"!!!"
For a mont, Rio Futaba stood behind her firmly closed door, her back pressed against it, face burning and heart pounding.
She felt like she was on fire.
Under the corridor light, she finally got a proper look at Tohru's sinuous, seductive figure—and the kind of perfect physique Rei Ao possessed to pull off such a bold move.
Before this, she'd only heard about these things in passing or from health class, but seeing them with her own eyes completely overwheld her.
Especially the thought, "Should I leave?"
Recalling what she had witnessed earlier—Tohru's situation, Mai's acceptance, and so on—she felt for the first ti that she might be in danger.
It was contradictory.
When talking normally, Rei Ao was humorous, frank, and easygoing. But when he and Tohru got into it, he seed wild and primal—so much so that even the proud Tohru turned into soone almost mindlessly entranced.
"Does that… really make people act so differently?"
The more she thought about it, the redder Rio Futaba's face grew. An unprecedented sense of confusion took root in her mind.
…
Iwato Station
This was a required stop for the Koutetsujou (Iron Fortress) on its way to the Kongoukaku stronghold. Under the leadership of Yomogawa Aya, the Koutetsujou arrived here largely unscathed.
Now, on the Koutetsujou, no one dared to try using their social standing to pressure Aya anymore. Every troublemaker who attempted such things had been dealt with or exiled by Aya, whose deanor had changed considerably. After multiple purges, Aya believed that only those worth protecting remained on the Koutetsujou. In turn, all of them revered Aya with great respect—after all, it was thanks to Aya and Kajika's displayed abilities that they'd repeatedly been saved from attacks by the Kabane.
She was enshrined in their minds as a "priestess of the gods," and Kajika was seen as a "divine emissary."
Once the Koutetsujou stopped at Iwato Station, Kajika hurriedly sought out Aya.
"Aya-sama, Mui's gone!"
Mui was her friend, so Kajika was worried.
"Mui…"
Aya recalled the things Rei Ao had taught her. He'd given her a broad explanation not only about "ways to make love" but also about Mui's background—and the broader situation in her own world.
From Rei Ao's account, Aya knew that Mui was the younger sister of Amatori Biba, the shogun's eldest son—indeed, Biba's subordinate and pawn. Given her background, Mui was unlikely to et any real danger.
Still, Aya mused, "Kajika, don't worry too much. Mui has a special status, so she won't be hard easily. But we should be on our guard."
According to Rei Ao, Amatori Biba was no ordinary figure; Aya suspected Mui's disappearance might be linked to him. They had to stay vigilant at any sign of trouble.
Sure enough, Mui's departure was tied to Biba. She left together with another Hunter: a curvaceous, orange-haired woman nad Horobi—like Mui, she was also a Kabaneri.
Walking side by side, Horobi studied Mui's downcast expression. Eventually, she broke the silence:
"Mui, you've got sothing on your mind, haven't you? Our young master won't like it if you show up before him looking like that."
Mui remained silent. She did have a lot on her mind. She sensed her big brother was scheming sothing terrible. Not long ago, she'd noticed so of the Hunters had infiltrated the Koutetsujou.
Mui had a bad feeling that the Koutetsujou was part of her brother's plan. She didn't want him targeting the people on board—especially her friend Aya.
First, because Mui truly had co to view them as companions, no longer treating her like an outcast.
Second, because she was keenly aware of just how strong Aya—and Rei Ao—really were. If Biba clashed with them, Biba would die.
He was her benefactor and brother, so Mui didn't want to watch him be destroyed by going up against Aya and the others.
Seeing Mui's silence, Horobi also fell quiet. She pitied the girl. Mui knew nothing—just a tool in the young master's hands. Horobi, on the other hand, understood Biba's entire plan, and she supported him out of admiration and respect, no matter how dark his intentions.
Suddenly, they arrived at a luxurious manor.
"The young master's inside," said Horobi, stopping in front of the building.
"…Alright."
Taking a deep breath, Mui resolutely stepped through the door, Horobi following close behind.
Inside that lavish room stood a man with flowing pink hair, dressed in aristocratic finery—completely unlike the commoners outside. He was busy inspecting a firearm.
The click of footsteps made him look up and set the weapon aside.
"Young Master!"
"Brother!"
Mui and Horobi knelt on one knee in respect. This man, with his cold pride and aloof deanor, was none other than Amatori Biba.
He didn't spare Horobi a single glance, instead narrowing his gaze at Mui.
"Mui, in the Koutetsujou, did you hear stories about the 'God' and 'Priestess of God'?"
"!"
Mui's body tensed. He was bringing this up right away, which ant he'd probably received so information from his own sources.
She pressed her lips together and answered truthfully:
"Yes… I have."
"Have you seen them?"
"…I have."
"Oh?"
Amatori Biba's eyes glead.
"Tell everything."
Mui hesitated, eting her brother's piercing gaze. Finally, she pleaded,
"Brother, please, don't make them your enemies. They're… very strong."
"..."
Biba was taken aback—this was the first ti Mui had avoided giving him a direct answer.
"Interesting."
He let out a slight laugh. Mui's reaction only made him more curious about these "God and Priestess" on the Koutetsujou.
Casually, he waved his hand.
Clang!
A heavy iron syringe filled with so kind of black fluid dropped to the floor near Horobi's feet. Horobi froze at the sight.
Biba's voice was icy:
"There's been a change of plan, Horobi. Use it here. Let see the Koutetsujou's so-called gods for myself."
"Understood!"
In Mui's confused gaze, Horobi grabbed the syringe without hesitation and plunged it into her own neck.
"Mui, you're coming with ."
Biba turned and gave the order to his sister.
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