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"Haha! Young Master is looking for a young mistress, huh? Well, this Miss Lacus does seem like a good match for you. I'd say she's worthy!"
The Old Butler Fu chuckled as he spoke.
Lacus: "...."
"Uncle Fu, sit down and eat with us! There's way too much food here, and we won't be able to finish it all. No need to waste it!"
Renzo smiled as he motioned for Uncle Fu to join them.
Uncle Fu had watched him grow up and had always been by his side.
Before Renzo gained his golden finger, before he matured, it was Uncle Fu who had kept the family business together. Without him, there wouldn't have been any later achievents to speak of.
To Renzo, Uncle Fu was practically a father figure.
Lacus, after a long silence, finally let out a helpless sigh and looked at Renzo.
"Were you serious just now?"
What kind of situation was this?
"Of course, I'm serious! But it's too early to talk about that. This eting was just to get acquainted. What happens next will depend on the timing. Isn't that what you were thinking as well?"
Renzo gave her a aningful look.
Lacus felt as if she couldn't see through him at all.
And she wasn't wrong.
Renzo had already used his mind-reading ability to peek into her thoughts, fully understanding everything going on in her head.
Her current predicant had actually been part of her plan. She had intended to encounter the crew of the Archangel, especially Kira Yamato.
For now, she had no grand sches—just laying the groundwork, getting acquainted. Afterward, she would adjust her plans accordingly.
Ultimately, both she and her father were maneuvering to take true control over PLANT while also aiming to bring peace between Earth and PLANT. Ending the war would serve their own interests as well.
Overall, her goal was noble, but there was certainly so self-interest involved.
Then again, who didn't have their own selfish motives these days?
Only saints were entirely selfless.
And saints usually ended up dead—because you never knew when soone like that would end up stabbing you in the back.
Those were the types of people Renzo avoided at all costs.
"Oh?"
Lacus raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "This just keeps getting more interesting."
"Can you show around your place? Also, I'd like to learn more about you. I think we should get to know each other better. After all, you did say you wanted to be ONE of your 'wives,' right?"
After finishing her al, Lacus playfully winked at Renzo, emphasizing the word "one."
"This guy really dares to say anything, doesn't he?" she thought to herself.
Who was she?
She was the daughter of the PLANT Chairman, the most famous songstress of PLANT, and a beloved idol of countless people.
That a man had his eyes on her wasn't surprising.
But to openly admit to wanting a harem?
And to say it directly to her face?
The sheer audacity, the confidence—Lacus had to admit she was almost impressed.
"Alright! Everything you need to know, I'll show you. I'll even give you a demonstration of my abilities!"
Renzo had no reason to refuse.
In fact, he had already instructed Red Queen and Uncle Fu to make preparations in advance.
Everything that needed to be hidden was already tucked away. Whatever Lacus would see from now on was only what Renzo was willing to let her see.
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anwhile, in the Demon Slayer world…
Today, Ubuyashiki Kagaya had summoned all the Hashira for an ergency eting.
"Why did the Master call us here? Does anyone know?"
The Wind Hashira, Shinazugawa Sanemi, scanned the others as he asked impatiently. He wasn't the type to keep his thoughts to himself.
"No idea. But if the Master is summoning us in such a hurry, it must be sothing important."
The flamboyant Sound Hashira, Uzui Tengen, shook his head.
"Agreed."
"Be patient."
"I have a feeling sothing big is about to happen."
The Hashira exchanged their thoughts, each with their own speculation.
"Speaking of which, where's that Cloud Hashira guy? That bastard has been ridiculously lucky lately. He's already encountered three of the Twelve Kizuki in a row!"
The Fla Hashira, Rengoku Kyojuro, clenched his fist in excitent.
He wouldn't mind so of that luck himself!
"Yeah, seriously!"
Most of the Hashira nodded in agreent. After all, none of them feared demons—in fact, they actively wanted more chances to fight them.
At that mont, the doors of the main house creaked open. Ubuyashiki Kagaya and Demon Slayer Renzo stepped out together.
"Renzo?"
Kyojuro's eyes lit up. "So you've been here all along, huh? Don't tell this is another one of your sches?"
This guy definitely had a history of pulling wild stunts.
"That's right!" Renzo grinned and nodded. "I've found Muzan Kibutsuji's hideout. The reason Lord Ubuyashiki called you all here is simple—we're going to wipe Muzan out completely! So, what do you say? Are you in?"
"What?!"
The gathered Hashira were visibly shocked.
A few of them even stood up abruptly. If they weren't worried that Renzo might throw a punch, they probably would've grabbed him by the collar to demand whether he was serious.
Sanemi said with burning passion. "Lord Ubuyashiki! Is what Renzo said true?"
Everyone's eyes were on Ubuyashiki Kagaya, waiting anxiously for confirmation.
"Yes, it's true," Kagaya said with a warm smile. "Honestly, when I first heard it from Renzo, I was just as shocked as you all.
"But after verifying through his satellite surveillance, we've confird the exact location of Muzan's lair. On top of that, we've pinpointed where the remaining Twelve Kizuki are hiding as well."
Gasps and murmurs filled the room.
"This gathering was Renzo's idea. He wants to end things in one fell swoop—team up with all of you and completely exterminate the demons. Kill Muzan, and bring an end to this nightmare once and for all!" Ubuyashiki Kagaya's voice was filled with belief. "Are you all ready for this?"
The weight of his words settled over them. This was it. Finally…
The curse and suffering that had plagued the Ubuyashiki family for generations could finally co to an end. How could he not be emotional?
"Cough, cough…"
His frail body couldn't handle the excitent. Blood stained the silk handkerchief in his hand as he coughed violently.
"Lord Ubuyashiki!"
"Are you alright?!"
Sanemi and the others rushed forward, their concern evident.
"I'm… cough… I'm fine!" Kagaya waved them off with a gentle smile. "Just got a little too excited."
As long as Muzan was eliminated, the curse on his family would break. The Ubuyashiki clan would no longer suffer early deaths, and future generations could finally live normal lives.
"Lord Ubuyashiki," Renzo suddenly spoke up, "I recently learned a purification technique. It might help with your condition. Want to give it a try?"
He was referring to the Holy Purification ability he'd picked up—one originally taught by that airheaded goddess, Aqua. It was a powerful cleansing magic, and he wanted to see if it could work on Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
After all, Kagaya was a good man. Keeping him alive as the head of his family would also be beneficial to Renzo.
"Oh? Are you serious?"
Not just Kagaya —everyone looked at Renzo with wide eyes, surprised yet hopeful.
Renzo was notorious for having all kinds of strange abilities, so no one doubted that he actually had such a skill. The only question was… would it work?
"There's only one way to find out. It's not an offensive ability, so it won't make things worse, right?" Renzo shrugged.
To be honest, even he wasn't completely sure.
After all, Ubuyashiki Kagaya's condition was a bloodline curse originating from Muzan himself. Since he hadn't tested it yet, there was no telling if Holy Purification would actually work.
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