Chapter 238 - Desire (2/2)

”So it is that expression that you want from her... so, do you like cooking?”

Shinobu and Nik made their way towards the seats present around the stall as Nik reply with a smile, ”I haven't tried cooking, but it could definitely pass as an engaging hobby. By the way, have you seen Elizabeth and others?”

Nik could have asked them directly through the [Partner Communication], but... that isn't any fun.

”I haven't seen them. Miss Demon from yesterday, Saya and Shizuka are still in Elizabeth's place.” Shinobu replied while gazing at Nik's chin when suddenly, a snarl broke their peaceful surrounding.

”Nik!” Turning their head, the duo witnessed a furious Obanai pacing towards them and his actions finally attracted Mitsuri's attention, too. Without any other words to place his anger, Obanai grabbed Nik's collar and tried pulling him up from his chair, alas, he failed to move him for even a single inch. Nik didn't just exercise harshly to get pushed and pulled around easily. As veins popped around Obanai's wrist, Nik finally matched his gaze and asked with a soft smile.

”Is this another show of establishing yourself as my senior?” Nik stood up, the difference in both of their heights and the fact that Obanai gripped on Nik's collar tightly, made Obanai lose his footing.

”Or have you finally gone senile?”

Nik continued with a smile and not wishing to indulge the male in his furious fantasies, Nik gently grasped his wrist. At this moment, Nik could seriously hurt Obanai, but it won't look good in front of Ray. As much as the Snake Pillar was getting on his nerves, it is a known fact to Nik—Treat others how you want to be treated. With sending Obanai's details to Ray, he now happened to be a potential harem member of Ray and if Nik hurt him now, he would not only ruin his slowly developing friendship with Ray but also give Ray a chance to hurt his own lovers.

”Please, there are only a few matters that cannot be settled with discussion. I have never harmed your family members, neither have I ever attacked you in bias.

So, what's up?”

Nik sat down once again and pointed at the seat in front of him and Shinobu to the stunned Obanai.

After having a brief window of opportunity to understand Nik's monstrous physical strength that could be easily regarded in the category of upper-tier pillars, Obanai bit the bulled with gritted jaws and sat in front of Nik, snarling once again.

”The heck are you thinking by bringing another demon?”

Though snarling, Obanai remained sensible enough to lower his voice to not attract the ire of the already curious villagers.

”Why not? Nezuko is already here, might as well let Yuriko tag along.”

”I don't name my targets.” Obanai hissed and even the snake coiled around his neck flickered its tongue coldly.

”This is enough.” Shinobu finally frowned. As much as she hated the demons herself, it was only due to the remembrance of her elder sister that she remained sensible enough to not hate all the demons outright. This observation allowed her to finally recognise many members that entered the corps just for personal vengeance.

And, Shinobu knew Obanai well enough to understand that he wasn't one of the members seeking personal satisfaction out of killing the demons. He was just used to killing demons that he simply did not care for the kind at all.

”By now, it should be easy to understand that not all demons are the enemies of humankind, right? Then why are you so set on confronting Nik time and again?”

As Shinobu's question made Obanai flounder, Mitsuri finally arrived at the scene with her chef's uniform on, attracting Nik's huge smile.

”Hey, Mitsuri!”

”H-hi, Nik...”

The pinkette's voice turned into buzzing whisper by the time she reached the area while Obanai snorted softly under his bandaged face.

”Obanai was just talking about how he hates female companionship. Why don't you sit and enjoy his points?”

Nik patted the chair beside him as Obanai's visible face grew uglier by the second.

”I said no such thing!”

”Yes, you did!”

Shinobu and Nik chimed simultaneously as Mitsuri sat down while hinting other chefs to start bringing in food. She was hungry and Mitsuri hadn't seen Nik for the breakfast, making an assumption that he might be, too.

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