Living with a magical girl, but a weirdo cadre

　At least in Eileen's mind, Cong Yu's current status on the side of the monsters is pretty much like that.

　Otherwise, it's hard to explain why she received VIP treatment after chatting with Cong Yu on Linx and gaining Cong Yu's approval.

　"Crackling——"

　The flames burned in the magnificent fireplace, accompanied by the ignition of fine wood, filling the spacious room with a musky aroma.

　The furnishings in the main hall were also quite exquisite, with swords, murals, and flags hanging on the walls on both sides...

　This is the west-side guest room of the Snow Woman's Residence.

　It is said that this was the room that belonged to Congyu when the Snow Woman had just become queen and before Congyu went to live in Fuuto.

　Of course, just like the Snow Woman who doesn't live in the Snow Woman's House but in the Administrative Office, it's said that Congyu hasn't rested here many times either.

　Even so, there are still servants here who regularly clean and check the storage time of supplies... and replace any expired items in a timely manner.

　For example, the firewood in the fireplace, or the high-end red wine in the wine cabinet.

　Therefore, it seems that after Yuki-onna became queen, she really put all the best things she could find into Murasame's room.

　However, at this moment, the four demons of the "Rebel King" benefited.

　She's a French girl.

　The four of them, including Eileen, stayed there, enjoying the rare warmth and comfort—to rest well before continuing their journey.

　For these exhausted futurists, this could be considered a rare moment of enjoyment...

　"Huh...huh..."

　“Ha…”

　"Huff... huff huff huff—"

　"..." Apart from Eileen, the other three had already fallen asleep on the extremely long and wide leather sofa.

　A sofa of this size can already be classified as a bed.

　I wonder what the purpose is of placing such a large, unusual sofa in this warm spot so close to the fireplace...

　Eileen, who was kept in the dark for the time being, was now unable to sleep peacefully.

　It's only 8 PM now, which is still quite early for her, as she has some vampire blood and only needs to rest for about two hours a day.

　Even when she was sleepy, her thoughts kept swirling in her mind, preventing her from falling asleep.

　First, you need to clear your mind.

　The "Transcendent Urban Heating System Based on the Operation of Spiritual Veins" needs to be realized based on spiritual veins.

　The tributaries of the spiritual veins are gathered together to form a "pool," and then special methods are used to establish controllable, constructable, and dismantling pipes to guide the veins within the pool.

　Heating will be placed downstairs in each household.

　Therefore, tomorrow we need to investigate which tributary of the spiritual vein is most suitable as the main node of the heating system.

　If not, it may be necessary to work directly on the spiritual vein knots.

　In addition, let the three of them investigate the composition of the residents of Beidu and the specific settlements.

　Understanding these points is essential for setting up a proper heating system.

　The location where a heating system is built should definitely be as close to residential areas as possible.

　"..." Thinking this, Eileen Greneau thought of the conversations she had overheard on the streets of Beidu today.

　His words were filled with complaints and helplessness.

　Vegetable prices remain high, the water pipes at home are frozen, gas costs are rising, and it seems the child doesn't want to go back to their hometown in Beijing... and so on.

　Vegetable greenhouses exist in the north, but due to the costs associated with the greenhouse environment, prices are naturally high...

　Vegetable growers also need to make a living.

　In Japan, the prices of vegetables and fruits are already high... It's hard to sustain this situation for long by relying on transportation from other cities.

　Therefore, farms and vegetable greenhouses also need to be included in the basic considerations of "spiritual vein heating".

　Even if she has the necessary qualifications and a solid foundation in education, she still has some headaches about her future plans and the foreseeable hard work.

　I'll probably be very busy starting tomorrow...

　By the way, Miss Frost Fairy said that if there are any difficulties, you can tell Congyu and ask him to arrange for the Magical Girl Association here to help.

　I don't know why we have to go through the Congyu step.

　But surely it's not that the Snow Woman and the Magical Girl Association aren't close, and she only asked the Magical Girl Association to do things because of Murasame, right?

　It shouldn't be that bad.

　After all, that would mean that Yuki-onna values ​​Congyu more than her entire Hokuto... Even if they were very close, it wouldn't be to that extent.

　The Queen of the Northern Capital must have her own considerations.

　Is it a test?

　To see if the Magical Girl Association branch that received Congyu's request will bypass the Yuki-onna faction in its operations, that's probably how it is.

　With this guess in mind, Erin Grenault tapped away on her phone, sent a message to Cong Yu, and casually mentioned her own thoughts...

　Hopefully, the King of the Wind City won't go to sleep so early.

　……

　[Eileen Greneau: That's how it is. I suspect the Snow Woman is testing the Magical Girl Association's loyalty to Hokuto.]

　[Eileen Greneau: After this, I think it would be better to have the Magical Girl Association of Hokuto continue reporting to the Snow Woman.]

　[Cong Yu: ...]

　[Cong Yu: I understand, your guess is reasonable, but... sometimes, it's best not to overthink my relationships with others.]

　[Eileen Greneau: What do you mean?]

　[Cong Yu: Xue Nu and I were childhood sweethearts, inseparable since we were little... Those who understand, understand; if you still don't understand, there's nothing I can do.]

　Chapter 581 Dr. Kono!

　Dear Doctor:

　Happy birthday! I send you my sincerest wishes and praise your wonderful daily life lately.

　You have plenty of coffee, and I usually bring lots of cakes. As for a birthday gift, I haven't decided what to use instead.

　If I send you flowers again, you don't seem to like them.

　[Thinking about it, you seem to be a little bothered by the hair clip I gave to the bunny guy... So, shall I give you a hair clip instead?]

　No, that would seem too perfunctory. Giving you a ring or other jewelry might be misinterpreted, so I chose a very interesting gift for you.

　As a doctor, I feel there's something always missing around you... maybe a bit of mischief.

　In short, may your life be filled with joy and happiness, and may you achieve your dreams without being overly busy.

　【Happy birthday to you.】

　"..." Looking at He

　Dr. Card was quite emotional, because this year's birthday present wasn't flowers... or rather, "at least it wasn't flowers."

　Last year, she directly refused Cong Yu's birthday gift.

　Just by looking at the doctor's rather shapeless buttocks, you can imagine what kind of gift Cong Yu would have given last year...

　It's definitely that damn flower.

　If not, the doctor would simply lie on Cong Yu's body and suck out three pounds of blood.

　……

　Before I knew it, another year had passed. This year has been quite fulfilling for doctors... I hope next year will be easier.

　With this in mind, the doctor set aside the greeting card from the gift box that Cong Yu had brought.

　The doctor couldn't help but look into the gift box, curious about what kind of "gift" Cong Yu had given him.

　Sigh, if possible, a ring would actually be quite nice.

　Moreover, the doctor didn't think the hair clip was perfunctory... at least it was more meaningful than the sunscreen that Daying received last time.

　Large screen, sunscreen...

　It's hard to imagine what Congyu was thinking when giving the gift, but Daying himself seemed very happy... which is quite speechless.

　Then, the doctor, anticipating something, reached into the red silk spread out in the alley, searching for his gift.

　Unfortunately, the result was nothing.

　"..." After a brief silence, the doctor considered the possibility that "it was forgotten?", but then she touched the bulge on the red cloth.

　It appears to be silk thread that has been embroidered on.

　For some reason, the doctor had some suspicions...

　"Hiss... No way?"

　After taking a deep breath, the doctor twitched his lips and pulled out the red silk that had been lining the box.

　The "gift" was then presented to the doctor—

　A silk banner.

　Or rather, there are two banners, and one more is in the box.

　Yes, Cong Yu's birthday gift was a banner... just like the card said, it was a "somewhat prankful" gift.

　The banners are decorated with embroidered characters in gold foil.

　【The most adorable doctor in the world】

　【Wonderful Rejuvenation】

　……

　Well, banners are indeed something that doctors, as doctors, often lack.

　Many doctors' offices have banners hanging in them, but "doctor's" office did not. Now, the missing piece has finally been made up.

　Today's words were completed with Cong Yu's help.

　It has been perfected; one can now attain Buddhahood.

　……

　Are you kidding me, you bastard?!

　Doctor: orz

　The doctor was utterly speechless, lying on the ground in a miserable and dejected state... If she could, she would rather have a hair clip than a banner.

　I'm not expecting a ring or anything! A hair clip would be fine! Just give me a hair clip, I don't feel like I'm being perfunctory at all!

　The doctor was inwardly groaning, but he had absolutely no intention of hanging up the banner... That was just too strange.

　Are you kidding me? Would anyone hang a banner that says "The World's Cutest Doctor" in their office?

　Although Cong Yu must have taken this into account, which is why he performed a "miraculous cure," isn't that just awkward?

　And she's a Western medicine doctor, a Western medicine doctor!

　"Oh, it's true."

　As he said this, the doctor sighed and leaned back in his chair: "I was actually a little hopeful..."

　In the end, all they did was send two banners.

　The doctor didn't want to be forever referred to as "doctor" by others, especially Cong Yu... as if the gift was merely an expression of gratitude for her medical skills.

　And regarding the doctor's quiet complaint...

　"And now? Has the expectation disappeared?"

　As she said this, Cong Yu leaned halfway out from behind the wall: "And it's impossible to make up for it? Not even if I come to celebrate for you?"

　While Cong Yu asked the question with a smile, the doctor merely glanced at him coldly and said, "I've never been interested in celebrating my birthday."

　As he said this, the doctor, who seemed completely unenthusiastic and sat comfortably in his chair, was happily shaking his leg: "The reason I'm slightly looking forward to your gift is because I'm already used to it... that's all."