"Thank you for the guidance, Benefactor. I certainly understand your words. Would you like to join me at the enlightenment of all beings?" Ananada nodded and smiled at Yoichi.
The debate ended well with no further disagreements on the surface but the clashing ideologies made them understand each other on both ends of the spectrum.
"Unfortunately, I can't join you in your journey. I still have attachments to the mundane world and living with suffering, desire, joy, despair, and happiness was exciting for me... I dislike your approach to enlightenment but I respect your dedication. I hope you will succeed in what you are finding."
Yoichi admired these certain people. They have a much bigger goal than he did and they are determined to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Ananada was quite surprised at Yoichi's fading silhouette. The man was open-minded and could see other people's philosophies without any kind of disrespect or animosity toward him. A very rare individual in the current era full of blood and grief.
"We will indeed meet soon, benefactor..."
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"Yoichi, what were you talking about with that old monk?"
Nobara was very curious. He had gone to talk with that old monk for about an hour and left without even seeing her. Maybe she was just that bored with the escort and wanted some entertainment.
"We talked about the different principles we have in our life and made some understanding between each other's goals and purpose." Yoichi was interested. Maybe the old monk has some methods for enlightening the people but it is not viable with Yoichi in the world.
If the monk decided to brainwash people around,
Yoichi would have to kill him.
Nobara merely hummed in acknowledgment.
The escort guards have fully recovered and the parade goes their way as the estimated time when they would land was roughly 2 days of marching.
"We are here! The bustling and lively Capital City!"
After 2 days, the march came to an end as Yoichi and Nobara made some substantial amount of improvements in terms of relationship and training inside the [Training Domain].
In those 14 days inside, Nobara made a few concessions for Yoichi. At first, she was shy but after opening up, she became her true self in a matter of 2 weeks of intimate affection and dedication through the training plan. She still didn't have her unique ability due to Yoichi's persistence and the conditions of the [Akashic Contract].
She needs to work hard. No pain, no gain.
On Yoichi's part, he developed 2 unique abilities of his [Universal Swap].
The [Engulfing Swap] and [Forced Swap].
The engulfing swap would teleport all of the people near his vicinity into his desired position. An example of this ability was to teleport the group for a direct attack on enemies base.
The forced swap was just like the engulfing swap but it was only a single person.
Both of his newly created abilities needed his Chakra-Ki signature to work on other people.
The active city was extravagant and luxurious with various paintings and art stores, valuable merchandise, and sturdy but classic architecture in the distance. On the main street, countless whispers and haggles of the people earned the city enormous amounts of activity and scruples.
The towering buildings with the necessary materials for such stunning scenery were so tough and intricately designed to look better than other towns. As expected, a great place for Capital City.
"Yoichi, I have to go! I need to deliver these goods with my cousin back to the Onmyouji Bureau. After that, I must pay a visit to my family... Sorry." Nobara's bloated schedule drove her into insanity, wanting to leave the clan entirely with Yoichi.
"No worries, just finish all of the work... I need to find a place to stay here though..." Yoichi wants to experience life here with a big festival coming.
"In this case, I will reserve a house nearby. We will live there for a couple of days to enjoy our stay here. For now, look around the city and meet here later, is that okay?" Nobara clung her arms around his waist and sniffed his fresh familiar scent.
She completely wanted to enjoy their time here with him but the clan's job was calling her and it would be her last job for his family since Nobara would like to leave the stressful and lively work.
"Alright, I will be here later. Let's savor this crowded place together for tonight." Yoichi brushed her hair.
"Mhm." She merely nodded.
Eventually, Nobara and Yasuhiro left the scene while Yoichi casually strolled around the city and looked at the vibrant backgrounds with an interested expression on his face.
After that, Yoichi applied as a chef in a rundown stall nearby just for one day. The chef was nervous at the start since it didn't look like Yoichi had any prior cooking experience. He even thinks Yoichi was a veteran warrior wandering through town.
But after his cooking demonstrations, the chef was surprised and gave him a thumbs up. It's even more delicious than the chef's cuisine and the stylish fashion of pleasant presentation was so stunning for the chef.
Therefore, many people who were hungry for the noon were suddenly rampant on their way to the stall and asked about Yoichi's personal life such as relationships, cooking advice, and how to be bigger like him. He entertained them with a smile and carefully explained his thoughts and ideas to the crowd. It is no secret for him to be proud of his wives and their numerous achievements.
The crowd called it cap and ate the food without holding back.
From dawn to dusk, Yoichi cooked food with sweat on his face but the smile never faded. It was worth it.
"Yoichi! You're here?! I was wondering who was the chef and here I saw you cooking! Cook some food for me, please~ I am so hungry!" Nobara was relatively surprised and adorably asked.
"Okay, my beautiful wife. Sit down and wait for the food!" Yoichi tied his black hair and proceeded to cook with an extraordinary spice, love.
'Such a handsome guy... Look at his serious face!'
After cooking the dishes, Yoichi presented the meals with a smile on his face.
The dish was fried rice with meat and vegetables, a hamburger with scrambled eggs, and a fizzle of Coca-Cola from his Akashic Records. All in all, a different cuisine of other cultures.
While Nobara was eating in deliciousness, Yoichi also took his time to eat the food with his wife. The bystanders beside them felt absolute pain and envy in their hearts at the sight of their affection.
Afterward, Yoichi said goodbye and went on his way with Nobara to the reserved house for them.
The house was clean and neat with attendants busy with the other guests. Their room was only room enough for both of them as they took their time sleeping in the futon, cuddling each other.
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Waking up, Yoichi and Nobara went to wash their bodies in a hot spring nearby. She blushed at the sight of Yoichi's naked physique but Yoichi dipped into the hot and cozy hot waters in enjoyment.
"Are your jobs finished? I will do a contract with you if you are free right now." Yoichi put his arms on the uplifted stones near and upwardly glanced to the sky, taking pleasure in his first hot spring dip.
"Yes, I am ready! I could do it right away!" Nobara felt a sudden enthusiasm for her unique ability.
'Akashic, prepare the contract.'
[Affirmative.]
[Looking for potential loopholes...]
[Akashic Contract Complete.]
"Here, take it and read it." After Akashic's monotone voice, he gave the contract in front of her.
Nobara's body tensed as the words of Maki's warning about the contract rang in her mind repeatedly. Fighting a guy like Yoichi must be torture, especially for her as a fragile Onmyouji.
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[Akashic Records Contract.]
—Enjoy the festival with Yoichi Murakami.
[Contract Rules]
—To be sidetracked by something meant failure.
[If a person wins.]
—a unique ability must be given to Nobara Kugisaki.
[If a person loses.]
—No punishment.
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"Is this real? Isn't this too easy?"
Nobara's blinking eyes looked back at the contract and back to Yoichi, who was relishing in the hot spring with his naked body.
"I made it easier since I was the one who could control the contracts themselves and besides... There's still a trial of the book..." Yoichi's thoughts were swirling, formulating plans for his wives and students.
'Trials of Akashic was super ultra duper hyper hard for them... How could I exploit the loopholes with this...'
"A trial? What do you mean by a trial?" Nobara went closer to him and unconsciously pushed her attractive body from Yoichi's muscular figure.
"I will tell it with the others. For now, enjoy our time here. It's the part of the contract, you know." Yoichi's arm pincered her as the fleshy mound looked like floating wiggled on the steamy water.
"Alright!" Nobara put the trial and other unnecessary thoughts, focusing on her ongoing contract which seemed particularly easy.
After bathing, Yoichi and Nobara took their breakfast, appreciating the couple's time between the two of them.
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