Pirate, I am the demon fox that brings disaster to the world!

(All characters in this chapter are adults)

"hu~hu~"

The sound of nervous breathing rang in his ears, and wisps of faint fragrance floated in the air. Faced with such a situation, even Yakumo Bai was frozen for a moment.

However, he did not act rashly for the time being. He was very curious. It was the middle of the night and the other party wanted to come and do something while he was sleeping.

The moon gradually set in the west, and time passed quietly with the slight breathing sounds around. The breathing sounds behind him gradually became steady. Just as Yakumo Shiro was complaining about whether the other party was just looking for a pillow, he heard Tian Yueshi suppressing his nervousness and said in a trembling voice,

"Master Yakumo, you should be asleep..."

“Hmm—Hmm—”

She responded with a steady breath.

"Breathe~blow~"

After calming his violently beating heart, Tian Yueshi felt a lot more at ease.

Tonight's dinner was a long-lost experience for Tian Yueshi. The lively atmosphere and the joyful smiles of the young people even made her dream of returning to the time when she was at the Guangyue family.

Of course, this was just a dream. After waking up, she was left with an empty heart and a confused mind. If it weren't for Hiyori by her side to comfort her, she might have drowned in this huge gap.

This "new home" after the disaster makes Hiyori very nostalgic, and is it the same for Amatsuki Toki?

Living under someone else's roof can make people anxious and worried, and even doubt their own existence. This is especially true for Tian Yueshi, who has a strong character. This is also the reason why she once wanted to leave this "home".

However, today's dinner allowed her to regain her rare sense of "value".

If I can take the initiative to do something, if I can give something back, if I can show my own value, then I should be able to stay, right?

With such emotions, Tianyue Shi wanted to find Yakumo Shira to express his true feelings - in return, he would serve you for the rest of his life.

It's just one way of thinking, but doing it is another matter. After the dinner, Yamato and the others dragged Yakumo Shiro back to the room to rest and play games in a noisy manner. Not to mention the person who didn't seem to be easy to get along with - Sister Yaoye. It was really difficult to find a gap to talk to Yakumo Shiro.

Therefore, somehow, Tian Yueshi found the time when everyone was asleep... Haha~ It's ridiculous to say, even if I speak out what's in my heart at this time, it's just deceiving myself, right?

How could Master Yakumo hear it?

Shaking his head in self-mockery, feeling the warm body temperature and the furry tail in front of him, Tian Yueshi pursed his lips, and finally said softly as if he had lost,

"Hey, Master Yakumo, if I give you the rest of my life, can I stay by your side with Hiyori?"

Naturally, there was no way to get a response to the mumbling like talking to oneself. Tian Yueshi sighed, as if feeling relieved or disappointed, and was about to get up and leave——————

"That... time... um——"

"!!!"

His mouth was suddenly covered by a slender hand, and Yakumo Bai could clearly feel the other person's violent heartbeat.

The sudden response was not only surprising to Tian Yueshi, but also frightening! Under pressure, he could only reach out and cover Yakumo Bai's mouth to cover his ears and steal the bell.

"Master... Master Yakumo? You... you didn't sleep?" Tian Yueshi asked in a trembling voice.

"Wow--"

A rustling sound was heard, and Yakumo Shiro took the opportunity to turn over and meet a pair of bright eyes.

Her long light green hair was scattered messily on her shoulders, and her black eyes were misty, revealing a bit of panic and uneasiness. The ambiguous distance made Tian Yueshi lean back and try to pull the two apart.

"Mrs. Shi? What do you mean? You came to me in the middle of the night and said some weird things. Are you going to run away after I exposed you?"

With an inexplicable smile, Yakumo Bai pinched Tianyueshi's smooth chin, forcing the other party to look directly into his eyes, and said teasingly.

"Um... Master... This... I..."

"Hmm... Is the stimulation a bit too much..."

Seeing Tianyueshi's confused state at this moment, Yakumo Bai just found it a little funny and shook his head speechlessly. Yakumo Bai reached out and pinched the other's nose until the other closed his mouth and couldn't breathe, then he gently let go.

"Madam, you are such an idiot. You can't breathe through your mouth when your nose is pinched."

"I...I'm not..."

Tian Yueshi looked away, not daring to look at the boy in front of him. In front of him, he always acted like a little sheep and let him bully him...

However, this feeling of being cared for and watched is surprisingly not that unpleasant...

"Regarding your question just now, my answer is no, Madam Shi."

"Eh??!"

Hearing this, Tian Yueshi's eyes widened immediately. The disappointment in his eyes accumulated at a speed visible to the naked eye, and was about to overflow, but he heard Yakumo Bai continue,

"I've already said it, haven't I? I didn't save you to let you run away and die, and of course not to serve me alone for the rest of your life. You and Hiyori still have a long life ahead of you, and you still have your own life to live..."

At this moment, Yakumo Bai was like a life mentor, advising and persuading him with pity in his eyes.

"But……"

Tianyue Toki wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Yakumo Shiro, "However, I still welcome two new family members, not as servants to serve, but as a support for each other and living together.

I wonder what you think, Madam Shi?"

"!!!"

The answer that far exceeded expectations obviously surprised Tian Yueshi and made him extremely happy as well.

“Really? Master Yakumo, can I stay by your side as a family member? Even though I have nothing and can only rely on you…”

"How can I have nothing? Think about it carefully, Madam Shi. You gave me two famous swords, and you are also the user of the Time Fruit. You are a gentle and elegant woman with excellent cooking skills... and you will provide me with more help in the future.

What's more, even if you have nothing, what does it matter? There is still a lot of time, and we have enough time to create a new future and new memories for you."

The gentle and soothing words were like a refreshing rain in the desert to Tian Yueshi, injecting new vitality into his body.

Yes, maybe I have indeed faced the situation of having nothing, but now, and in the future, I have and will create more bonds and more memories, and these will eventually fill my scarred heart and make it glow with new glory!

Thinking of this, Tian Yueshi couldn't help but smile with relief.

Seeing this, Yakumo Bai also revealed a knowing smile. This time, not only did he steal a heart, but he also controlled the uncertain power of the Time Fruit. It was not in vain for all his efforts.

Thinking about this, Yakumo Bai was about to blow some more "pillow talk" when he suddenly felt a noise behind him. In the dim room, it did not attract Tian Yueshi's attention!

Having roughly guessed the other party's identity, Yakumo Bai couldn't help swallowing his saliva, and felt bitter in his heart.

"This situation...is really not good!"