Chapter 362 – 32. The Kingdom of the Twin Gods

After returning from the hot springs, Han Si-woo immediately gathered his thoughts.

Although it was less than expected, the information I heard from the shaman was still quite useful.

Futashima’s political situation, current situation, other knowledge, etc.

Perhaps because they are locals, the quantity and quality of information is good.

He also did his own research before coming here and asked Hikari, who accompanied him, but it was nothing compared to Miko’s. Apparently, it’s been several years since Hikari left Futashima.

‘Thanks to you, it’s roughly sorted out.’

In particular, the most important help was time.

It’s huge to know that something will happen within the next week.

He’s going to be on Inari Island for a week.

‘Then again…’

“Ugh…”

Elaine looked at Siwoo, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

“Aren’t you sleeping…?”

“… I need to sleep.”

The pink saint smiles at his answer and lifts the blanket.

The inner skin hidden under the thin fabric is revealed, attracting the male’s attention.

Siwoo got into the blanket without hesitation.

“Yeah, haha…♡”

Elaine hugged Siwoo and moaned softly.

“Smells like soap… Have you washed up?”

“Yes. I sweat a lot.”

“Um… Aha.”

The clever girl had just woken up and realized something even while she was half asleep.

This is Elaine, who has slept with Siwoo countless times.

There were many samples of behavior accumulated over the course of a year.

Except for a few times in the beginning, when Siwoo went to sleep right after having sex, he never went to wash by himself. It is common to go to the bathhouse with a woman or simply use magic to remove discomfort.

‘In other words, he must have gone for some reason.’

Considering the situation, I expected that he had probably gone to meet a shaman.

That judgment was correct.

It is inevitable that he does not speak due to the surveillance of the fox-eared shaman Suzume Tsukitsune.

Because of this, I don’t feel sad or anything.

Elaine buried her nose in Siwoo’s chest and took a deep breath.

“Huh.”

“Elaine?”

I wasn’t sad, but I felt a little bad.

“… My smell has been erased.”

Haha. That’s because I washed it.”

“…”

The saint thought.

The body odor of another female is gently wafting through the soapy smell, which is slightly different from that of the continent.

This is something she can feel because she is his woman.

Even though I think of myself as having a big heart and being tolerant of my beloved woman’s issues, there are times when I just can’t stand it. For example, like now.

I really hated it when he, who should only have traces of himself, only felt like he belonged to another woman. Maybe this is why I suddenly woke up. It is the so-called woman’s intuition.

“Eight.”

“Huh, Elaine?”

She turned Si-woo’s body over and got on top of him.

And she kissed him on the lips.

“The smell… I’ll engrave it again.”

“Okay, okay.”

“…♥”

Soon, the bodies of men and women, male and female, overlapped.

A joyous moan that lasts until dawn resounds.

Obscene voices and friction sounds constantly heard in the room.

Although it wasn’t their intention, it was great at confusing the maids who were eavesdropping outside.

As a result, Suzume also received only annoying reports.

“So, that’s all you do in your room all day?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Tsk. … Hmm.”

The castle lord’s room located in the center of Inari Castle.

After hearing her maid’s report, Suzume clicked her tongue and fell into thought.

Maybe it’s because it’s still the first day.

The saint was surprisingly calm.

She rarely talks to the shaman, and she has never had any contact with her.

I have suspicions that he suddenly went to a hot spring in the middle of the night because it was unexpected, but there is no clear evidence.

First, she heard that the shaman herself was in her room.

‘She’s a shaman, and she’s good at magic, but if she had been, she’d have caught me.’

Inari Castle has a barrier that the Tsukitsune family has built and strengthened over many years.

Therefore, if you use techniques or magic above a certain level, you will inevitably be detected. If you are going to use a trick that is enough to deceive her maid, you will definitely be caught by her detection. If that wasn’t the case, it would mean that it was quiet.

‘… But it feels uncomfortable.’

Is it because I was too conscious?

Suzume felt strange because the saint and shaman she was concerned about were calm.

I wonder if I’m overly nervous, but I can’t let down my guard.

The shaman is the only being who can communicate with both the twin gods, and the saint is the protagonist of the prophecy made by the twin gods. These are the two people who will be the biggest obstacle to this plan.

I flinch.

“… Go away now.”

“Then please excuse me.”

As the maid closed her door and left, Suzume turned her head.

Even though it was her empty space, she felt it.

“Come out.”

“Huh. As expected, it’s amazing.”

A man appears as the empty space distorts.

The black-haired handsome man spoke to Suzume while adjusting the cloak wrapped around her body.

“As expected, it’s Suzume-sama.”

“Hmph. How can you not know when you use your supernatural abilities so blatantly in this castle?”

“Haha, that’s amazing.”

It is a high-ranking hiding ability that is exercised with sincerity and is not noticed even by people of considerable skill.

It goes beyond simply not noticing, to the point where you can’t even feel the sense of difference.

Nevertheless, Suzume easily saw through this power.

Even though it was only possible within Inari Castle, caution was necessary.

‘This is how it goes, step by step. It would be best to see it as completely useless here.’

While the man was thinking about the distant future, Suzume asked.

“Okay, what’s going on? Demon.”

The demon man shook his head at the fox-eared beastman’s words.

“It’s nothing special. I just came to check that preparations are going well.”

“This side is taking care of everything. So don’t wander around carelessly. If you get caught by the saint or the shaman, things will be a headache.”

“Of course. It’s just for confirmation. I don’t want any problems to arise.”

“That won’t happen. This plan depends on the fate of our Tsukitsune family. No matter what happens, I will accomplish it.”

“Haha, that’s really fortunate. … Yes, I’m really fortunate.”

“…? What now…”

“It’s nothing.”

“…”

Suzume frowned as she looked at the demon in front of her, Hume.

He really is an unpleasant man.

There are only a few people who have seen demons so far, but I can definitely tell that there is something different about this man. It’s an innate feeling of disgust, as if a large chunk of malice has been taken and shoved into one person.

‘This man is the powerful next emperor of the Mystica Empire. Ha, should I think differently now?’

Of course, I really don’t intend to do that.

Because it’s already too late to change your mind.

Exactly 6 days from today.

The Tsukitsune family will bring the saint’s group to Oni Island and change the fate of this country at the same time.

‘There is no more hope for the goddess.’

Suzume strengthens her resolve with a stern expression.

Hume looked at her like that and raised the corner of her mouth.

‘That’s foolish. But things are going well.’

Who can really know?

She realizes that she is not joining hands with one side, but is working with each of the two Futashima families. Even the Twin Gods wouldn’t know this. Just because they are not mean they know everything.

‘Although their reasons are different, both sides want to overthrow Futashima for the sake of the future.’

Will there ever come a day when Suzume and Tsubaki find out about this?

Probably won’t come.

Because I will stop it.

“Then I’ll just leave.”

Demon Prince Hume quietly left the room while hiding himself.

Hehe.”

It was because I couldn’t stop laughing.

Han Si-woo finished his thoughts from yesterday while eating breakfast.

‘Both the Onihime family and the Tsukitsune family are plotting their own schemes.’

Memories of the 2nd session.

The rebellion he knew about was caused by the Tsukitsune family.

Even he cannot know the exact cause.

Not only was there not much information that reached him, but even rumors were tightly controlled.

Crucially, the aftermath of the rebellion was so severe that Futashima suffered a severe internal decline.

Thanks to this, he could not even participate in the final war.

Siu thought that the reason Futashima was devastated until now was because the war had intensified.

However, as soon as I heard that the Onihime family was plotting something from the shrine maiden Miko, another possibility came to mind. About the dark existence that is shaking and manipulating the two families right behind the scenes.

‘If you think about common sense, the chances of two families plotting something at the same time are small.’

However, it is a different story if there is someone working secretly behind the scenes.

‘Probably a demon. Maybe he’s the same guy who was doing the trick on the continent. But…’

Why.

This was the biggest question to him.

Why is it shaking up both families?

It would be much more beneficial to bring Futashima to your side rather than to destroy them all together.

Siwoo couldn’t think of the reason.

“Ha.”

Suzume, who was eating next to her, asked worriedly as she let out a sigh that she couldn’t hold back.

“Does it not suit your taste? If so…”

“Ah, no. I’m enjoying the meal.”

“Is that so…”

Suzume shows a sullen attitude when she lowers her voice.

By glancing at her eyes, you can see an attitude of wanting her to tell you the reason for her sighing.

Siwoo decided to take advantage of this rather than just ignore it.

“I’m sorry. There was something that bothered me a little.”

“If you say it’s something that bothers you…?”

“Hmm… Are there any other guests in the castle besides us?”

“Yes?”

Shiu examined Suzume’s expression with keen eyes.

There is no significant change. She looked as calm as always in front of him.

But the reply is a little late. Is this because I’m thinking about something?

‘For now.’

“I went to a hot spring for a while last night, and I thought I saw someone along the way.”

“If it’s someone… Wouldn’t it be just a maid working at the castle?”

“It didn’t seem like a fox beast or a human.”

“… You probably didn’t see it correctly. The only guests staying in the castle right now are the saint’s group.”

“I see. I guess it was my mistake after all.”

Siwoo picked up the fish meat and ate it with a happy expression.

Although it seemed like nothing special, Suzume felt uneasy.

It was because there was something to catch. As far as she knows, her demons are still hiding in the castle.

‘That man…’ ! Could it be that you got caught by mistake? Tsk. Don’t be stupid!’

Although she had not yet met and asked Hume, Suzume was certain that it was him.

Well, except for Hume, there are really only beastmen and humans in the castle.

I never dreamed that Siwoo would throw it just by guessing.

In contrast, Siwoo was convinced of the existence of a dark side just by her reaction.

‘I stayed at least until last night, or I guess I’m still staying.’

Would it be a good idea for her to ask the shaman?

After thinking for a moment, Siwoo went to see Maki Senjo after breakfast.