The Absolute Godspeed of Infinite Worlds

Chapter 827 - 827

"Personally, I think a warm, living person is much better. I particularly like women of your type, Auntie—holding you gives me a great sense of satisfaction!"Eiji pondered with utmost seriousness.

Survival instincts at maximum!

"Oh, A-Li, you sure know how to sweet-talk! How many young girls have you charmed with that silver tongue of yours?"

Mimori Akatsuki shyly nestled into his embrace, then abruptly changed the subject.

"You know, I'm still a virgin!"

Eiji suddenly felt a surge of confidence.

What?

You say it's impossible?

Laughable!

Other things I might have done, but what does that have to do with this?

"What about you and Nina?"

Mimori Akatsuki raised a questioning eyebrow—am I the weird one here, or are you?

"She's a liquid metal lifeform. If you sing with metal, can you claim you're no longer a virgin?"

"That... makes some sense."

Mimori Akatsuki actually found this acceptable?

Was it because she was a tech woman?

Eiji breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness Mimori didn't know about Touka, Kanata Totokubara, Sara, Ais, Wiz... Otherwise, he'd be making a run for it already.

"Alright, don't be scared. I'm not here to blame you—after all, I'm nothing to you."

Mimori Akatsuki chuckled lightly and patted his chest.

"Besides, I have no plans to remarry in this lifetime."

"Why?"

Eiji paused.

He had thought Mimori was pursuing him with marriage in mind, which was why he had been hesitant to respond.

Someone as free-spirited as me couldn't possibly tie myself down to one tree, right?

So that wasn't it?

"Marriage is too much trouble!"

Mimori Akatsuki wore an expression of pure disgust.

"I got married right after high school and was already pregnant with Kojou before the wedding. But even after marriage, that idiot didn't know how to behave—he kept fooling around outside, and women were constantly giving me grief. So annoying! And you know what? My relationship with his mother was terrible. We'd start cursing each other the moment we met. She'd complain about me being too rough, not ladylike enough, accuse me of never doing housework, always being sloppy, and criticize me for not making time for the kids. Seriously, I'm MAR's chief technical advisor and research director—I'm super busy! Why doesn't that old hag just drop dead..."

Her words dripped with resentment.

As everyone knows, every daughter-in-law in the world secretly dreams of throwing hands with their mother-in-law!

Eiji could only nod repeatedly, interjecting with "Mm-hmm" and "Ah."

Then, two and a half years ago, the incident on Gozo Island happened.

For the sake of their children, they divorced as a matter of course.

Even so, Mimori Akatsuki and Kojou's relationship had actually been fairly decent.

Until she met Eiji.

Comparing people makes you want to die; comparing goods makes you want to throw them away.

Partly to get back at Kojou for his philandering, Mimori Akatsuki naturally began harassing Eiji.

Of course, she had no intention of marrying him.

What's so great about marriage?

Isn't being single fantastic?

No one tells you what to do—you can drink cola whenever you want, eat ice pops whenever you crave them, sleep whenever you feel like it, pull all-nighters gaming whenever the mood strikes!

"Most importantly, you're destined for greatness someday. I could never be the wife of someone like you!"

Mimori Akatsuki revealed a more crucial reason.

Eiji had defeated the Third True Ancestor head-on.

Given his personality, he would inevitably stir up storms in the future and become a pivotal figure in international society.

She wasn't suited to be the wife of such a person—utterly lacking the poise required.

In that case, why not just have a simple romance!

As long as I'm happy, that's enough!

Eiji understood.

Her previous marriage had made many things clear to her.

In that case, I won't pretend to be a gentleman anymore!

Today, I am Cao Cao!

"Auntie, you've finished your ice pop, haven't you?"

"Hmm?"

"Here, have my ice pop!"

"Hmm... How can an ice pop be so fragrant..."

Mimori Akatsuki was quite astonished—the technique she had just learned that afternoon was already coming in handy.

...

The singing only lasted for a short while before fading. Mimori, being a long-term shut-in, had limited lung capacity. Left with no choice, Eiji had to turn on the speakers himself.

After leaving the karaoke, Mimori Akatsuki lay in Eiji's arms.

"A-Li, there's something I need to ask of you."

Resting her head on his shoulder, she spoke seriously.

"Big brother agrees!"

Eiji nodded slightly.

"Why the sudden 'big brother'?"

"Weren't you just enthusiastically shouting along to the music?"

"Stop it! I'm being serious with you!"

Mimori's face flushed bright red as she shyly and playfully slapped him.

"Please take care of Nagisa for me!"

She made her request to Eiji with utmost sincerity.

"Is that really okay? I only see Nagisa as a little sister, you know?"

Eiji hesitated immediately.

"?"

Mimori tilted her head in confusion before suddenly understanding.

"Who's talking about that?! Let me make this clear—don't you dare lay a hand on Nagisa!"

"Don't worry, I won't."

Eiji breathed a sigh of relief, though he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

For a moment, he had genuinely thought he could take both mother and daughter to karaoke together.

"The 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora' is nearing its end. Nagisa will surely become a target from all sides. I hope you can protect her for me!"

Mimori's eyes were filled with trust in him.

If even Eiji, who had defeated the Third True Ancestor, couldn't protect Nagisa, then there was probably no one in the world who could.

"Don't worry, Nagisa is practically like a daughter to me too."

Eiji patted his chest and promised.

"You're so wonderful!"

Mimori hugged him contentedly.

"Next, you should keep an eye on Nipples or the Chaos Realm."

Mimori offered her advice.

"The resurrection of the Fourth True Ancestor requires the plunder of vast amounts of accumulated intrinsic time. This isn't something that can be accomplished overnight—there will inevitably be an omen. When that omen occurs, it will signal the conclusion of the 'Banquet of the Blazing Aurora'!"

"I understand."

Under Mimori's detailed explanation, Eiji gained a thorough understanding of the Banquet of the Blazing Aurora.

Incidentally, all this knowledge was something Mimori had obtained from Kojou Akatsuki.

Ugh, it gives me a thrill like NTR!

But since they're divorced, this isn't NTR—it's pure love!

My title as the God of Pure Love remains intact!

Absolutely!

"In a couple of days, I'll be attending the MAR employee team-building event and will be away from Itogami Island for a while. During that time, you need to watch out for one person."

Mimori's expression grew slightly tense.

"Who?"

Eiji asked.

Mimori leaned close to his ear and whispered a name.

"There are spies from the Lion King Organization by my side too!"

She whispered softly.

"Originally, we were cooperating, but recently their stance has changed. Moreover, they have always been people who would stop at nothing to achieve their goals."

With these words, she had already revealed that person's origins.

For her, who possessed the ability to see the past, no one could keep secrets in front of her!

"The Lion King Organization?"

Eiji narrowed his eyes, a chilling intent swirling within them.

"Don't worry. They alone will never accomplish any of their goals!"