The next day, the New Year was officially welcomed.
At the Nangong family's dining table, thanks to Xia Yin and Astarudi's hard work, rice cake soup and luxurious multi-layered lunch boxes were prepared for Rozen.
"Then I'll go out first."
When he was full, Rozen put down his bowl and chopsticks, said goodbye to everyone, and was ready to go out.
However, before he went out, Nakamura, who had been sitting in the main seat, spoke.
"You won't do anything troublesome, will you?"
Nakamura's sudden question made Rozen's hands pause.
Only then did Rozen see that Nakamura had been staring at him, but he didn't know what she was looking at.
Rozen had a feeling that Nakamura had seen through him.
However, Rozen wouldn't give himself away with this level of interrogation.
"What do you mean by troublesome things?"
Rozen met Nakamura's gaze and said casually.
"Is there a need to say it?" Nakamura snorted and said, "Of course it's something that will ruin my vacation."
On the first day of the New Year, Nakamura had a rare vacation. She didn't need to be on duty, or rather, she had already arranged for someone to replace her, so she should be able to slack off.
However, the premise was that nothing big happened.
If something big happened, Nakamura's vacation would probably be ruined.
If that was the case …
"I didn't think it would be something big that would cause the special district's guards to be mobilized."
Rozen's answer could be said to be quite intelligent.
"Is that so?"
Nakamura stared at Rozen.
This time, Rozen didn't avoid it, nor did he feel guilty. Instead, he looked back, his eyes were quite calm.
Looking at Rozen like this, Nakamura was silent for a moment.
Then …
"Forget it." Nakamura seemed to have lost all interest. She waved her hand and said, "Then remember to come back early. Don't go too far. Otherwise, I'll kidnap you and bring you back."
After that, Nakamura left the table and went to her room.
Xia Yin and Astaludi had been watching their conversation until it was over before they dared to speak.
"Does Senpai plan to go out with Lan Yu and Yase Senpai?"
Xia Yin asked in a gentle tone.
His tone really made people feel like they were being healed.
Rozen's heart involuntarily relaxed, but he shook his head.
"It's the first day of the Lunar New Year, so neither of them is free. They need to socialize with their families, so they don't have time for me."
Rozen's words weren't mocking his companions, but it was true.
Don't forget that Shannon and Kiseki came from very good families. Shannon's father was a councilor of Flux God Island, and Kiseki's family had a deep relationship with the Artificial island management commune. Both of them belonged to the second generation of government officials, so they had a lot of socializing on the first day of the Lunar New Year, so they didn't have the chance to go out and play.
On the other hand, Gu Cheng and Yuma seemed to have nothing to do today, so they seemed to be free at any time. However, Rozen wasn't stupid enough to disturb them, so they must have some arrangements that they would be happy to see.
However, Rozen wasn't alone.
"I'll go out with Ji Kua."
That was what Rozen had said.
However, there was only one possibility for a man and woman to go out for a stroll together.
"Could it be a date?"
Xia Yin's eyes slightly widened, and she said with some yearning.
"Proposal, there are many places suitable for a date on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but the Cornerstone Gate is our first choice."
Even Astaruti spoke without a trace of arrogance.
Unfortunately …
"It's not a date, I just have something to do. Besides, even if there's nothing, as long as I go out, that girl will follow me."
Rozen didn't know whether to laugh or cry, which made Xia Yin and Astarudi a little confused.
However, they didn't continue asking.
"Do you need me to prepare lunch for you and Shannon Chan?"
Xia Yin suggested very considerately.
"No, no need. If there are no accidents, we'll come back for lunch at noon. If not, I'll text you."
That was Rozen's reply.
"Okay, then I wish you a happy date."
Xia Yin inexplicably lowered her head to Rozen.
"Don't be so polite, and we're really not on a date." Rozen could only laugh, then handed the bowl to Astarudi and said, "Then I'll be heading out first. I'll leave Sister Nakamura and Xia Yin to you, Astarudi."
"Order accepted." Astarudi took the bowl calmly, accepting Rozen's request.
In the Nangong family, Astarudi had become an indispensable member. Not only was she Nakamura's maid, assistant, and secretary, but she also took care of all the household chores. Even Xia Yin was taken care of by Astarudi in case anything happened to her.
Although Xia Yin was just a very polite and quiet customer in the Nangong family, in reality, this gentle and considerate girl not only had the highest level of psychic qualities, but was also a witch whose spiritual power surpassed even Shannon Chan's. She was also the daughter of the royal family of the Kingdom of Aldicia. Even if she didn't have the right to inherit the throne and was the illegitimate daughter of the former king, many people still coveted her bloodline.
Now, Xia Yin was staying with the Nangong family and was protected by Nakamura. Usually, Astarudi was in charge of her personal safety. Whenever she went out, the guards arranged by the Kingdom of Aldicia would secretly follow her to protect her, so there was no need to worry about any accidents.
Especially when Astarudi was by her side.
After all, although Astarudi was an artificial lifeform, there was a very special artificial beast in her body. Once she summoned her beast, its power could even crush the vampires of the old generation. Even Agrola's beast had almost been defeated by her.
Incidentally, in order to pay for the life force that Astarudi needed to summon her beast, Rozen used to connect Astarudi with the Fourth True Ancestor in his body so that the sealed Fourth True Ancestor would pay for the life force that Astarudi needed to summon her beast. However, ever since Rozen devoured the Fourth True Ancestor's power and vaporized his soul, Astarudi lost this connection.
This time, when Rozen returned, he also considered connecting Astarudi with him so that he could pay the price.
After all, his life force was no longer the same as before. He could summon his beast freely like the vampires. His life force could be said to be endless, so it wasn't difficult to solve this problem at all.
However, considering that there might be some problems with the connection when he left this world in the future, Rozen decided to use another method.
This method was actually quite simple.
"That thing is working well, right? Astarudi? "
Rozen asked Astarudi.
"Definitely."
Astaluti nodded and opened her chest, revealing a little of her chest.
Upon closer inspection, there was a red stone embedded in Astarudi's chest.
The stone was beautiful and dazzling.
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