A beautiful girl who transmigrates into a Herrscher of the Void is treated like an elf and conquered

Lingyin nodded and noted down Kotori's analysis: "A reasonable speculation. Emotions and memories are closely linked. If a key memory is missing, the corresponding emotion may become blurred or shift. This might explain his relatively 'calm' acceptance. In any case, his concern for Chinatsu is real, which will be an important basis for our cooperation with him. We need to continue to observe his reactions after contact with Chinatsu in order to more accurately assess the strength of the bond between them."

Chapter 196 The Reason for Tohka's Attack

After having a great time on Fraxinus and causing a ruckus for a while, Shido finally brought Chiin, who was still in a state of excitement, back home.

Chiin smacked her lips with lingering satisfaction, saying, "This was definitely worth it; it broadened my horizons considerably." She then stretched and began to straighten her slightly disheveled collar.

"Alright, Shido, I've had a great night! To celebrate joining this grand plan of 'saving the world (and my sister),' I've decided to go out for a lavish late-night snack! You don't need to wait for me!"

As Chiin spoke, before Shido could respond, she rushed towards the door like a gust of wind, opened it, and dashed out.

"Hey! Chiin! Wait, it's outside..."

Shido's outstretched "Erkang hand" froze in mid-air, and he could only watch helplessly as the door slammed shut behind Senin, swaying on its own.

Shido sighed helplessly, rubbed his temples, and felt that he was taking care of two (or perhaps more) problem children every day.

He walked back to the living room and found that Kotori and Reine were still there. Kotori was leisurely licking a lollipop, while Reine sat quietly to the side.

"Kotori, Reine-san, Senin... he went out saying he wanted to get a midnight snack," Shido reported, his tone tinged with worry.

Qin Li didn't even look up, just waved her hand, looking completely in control.

"Don't worry about him. Fraxinus's micro-drones have already caught up and will ensure his safety, while also collecting baseline data on his daily behavior patterns."

Hearing Kotori's words, Shido felt a little relieved. He sat down on the sofa, his gaze involuntarily drifting to the spot where Tohka had been sitting, then looking towards the guest room. Finally, a question that had been bothering him for a while couldn't help but be asked:

"Um... Kotori, Reine-san, I have another question. Why is Tohka... staying at our house too?"

Reine replied in a slightly sleepy but unusually calm tone, "Of course—it's for Tohka's future care."

"Follow-up care... what do you mean?" Shido asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Xiao Shi.” Lingyin looked at him, her tone calm but carrying an undeniable seriousness.

"Last month, you sealed Tohka's power through a kiss, right?"

“Yes…yes…” Shido nodded gently, his cheeks involuntarily flushing red again, and his lips seemed to recall the subtle touch from that time.

"Ah~ Brother's blushing~ So cute~"

Kotori immediately noticed this and laughed out loud, finding it genuinely amusing.

"Nonsense!"

Shido awkwardly looked away, trying to hide his embarrassment.

Lingyin ignored the siblings' little incident and continued to explain:

"...Oh dear, if that were all, it wouldn't matter. But now, a problem has arisen... Right now, Shishi and Tohka are connected by a line that is invisible to the naked eye."

"Line? What do you mean?" Shido was even more confused.

"...Simply put, once Tohka's mental state becomes unstable, the spirit power sealed within you may experience a backflow."

"What...!" Shido was so frightened that his whole body stiffened.

—The sealed Tohka's... spirit power... will flow backward...?

Does this mean Tohka will once again possess the power to cleave the heavens and the earth with a single swing of her sword? If that's the case—it could lead to a terrifying situation just to imagine.

"As you know, Tohka is currently living in the quarantine zone of Fraxinus."

Unsure whether Shido's panic had been detected, Reine continued in a calm tone.

"...Tohka's mental state has been monitored... When she's at Fraxinus, she seems to accumulate stress more easily than when she's at school."

"Yes...really?"

"...That's right, and she doesn't seem to like the twice-daily checkups either. Although it's still within acceptable limits, ignoring it like this isn't a long-term solution. That's why we did this."

Reine raised a finger and rested it on her chin. "...The test results all showed a stable condition, so we think it's about time to move Tohka's residence to the outside world."

"Is...is that so...I see."

"...Yes. Therefore, until the special residence for elves is completed, we have decided to let Tohka stay in this house temporarily."

Please wait.

Shido held his forehead with his right hand, his cheeks twitching. The amount of information was overwhelming; he needed time to process it.

"...what's wrong?"

"Why...why did you choose my house?" Shido asked, and Reine muttered softly.

"...Well, to put it simply, as long as I'm with you, Tohka can stay at her most stable."

"Huh...!" Upon suddenly hearing this, Shido couldn't help but hold his breath.

"...On the other hand, apart from you, no human has yet gained Tohka's trust. Although, comparatively, Kotori and I have more opportunities to meet her."

"—However…we want to place Tohka in a safer place first, hoping to test whether she can adapt to this kind of life."

“…Hmm…” Shido groaned softly, his forehead covered in sweat.

Indeed, after hearing the explanation, Shido finally understood the reasoning behind it.

Tohka trusts him and relies on him. Only by his side can she maintain emotional stability and avoid the huge risk of power reversal.

Placing her in their own home is indeed the most reasonable and safest solution at present.

And—well, I don’t actually dislike the fact that Tohka trusts me… In fact, deep down, I even feel a subtle sense of being needed.

However, the thought of a sprite girl with a huge appetite, a rudimentary understanding of modern common sense, and a subtle connection to him soon settling into his home, coupled with his newly arrived but troublesome friend, Chiin, was enough to give him a headache...

Shido seemed to have already foreseen the chaotic and "lively" life to come. He sighed deeply, feeling the burden on his shoulders grow even heavier.

Chapter 197 Eat Melon

The morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, dappling Qianyuan's face.

He frowned impatiently, yawned deeply, and groggily sat up in bed.

I rubbed my eyes, and the memories of last night gradually returned—elves, my sister, the airship, and that generous contract (scratch that)...

"Ah... really, I didn't expect Kotori and the others to come clean with me so quickly..."

He scratched his messy black hair, muttered under his breath, and put on his slippers to go wash up.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw Kotori standing at the doorway, with a mischievous, expectant look on her face, as if she was waiting for something.

Chiin raised an eyebrow, walked over, and gently tapped Kotori's head, which was adorned with a black ribbon, with a chopstick.

"Hey, Commander, it's not a good thing to be spying on someone's door so early in the morning, is it?"

Kotori was tapped and instinctively covered her head, her face instantly displaying a wronged expression typical of "white ribbon mode," her lips slightly pouting, and her voice becoming soft and sweet:

"Brother Qianyuan..."

However, this expression lasted only a moment, then receded like the tide. She quickly regained her commander's composure, coughed twice, pointed towards the master bedroom, and a "this is going to be interesting" smile appeared on her face:

"Ahem, there's something special going on inside~"

Upon hearing this, Qianyuan immediately perked up, all sleepiness vanished, and his eyes brightened: "Oh? There's some juicy gossip to be had? I'd love to see it!"

Just then, from inside the tightly closed master bedroom, came a crystal-clear conversation filled with panic and shame:

"What...what are you doing, Shido! Why are you in my bed...!" (This is Tohka's voice, filled with panic and a hint of embarrassment.)

"N-no... I don't know! Why... why am I here...?" (This is Shido's completely bewildered and incoherent voice.)

"I'm the one asking you!" (Tohka's voice rose)

"That's so true!" (Shido is completely confused)

At this perfect moment, Kotori, with a knowing smile on her face, suddenly pushed open the master bedroom door and announced in a clear and calm voice:

"Alright, you're out. You need to calm down, Shido."

The scene inside the room came into view—Shido, dressed in pajamas, stood by the bed with a look of "Who am I? Where am I?" on his face, while Tohka was wrapped tightly in the blanket, revealing only her flushed face and purple eyes, her gaze filled with confusion and wariness.

"...Kotori...! Could this be something you did?!" Shido saw Kotori at the door and instantly understood what was happening. He pointed at her and shouted in grief and indignation.

Kotori shrugged indifferently, a wicked smile on her face: "Oh, what did you say? It was just that Shido couldn't suppress his rising sexual urges during puberty, so he crawled into Tohka's bed. Please don't falsely accuse others."

"What...!" Shido was so angry at this distorted statement that he almost fainted.

Hearing Kotori's words, Tohka was so ashamed that she shrank into the blankets, only managing a muffled, tearful voice: "I...I'm innocent!"

"Ha ha--!!!"

At the height of the chaos, Senin burst into an extremely exaggerated laugh that was full of the meaning of "I've got you," jumped out from behind Kotori, and poked Shido's nose with his finger.

"You, Itsuka Shido! You big-eyed bastard! Yesterday you were all swearing to me about 'responsibility' and 'I'd work hard,' and then you turned around and did this sneaky thing—ambushing an innocent girl at night! You really did have designs on Tohka! And you said building a harem was a misunderstanding? I think you've been planning this for a long time!"

"No! Chiin, let me explain! This is definitely Kotori's doing! I was sleeping in my own bed last night!" Shido was sweating profusely as he tried to explain.

"Explain? What's there to explain!" Chiin didn't give him a chance at all, raising his voice another octave, full of dramatic condemnation.

"Caught red-handed! The evidence is irrefutable! Did Tohka kidnap you? Or are you trying to claim you were sleepwalking?!"

As he spoke, he darted to the bedside, spread his arms wide, and shielded Tohka, still wrapped in the blanket, behind him like a mother hen protecting her chicks, while continuing to unleash his full power on Shido:

"Let me tell you, Itsuka Shido! Tohka is living in your house now, she's a guest! And she's under your protection! As her landlord and self-proclaimed protector, how could you take advantage of her like this! Doesn't your conscience hurt?! Where is your chivalry?! Has it all been eaten by dogs?!"

With each sentence he spoke, he forcefully pointed at Shido with the Great Wilderness Prisoner's Finger, exuding an imposing aura, as if he were the true champion of justice, while Shido was an unforgivable womanizer.

Shido was completely overwhelmed by Senin's barrage of accusations and sarcastic remarks. His face turned red as he looked at Tohka, who was hiding behind Senin and only had her wet purple eyes showing, and then at Kotori, who was watching the show with great interest. He felt speechless and wished he could disappear into the ground.

It seems this morning is destined to begin in chaos.

Chapter 198 The Road to School

After the chaotic "night raid mix-up" that morning, the three of them finally (barely) composed themselves and set off for school.

Chiin walked at the front, hands behind her head, humming an off-key tune. Her steps were light, and her face wore an undisguised, amused smile. Every now and then, she would turn around and give the two behind her a meaningful look.

Tohka followed closely behind Shido, her little face still flushed, like a ripe apple.

She kept her head down, her eyes darting away, not daring to meet Shido's gaze, her hands nervously twisting the hem of her skirt.

Whenever Shido got even a little closer, she would flinch away like a startled rabbit, her mind clearly still replaying the extremely awkward contact from before.

Meanwhile, Shido, who was at the center of the storm, was in a miserable state.

His face and arms, almost every exposed part of his skin, were covered with large and small cartoon-patterned plasters. He walked with a limp and sway, as if he might fall apart at any moment.

This was all thanks to Tohka, who, in a fit of extreme shame and anger, grabbed a pillow, a doll, and even (luckily, didn't throw it) and launched an indiscriminate "bullet screen" attack on him, ultimately kicking him out of the room along with his blanket.

"Hey, Shido, your 'Scar Medal' is pretty unique, isn't it?"

Chiin finally couldn't resist and turned around, teasing her with a mischievous smile.

"It seems that Tohka's 'shy counterattack' is quite powerful, comparable to a small space quake."

"Shut up, Chiin!"

Shido retorted weakly, feeling his muscles groaning with every step he took.

"It's all because..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt Tohka's gaze, a mixture of shame, anger, and murderous intent, and immediately swallowed the rest of his words, only able to continue dragging his "broken body" forward with nothing but tears in his eyes.

And so, in an extremely strange atmosphere, the three of them finally made it to the school gate.

However, the real test has only just begun.

Shido's "severely injured and battered" appearance was as conspicuous as a lighthouse in the darkness, instantly attracting the attention of Hiroto Tonomachi and the "tsukkomi trio" Ai, Mai, and Mii at the school gate.

"Oh—! Itsuka!"

Tonomachi was the first to rush forward, adjusting his non-existent glasses, the (imaginary) lenses reflecting a sharp light. He circled Shido, shouting in an exaggerated tone.

"You look like this...did you go through some kind of fierce battle? Was it a duel to defend your love? Or were you attacked by a jealous villain?"

“Maji is washing pantyhose (that’s amazing)!” Mai expressed her shock with her signature catchphrase.

"Hey, Itsuka, look at all these injuries..." Ai crossed her arms and leaned closer to examine the bandage on Shido's face, her eyes full of inquiry.

"Could it be that he got into a fight? Or... did something unspeakable happen?"

Mii pushed up her glasses and posed a probing question: "Based on our observation, you and Yatogami Tohka came to school together, but she seems perfectly fine, while you... are covered in injuries. Considering what happened yesterday, we have reason to suspect that you did something disrespectful to Yatogami and then suffered... righteous punishment?"