After some small talk, Sylphy took the initiative to volunteer to join the fray, offering to help Zenith and the others with whatever she could. Since they were all acquaintances and indeed short on manpower, Paul thought for a moment and agreed, inviting Sylphy to have lunch at home.
This turned into a full family gathering, with everyone present except for Roxy.
Sylphy, Mitsuri Kanroji, Paul, Zenith, Aisha, and Norn.
The family was all together.
The cooking preparation took a long time, but the eating time was surprisingly short. With two big eaters present, and Paul being a robust young man himself, their appetites were naturally considerable.
Fortunately, Roa and Mitsuri Kanroji didn't hold back on eating; otherwise, there wouldn't have been enough food for everyone.
Eating was secondary; the key was the atmosphere.
Once the atmosphere was right, everything else fell into place, and everyone wore joyful smiles.
Paul also had some skills; when he got into the mood, he performed a sword swallowing act for everyone.
Aisha and Norn watched their father with wide eyes. Although the act was dangerous, it excited them, making the house feel lively for the first time in a while.
The liveliness wouldn't last forever. After the meal, everyone went about their own business. Zenith pulled her two sons aside, her face serious as she lectured them about how to conduct themselves in the future, frequently glancing at Roa, trying to warn him to behave a little more.
The effect wasn't very good. Although Roa pretended to be humble and nodded seriously each time, seeing his demeanor made Zenith want to sigh.
He was almost a carbon copy of Paul.
Paul had been like this before; he promised well, but everyone knew how things actually were.
Thinking about how her son would follow in his father's footsteps, Zenith silently ground her teeth, contemplating making Paul kneel on a washboard that night.
Since the focus was on Roa, Rudeus was only scolded a few times, and the reprimands weren't too harsh, mostly along the lines of: "Don't be like your father, and don't be like your brother. If you love someone, cherish her well."
It made a lot of sense, but whether they could actually do it, both of them knew in their hearts.
Zenith went on to explain a lot of principles, bringing up doctrines and citing many examples, trying to tame the two with logical reasoning.
Roa and Rudeus: Got it, got it.
When Zenith finally stopped talking, her throat dry, she waved her hand to conclude the conversation: "You're both grown-ups now; you know the principles. I won't say more, let's leave it at that."
The two felt a sense of relief, retreating to the doorway, exchanging glances that reflected their mutual helplessness.
Rudeus liked Sylphy, but he wanted to have a harem.
Roa had already started a harem, the exact number unknown, but he was far from the monogamous ideal that Zenith spoke of.
Boys are like this, especially boys at this age.
Lust is human nature, and religious views like Zenith's are ultimately in the minority. This world doesn't oppose polygamy; specific situations can be shared, and as long as you have the ability, you can marry as many as you want—no one can control that.
After the scolding, Rudeus took Sylphy out to play, while Roa accompanied Mitsuri Kanroji to tease Aisha and Norn.
Aisha was a very cute little girl, bright and very likable.
In comparison, Norn was somewhat lacking.
Not that Norn wasn't good enough; in fact, his behavior was what a child of his age should exhibit.
It could only be said that Aisha was too outstanding, making Norn seem a bit clumsy.
Of course, they were all family, and no one would dislike anyone else or compare the two.
Warm moments always come to an end, and time passed surprisingly quickly.
During this time, Paul also came over to discuss many things with Roa.
Although Paul had no grand ambitions and just wanted his family to be safe and sound, he still asked Roa about his views on the future.
Roa thought for a moment and didn't hide anything, directly telling Paul about his plans to go to the Holy Land of Swords, adding his ultimate goal at the end.
"I want to become the Sword God."
Paul was taken aback, somewhat doubting his ears, but seeing Roa's serious expression, he felt that the other wasn't joking, and his expression grew serious.
Paul's master was also the old Sword God, but compared to Ghislaine, Paul's status there wasn't very good.
Paul had some talent; even the old Sword God had given him a fair evaluation.
But unfortunately, talent is one thing, and being too lazy and fickle is another. He spent his days thinking about this and that, and after a few successful affairs, he severely damaged the reputation of the Holy Land of Swords. In a fit of anger, the old Sword God directly expelled Paul.
Later, Paul formed a mercenary group, proving that scoundrels have their luck; no matter where they are, they live well.
Looking at the handsome young man before him, who was already taller than him, Paul felt a mix of emotions. He wasn't too shocked by Roa's decision to challenge the Sword God.
There might have been some surprise, but upon reflection, it felt quite reasonable.
Paul patted Roa on the shoulder, a bright smile on his face, and said, "In the future, our family will be one of the seven great powers. If you really succeed, I can shout that the Sword God is my son! Just thinking about it makes me feel excited all over."
After the excitement, Paul cleared his throat, his expression becoming serious.
Paul continued, "However, Roa, the Sword God is ultimately the Sword God. You need to be absolutely sure before challenging him. He's not someone who is very forgiving. You must have asked Ghislaine about the specifics; I won't say more."
With that, the conversation ended. Paul encouraged Roa a few more times before Zenith called him out to help.
As night fell, after dinner, everyone went about their own business. Sylphy said goodbye to Rudeus. Although Paul wanted to keep Sylphy at home for the night, she still refused.
With no other choice, Paul took up his sword and personally escorted the girl home.
After Paul left, everyone cleaned the table and prepared to go to sleep.
Sleeping was impossible; the night had just begun, and a beautiful evening was unfolding.
Aisha wanted to cling to Roa but was taken away by Lilith, who had a blank expression.
Rudeus looked at Roa and Mitsuri Kanroji with envy, sighing softly.
Roa took Mitsuri Kanroji's hand, giving a slight bow to everyone as a farewell.
The room was Roa's, and Mitsuri Kanroji had always stayed in his bedroom.
Occasionally, Aisha and Norn would come over, wanting Mitsuri Kanroji to tell them stories.
The stories Mitsuri Kanroji told were naturally those her mother had told her in childhood, different from Roa's style, as Mitsuri Kanroji's storytelling had a strong Japanese flavor.
However, they were still children's stories, and after getting used to it, Aisha and Norn really liked it when Mitsuri Kanroji came to tell stories.
But now, it was certainly not the time for stories.
Magic surged from Roa, enveloping the room.
The main purpose of enveloping the room was to prevent sound from leaking out.
Roa wrapped his arms around Mitsuri Kanroji's waist, and under her blushing gaze, he slowly began to remove her clothing.
Before getting started, some flirting was inevitable.
Since it was flirting, kissing was essential.
Roa skillfully brought his lips to the girl's, and she didn't refuse, willingly engaging in a tender kiss.
When Mitsuri Kanroji's eyes sparkled and she looked enchanting, Roa began to proceed to the next step.
Mitsuri Kanroji had a great figure, so good that it was almost excessive, especially the mountains on her chest, which could only be described as surging waves.
The heavy weight made Roa particularly excited; he wouldn't have to worry about his children being deprived of food and water in the future.
He embraced Mitsuri Kanroji and walked toward the bed.
Outside, it was quiet, while inside, it was a heated battlefield.
The next day, Roa sat up in bed, yawning as he looked at the beauty lying beside him.
The beauty had become even more radiant, her maturity more pronounced, the youthful innocence completely gone. Her body had a curvy silhouette that even the sheets couldn't hide.
Roa felt a bit restless and reached out to touch her.
Mitsuri Kanroji let out a soft hum, waking from her dreams.
Although the battle last night was intense, Mitsuri Kanroji was exceptionally resilient. Even after such a long fight, she only felt a bit tired, and after a good sleep, the fatigue disappeared, leaving her feeling refreshed.
Opening her eyes, she saw the smiling face of the boy close by and couldn't help but roll her eyes at Roa. She didn't stop him, instead turning over to lie back down.
After a night of intense battle, Roa felt invigorated.
The fight had been fierce, and the scattered clothes around were evidence of the situation.
Roa had basically given all his reserves to Mitsuri Kanroji, and the results were outstanding.
Mitsuri Kanroji had also been thoroughly satisfied.
Seeing that Mitsuri Kanroji didn't react, Roa felt a bit restless again and leaned down for another kiss.
When the two finally got up, it was already late morning.
Zenith looked at Roa, who seemed nonchalant, and then at Mitsuri Kanroji, whose face was flushed. After thinking for a moment, she finally spoke, "Roa, you're still young; you need to take care of your health."
Roa smiled awkwardly and nodded in response.
With important matters at hand, after breakfast, Roa and Rudeus prepared to leave.
Taking a day off was normal, and leaving was also reasonable.
This time, he had only come to see his younger sister and let her know that she had an older brother outside, while also clarifying his relationship with Mitsuri Kanroji.
Waving goodbye to Paul and the others, Roa gently kissed Mitsuri Kanroji on the cheek and said to her, "I'll be back soon. You help me keep an eye on my two younger sisters. Oh, and if you want to go home and take a look, just let me know. You're my wife, and I won't restrict your freedom."
The people brought over can return to the main world, and since he couldn't always be by Mitsuri Kanroji's side, it was normal for her to feel a bit lonely.
Mitsuri Kanroji nodded in agreement.
She wasn't without ties; her family was in the Demon Slayer world, and although the time apart wasn't long, it felt significant.
After thinking for a moment, Roa adjusted the time flow between the two worlds to make them roughly equal.
It didn't cost much; a hundred points of temporal power was enough to achieve that.
After considering it again, he asked Mitsuri Kanroji if she wanted to go home and take a look.
Mitsuri Kanroji hesitated for a moment and said to Roa, "I guess it's okay to take a look?"
She indeed felt a bit hesitant; it had been a long time since she had seen her parents, and she missed them.
Roa didn't say much more, planning to find an opportunity to take Mitsuri Kanroji with him when he went to the Holy Land of Swords.
He told Mitsuri Kanroji that it might take a few days, and she nodded, though a hint of joy could be seen in her expression.
Roa didn't say anything further, taking Rudeus and leaving.
The familiar woods greeted them, where a large red dragon was playing with a magical beast.
The magic wolf is the most common magical creature in this area. This particular magic wolf happened to appear near the red dragon, and the red dragon took the opportunity to catch this little guy, treating it as a toy to pass the time.
Although the magic wolf's combat power is low, it is more than enough to serve as a toy.
The red dragon's method of playing with the magic wolf is quite simple: it places the wolf in front of it, lets it run for a while, and then catches it again.
Of course, if the magic wolf gets tired or simply doesn't want to move anymore, the red dragon will release its dragon breath to burn its backside.
In short, by the end of the day, this poor magical beast is already on the verge of death, its fur charred black.
Roa looked at the magic wolf and felt quite speechless. He kicked the red dragon, signaling it to hurry up and get to work; they needed to set off soon, so it was better to give the wolf a quick end.
The red dragon let out a howl, opened its massive mouth, and swallowed the relatively robust little guy whole.
As usual, Roa mounted the red dragon and headed toward their territory. In less than an hour, they could already see their destination. The speed and efficiency once again made Rudeus envious.
The round trip only took an hour. Such a cool and swift mode of transportation was enough to make Rudeus envious. If he had it, he could freely travel back and forth between his hometown and the city.
Before noon, Roa brought Rudeus back to the mansion. Since they were about to go on a long journey, and fearing that Rudeus would become lazy like before, Roa clearly stated his expectations for Rudeus.
"You need to master the Breath of the Sun, reach the intermediate level of the Sword God style, and you can't neglect your magic training," Roa said to Rudeus.