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Beside Momo, Izayoi Sakuya, who had changed out of her maid outfit and into a bodysuit, was looking at the Scarlet Devil Mansion with a complicated gaze, at the place where she had once worked.

Unfortunately, Izayoi Sakuya is no longer the Izayoi Sakuya of the past. Having already died once, Izayoi Sakuya no longer has much of an attachment to the idea of ​​being a maid, a thing of the past that belongs to the elegant and perfect maid.

Furthermore, now that she has become a Heroic Spirit, Izayoi Sakuya felt that even if she wore a maid outfit, she could only serve Momo and those around her. As for others, they were not qualified to receive her service, even if the eldest and second young ladies of the Scarlet Devil Mansion were standing in front of Momo now, it would still be the same.

After all, the original Sakuya Izayoi is already dead.

The still strong-willed Izayoi Saki is now standing beside Momo, undergoing a test. If Momo hadn't insisted, Izayoi Saki would never have wanted to come to the afterlife, let alone go with him to meet the people in the Scarlet Devil Mansion. This was not what Izayoi Saki expected at all.

The two approached the Scarlet Devil Mansion step by step. As they drew closer, even Izayoi Sakuya, who had initially shown no interest, gradually developed a complex and lively expression in her eyes. After all, through the knowledge of Heroic Spirits, Izayoi Sakuya fully understood her importance within the Scarlet Devil Mansion as the head maid.

Given this premise, what will the Scarlet Devil Mansion look like now that the elegant and perfect head maid is gone?

Soon, Mo Mo and Izayoi Sakuya looked at the empty doorway, and in an instant, they had already made up their minds.

The 165-inch Pad is now history.

The Scarlet Devil Mansion is a Western-style mansion located near the Lake of Mist, where the Scarlet sisters, vampires, their servants, and friends live.

Unlike the youkai of Gensokyo, the Scarlet sisters, being vampires, are essentially demons. The concept of demons in Gensokyo is broad; vampires and magicians who have transcended human boundaries are both categorized as demons. Therefore, Remilia, Fran, Patchouli, the little devil, and Alice, whom Momo had met briefly before, all fall under this broad definition of demon.

The vampire sisters are fundamentally different from the youkai in Gensokyo. In addition, the vampire sisters joined Gensokyo later in life, and they have unique lifestyles and a culture completely different from that of the youkai of the East. All of this makes them incompatible with the residents of Gensokyo.

This is also the reason why Remilia launched the Crimson Mist Incident. Although it is related to Remilia's own ambition for Gensokyo, it is more of a clash between the two sides' cultural habits.

As is well known, Gensokyo can allow outcasts like vampire sisters to settle down, but it would never allow Gensokyo to become vampire territory. The Crimson Mist Incident was naturally thwarted by the city management.

After that, the Scarlet Devil Mansion could only keep quiet, but it also basically gave up communication with the outside world.

Aside from Izayoi Sakuya, who had to go out to provide for the Scarlet Devil Mansion family, only Flandre, who occasionally sneaked out to China, left behind many legends in Gensokyo.

Now, Momo and Izayoi Sakuya have arrived in front of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, which means that something huge must have happened there. Leaving aside the reasons for Izayoi Sakuya's death and the hidden secrets behind it, her mere disappearance is enough to plunge the entire Scarlet Devil Mansion into chaos.

Sakuya Izayoi is known as the elegant and perfect maid, and this title is well-deserved. With her strict yet responsible personality and abilities, Sakuya can make a day seem like an eternity. Therefore, even though the vast Scarlet Devil Mansion requires management in every aspect, from food and clothing to accommodations, Sakuya can handle it all single-handedly.

Of course, the frequent use of her abilities, coupled with taking on all the housework in the Scarlet Devil Mansion by herself, would definitely put immense pressure on Sakuya Izayoi, both mentally and physically. But there was no way around it; if Sakuya Izayoi had someone to rely on, she certainly wouldn't want to shoulder everything herself.

Let's start with the core of the Scarlet Devil Mansion: the vampire sisters Remilia Scarlet and Flandre Scarlet. Their status as mistresses dictates that they won't help Sakuya Izayoi with housework. The dignified Scarlet wouldn't do such a thing, but the adorable Flandre would definitely tear the entire Scarlet Devil Mansion apart in the process.

As for Remilia's friend, Patchouli Noreki, since she's her master's friend, Sakuya Izayoi wouldn't let her do housework, no matter how tired she was. Besides, given Patchouli's tendency to get breathless easily, having her do housework would likely cause her constant worry about dying from exhaustion.

As a result, there were not many people left in the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

One is named Hong Meiling, nicknamed the Chinese monster.

Although she is a youkai, she is very similar to humans in many ways, and therefore, her daily routine is also similar to that of humans. As a result, it is natural that Hong Meiling, who has the daily routine of an ordinary human, cannot keep up with the time pace of the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

Vampires are active at night, so how can China, as the gatekeeper, be fast asleep while the head of the household is active at night? During the day, it's the other way around; the youkai in Gensokyo, especially the thieves, start to get active. Faced with countless external threats, can China, as the gatekeeper of Gensokyo, just sleep soundly?

Therefore, China will never sleep.

Poor China doesn't possess the abilities of Izayoi Sakuya, nor is she a vampire. Being remarkably similar to a human, she's required to work 25 hours a day, unable to relax even for a minute while guarding the Scarlet Devil Mansion. If China works even one hour less a day, she automatically has to serve an extra year for the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

So, it's not that China isn't trying; it's just that the vampire head of the Scarlet Devil Mansion and the head eunuch, Sakuya Izayoi, are too ruthless. Poor China can only struggle on the edge of fatigue and sleep every day, half-asleep and dejected, calculating its endlessly increasing years of service and its pitifully deducted wages.

Besides China, the Scarlet Devil Mansion also has a large number of fairy maids. However, although they are called maids, they are fairies. As for how to understand fairy maids, one can imagine the consequences of having Cirno as a maid…

So, Izayoi Sakuya was already thankful that the fairy maids didn't cause any trouble. Perhaps the fairy maids could be useful for a while, but it was simply impossible to expect them to do anything diligently and on time every day.

The last resident of the Scarlet Devil Mansion was Patchouli's familiar, Komaki. Komaki wasn't a name, but a race—a weak and lowly branch of demons. As an intelligent being and Patchouli's familiar, Komaki could be relied upon to some extent.

Unfortunately, the Imp is Patchouli's familiar. Patchouli possesses superb magic but is frail and sickly, constantly panting with every step. She absolutely needs someone to be with her at all times to take care of her, lest she collapse at the slightest sound and pass away. Therefore, the Imp is essentially destined to serve Patchouli exclusively and will not contribute anything to the Scarlet Devil Mansion.

This was the state of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, the state of affairs when Izayoi Sakuya was still there. As the core of the entire Scarlet Devil Mansion's operation, Izayoi Sakuya bore immense pressure while also supporting every aspect of the mansion.

So, what will happen to the Scarlet Devil Mansion when Izayoi Sakuya disappears from it?

Who will take care of the vampire sisters' daily life and meals? Who will be responsible for the hygiene and environment inside the Scarlet Devil Mansion? Who will urge the gatekeeper, who works 25 hours a day, not to slack off? Who will be responsible for communicating with the outside world and purchasing the necessary living supplies for the Scarlet Devil Mansion?

A whole host of problems will crumble because of Sakuya Izayoi's departure. At least for Mo Mo's part, it's impossible to imagine what the Scarlet Devil Mansion has become like.

The two stood before the Scarlet Devil Mansion's gate. Mo Mo looked at Izayoi Sakuya, who seemed lost in thought, and smiled slightly, asking, "Any thoughts? Do you have any ideas about coming back?"

Upon hearing this, Izayoi Sakuya shook her head slightly at Mo Mo, her eyes filled with nothing but respect.

Like Marisa Kirisame and Mokou Fujiwara, she doesn't know why she died in Gensokyo and was thrown into the afterlife, but as a Heroic Spirit, she has been reborn. This rebirth begins the moment they awaken in the afterlife. As for what happened before their deaths, that's someone else's story.

Sakuya Izayoi, a strong-willed and responsible woman, did not undergo significant personality changes throughout this process. This led her to feel immense gratitude and respect for Momo's rescue and the granting of her Heroic Spirit status. This respect even made Momo feel as if she had replaced Remilia in Sakuya Izayoi's heart.

"I've only considered the current situation of the Scarlet Devil Mansion based on the information we have. Your Majesty, the Scarlet Devil Mansion is currently fraught with uncertainty. From both a safety and environmental perspective, I do not recommend that you enter."

Mo Mo's lips twitched, and he said, "From an environmental perspective... you mean it might already be dirty and messy inside?"

"No, I think it might not just be as dirty and messy as it seems. Maybe it has turned into a garbage dump and an ancient tomb."

Mo Mo couldn't help but grin. If the situation that Izayoi Sakuya described really happened, would the two vampire sisters accept it? At least, in Mo Mo's opinion, ancient tombs and vampires were a good match.

“Remilia and Fran will be heartbroken if they hear what you say. They will be devastated to see you become my maid.”

Hearing the teasing tone in Mo Mo's voice, Izayoi Sakuya smiled slightly and said, "That's their business. I am now a Heroic Spirit, your Heroic Spirit, so naturally I must serve you. As for them... I can help them with some things within my power, but that depends on your wishes, Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Mo Mo completely understood. Unlike Kirisame Marisa's carefree nature, Izayoi Sakuya, while emotionally unwilling to accept everything in the Scarlet Devil Mansion, rationally understood that she was inseparable from the Izayoi Sakuya in Gensokyo.

"You won't refuse me taking you in now, right, Sakuya? I invited you so many times just now."

Hearing Mo Mo's words, a hint of helplessness appeared in Izayoi Sakuya's eyes. It turned out that Izayoi Sakuya hadn't initially agreed to let Mo Mo enter Gensokyo.

In the afterlife, she was indeed one of the people who most longed to know her memories of her past life. But now that she knew them, she wished she had never known them at all. If she didn't know, she could wholeheartedly serve her new master, Momo. But now, she had to face a life completely different from her own.

Therefore, when Momo initially invited Izayoi Sakuya to enter Gensokyo, Izayoi Sakuya refused. She couldn't simply accept Momo's offer. She had to consider whether entering Gensokyo would shake her beliefs. If this trip to Gensokyo caused her to waver in her commitment to serving Momo, then Izayoi Sakuya would refuse to enter Gensokyo altogether.

However, in the end, Sakuya Izayoi still came, facing Gensokyo and the Scarlet Devil Mansion. On one hand, she couldn't refuse Momo's orders as the King of Heroic Spirits; on the other hand, Sakuya Izayoi herself had come to understand that since she couldn't be as carefree as Marisa Kirisame, she could only rely on her own determination to face her past self.

“That was just now, and this is now. Your Majesty, you can rest assured that after we leave here, Izayoi Sakuya will be loyal only to you and will be your servant.”

Sakuya Izayoi bowed respectfully to Mo Mo, her expression solemn and dignified. She had already made her feelings clear; the reason she had come here was to bid a complete farewell to her past self.

"I understand, thank you for your hard work."

Mo Mo naturally wouldn't reject Izayoi Sakuya's loyalty, nor would he, out of a sense of moral fastidiousness, interrogate Izayoi Sakuya about the components of loyalty she spoke of. He placed his hand on Izayoi Sakuya's hair, his fingers running through it, gently caressing it.

This intimate gesture made Izayoi Sakuya tremble slightly, but she did not refuse Momo. It wasn't because Izayoi Sakuya was blindly obedient to Momo, but because her originally tense body, under Momo's gentle massage, gradually made the tension hidden beneath her calm expression disappear.

"If you really want to do this, then relax and don't be so nervous. No matter how you perform, or even if you change your mind, I will support you. There's no need to make a pledge now."

"Our bond will not disappear because of this, just as you will always be by my side no matter what, and that you are my dashing and perfect head maid will never change."

"Sakuya, I am not only the King of Heroic Spirits, but also your master. If possible, I can also become your partner and family. Do you understand?"

Izayoi Sakuya stood up and raised her head, her smile trembling slightly yet growing ever brighter. She understood Mo Mo's words perfectly: Mo Mo hoped that Izayoi Sakuya would truly integrate into the Valhalla family, both in terms of status and emotions.

Sakuya Izayoi sighed inwardly. She was truly blessed by the gods. Otherwise, she and Marisa Kirisame, among others, would probably have disappeared silently in the afterlife, like NPCs, as the protagonist appeared and the original plot unfolded.

Momo's appearance not only saved their lives and changed their destinies, but also gave them limitless possibilities. Izayoi Sakuya already felt she couldn't repay him enough for all of this, and now, Momo was even willing to give her even more.

That is a heartwarming emotion that is most captivating and intoxicating.

In Sakuya Izayoi's mind, her master was almost perfect... except that in some ways, he shouldn't be so blatant or so greedy.

Sakuya Izayoi calmly took Mo Mo's hand.

Mo Mo's hand, seemingly unintentionally, had just traced down Izayoi Sakuya's hair, gently brushing past her earlobe, and gradually moving towards her neck. Below her neck was the size and shape that Izayoi Sakuya had personally adjusted under Yui's guidance.

That's the real deal! According to Yui, after becoming a Heroic Spirit, Izayoi Sakuya was instantly provoked by the title of "Pad Chief." If Yui hadn't stopped her, Pad Chief would probably have turned into "Cow Chief."

Ahem, although Momo really likes cows and stuff too!

166. I will avenge any wrongs I have immediately.

"Please have some self-respect, Your Majesty."

Sakuya Izayoi narrowed her eyes slightly, clearly not surprised by Mo Mo's actions, but she did not accept them. She slowly removed Mo Mo's hand from her cheek, and with an elegant and courteous gesture, placed his hand back on his chest.

“I can understand your desire to seduce women, but we need to get down to business right now. Even if you want to do something to me, you need the consent of the ladies and me. Otherwise, what difference is there between you and those unscrupulous criminals?”

Izayoi Sakuya's words contained no malice, but they were clearly directed at Mo Mo. Mo Mo was thoroughly stung by Izayoi Sakuya's words. He simply wanted to deepen his communication with her, so why was he being treated so cruelly?

Where does the most basic trust between people lie?

This is so heartbreaking!

Mo Mo could only shake his head helplessly, acknowledging this unfortunate situation. With a hint of disappointment in his eyes, he said, "Alright, I understand. Sakuya, so you really don't like or respect me as your master, do you?"

Seeing Mo Mo's dejected expression, Izayoi Sakuya's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately explained, "No, that's not how it is."

How could Izayoi Sakuya really disrespect Momo?

Currently, within the entire Valhalla, the two people Sakuya Izayoi respects most are Momo and Yuri Nakamura. The former is because after Sakuya appeared in the afterlife, she received care from Yuri. Now, because of the new life and hope Momo has brought her, and because Yuri has almost completely sided with Momo, Sakuya naturally leans entirely towards Momo, and all her respect for Yuri will naturally transfer to Momo.

The problem is that Izayoi Sakuya clearly can't accept Momo's current emotional state. This isn't just due to Izayoi Sakuya's own feelings and understanding, but more so because she feels indignant on behalf of Nakamura Yuri. In Izayoi Sakuya's view, if Momo and Nakamura Yuri were truly a couple, then everything would be perfect.

However, nothing in this world is perfect. Having clearly understood her own situation and the current situations of Momo and Nakamura Yuri, Izayoi Sakuya no longer demanded anything. Especially after Izayoi Sakuya had a brief chat with Nakamura Yuri and discovered that Nakamura Yuri was very satisfied with the status of a Heroic Spirit and even extremely excited about everything related to Heroic Spirits, Izayoi Sakuya felt it was inconvenient to say anything.

After all, what Momo brought to them was not just a simple emotion, but a fundamental transformation in their lives and even their very existence.

Izayoi Sakuya sighed softly. The hand she had just tossed aside, Mo Mo's hand, was now held in her own. A slight smile played on her lips as she said, "You are my king, the king of all of us, and the one I, Izayoi Sakuya, have sworn to serve and be loyal to for the rest of my life. Therefore, to me, your commands are absolute. I will not refuse your commands, nor will I even entertain the thought of doing so."

"However, that's the mindset of a soldier. I hope that while I become your servant, I can get closer to your heart. I will certainly not refuse your orders, but I hope you can give me more time."

Izayoi Sakuya revealed a gentle smile, a smile that, besides reflecting Mo Mo's image, also contained a faint trace of longing. This was an emotion that Izayoi Sakuya had unconsciously developed; it was fragile, easily crushed by Mo Mo's command, yet also gradually transformed into a passion that stirred and scorched Izayoi Sakuya's heart under Mo Mo's gentle care.

“I understand,” Momo nodded, then took Izayoi Sakuya’s hand in return and said, “Then, as your master, I will now give you my first order, which will also be a long-term order.”

Sakuya Izayoi straightened up, clearly prepared to accept everything, and said, "Please give the order."

Whatever the order, Izayoi Sakuya would accept it completely. It was an order from her master and the king, an absolute order. Even if Momo truly ordered Izayoi Sakuya to erase all her emotions and become an absolutely loyal and cold-blooded mechanical servant, Izayoi Sakuya would still do it.

This is Izayoi Sakuya, who, while performing her maid duties with effortless grace, harbors an absolutely loyal heart. Often, onlookers only see the surface of Izayoi Sakuya, forgetting the unwavering loyalty that underpins everything she does.

"My orders are..."

A tense atmosphere swirled between the two. Sakuya Izayoi appeared outwardly serious and composed, but a slight unease lingered within her. After all, while she could accept all of Momo's orders, even have her own personality and thoughts suppressed, she was still a girl with her own desires.

Will Mo Mo allow her little wish to grow into something big?

“My command is… once I take your hand, you must forget all your duties and thoughts as a maid and become a pure and beautiful girl, Izayoi Sakuya. Do you understand?”

"Okay, I understand... Sigh!"

Sakuya Izayoi subconsciously accepted Momo's orders as a sign of her loyalty. However, as her rational mind began to interpret Momo's orders, she instantly realized that they were not ordinary.

This is... blatant cheating!

"My lord... this... this order is truly..."