[165] : Stella, Cao Cao Eliminated, Awei Eighteen Forms??

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He had to escape!

Suppressing the terror in his heart, Cao Cao utilized the Horse Treasure's ability, attempting to teleport himself away and escape.

He had exhausted all his techniques, yet couldn't even touch Kyoya.

Staying meant certain death.

"Still trying to struggle at this point?" I narrowed my eyes, looking at Cao Cao—who was preparing to flee—and muttered to myself.

With that, I conjured a bow and arrow, aiming at Cao Cao and firing a seemingly ordinary arrow—yet, it radiated the aura of death.

"[Stella]!!!"

The arrow, devoid of any flashy effects, shot straight towards Cao Cao.

Facing this arrow, Cao Cao's pupils violently constricted.

His heart pounded with terror. He desperately wanted to dodge the attack, but at such close range, his body couldn't keep up with his mind's reaction speed.

Pierce!!!

Cao Cao was pierced by the arrow. A bowl-sized hole appeared in his chest, blood instantly gushing out.

Cao Cao looked down at his chest, his eyes filled with despair. He opened his mouth, but before he could speak, his body slumped to the ground with a thud—lifeless!

———

A long while later, I walked over to Cao Cao's corpse and retrieved the True Longinus.

Following that, I also stripped away the Sacred Gears [Dimension Lost] and [Annihilation Maker].

"I won't kill you. But from today onwards, you are a maid of my Hibari household!" I walked up to Jeanne, lifted her chin, and said playfully.

Jeanne: "..."

Jeanne d'Arc was speechless but had no room to refuse.

Although she had joined the Hero Faction, she held no particular fondness for Cao Cao, Siegfried, and the others. She had always disapproved of their methods.

Moreover, Cao Cao had previously been willing to use her as bait, including her in the attack range, just to eliminate me.

Therefore, Jeanne didn't feel much grief over Cao Cao and the others' deaths.

It was just that becoming my maid... well... she didn't quite know what to make of it.

———

Simultaneously, a figure hidden in the shadows watched me for a long time, then finally sighed helplessly and vanished.

This person was Indra, the Buddhist God of Mount Meru—one of the Top Ten Strongest Beings in the World.

Based on the belief that heroes emerge from troubled times, he had deliberately allowed Cao Cao and his group to stir up trouble.

He had come this time intending to protect Cao Cao but hadn't expected me to be decisive—directly eliminating him.

Indra could only swallow his frustration...

I glanced at the spot where Indra had disappeared. Clearly, I had discovered his presence long ago.

———

"Kyoya-nii, thank you for saving my mother!" At this moment, Kunou ran over, hugged my waist, and said with a sweet smile.

Looking at the adorable little fox Yōkai before me, I picked her up and smiled.

"Kunou-chan is my future wife—Saving my mother-in-law is what I should do."

Hearing my words, Kunou's cheeks flushed red. She didn't object to my teasing this time.

"..."

———

Immediately, I snapped my fingers, dispelling the runes binding Yasaka.

Yasaka also reverted to her human form.

A moment later, Yasaka regained her senses. She looked at Kunou and me with a puzzled expression. When her gaze swept over Jeanne, she became furious.

Seeing the situation wasn't right—Kunou quickly explained.

"Mother, it was Kyoya-nii who helped rescue you and dealt with Cao Cao and his group. Jeanne has now been subdued."

"I see..." Hearing this, Yasaka's expression softened. She smiled and patted Kunou's head.

"Hibari Kyoya, thank you so much for saving me—" Then, Yasaka looked at the corpses of Cao Cao and the others, her eyes showing surprise, and expressed her gratitude towards me.

"Heh~ We're practically family! No need to be formal, Mother-in-law!" I scratched the back of my head and smiled.

"Family... Mother-in-law?!" My words stunned Yasaka.

What's going on???

"Mother... about that, it's..."

Just then, Kunou, her voice trembling slightly, recounted the entire sequence of events in detail.

Throughout the process, her delicate, shy face looked as if it were about to drip blood.

———

"This..."

After learning the truth, Yasaka couldn't help but twitch her lips, speechless.

She was well aware of my declaration about building a Harem during the Three Factions Summit.

Now he had even set his sights on her daughter!

And from Kunou's appearance, it was clear she was experiencing her first love, holding strong feelings for me.

Regarding my character and strength, Yasaka was very satisfied—except for the fact that he was too much of a playboy!!!

"I agree to your relationship with Kunou. However, regarding... that kind of thing... I hope you can wait until Kunou comes of age,"

Yasaka couldn't help but remind me.

"Don't worry, Mother-in-law! I'm not a pervert—When it comes to raising Lolis, I'm quite skilled!" I replied confidently, patting my chest.

When it came to lolis of Kunou's age, I definitely wouldn't cross that line. My approach would be one of care and affection.

Unless it was someone like Natsuki Minamiya—a "Legal Loli"—then I wouldn't feel any guilt.

Yasaka: "..."

Jeanne: "..."

Kunou: "..."

'You have the nerve to say that?!'

'Raising lolis, abducting underage fox Yōkai at the first opportunity. If you're not a pervert... who is?!'

———

Afterward, the group returned to the Yōkai capital. Once Yasaka had arranged everything, I took Jeanne back to Kuoh Town.

Because Kunou was still too young, and she would inherit the position of Grand Yōkai General of Kyoto in the future, she had to stay in Kyoto with Yasaka to continue her studies. She didn't go to Kuoh Town with us.

Regarding me bringing Jeanne back, the girls were all too speechless to complain, stating they were already used to it.

Conversely, they were even more surprised that I had managed to eliminate Cao Cao and the entire Hero Faction this time.

'Say what you will, he truly is their man—so daring.'

———

After handing Jeanne over to Grayfia, I returned to my room to inspect my gains from this trip.

Not only had I eliminated Cao Cao and his group, obtaining three Sacred Gears, but I had also received three sign-in gift bags. It was a bountiful harvest.

[Ding! Sign-in gift bags opened successfully. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining: [Awei Eighteen Forms], [Drag-Ride Bahamut], [Absolute Zero].]

"Pfft!!!"

Hearing the system's rewards, I nearly lost it.

'What the hell is this [Awei Eighteen Forms]?!'

'[Awei Eighteen Forms] is a set of martial arts techniques belonging to one of the main characters Feng Baobao from Hitori no Shita: The Outcast.'

'Just shouting out the names of these moves would make me feel ashamed. Complete social suicide.'

'However, I still think this [Awei Eighteen Forms] has a lot of potential. It's worth studying. Perhaps there will be unexpected gains...'

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