In Genshin Impact, I'm really not Muzan.

Suzumiya Yu said without changing her expression.

"I just want to have her, that's all."

From the very beginning, Suzumiya Yuu intended to acquire all the female characters in the game, and Kamisato Ayaka was merely his first target.

Why should I believe you?

Thomas still doesn't intend to agree to Suzumiya Yui's request. Having grown up with Kamisato Ayaka since childhood, he doesn't want to do anything to betray her.

“I have no reason to lie to you. I’m just asking you to bring her here for convenience. If you don’t agree, I’ll just break into the Kamisato-ryashiki and take her away by force. I don’t know how many people will die then.”

"So you'd better think it over carefully, whether you agree or not. If you succeed, I'll give you more blood after it's done."

By the end, Yui Suzumiya's tone had taken on a threatening edge, forcing Thomas to reconsider whether or not to agree.

Just as Suzumiya Yu said, if she didn't agree to his request, he would definitely go to Kamisato Yashiki and take Kamisato Ayaka away, causing huge casualties.

Whether he goes or she goes alone, the outcome will be the same: Ayaka Kamisato will be taken away. The only difference is whether someone will die.

In this situation, if Thomas had to choose, he would definitely choose to minimize the number of casualties, which would mean he would go himself.

"I promise you, but you must swear to me that you will never do anything to hurt Miss, and you will never turn her into someone like me."

Thomas ultimately chose to compromise. He knew his current situation and understood exactly what kind of madman Suzumiya Yu was.

Although he said that, Thomas was still a little worried, but he had no choice but to agree.

"Of course you can, but I must remind you, don't even think about going against me, because I know what you're thinking."

"If you dare to spread my message, I swear, the moment you utter the first word, you will be reduced to ashes."

"Alright, go quickly. Remember, make sure you don't get exposed to sunlight. If anyone dares to attack you, just kill them. Don't worry, apart from the sun and me, there's nothing in this world that can destroy you for now."

......

Thomas set off, and at the same time, Suzumiya Yuya, through the communication between the demons, told Usagi to come to Narukami Island.

Because Wuye always wore the clothes of the Sea Demon, no one had ever seen his face, let alone suspected that he was Kibutsuji Muzan, so he was not troubled by the Shogunate army.

The Fools have been searching for Uya's whereabouts in Kannazuka all this time, so bringing him to Narukami Island isn't necessarily a bad thing.

However, Suzumiya Yu was unaware that because of Kamisato Yashiki's oversight, the illusion he had set up had been broken.

The Shogunate army and the Fools are currently conducting a thorough search of Narukami Island and Kannazuka, and it is likely that his hiding place will be found soon.

Things will get complicated then.

......

Late at night, Thomas returned to the Kamisato residence with trepidation in his heart. Looking at the familiar courtyard before him, his eyes were filled with disappointment.

He never imagined he would end up doing something like this.

"You are... Mr. Thomas?!"

At the gate of the Kamisato Mansion, two soldiers who had been standing guard until their eyelids were almost closed suddenly perked up when they saw Thomas.

You should know that during this period, the entire Kamisato Estate was in turmoil because of Thomas's disappearance. Most of the servants and guards did not get a good night's sleep in order to find him.

Even the current head of the Kamisato family, Ayato Kamisato, rushed back after hearing the news, but then left in a hurry.

But if we're talking about the saddest person, it would have to be Ayaka Kamisato.

Because of Thomas's matter, she has been unable to eat or drink, suffers from insomnia every night, and is always listless when dealing with household affairs during the day.

That's why the two soldiers were so excited when they saw Thomas appear.

Thomas's return means they can finally get a good night's sleep for the next few days, instead of standing guard every night and searching for people during the day.

"It's me. Is Miss asleep?"

Thomas tried to calm himself down and then faced the two of them as usual, without mentioning where he had been during this time.

"Miss is handling affairs at the manor. Because of your matter... she has been busy until this lately."

The two men did not suspect Thomas and answered his questions.

Upon hearing this, Thomas felt a lump in his throat, which made him begin to waver.

But just as he had the thought of betraying Ryouko, a familiar stinging sensation came from the depths of his mind—the curse that Ryouko had placed upon him.

The pain made him instantly extinguish the thought he had just had, and then he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "I see... then you two can continue to stand guard here. I have some things to discuss with Miss in person."

After saying that, he walked straight into the courtyard.

At this time, at the headquarters of the company's magistrate, Ayaka Kamisato was in the main hall dealing with matters that had not been completed during the day.

With her elbows on the table and her palms supporting half her face, her head sometimes lifted and sometimes drooped, her eyes half-closed, looking drowsy.

Just as she was about to fall asleep, a sudden knock on the door startled her awake.

"who is it?"

Ayaka Kamisato called softly towards the gate.

“It’s me, Miss.”

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ayaka Kamisato was startled at first, then quickly stood up, walked over, and opened the door.

Outside the door, she saw Thomas, who had been missing for ten days.

"Thoma? It really is you?!"

Ayaka Kamisato was somewhat incredulous. The sleepiness she felt while dealing with the matter had completely dissipated. Unable to contain her emotions, she opened her arms and hugged him.

Thomas, who hadn't showered for ten days, emitted an unpleasant odor, but Ayaka Kamisato didn't seem to care.

"Where have you been all this time? Why haven't I heard from you at all?"

Unlike the two soldiers at the courtyard gate, Ayaka Kamisato was worried about Thomas, but she also wanted to know where he had gone and what had happened to him.

“Kujou Sara came to the manor to investigate a while ago and said that you were captured by Kibutsuji Muzan. I thought I would never see you again.”

Chapter Eighteen: No Turning Back (Please add to your favorites and recommend)

Upon hearing the name Muzan Kibutsuji, Thomas was taken aback. He was about to say something, but a sudden pang of fear made him swallow the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

"Miss, to tell you the truth, I was actually captured by the Fools."

Thomas said that before he came, Suzumiya Yu had told him that if anyone asked him where he had gone, he should say that he had been captured by the Fools.

The Shogunate army and the Fools are currently investigating Suzumiya Yuu at the same time, so he plans to use this method to make them fight amongst themselves, thereby relieving his own pressure.

"The Fools? Why would they do this?"

Ayaka Kamisato was puzzled because she didn't know the Fatui's motive for capturing Toma.

"I don't know either. After they took me away, I was locked in a dark room. It was only with great difficulty that I managed to escape back."

Is...is that so?

Ayaka Kamisato didn't doubt Thomas's words too much, because Thomas had never lied to her since childhood, and it was even more impossible for him to lie to her at a time like this.

However... she always felt that Thomas was different from before, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was different.

"Um...Miss, if there's nothing else, may I go to sleep? I'm a little sleepy."

Thomas said, yawning, which immediately snapped Ayaka Kamisato out of her thoughts.

"Of course you can. You probably haven't had a good night's sleep lately. Go back and rest. I'll have someone investigate this matter."

"it is good."

Demons don't need rest. Thomas said he was going back to sleep, but he just didn't have the courage to stand in front of Ayaka Kamisato any longer.

He was deeply moved by Ayaka Kamisato's belief in him, but even so, he had no way to disobey Yui Suzumiya.

At night, after taking a shower, he tossed and turned in bed, pondering whether or not to take Ayaka Kamisato to Yuu Suzumiya.

This thought immediately led me to the next day.

......

The servants brought Tomma breakfast, but he didn't eat a single bite because the taste of human food made him feel nauseous.

Ayaka Kamisato told him to rest for a few more days before helping with the household affairs.

At noon, Thomas stood in front of the house gate and stretched out his fingers to touch the sunlight outside.

However, at the very moment of contact, a tearing pain shot through his fingers, and in an instant, the finger he had extended was burned to ashes.

Although it recovered in a short time, the recovery speed was much slower than usual.

Suzumiya Yu had warned him not to get exposed to sunlight, so it seems she wasn't just scaring him.

In fact, even if Suzumiya Yuu didn't say it, his demonic instincts would keep him away from sunlight, but he just found it hard to accept the fact that he would no longer be able to move around in the sunlight.

That evening, Thomas went to the headquarters of the magistrate to find Ayaka Kamisato. Ayaka Kamisato had already sent people to investigate his capture by the Fatui, but so far there had been no progress.

This is normal, because he wasn't captured by the Fools at all. It would be abnormal if there were any progress.

"Thoma? What's wrong?"

Upon seeing Thomas arrive, Ayaka Kamisato asked with some confusion.

"Didn't I tell you to rest for a few more days? Until then, leave the affairs of the manor to me."

Thomas didn't speak, but chose to remain silent for a while.

After a final internal struggle, he finally spoke.

"Miss, may I go somewhere with you?"

He had a smile on his face, trying to appear as natural as possible.

"Shall we go now?"

Ayaka Kamisato glanced at the sky outside, which had completely darkened, and asked as if to confirm.

"Well, that place is only worth visiting at night. If you have matters to attend to at home, then let's talk about it later."

"No, since you've said so, let's go now. I'll go change my clothes first."

Ayaka Kamisato went to her room to change her clothes and then came out.

Unlike the soft nail polish she usually wears, she changed into casual clothes, making her look much lighter, while her elegant and dignified temperament remained unchanged.