"Uh... autographs are fine, but a concert probably isn't going to happen. Illumi, she... she... ah, she's entered her evil cycle... No, why are you all even more excited? She... her family doesn't want her to perform for now. They hope she can focus on her studies temporarily."
"Huh? Is Lady Illumi still in school? What about Lady Urusu Jiang?"
"Me? I am too."
"Then which school is it? How come I haven't heard any rumors about two of you at any school?"
"That's... a secret, a secret!" Shesi was starting to sweat. Why did these fans act like they wanted to dig up her entire family register?
"Oh~ a secret. Can I ask a different question then?"
"No." Shesi directly pushed him away and moved to the next person.
"Huh? Niniet Jiang?" Shesi looked at the person in front of her and asked in confusion.
"Mm! I didn't expect Lady Urusu to still remember me... I just wanted to ask if Lady Illumi is still single? By the way, Lady Illumi... has she come?" As Niniet spoke, she deliberately looked behind Shesi.
Niniet was the captain of the Niniet Team, another dark horse mentioned by the referee at the previous Idol Martial Arts Tournament, besides the Debiumosu Team, Carrie Team, and Bei Bo Team. Her team was also the only one, apart from the Debiumosu Team and Carrie Team, to have scored points in the tournament.
"Ah..." Shesi fell into contemplation... Should she say no? Or should she say no, or should she say yes? At this moment, two little figures appeared above Shesi's head.
"Definitely say no! It might not even work out... After all, the Irumi-chan she likes, it's good to let them interact and clear up any misunderstandings."
Shesi looked at the other little devil.
"I think he makes sense."
"Mm, no... but she didn't come today either. I can give you her private phone number though~ but it has to be kept secret." Shesi reached out and signed the booklet Niniet handed over, then was about to write Iruma's (normal form) contact information when she paused... Wait? What is this? A booklet? What the heck?
"A performance? When? How come I don't know?" It clearly stated the time of her, Irumi, and Kuromu's next concert.
"This is?"
"Ah, this is a merchandise notebook from Lady Kuromu over there, isn't it? It clearly states the next concert date and a bunch of personal information, like Lady Illumi's hobby is eating delicious food! I even specifically learned a few cooking tricks from a chef for that!" Niniet said proudly.
Shesi stiffly turned her head to look at Kuromu. Kuromu's position wasn't far, which was also to help Shesi avoid being too busy to handle everything... "You... will help people, right~" Kerori leaned in close to Shesi, rubbing against her.
Meanwhile, the fans nearby cheered.
"Oh! They're really going to get married!"
"It was so worth coming! To see a scene like this!"
Shesi could only smile and not reply.
"Alright, here's her information. If anyone else finds out, it'll be terrible, okay?" Shesi pulled Niniet closer and wrote a string of numbers on her palm. After all, many people had seen the commotion just now, and she guessed... this notebook would be stolen, snatched, or robbed before long, right?
Niniet was startled at first, then reacted and looked at Shesi gratefully.
"Okay! Thank you, Lady Urusu Jiang!"
"Alright, next." Shesi skillfully called the next person, which somewhat puzzled Kuromu nearby. Logically, shouldn't a newcomer be flustered? How was Shesi handling it with such ease?
If Shesi knew Kuromu's thoughts, she would only smile.
You should know that the sales of "first love memories" in the human world are incomparable to those in the demon world. That divine book even had its plot designed by herself later on. So, in a way, she's half an author! These things? Piece of cake!
Things proceeded relatively calmly after that. Meanwhile, at the Barbatos family's main residence near the Absolute Cliff.
"—Thus, Barbatos Batsu has successfully completed his duties at the Thirteen Crowns Assembly and returned." Batsu bowed to The Great Leader seated above.
"Mm, you've worked hard, Batsu. The TS Project? It seems Lord Sullivan is also considering interesting moves. The demon world will experience great turmoil next. We, the Barbatos clan, must also seriously consider our future and diligently cultivate our abilities." The Great Leader took a deep puff of smoke before speaking.
"Mm."
"Oh, by the way, there's one more thing that might become a crucial key for our clan." The Great Leader seemed to remember something, brought over the television, and turned it on.
"Look at this."
What was playing was a recorded video of the Idol Martial Arts Tournament.
Derby Mousse Irumi-chan, a huge success!
Batsu:!!!!!
"This is a video from the recent Idol Grand Martial Arts Tournament. It was quite splendid and intense. In the words of today's youth, it was super-demon-level cute~" The Great Leader said.
"The Great Leader!" Batsu couldn't understand how his grandfather could say such... words.
"I know, but this little girl named Illumi actually uses a bow and arrow!! From her stance to her footwork, for her age, her control over the bow is truly outstanding."
"However, she doesn't seem to be a demon from my Barbatos family... Batsu, do you know anything about this?"
Batsu frantically shook his head, indicating he knew nothing at all.
"Ah, I see. It doesn't matter. In any case, we must make sure this little girl marries into our family!"
"We absolutely cannot let such a talented demon get away. We need to find a way to bring her into the Barbatos family... Oh, how about Robin?" The Great Leader suddenly thought of something and said.
"Please! Please wait a moment!"
"Please, absolutely leave this matter to me! I will... thoroughly investigate as a candidate for the Thirteen Crowns!" Batsu quickly snatched the task, having recognized Iruma at first glance. After all, Iruma often wore women's clothes when he was under Batsu's tutelage, so he naturally recognized him immediately... It's just, why did he go participate in an Idol tournament! Hey!
"Mm, once you find the bride, bring her here immediately!"
"Yes! As you command!" Master Batsu immediately agreed, then quickly returned to Babyls... or rather, rushed to Sullivan's house. At this moment, Iruma had just returned from the game center and saw his fierce master.
"Ah... Master, you..."
Before Iruma could greet him, Batsu saw Iruma, ran over, and clenched his fist.
"Hey, you stupid apprentice!"
"It's one thing to show off on a live broadcast to the entire demon world! But you even used a bow and arrow! And why was it an Idol tournament? What the hell?"
Batsu bit Iruma's head. Since he knew Iruma was human, the action of biting his head felt more and more practiced, as if some ancestral memory had awakened.
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