In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

"Speaking of which, raising a child in a single-parent family is very stressful. Mr. Spencer is responsible for the daily household expenses, right? Now it's up to Mrs. Sawamura to take care of it all."

"Yeah. It must be quite stressful."

Kozo was also among the crowd, his face a complex expression, silently watching the scene. His eyes followed Eriri's figure as she was carried on a stretcher into the ambulance by medical staff.

"Did I... do something wrong?" Xiao San slowly closed his eyes, and the scene just now surged into his mind like a tide.

The atmosphere in the dimly lit room was tense. Kabuto stood quietly, his figure tall and resolute. Across from him, Mr. Spencer trembled slightly.

"Grandma once said: Hiding something from everyone and having a sense of secrecy is really exciting. However, discovering what is hidden is even more exciting." Kabuto's voice rang out in the silent room, his voice cold and without any emotion.

"Give me a chance. I want to... I want to survive as a human being. If I die, this family will lose their father and husband." Mr. Spencer's voice was clearly pleading. There was a desire for life in his voice, and his eyes were fixed on Kabuto, praying for his last glimmer of hope.

Kabuto tilted his head slightly, he was indeed a little hesitant. Although this wasn't the first time he had faced a plea for mercy, it was only the second time in six months. (The time Kozo perceived: three months in the giant world + four months in this world)

Soft-hearted is soft-hearted...

Xiao San is not a person who is indifferent to life.

However, Xiao San still insisted on his own judgment:

1. The parasite takes over the host's body to establish control over the body. Once the parasite takes over the head, it means the original host has been killed.

2. Parasitic creatures cannot reproduce on their own. They need to mate with other creatures to produce offspring, relying on the reproductive abilities of their symbiotic partners to achieve population growth.

3. The parasitic beast has a strong learning ability. Now it has reached the level of disguising itself as a human without being discovered by those close to it.

4. The danger posed by parasitic beasts isn't simply their own strength and their predatory instincts against humans. Honestly, humans are incredibly powerful, capable of caged carnivorous beasts for their enjoyment and entertainment. Parasitic beasts aren't much more powerful than that. However, their greater threat lies in the "degree of collapse" of the world. As their numbers grow, the world will be brought to the brink of destruction.

I was able to mercifully let him go, and this family maintained the appearance of a happy family. But who would bear the cost of the original host's life, the safety of those around him, the risk of the world collapsing...?

"Those who know the truth will not be deceived by illusions. A corpse cannot be a father or a husband." Kabuto's voice remained calm.

Seeing that his pleas for mercy were in vain, Mr. Spencer's head suddenly split open. His originally normal head was deformed in a twisted and horrifying way. Several tentacles with sharp blades suddenly shot out, waving in the air and making a terrifying whistling sound.

Then, he launched a swift and intense attack on Kabuto. The tentacles, like flexible and deadly whips, whistled with the wind as they swept towards Kabuto from all directions, seemingly trying to strangle him instantly.

Kabuto, however, seemed to be at ease in the face of this torrent of attacks. He simply raised one hand and accurately blocked Mr. Spencer's attack, then walked forward gracefully.

As Kabuto strolled closer, his other hand pressed the button on the insect meter, "One, Two, Three..." The belt made a low mechanical sound.

Time returns to the present.

Takashi San stood there quietly, his gaze fixed on the ambulance's retreating form. The receding white car body and its flashing lights seemed glaring in the darkness. He still couldn't forget the look of grief on the face of that girl, who bore a passing resemblance to Ai Li. It filled him with an unbearable sense of guilt.

People around were talking about it, and their words were full of condemnation of the murderer and sympathy for the family that had suffered misfortune.

Xiaosan's ears were filled with these sounds. He subconsciously glanced at the house number and silently memorized the address in his mind.

From today on, and every day thereafter, Eriri will receive flowers and all kinds of strange little gifts.

Chapter 53: 052 Yukino's Darkening Chapter (I): King Daimao chooses a harem for me, the calm before the storm

"Ding, congratulations, host! You've killed the target's father. Rewards: 1. Saint Quartz x3; 2. Charm Attack (Sexual Attraction/Attraction) on Yuriko Sawakawa. Rewards distributed." The system's voice chimed in, somewhat disrupting Takashi San's already depressed mood.

"It's a system that really can't read the air," Takashi San complained.

However... the system's answer allowed Takashi San to confirm that Eriri was also a "mission target." This also gave him a legitimate reason to "compensate this child."

Before he knew it, Takashi San had arrived at the bustling commercial street. He immediately spotted Altria, who was waiting for him there for their prearranged meeting. She was like a glittering pearl, graceful and delicate, radiating a unique charm amidst the crowd, her golden hair gleaming in the light.

The probability of a Western beauty like her being approached on the street at night is 100%, which is no different from the probability of a handsome boy like Yukinoshita Kozo being approached by women on the street.

However, her aura of intimidation made people afraid to approach her... Normally restrained, but with a flick of her wrist, she could scare people away with just a glance. Kozo's "bad persona" at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Training School also significantly reduced his chances of being approached.

Although he was upset because of what happened before, Xiaosan still tried to force a normal smile and raised his hand to wave warmly to Altria.

Takashi San was in a bad mood, and the guilt of "killing the child's father in front of the child" was still very strong, but good emotional control and management ability is the psychological quality that a mature and stable middle-aged person (spiritually) should possess.

While taking Altria out to dinner, he was still thinking about what he should do next, and at the same time he opened the system to confirm the "effect of the reward."

1. In the inventory, the effect of the Saint Quartz is the same as the previous summoning talisman, both of which can summon heroic spirits.

"Will there be more helpers?" Xiaosan was a little confused.

He glanced at Artoria, who was eagerly anticipating the arrival of food.

The fighting ability and character of this British Knight King are unquestionable, and his appearance and demeanor are also perfect. It's just that his appetite and financial losses...are a little bit too much.

Takashi San still remembers the character of Medea from Fate. In ancient Greek mythology, this character is a woman of extreme paranoia... For love, she betrayed her country and killed her brother; for revenge, she even killed her own flesh and blood.

While "secondary creations" like manga, light novels, games, and anime often adapt or even whitewash the historical original, Kozo recalls the 06 version of Fate/Fate/Action describing Medea as a "traitorous witch" that sticks true to the original, with lines hinting at her murdering her former Master. Kozo isn't confident he can control such a vicious creature, and there's no guarantee it'll summon something even more terrifying.

Takashi's priorities are as follows: "Returning to my family (Kayoko, Airi, Marina, and the others)" is very important; I cannot do whatever it takes... I cannot burn, kill, and loot to achieve my goals, and I cannot sacrifice the lives of innocent people; the safety of my family in this world is also very important, as they have accompanied me for 30% of my life.

"Risky tools" meant they could harm innocent people around them, could harm his family, and threaten the lives of Haruno, Yukino, his mother, his father... Therefore, Takashi San treated these three Saint Quartz like the Dinosaur Coins, treating them as "warehouse items"—items to be used only in times of crisis.

"But...if I can obtain the Mangekyō Sharingan (Kotoamatsukami), I should be able to hedge the risk of summoning uncontrollable Heroic Spirits, right?" Takashi San thought to himself.

2. Charming special attack on Sayuri Sawakawa?

'Sawakawa Yuriko is...' Kozo felt that the name sounded very awkward, especially the surname.

As for the second question, the system did not answer Xiaosan's question.

The results of this action: 1. Eriri's personality completely collapsed; 2. System reward; 3. The world's collapse degree dropped to 0.1%... For Takashi, except for the condemnation of his conscience (hurting a girl who looked like Airi), the result was excellent.

Kozo and Altria sat in a corner of the restaurant, the air thick with the aroma of delicious food. It was the time of year when Tokyo's nightlife began, and the murmurs of diners and the occasional clinking of cutlery mixed in. However, Kozo's thoughts were still deeply lost in the previous incident.

The candlelight on the dining table flickered slightly, and the light and shadow danced on his face, but it could not wake him from his thoughts.

His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was trying to solve an extremely complicated puzzle, his lips were unconsciously pursed, and he occasionally bit his lower lip lightly.

Altria sat across from him, acutely aware of Takashi's absent-mindedness. Then her soft voice came, "Master?"

Takashi San was brought back to reality, his body trembling slightly as he came to his senses. "Ah, Saber, what's wrong? Is there anything else you want to eat?" He tried to make his voice sound more relaxed. (The two of them agreed to still address each other by "job agent" in crowded and noisy places, but they often forgot this.)

"Master seems to be in a bad mood. Did something happen?" Altria asked with concern, her eyes full of worry.

"Nothing. I was just thinking about work and got distracted. I'm sorry to have worried you, Saber." Takashi San said gently.

"Is that so?" Altria tilted her head slightly, a puzzled look on her face. She seemed to have remembered something. "Come to think of it, Master, haven't you been too lazy lately?"

"Hmm?" Xiao San's eyes were full of confusion.

"Master, have you forgotten something? Even the king needs servants," Artoria said seriously. Her expression was serious and solemn, and she folded her hands in front of her.

"Servant?" Xiao San looked confused.

Altria said seriously, "I've already done some research. That Irish woman is quite good. She has both good looks and good manners... I've also tested her professional abilities as a maid. Well, I think she's qualified to serve the Master." Her gaze was firm, leaving no room for doubt.

Takashi's eyes widened. "Irish woman? Maid?"

"Her cooking is delicious. So, Master, you must take her home and become her Master. Speaking of which, it's a wife's duty to choose a suitable concubine for her husband. Well, as a wife, I will shoulder my share of responsibility." Altria nodded solemnly, speaking to herself with a serious expression. It seemed... the change in status from Knight King governing the country to Harem King managing the household was a natural one.

At this moment, Xiaosan suddenly felt a vibration coming from his mobile phone. He clicked on the screen and took a look... In addition to a few unimportant software push messages, there were two relatively important messages.

Yukino: The day after tomorrow is Saturday.

Mrs. Sakurajima: Yukinoshita-kun, are you free tomorrow night? I can drive over to pick you up.

Xiao San was concentrating on replying to text messages. His eyes were fixed on the phone screen, and his brows would occasionally furrow slightly due to the content of the text messages.

Artoria was tireless and continued to chatter about the Irish maid.

"But... in Artoria's mind, the Irish must have become British subjects, right? So, do they have a favorable impression of them?" Kouzo thought, and he could already tell who Artoria was talking about from the words. (In the original story, King Arthur was the Welsh leader who rebelled against the Saxons. His sphere of influence is estimated to have been limited to the Celtic region, at most occupying most of modern-day Britain. According to legend, King Arthur transformed into the blond, blue-eyed Angsa/crossed out, and led the British people in a rebellion with the Knights of the Round Table. After twelve battles, they successfully repelled the Saxon invasion from the north. Finally, at the Battle of Badon Hill, they defeated the enemy army in one fell swoop, driving all foreign invaders from Britain. Over time, King Arthur's territory continued to expand. In the Moon History, Artoria struggled to maintain the kingdom until the very end, but was unable to resist the trend of the "Age of Gods Farewell.")

Just then, a dish emitting an alluring aroma was served. The steaming hot food was placed on the table. The exquisite presentation and the overflowing aroma made Artoria feel as if the food was introducing itself to her.

"Takashi, come and eat." Altria said, with a hint of expectation (???) in her voice. She looked at Takashi, then looked at the food on the table.

"It's okay, you eat first." Xiao San said with a smile, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile. At the same time, he asked: "By the way, Altria, the maid you just mentioned is Miss Hayasaka, right?"

Altria nodded.

Meanwhile, on a nighttime road in Chiba Prefecture, Yukino sat quietly in the passenger seat of a GTR, the interior lights illuminating her cold face. Her slender fingers gripped her phone, her eyes fixed intently on the screen.

The two young ladies, accustomed to driving Rolls-Royces worth hundreds of millions of yen, didn't care for any luxury cars. Haruno, on the other hand, would judge a person's wealth and character based on their luxury car ownership. Yukino, a literary enthusiast, completely disdained such superficial worldly matters. But... this car was Onii-chan's favorite, the car Onii-chan had bought for Haruno. It held special meaning for her. She felt a pang of frustration.

Yang Nai, driving, appeared relaxed and at ease. While waiting at the traffic light, she glanced at the fuel indicator and sighed helplessly, "Oh, I have to fill up again! How inconvenient!" Her voice was a little playful... no, that tone always felt more like Versailles.

"Don't even think about saving fuel in a non-family car of this level." Yukino replied calmly, her eyes fixed on her phone screen, her expression as calm as water...but that was all she had.

"Well, it's really troublesome to always go to refuel! I'm also very lazy~" Yang No stretched, her soft body stretched on the driver's seat like an elegant cat (Keycap Yang No Theory: You must break the things you like before you will give up/bushi).

"Well, then we can just ask Takashi for gas money, right? Yukino?" As Yang No said this, he glanced at Yukino's reaction out of the corner of his eye, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Yukino remained silent.

Yang Nai turned the corners of her mouth downwards and continued to complain with pretended disgust: "To be honest, this car is not convenient at all. It's expensive and has high fuel consumption. I really don't know what's good about it. And there are only two seats in the front row, so it's not convenient to take friends out to play." As she spoke, she tapped the steering wheel lightly with her hand.

Yukino still had a calm expression on her face, her eyes still not moving away from the phone, "Didn't Kosan give you a lot of money? Then just buy another one." Her voice was cold, like the night air.

As the glaring red light at the intersection turned green, Yang Nai released her foot from the brake and stepped on the accelerator. With a gentle roar of the engine, the car slowly started to move. She nodded, a sly smile on her face. "Hmm~ Then I'll have Xiao San pay for another one for me."

As Yang No spoke, Yukino's gaze became deeper.

The bathroom was filled with mist, and Mrs. Sakurajima was shrouded in this hazy atmosphere. Through the thin mist, one could vaguely see her stunningly perfect figure, her figure looming beneath the veil of water vapor... Her graceful curves, from the slightly exposed round shoulders to the slender waist, the long legs, and finally the tender and delicious round toes, each one exuded the unique charm of a mature woman.

After the lady gracefully rinsed herself clean, her slender fingers gently turned off the shower. The sound of the trickling water suddenly stopped, and the bathroom was suddenly filled with only the quiet sound of dripping water and her soft breathing.

She casually wrapped the bath towel around her hair, then walked into the bathtub... Her beautiful feet slowly lifted up, and her toes gently tapped into the bathtub, her jade-like skin touching the warm water.

Although she's already a mother and already considered a "thirty-something-year-old woman," she's still a bit of a jerk. But... people are like machines. Those who can afford to maintain their bodies naturally age more slowly. This is the perfect age for her to combine the charm and beauty of a divorced wife.

Chapter 54: 053 Yukino's Darkening Chapter (II): Yukino's "Computer Parts" have arrived, and Daimao urges the expansion of the harem

Isn't there a saying that goes like this? Women are like fine wine, the older they get, the more mellow they become... This saying seems to be the most appropriate to describe the beautiful Mrs. Sakurajima.

Mrs. Sakurajima slowly squatted down and immersed her entire body in the water. The warm water instantly enveloped every inch of her skin. She closed her eyes, a comfortable and relaxed expression on her face.

Mrs. Sakurajima lazily stretched out her arm, resting her hand gently on the phone beside the bathtub, and then slowly picked it up. Her movements were gentle and graceful, and her slender fingers pressed down, and the screen instantly lit up. Her eyes fell on the screen, focusing on the message that Takashi San replied.

"Are you only free on weekends? You're such a cute kid who studies hard." Mrs. Sakurajima murmured with her red lips slightly parted.

At night in Tokyo, the shopping mall was still bustling with people. Kozo was standing in the women's clothing section, with Altria beside him.

Altria shuttled between the dazzling array of clothes. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she kept picking up clothes of various styles.

"Master, how about this one?" Altria walked out of the dressing room wearing a white dress.

"What about this one?" She changed into a beige top again.

"And this one." Then she changed into a red dress again.

The door to the dressing room kept opening and closing as Altria continued to change clothes, enjoying the process. She was also very serious... whether it was as a king in the past or as a woman now.

Her life as a king has ended, and her nature as a woman has awakened.

At this moment, the crisp ringtone of his cell phone suddenly rang out. Xiao San was slightly startled, then reached into his pocket and took out his phone, looking down at it.

Altria asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"It's Miss Hayata." Takashi San replied briefly.

When Altria heard the name, her eyes showed a little more understanding. "Is it that Irish woman? Then answer it quickly." She urged anxiously, crossing her arms across her chest.

"Okay." Xiaosan pressed the answer button.

"30 seconds slower than usual. What were you doing just now?" Hayasaka on the other end of the phone said with a slightly dissatisfied tone.

PM11: 29

In Hayasaka's cozy room, the bathroom was filled with steam. In the tub, Hayasaka lazily soaked in the warm water, her eyes closed, her face a look of exhaustion and relaxation. Her phone rested quietly on the edge of the tub, hands-free on.

After hearing Kozo's answer that he was at the mall, Hayasaka sighed, "Still at the mall so late? Probably with another woman."

Hayasaka was just saying it casually, but the silence from Kozo made Hayasaka frown slightly.

"Yes, I really can't hide it from Miss Hayasaka!" Kozo replied with a little helplessness.

As soon as Kozo finished speaking, before he could say anything else, a busy tone came from the phone, and Hayasaka hung up without hesitation.

In the bathroom, a hint of anger crossed Hayasaka's delicate face, her cheeks flushing slightly. Her breathing became rapid, her chest rising and falling with each breath... anger, disappointment, and a hint of a fierce competitive spirit. Was this the bittersweet taste of love she had longed for?

Having been subjected to Shinomiya's dark upbringing since childhood, Hayasaka is also very good at manipulating people's hearts, believing that no man can withstand the onslaught of beautiful women. Hayasaka is quite confident in her own charm, believing that if she puts her heart into it, most men can be easily won over.

Was I the one being abandoned? 'I can't accept that.'