Chapter 266 - Does Obanai Deserves his Pet? (2/2)
Except, today, instead of him, it was Inouke and instead of a woman, it was a rather cute youth.
Yeah, Inosuke dry-humped someone outside Ray's harem. Although, Nik could still see the same youth eyeing Inosuke from far away before focusing on his food. So, Inosuke was a nuisance Nik was quite welcoming of.
The unwelcoming annoyance, however, remained the pillar of Snake gazing at Nik for a prolonged period. Being the youth with a small appetite, Obanai finished his meal rather quickly. Stashing his plates and bowls, he stood up and finally spoke up, ”I want to have a word?”
His words, of course, meant for Nik. Now usually, Nik would have rejected him, but he was too gratified by his gains this morning and while those achievements came nowhere close to Inosuke's act of defiance against the norms of society and the general mindset on the acts of intimacy in the public, he was still glad, nonetheless.
Standing up, Nik nodded and smiled, ”Of course.”
***
”Quite an isolated location,” Nik commented. Even though both of them were still within the village, Obanai still managed to find a rather quiet location for a village that is necessary to be manned by numerous demon slayers.
”This is the weakest spot of the village.” Obanai commented. His intentions now seemed clear to Nik. The weakest spot was identified and instead of increasing the security, it was abandoned. Probably a trap.
”So? What do you want to talk about?”
”My interests,” Obanai began, ”Have been altered... upgraded. But the fact remains that I still care deeply for Mitsuri. She... she is the only good thing that happened to me after Yuuki.” Obanai whispered while letting his index twirl on the top of the white serpent's head.
As an activist of petting domestic animals, Nik had to restraint himself with great lengths to not simply pull the ground under Obanai's foot using his earthbending and seize the prized serpent for himself. But he knew better. Women snatched from other men out of spite can be negotiated with, but not loyal pets.
”I am aware of Mitsuri's importance in your life. We talked about you and she was quite relieved when she found out that you attached yourself to Ray.”
”I didn't attach myself.” Obanai retorted, ”I am merely convinced to reproach my interests and now I understand that my interest in Mitsuri is not that of romanticism.
She is simply an important part of my life...” Obanai exhaled loudly while his tense shoulders finally seemed to have loosened, ”I hope that you take exceptional care of Mitsuri.”
”That goes without saying.” Nik looked at Obanai. Maybe... he really deserved to find such a loyal pet... damn it!
”Here is a list.” obanai spoke calmly and produced a list from the inner breast pocket of his shirt.
”A list? Oh, goody! What might it be for?” Nik spoke with a dull expression while internally retracting all the positive thoughts he held for the man.
”Mitsuri's likes and dislikes. Her routine, how she enjoys waking up... stuff like that.”
”And you don't feel strange having prepared a list?” Nik inquired calmly.
”No.”
”Alright.” Nik spoke while clapping his hands once, ”You bring this topic around me again and I will take that snake from you.”
Obanai's eyes instantly widened.
***
”Saya... will you come with me?” Yuriko inquired with a reluctant smile as she was followed by the entourage of enlightened girls. Of course, Elizabeth's calm expression eased Saya quite a lot but it was Shinobu's peculiar smile that made Saya feel uneasy.
”Is there something wrong?” The bespectacled pinkette inquired with a cautious expression. With the things happening around her, especially with her mother, she could be only more cautious, not less.
”I... we,” Yuriko gestured towards the group and kept her awkward smile, ”Would like to show the four of you something.” Yuriko spoke out while gazing at Saya, Rei, Kanao and Aoi.