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44: Visit of the Great General (Part 2)

After breakfast, Haruki led the women slowly toward the living room...

As they stepped inside, the first thing they saw was a towering, muscular man. He looked to be around forty, with short, spiky golden hair. Unlike the obese Prime Minister, though both held high-ranking positions in the Empire, this man’s body was solid with muscle, his back straight, and his presence radiated a fierce intensity. It was obvious he trained diligently every day.

He wore a heavy suit of silver a...

43: Visit of the Great General (Part 1)

The next morning, sunlight filtered through the cracks in the window, casting its glow into Haruki’s bedroom. For once, he had slept in—something rare for him. Normally, he would’ve been up early, urging the girls to begin their training.

The room still carried a faint air of indulgence. On the large, luxurious bed, a man and a woman lay wrapped in each other’s arms. Judging by their bare limbs, the crumpled sheets, and the scattered clothes strewn across the floor, it was clear...

42: “Night Raid”

At night, Haruki lay in bed, unable to sleep—not from worry, but because he was simply too happy. The confession had gone better than he ever imagined.

That evening, Haruki personally cooked dinner, showing off the best culinary skills of his life. He prepared a lavish feast that had the girls exclaiming in delight at how delicious everything was.

And for the first time, Haruki, who usually stayed away from alcohol, even brought out the King's Wine Cup from the Gate of Babylon.<...

41: Confession

When Haruki and his group returned to the villa, it was already around eight in the evening.

After handing the piles of items the girls had bought to the waiting maids and instructing them to prepare dinner, Haruki, though exhausted from the day, didn’t go back to his room to rest. Instead, he called the girls who had been with him into the living room.

Haruki had always kept them close, so it would be a lie to say he had no feelings for them. But he was the kind of person who h...

40: Massacre (Part 6)

“Father, we can’t let him go! Look at the state I’m in! And those girls with him—they can’t be spared either!”

“That’s right, dear. You’re the Minister of Security. He wouldn’t dare touch us. We absolutely cannot let him off so easily.”

What the Minister of Security didn’t expect was that his own useless son would stab him in the back again at such a crucial moment—and to top it off, his airheaded wife was actually backing him up.

“Hmph. In my eye...

39: Massacre (Part 5)

This sword was none other than Tenseiga, one of the three supreme blades from Inuyasha, which Haruki had exchanged from the System a thousand years ago.

Although Tenseiga is often referred to as a blade that cannot kill, that reputation stems from people being too focused on its miraculous life-saving ability—reviving hundreds with a single swing—and overlooking its destructive potential.

Tenseiga possesses two primary offensive techniques:

Sōryūha (Azure Dragon Wave):...

38: Massacre (Part 4)

Before his rebirth, Haruki never understood why anime villains—despite having overwhelming power—always wasted time talking or doing unnecessary things instead of finishing off the protagonist, only to end up being defeated by a last-minute burst of strength.

Now he understood, at least a little.

Over the long years, Haruki had lived almost always in a state of invincibility, and that slowly changed his mindset. Crushing an opponent with absolute power wasn’t anything specia...

37: Massacre (Part 3)

What no one present expected was that the moment Tina saw Nina, the fury on her face instantly gave way to a gentle smile. She turned to Nina and said,

“Nina, what are you doing here? I wasn’t talking about you just now, so don’t misunderstand.”

Nina never had strong feelings toward Tina in the first place, and after witnessing Tina’s abrasive and unreasonable behavior—especially the insults she hurled at Nina and the others—her opinion of Tina hit rock bottom.

36: Massacre (Part 2)

After a while, the sound of heavy, chaotic footsteps echoed outside the door—it was clear a large group had arrived.

“Son! Wake up! Are you all right? You're bleeding so much! Who’s the bastard that dared to hurt my son? Get out here right now!”

A shrill, aggressive voice pierced through the clothing store, reaching Haruki and the girls inside. Everyone instinctively frowned at the unpleasant sound.

While they had been waiting, the shopkeeper had taken the time to ex...

35: Massacre (Part 1)

Completely ignoring Haruki and the increasingly cold looks from the girls, Feld didn’t stop at verbal harassment—he actually reached out to grope Gin, the tallest among them, his filthy hand aiming for her pale arm.

Gin had always been a quiet and aloof girl. Aside from occasionally showing a more playful side around Haruki, she barely spoke to even close friends like Nina. As for strange men? She had zero tolerance.

The moment Feld's hand reached toward her, Gin didn’t hesi...

34: Shopping with the Girls (Part 2)

The Imperial Capital—heart of a thousand-year-old empire, center of its politics, economy, and culture—had always been the most prosperous city since the founding of the nation.

It was also where Haruki had spent the most time since his rebirth. For nearly a thousand years, he’d trained in the high tower at the center of the royal palace. Yet, for all that time, he had barely explored the capital. In fact, the only time he had properly toured the city was with Nina, just before he...

33: Shopping with the Girls

“Hey, hurry up! We're just going shopping—does it really have to be this complicated?”

Haruki stood waiting in the living room, several empty teacups scattered across the table beside him.

He had told the girls yesterday to get ready for a day out in the capital, thinking that would be plenty of notice. What he didn’t anticipate was how long it would actually take them to get dressed—especially when going out with someone they liked.

He’d been waiting for nearly ...

32: One Year

After the Prime Minister left, Esdeath kept her eyes fixed on Haruki.

“Are you really that girl's master? I don’t feel any strength from you. Who exactly are you?”

She pointed at Gin, who was still standing beside him.

“Of course. Gin is my disciple—there’s no doubt about that. The reason you can’t sense my strength is because you’re too weak right now. As for who I really am… I’ll tell you when the time is right.”

Haruki answered calmly.

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31: Moving In

“I suppose you could say that. As for why you’ve never seen me—it’s because I left the Partas Clan before you were even born.”

Haruki replied with a touch of nostalgia.

“‘Suppose’? What kind of answer is that? Be serious! You're only a few years older than me, aren’t you? What, did you leave the tribe the moment you were born? I’ve never heard of any clansman leaving the tribe!”

Esdeath snapped, clearly annoyed.

But then, the corner of her mouth c...

30: Encounter

Haruki's villa hadn’t changed at all over the years. It was obvious the maids had been keeping it spotless every day.

When they saw Haruki return with several beautiful girls, the maids working there were overjoyed.

Back when the Prime Minister had warned many officials and nobles not to provoke Haruki, everyone had assumed Haruki shared a close relationship with him. Over time, as the Prime Minister’s influence in court grew, more and more officials began visiting Haruki’s ...

29: Esdeath

The Ice Phoenix’s speed was incredible—far beyond what even typical Super-Class Danger Beasts could achieve in flight.

With her flying at full speed, it took Haruki and the group just over half a day to reach the outskirts of the Imperial Capital.

A thousand years ago, to prevent Super-Class Danger Beasts from attacking the capital, Haruki had embedded a special substance into the creation of the supreme Imperial Teigu, the Imperial Guardian Shikoutazer.

This material co...

28: Return to the Imperial Capital

Around eight the next morning, Haruki and the others were already prepared.

Before dawn, Akame had returned to Gozuki’s side. The sisters had clearly spent the whole night talking. Haruki hadn’t asked Kurome what the two of them had discussed—after all, everyone needed their own space—but Kurome’s mood seemed noticeably low.

Now the group had gathered on a large open field a short distance from the village. Besides Haruki, Gin, Nina, and Kurome, Tsukushi and Pony were al...

27: The Banquet

As evening fell, Gozuki and her group returned.

Each of them was carrying chunks of meat carved from the giant snake. Gozuki also had a few materials in hand—some of its scales, teeth, and other parts. After all, a creature with near Super-Class Danger Beast strength was practically a walking treasure trove. It was well known that the legendary Teigu of the Empire were crafted using materials harvested from such beasts.

What left Haruki utterly speechless, though, were the siste...

26: First Embrace (Part 2)

Tsukushi and Pony, who had just been lying limp on the bed, suddenly began trembling violently. Their mouths were wide open, drool dripped from the corners, and their tightly shut eyes sprang open. But their eyes were completely lifeless, empty like those of corpses.

Seeing this, the two women nearby couldn’t help but exchange strange looks. Then they turned to Haruki, their expressions practically saying, “Are you really sure about this? They don’t look like they’re getting sav...

25: First Embrace (Part 1)

Back on Haruki’s side—he walked ahead while Nina and Gin followed behind, carrying Tsukushi and Pony on their backs. Before long, they arrived at Haruki’s residence.

The entire way back, Haruki had been pondering how to treat Tsukushi and Pony. Their injuries were undeniably severe—conventional methods simply wouldn’t be enough.

He had two options in mind. One was to spend some exchange points to obtain medicine from the system. The other was to have them drink his blood...

24: Sisters Reunited (Part 3)

“All right, Gozuki. I’m heading back to the Imperial Capital tomorrow. Kurome and Gin are coming with me. Before we go, Kurome wants to see her sister. In a bit, bring Akame and the kids over to my place—we’ll have dinner together.”

Haruki couldn’t stand the way everyone was staring at him like he was some kind of monster, so he spoke to Gozuki to break the silence.

Then he turned to Kurome, who was standing quietly beside him.

“Kurome, stay with your sister to...

23: Sisters Reunited (Part 2)

“All right, hold on tight—I'm speeding up.”

To break the awkward tension, Haruki quickly changed the subject. But judging by Nina and Kurome’s sidelong glances, it was obvious his effort hadn’t quite worked.

...

In that uneasy atmosphere, the group soon returned to the Assassination Unit’s headquarters.

A streak of light flashed through the air, and Vimana appeared out of nowhere, descending directly into the courtyard where Haruki and the others lived.

22: Sisters Reunited (Part 1)

After crying in Haruki's arms for a while, Gin gradually calmed down.

Her eyes were still a little red, but her usual aloof demeanor had returned. Haruki looked at her and said, “Alright, let's go. If we wait any longer, the army will arrive—and that’ll be a problem.”

“Mm,” the three girls replied in unison.

While Haruki was comforting Gin, Nina and Kurome had also recovered, though their faces still looked a bit pale.

Leaving behind a field of corpses, Har...

21: Revenge (Part 4)

Hearing Haruki’s words, the three women didn’t hesitate and rushed straight to the Governor’s study.

As planned, Gin was in the center, flanked by Kurome and Nina for protection.

When they reached the study door, Kurome and Nina immediately unleashed Rankyaku—two crescent-shaped vacuum slashes shot out and struck the doors head-on.

Two thunderous crashes rang out in succession. The once ornate and solid doors were instantly reduced to splinters, with blood seeping ou...

20: Revenge (Part 3)

Led by Haruki, the four quickly arrived at the gate of the governor’s mansion.

The gate was massive, wide enough for two carriages to pass through side by side. On either side stood a squad of gatekeeping soldiers dressed in silk robes, each equipped with elaborately patterned, ornate blades. They looked impressive, but it was all for show—their real combat ability was minimal at best. Judging by their attire and equipment, they clearly spent most of their time basking in the govern...

19: Revenge (Part 2)

Although Gin's hometown was also located on the southwestern border of the Empire, it was still several hundred kilometers away from where Haruki and the others were. In an era with such poor transportation, that was a distance most ordinary people couldn’t hope to cross in a lifetime. The southwestern border was covered in dense forests, and traveling on foot would take several months. Haruki clearly had no intention of wasting his time on something so tedious. So, he summoned Vimana, a fl...

18: Revenge (Part 1)

Time flew by like a fleeting shadow, especially during training—two years passed in the blink of an eye.

Under Haruki’s guidance, the three girls made remarkable progress. Gin, in particular, stood out. Her talent was exceptional—Haruki believed it was on par with the Elite Seven. The only reason she hadn’t been recognized earlier was because Gozuki simply lacked the ability to see it.

Over the course of three years, the girls trained in Rokushiki every single day. When Ha...

17: Training

The next day, at the break of dawn, Nina, Kurome, and Gin had already gathered at the training ground in the center of Haruki's small courtyard.

Back when Haruki and Nina were traveling across The Empire, he had already been training her deliberately. After all, Haruki couldn’t always be by Nina’s side—true strength had to come from within. So now, with this training session for Kurome and Gin, Haruki included Nina as well.

After spending time together during dinner the nigh...

16: Kurome and Gin

Haruki took Nina, Kurome, and Gin to the small courtyard that Gozuki had prepared for him and Nina. After helping them pick out their rooms, he brought them into the main hall.

From the outside, the residence looked no different from any other farmhouse, but once inside, it was clear the place was tastefully furnished and quite comfortable. While it didn’t compare to Haruki’s home back in the Imperial Capital, it was still more than enough for a cozy stay.

Inside the hall, Kur...

15: Selection

What met Haruki's eyes was a cluster of seemingly ordinary buildings. At a glance, most people would have mistaken them for simple residential homes—not a tightly secured training facility.

But upon closer inspection, Haruki noticed the doors and windows had been specially reinforced, and there were numerous skilled guards and hidden sentries stationed all around.

Led by Gozuki, Haruki and Nina arrived at one of the larger courtyards. The yard was quiet and mostly empty. It was ...