareness.
"Wait, don't... not here..."
Eiji ignored her half-hearted resistance, moving his lips to her pale neck before his sharp fangs suddenly pierced through, establishing a blood exchange.
An intense pleasure surged forth, completely overturning Sayoka's rationality like capsizing a small boat. Uncontrollable moans escaped her lips.
"How lonely it is~ to be invincible~"
Just as Eiji was about to carry Sayoka back inside, his phone suddenly rang.
"Tch!"
Eiji had no choice but to release Sayoka and answer the call.
"Master, something has happened on Itogami Island."