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"Good dad!"

Soon, the warm and comfortable temperature on Mo Mo's body turned into dampness and cold. Clearly, Mo Mo and Izayoi Sakuya, who were already at the bottom of the lake, could not possibly be warm and comfortable, nor could they breathe smoothly; it was all just an illusion.

The two of them felt a chill running through their bodies as they were submerged. It was clear that Izayoi Sakuya had already drunk some lake water. If it had been a few seconds later, Izayoi Sakuya would probably have had a belly full of lake water and become the first Heroic Spirit to drown in the Hall of Heroes.

Mo Mo gently patted Izayoi Sakuya's back, a hint of coldness in his eyes. Izayoi Sakuya forcefully suppressed the churning in her lungs and stomach, quickly tidying herself up. Her previously complicated feelings about the Scarlet Devil Mansion had now become completely rational.

Regardless of who did it, one thing is certain: she threatened Izayoi Sakuya's life, nearly causing her to drown in the lake during her very first mission. If she were to die in such a foolish way, Izayoi Sakuya was certain that even if no one mocked her, she would never be able to hold her head high in the Hall of Heroes for a long time.

None of the girls around Mo Mo are useless, and she would never be the first one to do so.

This experience made Sakuya Izayoi realize even more deeply that she was a Heroic Spirit, a companion of Momo, and someone Momo belonged to, no longer the elegant and perfect maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion. The last vestige of kindness in Sakuya's heart vanished completely; after all, someone wanted to take her life!

Of course, that's not the most crucial point. The most crucial point is... Mo Mo, who was right next to her, almost fell too!

Although this was only an avatar of Momo, it was still Momo, the Heroic Spirit King. As a Heroic Spirit and a maid, to have her master perish beside her was not only a disgrace to Izayoi Sakuya, but a humiliation.

"Are you alright? Come on, don't move."

Momo moved closer to Izayoi Sakuya, gently stroking her cheek and hair. This time, looking at Momo's concerned face so close to her, Izayoi Sakuya showed no resistance or dissatisfaction. Even in maid mode, she suppressed her calm expression and the resentment she felt for what had just happened, quietly enjoying Momo's warmth.

Mo Mo didn't suddenly want to touch Izayoi Sakuya; he was simply using the versatility of his ability to help her get rid of the water. Although the best solution right now would be to change her clothes, take a bath, and rest, Mo Mo knew that the seemingly calm Izayoi Sakuya would absolutely not accept such a suggestion.

Now, Mo Mo's thoughts have probably become secondary. Izayoi Sakuya will probably use every means possible to enter the Scarlet Devil Mansion and find out who almost harmed her and Mo Mo.

Izayoi Sakuya could not tolerate this humiliation, nor did she intend to. Whoever did this, she was determined to make them pay the price.

Mo Mo was fully aware of all this, but he did not try to persuade her, because he shared the same thoughts.

"Who are you? Who gave you permission to break into my home!"

However, to Momo and Izayoi Sakuya's surprise, before they could solve the Scarlet Devil Mansion problem, they would have to solve another problem first.

168 The strongest, the strongest! Gensokyo's strongest 9th!

Hearing that clear, childlike voice, Mo Mo immediately pictured a little blue creature in her mind. If we're talking about the Lake of Mist, then she's the one who should come to mind.

Her name is Cirno, and she is the leader of the fairy clan living near the Misty Lake. Fairies are different from youkai; fairies are youkai in some way, more like embodiments of nature. They can blend into nature, so humans, and even most youkai, don't know how they live. Furthermore, because they are embodiments of nature, as long as nature exists, the fairies will not die.

In this respect, the characteristics of fairies are quite similar to those of Yuuka Kazami.

However, that's not the point. The point is that this girl named Cirno has a most distinctive characteristic that makes her unforgettable to everyone in Gensokyo.

She is the strongest in Gensokyo!

Despite being a fairy, her strength is at most on par with minor youkai, but that doesn't matter, she is the strongest in Gensokyo!

Her ability is only to create a blast of cold air, which can freeze small creatures like frogs at most, but that doesn't matter, she is the strongest in Gensokyo!

Even though Cirno likes to challenge others, and the result of the challenges is always her defeat, it doesn't matter, she is the strongest in Gensokyo!

You asked why Cirno, who is almost at the bottom in every aspect, is still the strongest in Gensokyo.

The answer is simple: it's number 9!

To put it simply, she's a complete idiot, pursuing her own fantastical path to becoming the strongest. Unless someone can break her idiotic mindset and make her smarter, she will forever remain the strongest in Gensokyo.

There is no doubt about this, because idiots are beyond redemption.

"What are you looking at? You've come to our house and are staring at us so rudely. Are you challenging our authority?!"

A pale blue mist swirled around Cirno's hands, containing a powerful icy force capable of freezing a frog. She said, "Be careful, or I might freeze you both into popsicles!"

Cirno's small face was serious; she was clearly angry. Although this little guy, barely a meter tall, gave off an adorable mascot vibe no matter what expression he had, Izayoi Sakuya still stood in front of Momo, a throwing knife in her hand.

This wasn't just because Cirno, the strongest in Gensokyo, was still somewhat dangerous; it was more because Sakuya Izayoi was currently extremely angry. She had just resolved to take good care of Momo, becoming like Konno Yuuki, someone who would forever stay by Momo's side and serve her.

Before she knew it, she and Mo Mo had almost been tricked into falling into the Lake of Mist. If Mo Mo hadn't been alert, they would probably have drowned by now.

This infuriated Izayoi Sakuya, especially since Cirno, that idiot, was deliberately provoking her anger at this crucial moment. The fact that Izayoi Sakuya didn't simply throw a knife into the back of Cirno's head, letting the fairy sleep and revive, was already a considerable act of restraint.

"Oh! So you're actually planning to make a move? Looks like you've never heard of our reputation... Wait, something's not right?"

Cirno, who had been all brazen and ready to attack, seemed to have noticed something. She immediately dissipated all her power, widened her eyes, and flew curiously to Sakuya Izayoi's side.

She scrutinized Izayoi Sakuya, poking and prodding her with her small, cool hands, even attempting to touch Sakuya's face. However, Sakuya immediately refused, gently dodging Cirno and staring blankly at her.

Just kidding, how could I let someone else touch my face when I haven't even had enough of touching it yet?

"Waaah—"

Cirno puffed out her cheeks, looking very unhappy. However, neither Momo nor Izayoi Sakuya were interested in playing along with her, so unfortunately, no one responded to Cirno's dissatisfaction.

Most people would either feel incredibly embarrassed in this situation or try to find a way to hide their emotions. But Cirno is Cirno; she wouldn't resort to such a clumsy method. In the blink of an eye, she forgot the unpleasantness of being rejected by Izayoi Sakuya.

"You...you are that...that maid!"

Cirno tilted her head, thought for a long time, and finally called out Izayoi Sakuya's profession, not her name. This made Izayoi Sakuya's lips twitch. According to her knowledge, Cirno should have been lectured by her countless times in Gensokyo. Wasn't that enough time for Cirno to remember Izayoi Sakuya's name?

However, Izayoi Sakuya quickly came to terms with it.

Since Cirno is number 9, she probably has no interest in remembering other people's names.

"You...how did you get here?!"

Upon realizing who Izayoi Sakuya was in front of her, Cirno suddenly became less aggressive. Her aura plummeted at a visible speed, and within seconds, she even gave the impression of being timid and ready to flee at any moment.

What's going on?

"It's been a long time since I visited your home, and I haven't caused you any trouble, so why are you coming to find me? Even if you want revenge, you don't have to come all the way to our house!"

At this point, Cirno prepared for battle again, but this time, unlike before, she appeared more fierce than brave, already preparing to fight to protect her life and home.

"I...I'm not afraid of you! You wretched maid in that big house! As the strongest in Gensokyo, I will never submit to your tyranny! So, prepare yourself...Ouch!"

Just as Cirno was about to make the first move, a sharp rap on the head came from nowhere, breaking through Cirno's strongest defense and easily hitting her on the back of the head, instantly filling her eyes with tears as she stood ready for battle.

This was naturally Momo's attack, and Cirno, caught off guard, was naturally furious. She instantly forgot about the maid she feared and turned to face Momo, puffing out her cheeks as she prepared to attack him.

But to her surprise, she was immediately attacked a second time by Momo. A thick, cylindrical object was forcibly shoved into Cirno's mouth. This attack, which was beyond Cirno's imagination, almost immediately froze her already limited intelligence. She stared blankly as the strange thing went in and out of her mouth.

However, Cirno, who had lost her composure, quickly blushed strangely. A milky white foam appeared on her stretched lips and the corners of her mouth, its strange yet wonderful taste instantly dissolving Cirno's will to resist, and a hint of pleasure appeared in the corner of her eye.

"Waaaaahh ...

Cirno grabbed Momo's hand, pushed it aside, and then grabbed the spot Momo had just been holding, pulling the thick, large, mysterious cylindrical object out from deep in her throat. After coughing a few times with tears in her eyes, she stared intently with wide, bright eyes and asked, "What is this?!"

Ice cream.

"A gift for us?"

"That's right, it's thick, big, and delicious. Do you want Uncle to feed you?"

"No! We want to eat by ourselves. You're too rough and making us uncomfortable. We want to do it slowly by ourselves!"

After saying that, Cirno gave Momo the first merciless glare, then stuck out her little tongue and gently licked the milky white popsicle with a look of pleasure and excitement.

Clearly, the icy-cold popsicles perfectly suited the image of Cirno, the Ice Fairy, and the milky aroma and ample sweetness were the perfect weapon to appease the little one. Although her performance as a Cirno was rather unconvincing, the fact that she had even forgotten about the maid she had just been wary of was already quite a good indication of her abilities.

"Hmm, this scene is quite nice. If we replaced the popsicles with..."

Mo Mo muttered to himself, pondering the next strategic and tactical issues. Unfortunately, not everyone could understand Mo Mo's lofty thinking. Izayoi Sakuya came up behind Mo Mo with a livid face and reached out a finger to touch Mo Mo's waist.

"Ahem," feeling the threat at his waist, Mo Mo coughed lightly and said, "Sakuya, as a servant, you have no right to approach me in such a manner. Otherwise, you'd better be prepared to be punished by your master in all sorts of wicked ways!"

Unfortunately, Mo Mo's warning had no effect whatsoever. Izayoi Sakuya's thumb and forefinger still quietly lifted Mo Mo's clothes, pinched a bit of skin, and mercilessly twisted it 360 degrees.

Amidst Mo Mo's pale, convulsing face, Izayoi Sakuya revealed an elegant and beautiful smile, saying, "As a qualified servant, my master's words and actions are naturally within the scope of my teaching. Therefore, even for my master's sake, and to make you, the Heroic Spirit King, more like a king in the future, I can sacrifice myself."

"So, you're prepared for my revenge?"

Seeing that Mo Mo was still playfully winking at her under these circumstances, Izayoi Sakuya helplessly let go of her hand, knowing full well that threatening Mo Mo with such methods was completely meaningless.

Mo Mo is willing to die for the sake of picking up girls, so why would he be afraid of this mere vigilante justice? Besides, this kind of vigilante justice is only effective when used on the closest people.

However, although Izayoi Sakuya released Momo's skin, it didn't mean she abandoned her responsibilities as a maid. Since direct suppression wasn't working, Izayoi Sakuya naturally decided that she would need to break through from the sidelines next.

“You are my king, and whatever you do to me, however you do it, is something I cannot resist. However…”

Sakuya Izayoi changed the subject, saying, "If you are such a despicable and vile character, at least I can ensure that I never willingly get close to you. That is my only form of resistance."

169. The great and invincible warrior of the 9th!

The resolute words sounded chilling, as if Izayoi Sakuya would break away from Momo at any moment and have nothing to do with him anymore.

Anyone would be nervous if they heard the girl next to them say something like that. After all, she's breaking up with them; how could they not be nervous?

Unfortunately, Mo Mo was an exception. Not only was he not nervous, but he also watched Izayoi Sakuya's expression of loyal advice with great interest. There was no way around it; beneath Izayoi Sakuya's seemingly resolute expression were slightly shifting pupils and a hint of unease in her pursed lips.

It's obvious that Izayoi Sakuya has absolutely no intention of parting ways with Momo. Putting aside the fact that even if Izayoi Sakuya wanted to leave, she wouldn't be able to easily leave the Hall of Heroes, her "I'm so angry, come and comfort me" expression alone almost perfectly illustrates her feelings.

Since she couldn't change Momo's behavior to establish her own sense of existence, the only option was to have Momo comfort her to establish her own value.

To put it bluntly, Izayoi Sakuya, who's always by Mo Mo's side, is a tsundere.

"Alright, alright, I'll take your advice. At least in your presence, I'll act like a gentleman, okay?"

However, Momo didn't comfort Izayoi Sakuya as I had vaguely hoped, nor did she change anything too much because of Izayoi Sakuya's slight tsundere attitude. This made Izayoi Sakuya's disappointment show on her face, making her realize her importance in Momo's heart.

Mo Mo might change a lot because of a few words from many girls, but among these girls, there is none for now, except for Izayoi Sakuya.

After the initial disappointment, she quickly regained her senses. Izayoi Sakuya straightened up, resuming her mindset as a servant, and said, "Not at all, I was just offering you a suggestion, Your Majesty."

Mo Mo nodded. He understood Izayoi Sakuya's thoughts, and even realized that the distance between them had widened considerably because of his actions. While this wasn't what Mo Mo wanted, it was necessary.

Momo could allow Izayoi Sakuya's role change, allowed her to be tsundere and act cute, but she could not allow Izayoi Sakuya's will to supersede Momo's own. After all, Momo was the king of the Hall of Heroes, while the current Izayoi Sakuya was merely an ordinary Heroic Spirit.

Although Izayoi Sakuya is currently Momo's partner, there's still a thin veil between her and being truly one of his own. This distance is both very close and very far. Only by breaking through this final barrier will Izayoi Sakuya become a true member of his inner circle.

Only then will both sides truly understand each other and communicate without any obstacles.

This is a wall, a wall that distinguishes ordinary Heroic Spirits from the girl beside Momo, and it's something Momo will maintain for now. While this will certainly create a small obstacle to communication between Momo and ordinary Heroic Spirits, as it does now, it will also give ordinary Heroic Spirits a very clear hint.

Once you climb over the wall, scale the wall, and reveal your beautiful red apricot, then you're one of us, a truly righteous one of us!

In this way, all the ordinary Heroic Spirits have a clear goal to strive for, and thus work hard to overcome this wall that is preventing them from progressing further. Especially for a strong girl like Izayoi Sakuya, what was originally something she resisted has now become a goal in front of her, and her instincts will probably drive her to overcome it.

Hardworking people are the most adorable. A sincere girl who works hard, succeeds in achieving her goal, and falls into Mo Mo's arms with no way back is even more adorable!

"Let's get down to business now."

Mo Mo wore a serious, businesslike expression, seemingly having completely lost the desire to joke with Izayoi Sakuya. Izayoi Sakuya could only suppress a hint of surprise and disappointment, maintaining her serious demeanor. However, a lingering sense of resentment remained in Izayoi Sakuya's heart: Mo Mo could change so much for other girls, so why wouldn't he do the same for her?

This differential treatment really annoyed the strong-willed Sakuya Izayoi!