“So, did you anticipate this from the beginning? They don't seem to get along very well.”
Even though she was in Su Rui's arms, Shizuka Hiratsuka could still hear Kagarino Kirieda and Shirai Kuroko's conversation and actions from a distance.
At this moment, Kagarino Kirieda below saw Su Rui sitting high up, holding Shizuka Hiratsuka, and immediately ignored Shirai Kuroko and Yotsuya Miko, then performed a courtly bow in Su Rui's direction.
Although the girl's figure wasn't particularly voluptuous, and she didn't reveal many alluring sights when she bowed to Su Rui, the action itself, combined with Kagarino Kirieda's beauty, was already quite enticing.
Su Rui nodded to Kagarino Kirieda, having anticipated such a development; Kagarino Kirieda's personality would certainly not like "strangers" suddenly intruding here.
Moreover, she could probably also discern Su Rui's attitude.
However, it was just a minor conflict; it shouldn't have too much of an impact.
While Su Rui was holding Shizuka Hiratsuka and contemplating, Shirai Kuroko below had already teleported to him, somewhat displeased, and questioned him with her hands on her hips:
“Is this kind of intimidation also part of your plan? You have greater strength, yet you resort to such methods to display your authority. You really have no class!”
“I didn't do anything.”
Su Rui said, resting his chin on Shizuka Hiratsuka's shoulder, his eyes shining with golden light as he looked directly into Shirai Kuroko's gaze:
“I just got delayed a bit with Yotsuya Miko when I first arrived, but Kiri Eda's personality is just like that. You'll understand when you spend time with her later.”
“I don't want to spend time with someone like that. Even if we need training, we can avoid her, right?”
“If you don't plan on fighting together, then yes, but you probably don't have the strength to handle all problems by yourself?”
Su Rui's question left the girl momentarily speechless, then she looked somewhat unnaturally at Su Rui, who was right in front of her:
“Aren't you here? Your strength should be very strong, right?”
Moreover, Shirai Kuroko vaguely noticed that Yotsuya Miko could only see the precursor to her teleportation, but Su Rui seemed to be able to predict where she would appear.
Although it was just a fleeting glance at the time, when Shirai Kuroko demonstrated her teleportation, she noticed Su Rui's gaze was already directed towards her target location before she even appeared there.
This was a symbol of strength, absolutely no mistake.
With this thought, Shirai Kuroko became even more convinced of Su Rui's power:
“So, can't I just cooperate directly with you? If a reward is needed, I'll find a way to satisfy you.”
“I'm afraid not.”
Kagarino Kirieda's voice rang out from behind Shirai Kuroko:
“I will also be acting with Su Rui later, so if you need Su Rui's help, you will inevitably need to meet me.”
Saying this, Kagarino Kirieda's golden eyes glanced at Shizuka Hiratsuka, who was sitting in Su Rui's arms, then she sat down beside Su Rui, wrapped her arm around his, and gave Shirai Kuroko a triumphant look.
“Are you his shadow? Can't you move after leaving Su Rui?”
“The same words back to you, and besides, I am Su Rui's shadow to begin with.”
Kagarino Kirieda said, and in front of the other women, she raised her head and kissed Su Rui on the cheek.
“What does 'shadow' mean?” This time, Yotsuya Miko became curious about the question. The girl approached Su Rui from beside Shirai Kuroko, staring intently at Kagarino Kirieda, wanting to get an answer from her.
“She is my familiar. She was originally just a Vampire, but after drinking my blood, she gradually formed a connection with me.”
Su Rui reached out and ruffled Kagarino Kirieda's hair, explaining Kagarino Kirieda's identity to Yotsuya Miko and Shirai Kuroko:
“Alright, you'll inevitably need to act together later, so don't make things too unpleasant.”
Saying this, Su Rui gently tugged at the girl's hair beside him and whispered into Kagarino Kirieda's ear:
“Be a little friendlier, or you won't get any blood to drink later.”
Su Rui's words immediately made Kagarino Kirieda nervous, and her completely golden eyes widened.
“...Alright, I apologize for my arrogance earlier, but Su Rui's blood is indeed more delicious than yours, and the power within it has made me more perfect.”
Kagarino Kirieda said, getting up to apologize to Yotsuya Miko and Shirai Kuroko, but she couldn't help but turn in a circle in front of them, then boasted about her intimacy with Su Rui.
Yotsuya Miko looked at the charming Vampire girl with some envy, but Shirai Kuroko beside her merely snorted disdainfully:
'What a lovesick fool. Luckily, I'm not like that. If I were, it would be so embarrassing I'd want to bang my head against a wall!'
After making such a judgment in her heart, Shirai Kuroko still maintained a harmonious facade, accepting Kagarino Kirieda's apology. The three girls, under the gaze of Su Rui and Shizuka Hiratsuka, began to chat about their abilities, seeming to get along quite well.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the training ground. Hayasaka Ai arrived with some items in her hand and looked up.
“I'll go see.”
Noticing Hayasaka Ai's gaze, Su Rui stood up, gently set Shizuka Hiratsuka down from his arms, then with a simple leap, landed softly in front of Hayasaka Ai.
The blonde girl was startled by Su Rui's move, which was somewhat dangerous for ordinary people, but she quickly calmed down and flawlessly handed the package in her hand to Su Rui:
“These are the items you arranged for the girl named Shirai Kuroko. Inside are her student ID, bank account, and some necessities.”
“I understand... You're not needed for now, go back and get some good rest.”
Su Rui took the package and nodded. Hayasaka Ai bowed in maid's etiquette, then as she straightened up, using Su Rui to block the others' view, she conveyed her thoughts to Su Rui with her eyes:
“Do you have time tonight?”
“Depends. If Shizuka has other plans, I'll come find you.”
Su Rui winked at Hayasaka Ai, but the girl didn't seem satisfied with this result and continued to press:
“What if I can be with Miss Shizuka Hiratsuka?”
“I think Shizuka probably wouldn't accept. Although she's outwardly carefree, she's still a bit shy inside.”
Su Rui smiled and whispered softly into Hayasaka Ai's ear:
“Alright, go back. You'll have plenty to eat later.”
The girl, who was so close, trembled slightly, then glanced at Su Rui and turned to leave.