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Chapter 36 - Snowy day

Kiro finds himself once again lying on the flowers of the endless blossomed field .Esgrieth was standing in front of Kiro :

-What are you waiting for , get up .

-As you wish .

Kiro gets up and they both continue their way forward , in hope of finding the end of the spiritual realm .

-Do you have any questions for today ?

-Actually no , I can say I really enjoyed this day .

-I see , I enjoyed this day too .

-Oh really , how so?

-I didn't have any scumbags draining my mana today .

-You sure remember that you signed the contract yourself .

-I didn't have a lot of options you know . Now that I think about it I had a question to ask you .

-What is it?

-If you were in that alleyway , first time we met , If you knew all this was going to happen , would you still approach me.

Kiro gives it a thought for a moment . then he replies:

-That's a hard question for sure , Back in Japan , I lived a normal life , there weren't any risks to take , and there was nothing to worry about . My life felt linear in some way , mechanical . Here , as much as I hate to say , I have a purpose , I'm important in one way or another , I have a few people that really care about me , unlike my previous life . If I were in that alleyway again , I think I would approach you , even though I have my doubts. I have changed , and I don't think I would be able to live my life the same again .

-I see , that's all I wanted to know .

-Aren't you going to ask anything else .

-Now that you mention it , yes , and I want a good , well detailed answer about it .

-I'm ready , what is it .

Esgrieth takes a deep breath , then she says :

-Seriously , how can you like basil tea ?

Kiro takes a look at Esgrieth , and then replies .

-Is this seriously the question you needed a well detailed answer ?

-Don't waste my time , answer it .

-Well , If you try something a lot of times , it starts to become a habit , you will start to like it . Now I have a question .

-What is it ?

-Do you eat normal food .

-Well , I'm able to eat and taste the food that you eat , but it cannot satisfy my hunger. Unlike the demons in this world .

-What's the difference , tell me.

-Demons of this world can satisfy their hunger like you do , by eating , Demons back in your world can satisfy their hunger by emotions and fear . I satisfy my hunger through life energy . I can call it without a doubt , the purest form of a meal . And It's time for you to go .

-Time passes quickly here , doesn't it .

-We are in a different realm after all .

-Well , see you . -Then Kiro leaves.

-Kiro wake up - Says Luchia .

Kiro wakes up , exhausted , he opens his eyes and yawns .

-What is it .

-Look outside , now !

Kiro takes a look at the window , the snow had covered the ground , and it was still falling .

-Come on , dress up , let's go outside .

-Alright , hold on , have you made breakfast yet ?

-Come on , there is no time for breakfast let's go .

-I'm not leaving the house without breakfast .

-Alright , don't expect a feast .

-Hurry up .

Kiro goes to the dining room and Luchia comes shortly after with a plate of , scrambled eggs.

-You really put a lot of work into it .

-Eat already .

"The last time I have been so hyped was that time when "Ghost of Tokyo" came out "

Kiro starts eating , Luchia had added basil into it .

-If you aren't going to eat it fast , I'll feed it to you - then she grabs the scrabbled eggs and stuffs it into Kiro's mouth . Kiro eats it and says .

-Are you trying to make me chock on the food ?

-Wear your coat , let's go .

Kiro wears his coat and his gear and heads outside . Luchia does the same thing , but , then , she starts to shake and shiver .

-What's wrong , did you really think that getting outside with your maid outfit was a good idea?

-It's.....cold .

-Sure it is , come inside , there must be something for you to wear .

Kiro heads to the bedroom where the previous couple slept . He finds a coat .

-Try this on .

Luchia tries the coat , but the sleeves were too long.

-Come on ...

-Don't worry , I have an idea .

Kiro takes the coat and draws his sword , then he cuts the sleeves .

-What are you thinking .

-Come on , try it on .

Luchia tries the coat once again , now it fits her perfectly .

-You can fix it later , enjoy it for now .

They both get out of the mansion . Kiro takes his time to wipe off the snow on the previous servants tombstones . Suddenly , a snowball come right behind him .

-Time leap

Kiro dodges the snowball , the time goes back at normal .

-That's not fair .

-Do you know what's not fair ? This , time leap .

The time slows down once again , Kiro gathers a lot of snow around his arms and throws it on Luchia . The time goes back to normal , Luchia starts shaking and shivering again .

-You.....

-I guess you want to go inside now .

-No!

-You are going to catch a cold like that.

-Let's explore the forest .

-You are crazy , seriously ?

-Yes , I want to , please .

-As you wish

They both head to the forest through the front gate . They start exploring it , every tree, everything was covered in snow .

-This is really relaxing .

-You are right .

Then , they suddenly hear fast footsteps .

-What's that?

-Bloodlust .

Kiro's eyes turn pitch black , Kiro spots what it seemed to be beastmen .

-Stay behind me , and stay close .

The beast men show up .

-Those are..... wendingos !

-Wendingos ?

Luchia freezes in fear , the beastmen resembled human like skinny deers .

-Time leap

The time slows down , Kiro charges at one of them and stabs it in the throat with his dagger. The time goes back to normal . The wendingo didn't die , it barely even flinched . Kiro pulls out his other dagger and stabs it once again in the head . Again , The wendingo didn't even flinch . Kiro then backs down.

-Time leap

The time slows down , Kiro grabs Luchia and runs for it . When he reaches far enough , the time goes back to normal .

-What were those .

-Wendingos are a undead beasts that haunt the forests on days like this .

-And you thought it would be a good idea to wander the forest with bastards like those ?

-I didn't know they would be here , and they are really rare .

-Bloodlust

Kiro's eyes turn pitch black . The wendingos were following Kiro and Luchia .

-Guess now we have a problem .