Chapter 468: The Benefits of Having a Capable Husband
While Hachiman was savoring the "God's Tongue" experience, Senzaemon and two others returned to the Nakiri family residence.
The three of them went to the study, and Nakiri Azami, unable to contain his curiosity any longer, spoke up again.
"Father, do you really intend to marry Erina off to that boy?"
Recalling the earlier scene, he couldn't shake the feeling that the Nakiri family seemed to be in a subordinate position when dealing with Hachiman.
This was the Nakiri family, one of the four top families in Japan. How could it feel like they'd fallen so low in just a few years?
Senzaemon replied calmly, "Yes, I indeed have such plans. In fact, if young Hachiman agrees, I could announce their engagement as soon as tomorrow."
"Why go to such lengths? Does that boy have some special status?" Azami was even more puzzled. He couldn't fathom why Senzaemon would go to such extremes.
What Azami didn't realize was that in Senzaemon's considerations, if Erina alone wasn't enough, he was even contemplating marrying Alice to Hachiman as well. However, Senzaemon didn't voice this thought.
Senzaemon's expression grew serious as he looked at Azami.
"Young Hachiman's status is rather special."
"I'm sure you've noticed that Mana can now eat normally," Senzaemon said.
Azami nodded quickly. "Yes, at first I was shocked. Have you found a way to cure Mana?"
"Actually, this is all thanks to young Hachiman. He's the one who enabled Mana to eat normally like she does now," Senzaemon explained.
"What? It's thanks to that boy?" This news surprised Azami. He never expected that the seemingly unremarkable Hachiman would possess such abilities.
"Does he have some incredible medical skills?"
"It's not a matter of medical skills," Senzaemon shook his head.
"In fact, it all seems rather unbelievable, even to me."
Azami was bewildered. "Unbelievable? What do you mean?"
"What I'm about to say may sound magical, but it's all true," Senzaemon said earnestly.
"Azami, do you believe in the existence of gods or angels?"
"Gods? Angels?"
Hearing this, Azami was stunned. Combining it with what Senzaemon had just said, an incredible thought crossed his mind.
"Father, are you saying that boy is an angel?"
An angel? Could such beings really exist? And that boy earlier was an angel? It seemed like a joke.
Of course, Azami couldn't believe it. But Senzaemon shook his head.
"No, young Hachiman is not an angel."
This made Azami sigh with relief, yet he was even more puzzled. If Hachiman wasn't an angel, why was Senzaemon treating him so specially?
Before he could ask, Senzaemon continued.
"Although young Hachiman is not an angel, angels do exist, and young Hachiman is a hero chosen by an angel."
"A... hero?!"
This news stunned Azami again. At this moment, he looked less like the villainous boss from the original story and more like an overwhelmed visitor in a grand palace.
"Yes, a hero. To put it simply, he's someone chosen by the heavens to protect the world," Senzaemon nodded.
"This indeed sounds fantastical. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't believe it either."
"Seen... with your own eyes..." Azami muttered.
"That's right, Mana's illness was cured by young Hachiman using his hero's abilities," Senzaemon provided a crucial piece of evidence.
Hearing this, Azami looked to his wife for confirmation.
Mana nodded, "Yes, it was indeed Hachiman-kun who cured me, which is why I can now taste food normally."
With his wife's confirmation, Azami finally believed it. After all, he had just seen Mana enjoying food with his own eyes.
"So, because of this, you want to connect the Nakiri family with this 'hero' through Erina?"
"What kind of person do you think I am? If Erina didn't also like young Hachiman, I would never marry her off to someone she has no feelings for. She is, after all, my beloved granddaughter," Senzaemon said with some irritation.
Hearing this, Azami felt relieved.
Senzaemon suddenly spoke up, "Alright, it's better for you to witness this firsthand. It's been about three months now, and it's time for Hachiman to treat Mana again."
"Another treatment?" Azami was puzzled. "Does that mean Mana's illness hasn't been completely cured yet?"
"Exactly. Previously, Hachiman only managed to alleviate Mana's condition significantly, allowing her to eat normally," Senzaemon sighed.
"But over time, Mana will revert to her original state where she can't eat anything again."
Hearing this, Azami became somewhat anxious. "Why is that? Isn't there a way to completely cure her?"
"Not at the moment," Senzaemon shook his head.
"Hachiman said that Mana's condition isn't an illness but a curse — the curse of the 'God's Tongue.' With his current abilities, he can't completely purify this curse; he can only provide temporary relief."
"The curse of the 'God's Tongue'... What about Erina? She also has the 'God's Tongue,'" Azami thought of his daughter who also possessed the 'God's Tongue.'
"It's alright. I believe young Hachiman has already made arrangements on Erina's side," Senzaemon reassured.
Mana, who was beside them, also spoke up, "Ah, this is the benefit of having a capable husband. I envy my daughter, not having to endure the same pain as me."
Upon hearing this, Azami couldn't help but feel a bit awkward.
"Mana, I..."
Seeing Azami's reaction, Mana rolled her eyes.
"Alright, alright, I was just venting. Look how you've been startled..."
She then glanced at Senzaemon.
"Oh, by the way, Father, Erina and I have already talked to Hachiman, and he has agreed to help me with another treatment tonight."
"Really? That's wonderful news, Mana. So, you'll be alright from now on."
"Exactly." Mana nodded. "So, today the two of them will stay at the Nakiri family's house. Let's prepare two rooms for them."
"Of course, that's not a problem," Senzaemon said.
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While Senzaemon and the others were conversing, Hachiman was currently savoring Erina's "God Tongue."
Gotta admit, it's quite versatile and feels really good.
If only they could find a different place to experience this...
Hmm.
As for Erina, this wasn't the first time she and Hachiman had kissed.
Though initially surprised by his advances, the girl quickly responded, aiming to take control.
After all, with Erina's personality, she wasn't the type to passively accept things.
However, Hachiman is not the kind of person to passively accept things. Having kissed many girls before, he has always been the one to take the initiative.
Thus, the two of them engaged fervently.
After an unknown amount of time, eventually, Erina, short of breath, surrendered.
Pushing Hachiman's chest, their lips made a "pop" sound.
The girl's face blushed faintly as she breathed heavily, while she also gave Hachiman a slight glare, her speech slightly unclear.
"You bastard, can't you just let me be for a moment?"
Seeing Erina in this slightly incoherent state, Hachiman couldn't help but find it amusing.
"No can do. Even with you, Erina, I won't back down on this."
"Fine, I don't want to talk to you anymore," Erina huffed with displeasure.
Observing her childish demeanor, Hachiman couldn't help but smile. He kissed her lightly on the lips again before setting her down.
"Let's go out, Erina. Hisako and Komachi are still waiting outside," he said.
Erina nodded in response, and the two walked out of the kitchen together.
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