The Contractor of the New Sister Devil

Even on the edge of the closed mountain area adjacent to the "village", there were hotels that were open during the closed mountain period, and Valeria and Jest had originally planned to stay there.Once something really happened, living there was bound to be able to reach Rengeng and the others as quickly as possible.

……but.

Letting them live so close to the "village" is like emphasizing that they are prepared.Although precautions are inevitable, a few blades are not to cause trouble.Therefore, Valeria and Jest accepted the consideration of the blade changer, and will temporarily return to the transfer station later and stand by at the hotel next to the station.

"Everyone...please contact as soon as possible when there is a problem, and we will be there immediately."

"Ok, I know……"

That's right-when you are in a hurry, you will not have the choice of means, you must immediately rendezvous with Valeria and Jest, everyone will work together to break through the predicament.After confirming the next actions with each other--

"Then this will happen first, and then we will come by bus or taxi. Luggage is not too small, and taxis that are not recreational vehicles may not be able to carry... I hope there will be empty cars waiting on the side of the road."

At this moment, an SUV approached on the other side of the road.As soon as I saw it--

"The "Village" car..."

Yuxi narrowed her eyes.The "village" may not send a car to pick up and drop off, but if so, the car should be here before they arrive.So Rengen didn't see such a car when he got out of the station, so he stopped thinking about it.Could it be-stop and watch from a distance?

…It’s a headache.

To this day, Swordsman can count the demons such as Zokir, Leohart, and Belferge, because their personal characteristics such as the way they think about Swordsman are still unknown, but the "village" knows Swordsman.Although that doesn't mean they can feel the blade more clearly, at least it must be easier to speculate about his thoughts than the demons, and they have to be more vigilant.When the blade that was thinking this way cast a more wary gaze--

"strange……?"

The car passed the frowning blade directly in front of his eyes—just left.

""""""…………""""""

Everyone looked dumbfounded at the rear of the car to leave, and it suddenly turned on the brake lights, the huge body hurriedly stopped at the other side of the line of sight, and the door opened.

"Um... I really don't get used to driving it anyway."

The male driver scratched his head in embarrassment and got out of the car.Upon seeing the one-eyed man wearing a kimono with long hair reaching his waist, Walnut yelled reflexively:

"Huh! ... Dad, Dad?"

Man-Noaka Xiuya didn't know if he heard the doubts in his daughter's voice, he smiled and walked over here with a "Hi" until his eyes.

"Both are back... It seems to be doing well, very well."

After saying this to Youxi and Walnut, his smile became more kind.Upon seeing it-

"...I'm back. Dad, why did you pick it up?"

Yuxi first calmly said greetings for returning home, and then asked questions with a slightly stiff expression.

"It's not surprising that a father came to pick up his own daughter, right?"

"...Not used to driving even specially?"

Walnut also asked suspiciously.Being questioned by the youngest daughter, Xiuzai answered with a wry smile:

"You came back after receiving orders this time. As soon as you return to the "village", you will be called by the elders to make a report. At that time, time will be very tight anyway, so let's create a little chance for gossip. And you--"

Xiuzai's eyes glanced at the blade.

"—And them."

After speaking, the talent turned over.

"Uncle..." "Blade is more, it's been a long time...have grown up a lot."

Blade even faced Xiuza, who had not changed much five years ago, and explored what to say when reuniting, and Xiuzai first expressed his joy in his growth in the memory of the past.Xiuzai's eyes narrowed naturally.In his eyes, the pupils may be looking at the past behind the blade.Five years ago-when he was expelled from the "village".

——As soon as I think about it this way, Blade can't answer.Although he knew what he should say, no matter what he said, it seemed to be to cover up his past and present, and he felt too cowardly if he didn't speak.

"Uncle, I..."

Blade tried desperately to squeeze out a word.Xiuzai put his hand on his shoulder and said:

"You should have a lot to say... Me too."

But ah----

"If you think about it hard, it won't be the truth. The more you think about it, the farther you will be from your true heart. And ah, that's farther than the distance between people."

despite this--

"You still have something you can say."

"?"

"—Welcome back, more blades."

That understatement, as if naturally woven from Xiuzai's mouth like breathing, sounds so warm.

"——————"

Sandwiched between the self who was pleased with these words and the self who doubted whether he was qualified to accept it, Dongcheng Blade couldn't help but tremble.If that time, I still haven't found it.

Jiangeng's reaction caused Xiuzai to exert a little force with the hand on his shoulder, her face and gaze turned to the girl next to Jiangeng, and asked:

"You're Ms. Naruse... right?"

"…………Correct."

Facing Shuya's soft question, Naruse Mio lightly nodded and replied, thinking--

...This person is Yuxi and Walnut's father...

A kind person.This is Mio's first impression of Xiuya.He had smiled amiably to his daughters Yuxi and Walnut before, and had a gentle attitude towards the blade exiled by the "village".Although he is a brave clan, his temperament is not like someone who has fought against the demons.

——However, it is said that Shuya's position in the brave clan is not low.

Speaking of it, it is quite high.Although it is not as good as the elder who presided over the Japanese brave clan, his speech still has considerable weight in the "village."Before setting off, Mio had heard Yuxi and the others introduce the parents and elders who should meet in the "village", including Xiuzai's position within the clan, making her preconceived that Xiuzai is a serious person.Of course, soft temperament does not necessarily mean low strength, and there are masters who are inconsistent inside and out.

……just now……

Mio turned his head slightly and glanced behind him.

""...""

Wan Liya and Jeste, who had been silent for a long time-didn't intend to disturb the five-year reunion, they all took a step back, and their breath was a little tight.From the perspective of the two demons, of course, they must be more vigilant when encountering the brave family they have never met; but on the other hand, the brave family has for the first time against Mio, the daughter of the former demon king, and the demons such as Valeria and Jeste. When meeting each other, there should be a certain degree of tension, but Xiuzai didn't feel that way at all.

——Could it be that Xiuya didn't notice this kind of thing? Not really.He did see the tightness of Valeria and Jest, but his expression was still calm and at the same time he could not see the flaws.Since Xun is also in his thirties, he still does not correspond to the term "central figure"; but now that Xun has left the brave clan, he is the first candidate for the second elder, most likely in the future Dominate the "village" of Japan.With such an identity, Xiuzai greeted him personally. Perhaps the "village" somewhat meant to treat Mio as a guest.

".................."