Nangong Nayue's residence was a luxurious apartment. When Shichen followed her home, he immediately felt the poverty of his own coffee shop just by stepping through the door.
The room was very large, with tiled floors and walls, several rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a large living room, but it felt a bit lacking in human warmth.
After all, Nangong Nayue had lived alone all this time.
Nangong Nayue was a high school English teacher, which was her identity among ordinary people. Her other identity was that of an active professional demon hunter, serving as a national demon-hunting officer and an instructor for the Special Zone Security Force.
Of course, among demons, her alias "Witch of the Void" was even more famous, capable of making most demons tremble in fear.
The place Shichen was currently in was called Itogami Island, an island located in the sea, completely built by humans.
The island's temperature was maintained above 20 degrees Celsius year-round, with a total population of about 560,000. Although it was called Itogami City, Tokyo, it was actually a special administrative region with an independent political system, the "Demon Race Special Zone"—used to protect endangered demons and research their tissues and special abilities.
Most of the island's residents were researchers and demons, and their families were also present, thus forming a situation where humans and demons coexisted.
Demons also had corresponding rights, but humans did not need to fear them. All demons were registered and wore wristbands that restricted their abilities and had alarm functions, making them easy to distinguish.
In this city where humans and demons coexisted, Nangong Nayue, as a demon-hunting officer, naturally held a high position, not to mention that her strength was among the top in humanity.
Moreover, she had a special identity.
It was normal for her to have such a large apartment residence.
Shichen briefly surveyed the living room, getting an impression of his future home, then walked to the sofa and sat down.
"Hmph—"
The sofa was comfortable and soft. As soon as Shichen sat down, he felt as if he was swallowed, sinking completely into it.
"You fellow... you're really not holding back." Nangong Nayue looked at his familiar manner, feeling quite speechless.
"What's there to be polite about? You definitely don't like that kind of behavior," Shichen retorted with a smile.
"How do you know? This is our first time meeting today, isn't it?"
"I'm very good at judging people."
"Forget it... just behave yourself."
"I promise to behave."
"Then get up first. Pick any room you like and decorate it yourself. The storeroom has everything. I won't help you."
"No problem, but which one is your room?" Shichen asked.
"What do you want to do? You're not thinking of sleeping in the same room as me, are you?" Nangong Nayue frowned, looking at him incredulously.
"Not that far, not that fast. I just want to live next to you."
"Not that fast..." Nangong Nayue couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth.
Had she invited a wolf into her house?
Forget it, there was no need to worry. She wasn't a defenseless woman.
This guy didn't seem like someone who would use force.
"That's my room," Nangong Nayue said, pointing to the innermost room.
"Oh, I see. Then I'll sleep in the room next to it."
"Suit yourself. Hurry up and get it done. I want to see your tea-making skills."
"Okay!"
Shichen immediately got up and went to the storeroom to move things.
There were beds, bookshelves, and other furniture, as well as quilts and pillows, all very comprehensive. Shichen knew clearly that Nangong Nayue lived alone, so why would she prepare these things?
Was she expecting guests?
Shichen was quite strong and quickly set up his room. Although the room was a bit simple, he wasn't a demanding person.
In the past, he was satisfied with just a phone and a bed. Now, he was content with just a bed.
Speaking of which, he was still an unregistered person in this world. If he didn't shamelessly stick with Nangong Nayue, it would be really difficult for him to travel.
He was still grateful that Nangong Nayue could take him in.
Fortunately, the mission privilege gave him the power of the Progenitor's Body, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to make Nangong Nayue care.
He revealed to Nangong Nayue that he knew about the Fourth Progenitor to make her care more.
Without value, Nangong Nayue wouldn't kindly take him in. He didn't believe his appearance would work.
Now that he had stepped into this home, half the battle was won. He had no particular ulterior motive, so why couldn't he gain Nangong Nayue's trust?
Spending time together, developing feelings over time was basically inevitable, as long as neither party was beyond redemption.
But was the Progenitor's Body his original power?
Shichen was very concerned about what the voice in his head said. He had some concept in his mind, but he also felt it was impossible.
"What are you spacing out for over there? Come quickly and make me some black tea." Just then, Nangong Nayue's reminder sounded.
"Oh, okay, I'm coming." Shichen suppressed his thoughts and walked towards the living room.
Nangong Nayue was sitting upright at this moment, her right leg crossed over her left, her face expressionless, her small face serious, appearing very arrogant and majestic.
If she wasn't wearing a black Gothic Lolita dress, if her figure wasn't so petite.
"Use this. I want to see if you really know how to make black tea," Nangong Nayue ordered, pointing at the black tea set on the coffee table with her fan.
She actually still didn't believe what Shichen said earlier. He didn't look like someone who did housework at all.
The key was that he also carried the aura of a Progenitor.
She didn't know where it came from, and she didn't need to know, but how could someone with such an aura need to do housework themselves?
There couldn't be that many people who did things themselves out of hobby.
This was a good opportunity to see if he was lying.
This confirmation was very important. If he was, her attitude towards him would change. If he wasn't, it would also change.
"Okay."
Shichen came to the coffee table and glanced at the black tea packaging bag. It was an unfamiliar brand, but it had "Kandy" as the place of origin.
He wasn't sure if it was good quality or bad, but Shichen was confident in his own skills, and Nangong Nayue wouldn't possibly drink anything of poor quality.
Shichen skillfully began to brew the black tea.
Nangong Nayue watched quietly from the side. As she observed his practiced movements, she nodded occasionally, believing him a bit more.
And watching Shichen earnestly brew the black tea, exuding a special aura, Nangong Nayue inexplicably wanted to buy him a butler uniform.
It would suit him very well.
"It's ready, taste it." After brewing the black tea, Shichen pushed the teacup towards Nangong Nayue, looking at her expectantly.
"Mm." Nangong Nayue nodded, picked up the teacup, sniffed the rich aroma, and took a small sip.
As the black tea entered her mouth, Nangong Nayue felt the mellow taste and rich aftertaste, which made her feel pleasant in both body and mind.
This was why she loved drinking black tea.
Nangong Nayue couldn't help but take another sip, closing her eyes to savor it carefully.
"How is it?" Shichen asked with a smile.
"It's good, you passed." Nangong Nayue nodded and put down the teacup.
"Phew, as long as you're satisfied." Shichen breathed a sigh of relief. Now he could stay here with peace of mind.
"Where did you get this skill? Did you practice it yourself?"
"More or less. You might not believe it if I tell you, but I used to run a coffee shop."
"..." Nangong Nayue shook her head. She really didn't believe it.
This guy didn't look like someone who ran a coffee shop at all, but given that he didn't seem to lie much, she wasn't entirely unable to believe him.
"Can you really make black tea for me every day?"
"Why not? It's just a small matter, isn't it? I want to drink it myself too."
"Alright, as long as you're honest and well-behaved, I can conceal your identity for you."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely be honest and well-behaved," Shichen promised.
Anyway, his primary task was to get along with Nangong Nayue and gain her trust. Other things didn't matter at all.
However, he also needed to appropriately explore his Progenitor's Body. He was here to gain power. If he could control and utilize this power, he would instantly become a strong person.
The power of a Progenitor goes without saying: vast demonic power, world-destroying familiars. The future Fourth Progenitor who everyone could bully was purely an accident.
So he had to acquire demonic power and familiars to become a true Progenitor.
The Progenitor's Body allowed him to acquire demonic power. Familiars were agglomerations of demonic power. As long as he could subdue familiars, he would possess demonic power.
Or, in other words, usurp someone's demonic power.
"Tell me all your body measurements." At this moment, Nangong Nayue suddenly stood up and said.
"Huh? Nayue-chan, what are you going to do?"
"Don't call me... forget it. I'm going to buy you some clothes. You can't keep wearing this one, can you?" Nangong Nayue explained.
"Nayue-chan, you're so kind? Why don't we go together?" Shichen asked, blinking.
"Absolutely not necessary. I can buy them quickly by myself." Nangong Nayue decisively refused.
"Alright..."
Shichen told her all his body measurements.
"Oh, right, I plan to arrange for you to be a teacher. What you said before about being able to teach shouldn't be false, right?"
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