Dragon Clan: Force me to be reborn and slay dragons

Chapter 233 There can only be one Sakura, and that is me, Sakura!

Kogure Sakurai never expected to see her half-brother here.

After the Dragon King rescued him last night, she simply settled him in a base, and from then on, she had no control over her own destiny.

I thought Sakurai Akira would stay at that base obediently and wait for further arrangements, but I never expected to see him among the host clubs, and it seems that he has already become one of them and integrated into the group.

What...what happened last night?!

Genji was also very curious about why her brother-in-law, who aspired to become Japan's number one manga artist in his dream, suddenly had the idea to become a male escort.

Could it be that his brother-in-law's public identity is that of a legendary gigolo, so he's actively pursuing his idol?
Meanwhile, Humpback Whale, Old Tang, and the other male escorts turned their gazes to the handsome young man in a light blue suit with a standard three-seven parted hairstyle, following Sakurai Kogure's words, wondering to themselves how there was a nepotism involved.

Hearing his sister's voice, Sakurai Akira, who had been hiding his head, awkwardly looked up and gave a bewildered smile.
"Um... sis, let me explain."

Feeling the curious gazes around her, Sakurai Kogure didn't want her beloved Dragon King to be treated like a monkey along with her and that silly little brother.

She merely frowned at him for a moment before taking Genji's arm and walking inside, leaving Sakurai Akira scratching his head awkwardly, somewhat at a loss.

Sakura Yabuki observed everything from behind without offering any opinion, simply noting it all down to report to the young master later.

She knew that her young master valued loyalty and righteousness highly, and he had taken such good care of the Uesugi family head who had joined the family later on, let alone his own brother who had lived with him since childhood.

I just don't know if the young master will accept this girl from the Ghost Clan.

Hmm, let me take another look.

Once everyone had gone inside, the humpback whale called the male escorts back. Old Tang, being very curious, kept staring at Sakurai Akira, whose face was full of trepidation.

Since it was a family matter, the humpback whale dismissed the male escorts who had been staying up all night, letting them go back to their rooms to rest, while he stayed behind to keep the new boss company.

Lu Mingfei and Erii remained on the first floor. The commotion behind them hadn't escaped their ears, and Lu Mingfei also remembered Sakurai Akira, a fairly famous manga artist from his previous life.

Unlike his previous life, Sakurai Akira is now an introverted and shy young man. Perhaps because he has spent many years in a closed school deep in the mountains, he has little courage and social skills. When stared at by a group of people, he couldn't even speak properly. It was only with the help of a humpback whale that he understood the cause and effect.

It turns out that the headquarters of the Demon Clan was attacked last night, and the Demon Clan members scattered throughout Tokyo all received news that Lord Dragon King had killed the head of the Snake Clan and captured him, and that he was about to die.

The members of the Fierce Ghosts were awestruck by the Dragon King's valor in taking the enemy general's head from the midst of the army, yet they were also saddened by his death. Trading an ordinary, unremarkable old man for a true emperor who could lead the Fierce Ghosts to evolve into pure-blooded dragons was a huge loss for the Fierce Ghosts.

So they took their anger out on Sakurai Kogure, because she had called people over and then chased them away. If they had stayed with the Dragon King, they might have been able to use their own lives as cover to help him escape.

Because of their hatred for the house, Sakurai Akira, who was staying peacefully at the base, was also kicked out and left to fend for himself.

Just as the boy, who had never left the Kobe Mountains and knew nothing about big cities, was about to be blinded by the neon lights, he inexplicably ended up near Takamagahara. He huddled by a flower bed, looking at the bustling night view of Tokyo with a bewildered expression, looking pitiful and helpless.

Then, he was spotted by a humpback whale that had successfully tricked a group of distinguished guests into coming to the window to catch their breath.

The bewildered look in its eyes, the helpless expression, the persistence of someone seemingly abandoned by the world yet striving to return to normal society, and the longing and pure gaze it casts when it sees a woman, devoid of primal desires—all these successfully moved the humpback whale.

He felt he had discovered a rising star among the Altair (a legendary figure associated with the Cowherd).

Although he can't compare to Kazama Ruri and Mr. Lu in any aspect, there is no doubt that Sakurai Akira has the potential to become a star host!

This is a well-trained talent who can seamlessly switch between puppy-dog and wolf-dog modes!

Having gained the favor of the humpback whale and having nowhere else to go, Akira Sakurai decided to give it a try and ventured into Takamagahara.

Upon seeing the female guests dressed in designer clothes and with exquisite makeup, who were far more beautiful than Nami-sensei from Yamanaka Gakuin, he decided to stay.

If he could study here, perhaps he could win Nami-sensei's heart just like those handsome male host seniors?

And so, he naturally joined Takamagahara and became an apprentice male escort.

After learning of Sakurai Akira's name, the humpback whale originally wanted to give him the flower name "Little Cherry Blossom," but after seeing the manga he drew with a fountain pen—"The Adventures of Sakurai Akira, the Child of Light and Darkness & Leila G. Nami, the Colorless Elf"—it changed its mind.

"So, his current nickname is Bihai? Meaning the azure sea?"

Lu Mingfei's expression was very complicated; he wanted to laugh but it would be impolite.

The humpback whale patted Sakurai Akira's shoulder forcefully, showing his support, its voice full of undisguised admiration:

"Yes, don't underestimate Bi Hai just because he's a blank slate right now. He's a born adventurer! Like the protagonist of his story, he's destined to open the gates of the Azure Sky Channel and open up the Star Sea route. His journey will surely be to the stars and the sea!"

Upon hearing this, Sakurai Akira, who was already under intense scrutiny from the crowd, felt even more pressure.

He feels like he was a kid who wet the bed and accidentally peed out the Mona Lisa. His parents framed it and showed it to everyone they met, praising his artistic talent. He's so embarrassed he almost buries his head in the exaggerated pectoral muscles of a humpback whale.

Please stop talking, please stop talking!
Surprisingly, no one present seemed inclined to laugh at him. Lu Mingfei suppressed the words that were about to slip out, "You want to be an astronaut too? Your sister and brother-in-law will be so happy, they'll give you your favorite slap!" and clapped his hands instead.
"Keep going! I believe you're the man who's going to become the Cowherd King!"

Erii clapped her hands in a show of encouragement.

Seeing this, the humpback whale quietly nudged Sakurai Akira with its massive elbow and whispered, "Why don't you hurry up and thank the boss and his wife?"

The latter reacted immediately, bowing at a 90-degree angle, demonstrating the utmost dedication to craftsmanship.

"Thank you for your trust, boss and boss's wife. Sakurai Akira promises to do his best!"

Having stayed in the mountains for too long, he won't be able to say anything nice, and there's still a lot he needs to learn.

Upon hearing the terms "boss" and "boss's wife," Erii's eyes narrowed slightly, her eyes almost overflowing with joy.

Judging from the current trend, it's estimated that when Akira Sakurai's manga is adapted into an anime, it will definitely boost the viewership ratings.

Genjiro's feelings towards her brother-in-law, whom she had little affection for, were neither good nor bad; it all depended on Sakurai Kogure's decision. If she was willing to accept him, then if she was in a good mood, she might as well impart some of her senior's experience to him.

Seeing that neither the Dragon King nor his sister showed any displeasure, Sakurai Kogure let Sakurai Akira do as he pleased. After all, he was just a younger brother with blood ties but no affection; let him do whatever he wanted.

And so, the apprentice male escort, Aoi Sakurai Akira, stayed on.

Moreover, because of the name of that herb, Lu Mingfei specifically instructed Humpback Whale to double all the commissions earned from the oolong tea and vodka sold by Sakurai Akira.

After the brief incident, Lu Mingfei led everyone to the fourth floor.

This area was originally the private territory of humpback whales, and it was forbidden to set foot here without permission.

But at this moment, this place has become Lu Mingfei and Erii's territory, and even their former boss, the humpback whale, cannot trespass.

The style remained underwater world. Chu Zihang and the others, who were visiting for the first time, were shocked by the high-end yet somewhat childish decor. Especially at the end of the corridor, there was a "Heilan Home" sign hanging on the main gate, which made it feel like a rural-urban fringe area with a mix of rustic and trendy styles.

Old Tang didn't follow; he stayed downstairs drinking tea and chatting with the humpback whale, afraid that the marine life in the circular hall would roll their eyes again.

He had thought someone would come down to keep him company, like Susanoo-no-Mikoto, whose name he couldn't reveal, but after three rounds of tea, there was still no sign of him. It seemed that his hopes had been dashed.

On the fourth floor, Erii, dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit, sat in the boss's chair, mimicking her brother's serious demeanor and acting like a leader. She looked adorable.

Lu Mingfei played with her for a while, and once her excitement subsided, he had Ying show her around the responsibilities of the landlady.

He then sought out Chu Zihang and Yuan Zhinu to discuss what would happen next.

Chu Zihang was stirred by the seahorses in the circular aquarium, recalling how he had invited the head of the Shilan Middle School dance troupe to visit the aquarium and explained to her how male seahorses raise their calves in their pouches.

His story wasn't particularly funny, but it still made her giggle the whole way, and his quirky antics were quite memorable.

She was a very lively girl.

But why can't I remember what she looks like or her name?
“Now that we’ve gone from the shadows to the light and are in Herzog’s sight, he’ll definitely try to kidnap an emperor to deal with the gods before the Snake Clan and Kassel College can thwart our plans.”

Lu Mingfei sat down and took out several candies of different colors from the coffee table, using the colors to distinguish the factions:

“Genjiro is based at the headquarters of the Serpent Clan. It would be difficult for Herzog to deal with him. Although his will is firm enough, his strength may not be enough to kill a god, so he will not be the first choice.”

However, since you two have obvious weaknesses and are quite strong, and you're now with me, he knows he's no match for me, so he definitely won't act rashly.

So for the next few days, I'll be taking Erii around under the guise of completing a request, separating myself from you all, to see if he dares to turn you back into Kazama Ruri while I'm not around.

Old Tang hasn't revealed his full strength yet. On the surface, he's only slightly stronger than his senior brother. If Herzog dares to slip up, Old Tang will overturn him and his horse.

The potato chip team has already started planning, just waiting for that cowardly turtle to lose his temper and chop off its head!

(End of this chapter)