CH 17

[Translator: Phoenixia]

[Proofreader: FaintlyDemonic]

In any other situation, this would be a fairly normal subconscious reaction.

However, Ryuto knew what this meant, since he played the game.

This old butler might pounce on him if he confirmed the news.

‘Why would he want to attack me? Wait, I know!’

Tumaru, being the Guardian of the Koujirou family, his actions are calm and sophisticated.

However, when it comes to Koujirou Ruri, his actions start becoming more reckless.

“Miss Ruri is like a lighthouse for those lost at sea. Whenever I see her, I feel that all my sins have been cleansed.”

Tumaru once described Ruri like this in the game.

Some might think this is merely an exaggeration, but it wasn’t unreasonable.

The Koujirou family has been an extraordinary family, and it was said that they were the next-of-kin to royalty.

A female member of the family bears the most important responsibility, communicating with the gods.

They must be unmarried, and instead of serving in the royal family, they speak to the gods as a witch.

Due to development from ancient times to the present, this practice extended to the Koujirou family.

Therefore, women in the Koujirou family must take on this role, shouldering the responsibility of communicating with the gods on behalf of the state.

For example, Ruri’s mother, Mizuho, was the one who had to bear the responsibility before this. Now, her aunt bears the responsibility, and Ruri is next in line.

When Ruri turns eighteen in two years, her aunt, Jingyan, will pass the position to her.

After this, her aunt will immediately get married and have children – once her daughter turns eighteen, she will replace Ruri, and the cycle continues.

After they pass the baton over to the next woman in line, they can still get married. However, before this, they must be physically and mentally clean, as well as not be involved in love affairs.

Which means Ruri must not fall in love under any circumstances.

If Ruri was found to be impure, then she might be sentenced to death,

With Ryuto’s reputation, it was no surprise that the Koujirou family would keep a close eye on him.

Tumaru eyed him, wondering why he wasn’t answering him, “Come on, tell me.”

Ryuto wanted to confirm, but he knew this would spell his doom.

Ruri must be unsullied and clean. If he were to admit it, then he would be eradicated.

If Ryuto’s love was one-sided, he would live. However, Tumaru worried that after he “saved” Ruri, she might develop feelings.

Despite this, he knew Ruri wouldn’t have any feelings for him.

Men were nothing to Ruri.

She had a noble character and was never interested in any men. At most, she was only polite on the outside.

However, when Ruri returned from last night’s incident, Tumaru found that she was wearing a boy’s jacket!

And the name embroidered on the jacket displayed [Kiryu Ryuto].

“Butler Tumaru, please help me check on Ryuto’s condition.”

Even after returning, the first thing Ruri said to Tumaru was to check up on him.

In all fairness, Ruri felt like he owed him, since she almost indirectly killed him.

Ruri did this because she felt sorry, not because she harboured any feelings for Ryuto.

But in Tumaru’s view, this meant Ruri’s heart was sprouting.

‘No, no man must come close to My Lady.’

A single spark can start a prairie fire.

If Ryuto admits his love, then Tumaru will minimize every chance of love blossoming.

Of course, Tumaru didn’t plan to kill Ryuto – he planned to kill Ryuto in other ways.

Tumaru planned to perform a little… transformation to Ryuto’s body.

It wasn’t that big of a deal!

He would use a long needle and insert it into a small acupoint in Ryuto’s abdomen, and all will be done.

It would have a similar effect to castration.

Technically, this would kill Ryuto in other ways.

With a single needle, all of his worries would be gone.

He would no longer have to shave, he would no longer have impure thoughts, he would be a fine, young man working for society.

If Tumaru was a salesman, he would enthusiastically promote this to Ryuto.

Tumaru eagerly waited for Ryuto to confirm his love.

Ryuto was in a predicament.