Chapter 12: House That Plays Tricks...

Wakana explained how she was attacked by a group of Yokai to Kejoro and the other two, and they became enraged because this was a blind provocation to the Nura clan.

Both Kubonashi and Aotabo were cursing Gagoze while Aotabo stretched his muscles and Kubonashi stretched his strings.

Notably, Aotabo was a strength-type Yokai, while Kubonashi was a Yokai with no neck and a floating head.

He used strings for both attack and defense.

While these two were discussing how to deal with Gagoze animatedly, Kejoro was looking at Leo with interest.

'Who is he? Why have I never seen him before here? Is he a Yokai? Which Yokai would look this handsome?'

She was deep in thought, looking at the red blood eyes of Leo, mesmerized.

"Are you guys new here? I have never seen you guys here."

When she came back to her senses, she blushed slightly, thinking about what she had just done, and started her conversation by hiding her embarrassment and acting normal.

"Hi. I am Leo, and she is Mavis; she is my wife. We are new here, moving today."

Smooch...

Leo introduced himself and once again kissed Kejoro's hand like a gentleman.

Not expecting Leo to suddenly kiss her hand, Kejoro's cheeks turned red with wide eyes.

All this time, she was the one who teased someone;

This was the first time she was on the receiving end.

'Hehe~ I love teasing them both, Wakana and Kejoro; both reactions are cute.'

Seeing the blush and the reaction from Kejoro, Leo internally smirked while rubbing his hands.

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Seeing Leo greeting them in a proper noble accent, Mavis narrowed her eyes, looking at the innocent smile Leo was giving.

Because, as best as she could remember, Leo never used this accent to greet anyone in her world.

"Thank you for saving Lady Nura. Our Nura clan will never forget your help."

Kubonishi bowed to Leo to express his sincerity, followed by Aotoba.

They couldn't imagine what the consequences would be if they failed to protect Wakana.

The Yokai affiliated with the clans would start to retribute, saying that the Nura clan had no future, it had become weak.

According to the rumors, there was also one saying that the Nura clan would perish this decade.

"There is no need to bow. Whoever it is, they must have done the same thing I did."

Hearing the praise, Leo shook his head and placed his hands on both Kubonishi and Aotoba's shoulders modestly.

"Mr. Leo, if you don't mind, can you say what type of Yokai you are?"

Seeing the modesty of Leo, the image of him was raised positively.

Aotoba asked about his doubt about Leo's power because he was curious.

According to Lady Nara's explanation, five Yokai didn't stand a chance against him for a few seconds.

"Oh, I am... um... I... how can I put it... my bloodline is special. I am a vampire and also a Yokai with electric power."

Leo pointed to himself and explained to them.

"I am a vampire."

After Leo completed his explanation, Mavis introduced herself enthusiastically.

This was the first time she was speaking with someone, not from her father's circle.

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Hearing their statements, all three of them became shocked.

There was an awkward silence filling the air.

Wakana looked at the reactions of Kejoro, Aotoba, and Kubonishi with interest.

She wanted to know why all three of them seemed to be freezing after hearing her benefactor's statement.

"I can't believe my eyes. I never imagined there would be a day I would meet vampires."

Kubonashi broke the silence with a still shocked look on his face.

"What do you mean?"

Seeing the reaction, Mavis asked with a confused look on her face.

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"Don't tell me you don't know vampires are legends in the supernatural world. They were immortal, extremely agile, and had super strength. But most of them were killed by humans fearing them. Meeting one in real life is extremely rare..."

Kubonashi, seeing the look given by Mavis and Leo, started to explain the story of how vampires of this world were hunted down and targeted by humans.

Hearing Kubonashi's explanation, Mavis felt fear and started to understand why her father feared the humans the most.

Seeing that Mavis was tensing up, Leo placed his hand on her shoulder, which brought her back from her thoughts.

When she turned, she saw Leo giving her a gentle smile, which seemed like saying,

"I am here."

After chatting, they walked towards the direction of the Nura mansion.

Leo's mansion...

After giving orders to Kuroumaru to go and guard Lady Nura, Karasu Tengu turned and looked at Nurarihan, who was looking at the sky with narrowed eyes.

Before Kuroumaru could fly, another Yokai with the black wings of the raven landed beside him.

"Lord, I am here to report about the situation regarding Lady Nura."

It was a teen woman giving a secretary aura;

She is Karasu Tengu's youngest triplet daughter.

Sasami has black hair and violet eyes, with black crow wings on her back.

She wears a violet-colored robe and gray trousers with a white necklace.

She wears a dark red tokin on her forehead and glasses as well.

Seeing her daughter arrive before Kuroumaru was about to leave, Karusu Tengu asked her nervously.

"Yes, Father. Lady Nura was rescued by a man and a woman before Kubonashi, Aotoba, and Kejoro arrived at the scene. They are currently walking in the direction of the Nura clan mansion."

After getting permission from her father, Sasami corrected her specs and explained what happened with a serious face.

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Sigh...

Hearing that Wakana was safe, both Nurarihyon and Karasu Tengu had a sigh of relief.

Before Karusu could take a break, suddenly another one appeared beside Sasami with the same black raven wings.

He is Tosakamaru, he is Karasu Tengu's middle triplet son.

Tosakamaru is a blond Tengu with a mohawk.

He wears an orange-colored robe and green trousers with a white necklace.

He has tiny blue pupils and slightly thick eyebrows.

Unlike his father and siblings, he does not wear a tokin.

"Father, I am here to report about Lord Rikuo."

Tosakamaru stated his reason for his arrival and looked at the faces of others who were looking at him without blinking.

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"Lord... Lord Rikuo accidentally overheard a conversation about his friends being targeted by Gagoze. He suddenly transformed into his Yokai self and left with a parade of Yokai following him to confront Gagoze."

Hearing these other two, Karasu Tengu became shocked and started to shout emphatically that Rikuo awakened his Yokai self.

'Smelly brat... finally, you were able to accept who you are.'

Nurarihyon looked at the cherry blossoms in the house before him.

"Master, what should we do? Should we accompany Lord Rikuo to protect him?"

Karasu Tengu, who noticed the smirk on the old man's face, asked him excitedly.

"Nah... let him deal with it."

Nurarihyon shook his head and took a step forward, intending to enter the mysterious house before him.

When he stepped inside the grass lawn instead of the stone path, suddenly everyone present froze and looked at the house before them with wide eyes.

Because the windows of the house suddenly opened while the lights were on inside.

After a few seconds, the smoke started to come out of the chimney of the house.

Seeing this, Nurarihyon's face turned serious because he could feel that there was no one present inside the house.

But suddenly the window's cover was opened while the lights were turned on with smoke coming from the chimney, indicating everything led to something that there was someone inside.

Now Nurarihan was confused about whether to move forward or retreat and return his years of experience, saying there was no one present inside the house.

But he was feeling an ominous aura that was emitted earlier was doubled after he stepped on the grass lawn.

"Lord, let's retreat."

Karasu, seeing this, stepped inside the lawn with vigilance, looking left and right to find whether he was in someone's fear.

And murmured lightly in Nurarihyon's eyes.

While all three kids of Karasu assumed the fighting stance, preparing for a fight.

Creak... Creak...

The door of the house slowly opened fully, which was noticed by them.

Gulp... Gulp... Gulp...

Even though they are strong, all three Sanbagarasu gulped at the same time, seeing the creepy sound the door makes.

"No matter what trick they pull, don't fall for it. OK."

Noticing the door was opening, Karasu Tengu warned his sons and daughter to be careful.

The inside of the house was pitch dark, but they were Yokai; they could see what was inside the house.

There was no one present inside, which made them increase their vigilance.

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