Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

Seeing the adult woman she had brought home obediently enter the room and lock it, with Eri standing up her sharp quills like a little hedgehog, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, humming a song as she walked into the bathroom to enjoy her bath tonight.

He's still just a child...

At this moment, Samael, who was in the room, heard the cheerful melody, chuckled and shook his head. Then he bent down and sat at the table, took out paper and pen from the drawer, and began to organize the information he had obtained on the first night, as was his habit.

First, there's this girl who suddenly appeared out of nowhere—Eriyo Utsumi.

Based on the name, Samael tapped the table and closed his eyes to search for relevant information in his mind.

A professional exorcist, a vigilante in the city, and currently a volunteer night watchman, responsible for eradicating evil.

In her childhood, she was possessed by an evil spirit known as "evil spirit".

The spiritual barrier manifests as a black, viscous substance that seeps from the body's surface.

The spiritual disturbances gradually worsened, but she also began to adapt to how to deal with them, naming them "Erlknig" and freely controlling them.

As a supersensory ability to perceive the aura of death and killing intent, this talent is extremely useful. However, the evil spirits are constantly seeking human sacrifices, and if they cannot satisfy their desires, they will erode Eri's own body.

Perhaps because of this experience, she dislikes magicians and is ruthless in her attacks on fallen colleagues and out-of-control Servants, thus earning her the nickname "Grim Reaper".

However, although she outwardly dislikes magic and magicians, she considers herself a "magician" and is quite knowledgeable about various heroic spirits from ancient and modern times, East and West.

In her spare time, Eriyo spends almost all of her time looking at books and videos related to Heroic Spirits.

By skillfully applying this knowledge, she not only acts ruthlessly as a "Grim Reaper," but also respects the Servants' lives and expresses deep reverence for them.

In conclusion, Eriyo's performance in handling mystery-related issues was commendable and quite professional.

Wow, only 14 years old! He has a bright future ahead of him.

Samael glanced at the door, a hint of mockery in his eyes, and muttered to himself,

So, should qualified corporate slaves be trained from a young age?

Speaking of which, he seemed to remember that this girl was a loyal fan of adventure novels, especially admiring the spirits of navigators and adventurers who discovered the unknown world; she could even be described as a hidden fanatic.

Rumor has it that after entering Chaldea, she outwardly calmly said, "It's nothing... It's very common in the city...", but in reality, she secretly got so excited under the covers every day that she couldn't help but have nosebleeds.

Oh ho, how about we ask Old Ma to appease her and grant her wish?

The mastermind behind Chaldea smirked, a wicked scheme brewing within him.

By the way, put a few more video cameras in her bedroom...

"Ah!"

At the same time, Erise Utsumi, who was blowing bubbles in the bathtub, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine and sneezed loudly for some reason.

Strange, why does it feel chilly? I clearly turned on the heater.

Eri rubbed the goosebumps on her white arm, muttered to herself for a moment, and frowned slightly.

Could it be that Grandma is nagging me again?

Pshaw, they're working hard! Tonight I not only killed a ghost, but I also saved someone!

Thinking of the results of this demon-slaying, the girl proudly raised her chin, completely unwilling to appear mature and reliable in front of others.

Speaking of which, although that guy is a bit clumsy, he's really good-looking.

Just like the people in the painting...

Eri rolled around in the bubbles, lay down in front of the bathtub, dipped her fingers in the water, and traced patterns on the wall tiles from memory.

However, the girl quickly blushed, erased the half-finished sketch, and slapped her cheeks hard, trying to clear her mind.

Wasn't she taking a shower?

Samael listened to a faint, crisp "slapping" sound coming from the bathroom, his eyes showing suspicion. He then shook his head and refocused his attention on organizing the intelligence.

Nighttime in Heian-kyo is a time of horrific demon sprees...

Tokyo is peaceful and tranquil during the day...

The ancient snake twirled the ballpoint pen in its hand, a sneer in its eyes.

Ironically, Heian-kyo originally meant "a capital of peace and stability," and was built by Emperor Kanmu, modeled after Chang'an and Luoyang of the Sui and Tang dynasties. The complex was arranged in a rectangle, with Suzaku Road as the axis, running north to south, dividing it into east and west capitals. The imperial palace was in the middle, with Rashomon Gate at the front. Outside the palace was the imperial city, and outside the imperial city was the capital city.

But people crave what they lack most.

Emperor Kanmu named the city "Heian-kyo" because he had done something wrong and wanted the protection of spirits.

In order to consolidate his power, Emperor Kanmu went so far as to force his younger brother, Prince Sawara, to commit suicide, which triggered a coup. Afterwards, he was haunted by the fear that Prince Sawara would transform into a Ōtengu (a mythical tengu) and seek revenge.

Immediately afterwards, a series of strange and calamities occurred around Emperor Kanmu. His first son, Prince Anden, fell ill continuously, and his concubine, Fujiwara no Otomo, died of illness. These were all attributed to the vengeful spirit of Prince Sawara. However, after a ritual to appease the spirit of Prince Sawara was performed, heavy rains fell continuously in the area, causing the rivers in the city to overflow.

Therefore, on the advice of his ministers, Emperor Kanmu chose to move the capital and named the new capital "Heian-kyo".

However, perhaps due to its flawed foundation, Heian-kyo has always been plagued by disasters.

During the Ōnin War (1467-1477), the city center became the main battlefield, and the entire city was reduced to ruins.

The "Great Fire of Tianming" in 1788 burned for two days and two nights, and the entire city was engulfed by the Red Lotus Flame.

Then, in the Kinmon Incident of 1864, a violent conflict broke out between the Choshu Domain and the Aizu Domain. Soldiers set fire to the city, destroying 3 households...

In short, Heian-kyo alone recorded dozens of disasters and damages.

Therefore, this godforsaken place is anything but peaceful.

Many bizarre events, such as Abe no Seimei's exorcism of demons, Ashiya Dōman's magical duel, the Rashomon Great Grudge, and the appearance of the nine-tailed fox, took place in this region and era.

Heian-kyo thus became associated with the legend of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.

Could it be that this anomaly is related to those supernatural secrets?

Samael stroked his chin, deep in thought.

However, due to the limited information available, we are completely clueless.

Forget it, haste makes waste.

They come, the security.

Having already seen Heian-kyo tonight, let's see what Tokyo is like tomorrow.

Samael made up his mind, burned the manuscript on the table, got up and went to bed, sleeping fully clothed.

The next morning, Eri, who was fast asleep with her blanket on, suddenly sat up with a start, turned her head towards the crack in the door, and twitched her nostrils.

What does it smell like? It smells so good...

As her stomach rumbled softly, the girl quickly jumped out of bed, opened the bedroom door, and went into the living room.

Suddenly, crispy toast sandwiches and steaming hot coffee came into view, emitting an enticing aroma.

"I don't know how to thank you for what happened last night, so I borrowed the kitchen this morning to make some breakfast."

A gentle voice came from behind the stove. A handsome young man with eyes like black jade, a smile on his face, came out and brought a pan-fried pork chop sprinkled with black pepper and sea salt to the table, taking off his apron.

"Alright, we can start eating now."

This guy can actually cook?

At Samael's invitation, Eri finally couldn't resist, picked up the sandwich, and took a bite with some skepticism.

tasty!

Savory bacon, crisp pickled cucumbers, paired with delicious salad dressing and soft, fluffy bread slices—it's a true delight to chew on these.

The moment the food touched her taste buds, the girl's eyes lit up, and she quickly stuffed the sandwich into her stomach.

"what about the taste?"

"So-so."

Upon hearing the question, Eri sat up straight, her little face tense, and answered seemingly casually, but her little hand quickly grabbed another sandwich.

Clearly, this breakfast had won over her stomach.

Samael smiled, didn't bother him any further, and chose to sit opposite him and enjoy his own portion.

Perhaps because she lived alone, fourteen-year-old Eri was enjoying such a lavish breakfast for the first time, which greatly increased her appetite. She devoured two-thirds of the breakfast before licking her lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction.

Just then, the doorbell rang. Eri reluctantly left the dining table and got up to open the door.

The moment the door opened, a figure rushed into the room, knocking Eri to the ground.

Good morning, Eriri-chan!

Amidst cheerful sounds, a head with long, straight pink hair and orange eyes nestled affectionately in Eriyo's arms.

However, due to the intense movements, Eri's shoulder strap even slipped down to her arm, revealing her delicate collarbone and a large expanse of snow-white skin.

"Hana Rin, you better stop now!"

Faced with this sudden harassment, Eri's cheeks turned red. Unable to bear it any longer, she raised her hand and chopped at the pink-haired head.

"boom!"

Finally, with a dull thud, the girl who had rushed in hugged her smoldering head, shrank back, squatted on the ground, sullenly drawing circles, and muttered with a face full of grievance.

"So cold..."

Hearing that nagging, complaining woman's words, Eri's forehead veins bulged, and she felt an urge to punch someone.

You can't be so irritable; there are outsiders present.

At that moment, Karin, who had moved away from Eri, looked up and saw the extra figure in the living room, her face showing disbelief and shock.

"You actually lived with another man!"

"puff!"

Samael, who was drinking coffee, heard these outrageous words and spat them out, then coughed violently.

The girl slapped her forehead and muttered to herself, somewhat bewildered.

"No wonder you're ignoring me, turns out you have a boyfriend..."

"Shut up! I picked him up on the street!"

"So, you slept in the same room last night?"

"I'm only letting him stay for one night!"

"Oh, so that means living together."

"..."

“That’s illegal, you’re only 14 years old.”

"........."

Eri fell silent, her expression gradually becoming distorted as she lost control.

Samael, sitting at the table, sensed the oppressive atmosphere and carefully moved back a little, wiping the coffee stains off the table while muttering to himself.

Are kids these days so precocious?

"Miss, you're going to be late for school."

Just as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense and eerie, a clear and melodious voice came from outside the door. An elegant woman with black horns on her head, long black hair, scarlet eyes, blue demon patterns on her face and chest, and wearing a gorgeous kimono, smiled and reminded them.

Samael paused, a glint of light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Another Servant, Momiji the Demoness...

Chapter Thirty-Five is full of talented people.

"boom!"

Samael, standing on the street, glanced at the still steaming coffee in his hand, then looked at the tightly closed door, his lips twitching slightly, looking utterly dejected.

Okay, the free landlord is gone.

Because he has now been officially kicked out of his home by Eri, and from this moment on, he has to find a way to make a living.

Of course, it's not that I did anything that would anger heaven and man.

He was merely an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire when the city gates caught fire.

In the morning, with the arrival of Hana Rin, a barrage of jokes and teasing ensued. The thin-skinned Eri Se decisively threw the adult she had picked up the night before onto the street, leaving him to fend for himself.

However, Samael could understand.