Kyoya was smart enough to not bring Luiz straight back to the camp.
Since the both male disciples were thinking that he was aiming to get her affection, Kyoya decided to drop by the nearest lake he found out. It was the first time for the husband to find the source of water, so he didn't even wait a second before splashing the water on his face.
He also made sure to create buckets to put this water straight into his inventory.
As a good husband, Kyoya also left one for Luiz.
It might seem like the husband did it to wash away the last bits of shame and fear, but Kyoya just wanted Luiz to feel fresh and secure. He wanted her to know that the younger brother was here, so that she could wash, smile and peacefully talk with him.
It also felt nice to have a big sister.
"I won't peek."
"Haha, I will hold onto these words then."
The husband casually said, then turned his head to the side. It would be a wrong move to just go away from the lady after such treatment from the enemies. She needed someone she could rely on to be close.
That was why Kyoya just threw his head to the side and waited for Luiz to do the task. It would take a time for her to take off her broken equipment and the clothes beneath those, so Kyoya hit the ground with his butt and took out a mirror.
By looking at the mirror, Kyoya began to think about the next plan. It was obviously to bring back Akaro's will to the shrine as she asked, but Kyoya knew what this visit would result in. He had to prepare for this casual seeming visit with the father in law!
As some time passed, Kyoya suddenly could sense someone yanking his clothes lightly. When he turned around, Luiz's wet face popped out from nowhere!
Not only that, but her clothes were also wet as she just took off the broken equipment. Her shirt was sticking closely to her skin from the amount of water it had soaked! It was sticking to the point where the husband knew he couldn't look for a long time.
Because of the seal, Kyoya surely would react belatedly, but this appearance alone caused him to throw his head back to its previous position.
"You didn't even blush. I am not that old, you know?"
"Ah, it's not that… You are beautiful, big sister. I just have… busy mind right now."
"Just so you know, I am thirty years old. My body just stopped aging!"
"Yes, yes!"
One could control one's body growth to some extent. It was mostly by getting strength, but there were also other means to control it. However, people mostly stopped aging around forty years old if they were in constant contact with high energies.
Regardless of that, people's ages were long and vivid, so it wasn't like Kyoya cared about the age and appearance. It often also could lie!
"I don't even feel like moving, Kyoya… How about you wash me?"
"Uhhh, I mean, I can wash you, Luiz…"
"Then do it."
This day, Kyoya washed a woman whose looks were similar to his own mother! She was even in this age that was overly mature and enticing, so the husband cursed inwardly each time he slid his hands down her body.
All because he couldn't feel much out of this situation.
And what he performed was the 'younger brother' duties, so it would be fine to admire the beauty!
After the treatment got completed, Luiz waited for her clothes to get dry, then the night casually passed with the husband's presence close. This day, Luiz also spoke more about her life to the point where she even told Kyoya that only after learning the assassin craft did she begin feeling the strength and status that would allow her to not get dirtied by any other disgusting hands and just live freely!
It meant that the meeting with the assassin was what changed her life.
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After the new day began, Kyoya brought Luiz back to the camp.
The disciples looked at them for a short time, then whistles came out from the one who was two-faced. Either way, he got some achievements by solely speaking with the husband, so he was content and even ready to familiarize more with the disciples.
But the husband and Luiz weren't that friendly at all!
"Oh, come on! I helped you, didn't I?"
"You had been so quiet most of the time, so why are you so loud nowadays?"
Luiz took the step forth as she asked. This question made the two-faced dude bite his lips as he formed an uncomfortable expression. His eyes went from Luiz to the husband a few times, then he sighed.
"I was worried, okay?"
"Sure."
As Luiz knew what went through this disciple's mind from the husband, she just agreed with him then turned around to take her seat by bonfire. Kyoya did the same and took a tad closer seat unconsciously.
Another whistle rang out by then.
Of course, the reason the disciple was trying to get some favors was solely because the husband's progress could be seen by others too. They knew that he was one of the best when it came to the assassin craft, so just by sparing with him or talking one could grow up in strength.
However, the husband seemed to be more mysterious as he could see through the act. There was also the case of him being more experienced, but most likely the former as Kyoya sometimes acted rather naive.
But it was the husband's charm!
Then, the assassin's steps echoed through the camp.
He purposely made himself to sound like that so the disciples stood up and paid enough respect. It was naturally another way of getting the techniques and enough concepts from the assassin's craft!
"Sit down and enjoy the bonfire."
""""Yes!""""
Surprisingly, the assassin's mood was better than ever before. He glanced at every disciple with a wider smile, then reached for the meal which was the first time ever since Kyoya came to this camp.
The master was eating with others!
And when Kyoya looked into his eyes, the husband spotted something unusual.
'He is looking at Luiz… with love?'