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Chapter 18 - Chapter XVII

After saying farewell to everyone, Netami checks out of the hotel. Netami begins to cry. She is aware that she shouldn't be given the chance to make amends. At this time, she is aware that she will never take anything for granted again. Musabori notices a different version of himself in Arino as Netami leaves—a form he has never seen before. A version of himself in which he purges all negativity and is able to live in harmony with the Yang side. Demons are chosen because they are captives to their insecurities rather than because they are inherently evil. Sin has only been able to manage its sins and use them for good reasons because of Mammon. One of the most powerful beings on Earth can emerge from a lethal confrontation. Knowing this, Netami is traveling to contain her envious tendencies.

Musabori: "So you're finally awake him?"

Arino: "Yeah, I had to face myself before I could wake up again. It was a surreal experience. I highly recommend it!"

Katria; "Well I'm just glad you are alive and well!"

Arino tries to sit up but the others stop him from doing so.

Savona: "Your injuries haven't even healed yet, don't get too ahead of yourself! I'll be the one to nurse you back to health hehe."

Arisa: "Says the one who brags about being lazy as shit."

Savona: "That was the old me! Jeez! I'm not lazy anymore though. Especially when it comes to Arino…"

Arisa: "All right I'll trust you with him. But if you try to take advantage of him, I'll kill you with no hesitation."

Savona: "I won't do that! Why would I do that!"

Arisa: "You should be quieter when you get excited, that's all I'm going to say."

Savona: "What do you mean by that?"

Arisa: "You should know, you forgot my room next to yours. All I ask is that you quiet down, that's all."

Arino looks at Savona confused, and Savona starts heavily blushing. Katria facepalms and shakes her head.

Katria; "Savona, you don't know how to control yourself, do you?"

Savona: "I'm sorry sometimes I can't help it!"

Arisa: "You sure it's just sometimes?"

Savona blushes heavier, it is true that can't control herself when she gets excited. She sees Arino as the prince who got her out of the Demon's Castle. Arino is puzzled as he doesn't know what is going on. Katria whispers in his ear what his sister meant by that and Arino starts blushing as well.

Arino: Anyways! Away from that topic, I'll let you take care of me, Savona."

Savona: "Yay!"

Arisa looks at Savona with her dark purple eyes glowing.

Arisa: "Remember what I said, Savona."

Musabori, Arisa, and Katria go out of the hospital to get groceries. As they go to the supermarket, Musabori starts to wander off.

Musabori: "I'll catch up with you guys in a bit! I want to explore around here."

Arisa and Katria: "All right! Don't get lost!"

Musabori decides to dive into the town. While Musabori is traveling, he sees two twins in trouble. Some pimps are trying to pimp out a little girl and her twin brother is defending her. With Musabori sees such a situation with such terrible human beings, his eyes glow red.

Musabori: "You sure know how to piss someone off, don't you?"

The pimps get scared, they don't want to deal with a person who can use strong magic. But at the same time, they don't want their "product" to get away. All the little boy is armed with is a sword. With this dilemma, the pimps decide too not back down. Musabori looks at the pimps and his eyes start to glow red,

Musabori: "You don't learn when to back down hm?"

Musabori emerges from the fight unscathed. The little children look like they are at the age of 14, but they are extremely tattered. Musabori couldn't help but save them. If small things like this will help in redemption, he'll do it.

Boy: "Um, thank you for saving us, sir!"

Girl: "Yeah! Thank you for saving us!"

Musabori: "It's a pleasure! By the way, where are your parents? Are they around or are they in the same predicament as you?"

Boy: "Mom is still getting taken advantage of by those savages. I want to save her!"

Musabori: "I like your drive kid! I'll help you search for her."

Before Musabori Went with the kids, Katria and Arisa came back with groceries. When the kids saw them, they used Musabori as a cover.

Katria: "Who are those kids?"

Musabori: "While I was exploring the town, I saw them surrounded by pimps. I couldn't stand to see those who are weak get taken advantage of. It reminds me of my old self, and I want to change that."

Arisa: "Well good thing we overstocked on groceries then! So where are you going now?"

Musabori: "To destroy a pimp rig!"

Arisa: "We'll come with. But first, can you help us out with these groceries? These are heavy!"

Musabori: "All right, sure. We'll take them with us though."

Katria: "I mean we can't just leave them here anyway.'

Musabori: "So kid, what's your name?"

Boy: "My name is Akira. And my sister's name is Asahi."

Musabori: "Well I'm Musabori, and these two wonderful ladies' names are Katria and Arisa!"

Akira: "Thanks for saving us again!"

Musabori smiles, knowing that he did a good deed. Even though he knows the job isn't over yet, he knows that his redemption won't be easy.

When they return home, they are greeted by Savona, Arino is laying down watching some video on TrueTube. Arino instantly notices the two little kids and looks at Musabori confused. Musabori chuckles slightly and scratches his head. Savona sees the kid and instantly starts to greet herself.

Savona: "Hey kiddos! What are your names?"

Akira: "I'm Akira."

Asahi: "I'm Asahi! Your friend here saved us!"

Savona: "Aww, look at you, Musabori! Seems like you're eager to redeem yourself!"

Musabori: "You are so lucky I can't hit you."

Arisa: "Want me to hit her for you?"

Savona: "Hey! No!"

Arisa: "Anyways Arino, has she been treating you right? I'll hit her if she hasn't been."

As Arisa's eyes glow purple, both Savona and Arino get scared.

Arisa: "Has she, brother?"

Arino: "She surprisingly acts right when I'm the only one around. I still hear her upstairs when I'm trying to sleep though."

Savona: "Hey! You didn't have to say that!"

Arino: "At least, quiet down when I'm trying to sleep!"

Musabori, Katria, and Arisa facepalm. The twins look at the two in confusion and then start laughing.

Akira: "This is a good example of a couple, Asahi."

Asahi: "Yea! Haha! They are so adorable this way!"

Savona: "Couple?!"

Savona turns the other way and blushes heavily. Arino looks at Savona with slight disappointment.

Arino: "Sorry for the late introduction. I'm Arino, the leader of this group right here. I'm the older brother of Arisa. Sorry for Savona's weirdness."

Akira: "Don't worry about it! It is like in school as well, before we had to drop out because of money."