Chapter 7 Comfort,party,truth,the first followers

After two hours, KE woke up and felt like he hadn't had such a comfortable sleep in his entire new life.

He seemed completely relaxed and calm, as if all his worries and fatigue had evaporated.

He felt energy coursing through his veins as he expanded. As he sat on the bed, he realized that he was very hungry, and his stomach growled noticeably.

As Kei made his way to the kitchen, he inhaled a whiff of light humidity and a distinct floral scent mixed with a warm, woody fragrance. He continued his steps towards the luxurious bathroom that he designed himself.

The bathroom was spacious and lined with pure white marble. Its size was about fifty square meters, and steam was slowly rising, making the air feel warm and comfortable. In the center of the bathroom, there was a small pool of hot water, surrounded by ornate columns from which luxurious chandeliers hung, casting a golden light on the place.

Around this pool, there were magnificent sculptures expertly carved. Dragon sculptures with flames rising from them and Chilin statues exuding their elegance and beauty. There were also other mythical beast sculptures, displaying their strength and majesty in every detail. Among these sculptures, statues of beautiful women shone, reflecting romance and inspiring KE.

All these sculptures were created by KE, reflecting his unique talent and his love for art and beauty. Each statue told a story and reflected a part of KE's personality and emotions.

KE spent some time enjoying the beauty of the bathroom and contemplating the sculptures he had created, then immersed himself in the hot water, savoring moments of relaxation and tranquility.

After his luxurious bath, KE headed to his clothing closet. The closet resembled a luxurious showroom. It stretched almost along the entire wall, made of dark red rosewood and adorned with delicate gold engravings.

The doors were made of glass with intricate geometric patterns, and behind them were luxurious clothes of various kinds. There were fabrics made of pure silk, cashmere, and fur, all hand-sewn. The shoes were carefully arranged on the shelves, of all shapes and colors, alongside luxurious hats made from rare materials.

However, what caught KE's attention was a pair of black pants made of soft fabric paired with a white shirt with a broad collar. He chose shiny black shoes with a matching belt and a thin black hat. The clothes accentuated the beauty of his silver-white eyes and perfectly complemented his long crimson hair.

After dressing, KE headed to the kitchen, where he found Uncle Karatachi, the head chef of the palace, overseeing the cooking. As expected, Kanae was waiting there, as they used to have breakfast together.

"Good morning, Kanae. How was your sleep? Did you sleep well?"

KE noticed that Kanae was talking to her mother, Miyako, and smiling frequently when she spoke to her.

KE wondered what they were talking about but couldn't find anything other than the usual girl talk.(Is this the secret girl talk in the legend?)

At the moment Kanae saw KE, she froze for a brief moment, then her memory reminded her of all the events that had happened at dawn. Her heart raced, and she quickly felt a wave of embarrassment, making her face visibly reddened.

"Em."

Kanae nodded her head softly in response to KE, causing him to laugh.

Miyako, KE's mother, who was sitting beside Kanae and talking to her, noticed the change in Kanae's face. She looked at her playfully with a fox-like smile, then teased her and chuckled softly, saying, "Ara Ara, young people and their situations are very beautiful."

While Miyako gently teased Kanae, Kanae's face turned red with embarrassment to the point where it looked like she might burn from sheer embarrassment.

In that moment, KE approached and gently took Kanae's hand, saying in a playful and somewhat mischievous tone, "Mom, don't tease Kanae too much. I'm hungry now, and I bet Kanae is hungry too. So, we'll go to the dining room ahead of you."

Miyako smiled, stuck out her tongue, nodded in agreement, and said, "Go and enjoy your meal."

KE and Kanae arrived at the dining room after passing through magnificent corridors.

Before them opened a spacious room with high ceilings adorned with luxurious golden decorations.

The surrounding walls were hung with ancient paintings and rare artifacts representing the family's history and culture.

In the center of the room, a large dining table stood out, made of dark mahogany wood. Around it, chairs were covered with luxurious fabrics and adorned with golden details.

As KE and Kanae entered the dining room, they found that Shinobu and Kanao had already taken their seats at the table.

Shinobu's eyes closely followed KE's movements, and when she saw him holding Kanae's hand and laughing with her, she felt her body ignite.

She envied her sister Kanae for the laughter and fun she shared with KE, but when she looked at her own Oniisan and saw her enjoying her time with him, she felt an unfamiliar sensation, a desire to be in Kanae's place.

In suppressed anger, Shinobu blushed and shouted in her mind (Kyaah! Shinobu, what are you thinking? This rascal... can I really love him? Impossible!)

But her thoughts drifted back to the first time she saw KE.

She remembered his power that changed nature and made the earth divine, and how he faced disasters without a scratch. All these qualities, from his beauty to his strength, made her heart pound strongly.

And in the end of her contemplations, she found herself accepting the truth in her heart: "Maybe... maybe I do love him."

Speaking the truth made Shinobu uneasy, so she got angry and grabbed a toy that comes from nowhere, throwing it at KE's head.

"Take this, you stinky brat, annoying perverted scum!"

Shinobu took a deep breath, her face red with anger.

Kei fell to the ground, pretending to be affected by the blow to his head.

His eyes rolled back into their sockets before he regained his composure and clutched his head in pain.

Shinobu muttered angrily, "You bastard! What did you say this morning? Isn't it enough for oneesan to be alone, wanting more? Do you want to die?"

KE, trying to sit up and face his pain, looked at her with teary eyes and said, "I was just trying to be honest with myself..."

„Creeek"

Uncle Karatachi entered the dining room directly since he was the head chef, and it was his right to enter directly. "Come on, bring the food, young master is very hungry."

All the chefs entered with a food truck filled with Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Western, and various other cuisines, along with many different desserts from around the world. The food was glistening and emitted a mouthwatering aroma, making even those who were already full feel hungry again.

Uncle Karatachi and all the chefs had studied all the recipes KE had presented and added his own touch to the food, which astonished everyone with the delicious dishes and how a slight addition of spices could transform the taste.

Everyone couldn't believe KE fell and was in pain because of Shinobu due to the fact that they all witnessed when he crossed the Heaven Calamity this morning, suddenly KE stood up as if nothing had happened and everyone was not surprised and said to Uncle Karatachi with a smile: "You always know how to charm everyone with your appearance and food!"

Uncle Caracci laughed and nodded toward the chefs, saying, "These men and women are the true magicians, who turn ingredients into art"

Shinobu, whose anger had subsided a bit as soon as she saw the food, looked at KE and said in a calm voice, "I apologize for my excessive reaction."

KE nodded and said, "What's the matter little Shinobu? Did you really think that a mere toy could hurt me? Didn't you notice that the Heaven Crossing Calamity I unleashed today could have destroyed the entire palace and wiped out everyone in it if I didn't protect you?"

After KE finished speaking, Shinobu looked shyly at the ground, blushing deeply. "I thought maybe you had a weakness like normal humans," she said nervously.

One of the attendants, an elderly man with gray hair and a neat beard, smiled and said, "Don't you know, Young Lady Shinobu, that KE-sama is not like ordinary humans? I witnessed his strength with my own eyes this morning."

"Okay Sebastian, there is no need to mention this incident because it is embarrassing for me," KE interjected, preventing Sebastian from discussing this topic because it was embarrassing and was easily exposed in front of everyone he knew.

KE placed his palm on Shinobu's cheeks saying, "I have no weakness when it comes to protection but my heart weakens in front of delicious food and my family."

Shinobu raised her face to look at him, still angry, saying, "I need to learn more from you, but you stinky brat, I'm 12, and you're only three."

KE reeled from Shinobu's direct change and made everyone present laugh.

"Well, I don't care so much, Sebastian, go and gather all the palace staff today to rest and celebrate, and I want to explain to them what happened this morning"

"As you command, young master"

After a while, Sebastian returned with everyone who worked in the palace. The dining room was so huge that it could accommodate hundreds of people.

Everyone entered the room and everyone gathered around a long table full of delicious food and started eating.

The atmosphere was full of joy and joy.

Loud laughter filled the room, and everyone in the palace forgot the previous tensions and enjoyed the food in front of them.

"Ahem ahem"

KE stood up, and everyone stopped talking. Ryota and Miyako were also by his side, their expressions serious and formal, which made everyone tense.

"I believe everyone should know what I'm about to talk about, don't you think so?"

Everyone nodded, and some of them swallowed nervously.

KE began to explain the existence of demons and the demon slayer squad, and how the breath arts created by ancient humans could temporarily strengthen their bodies and go beyond their physical limits to fight demons.

Every word KE said made them shocked to the point of horror.

They did not know that there were real demons living by devouring humans and there is a group of humans fighting them.

If they didn't witness KE's breakthrough today, they wouldn't believe a word he said.

KE continued his speech.

"Until this morning, I managed to achieve a breakthrough in the second rank after surviving the heavens Catastrophe and Punishment,"

KE said in a steady and calm voice. "But this did not come easily.As I explained, Japan is now full of scattered demons, and my family, the Shinomori family, has been assisting the Demon Slayer Squad with money, food, healing materials, intelligence, and comfort to help humanity eliminate them."

One of the maids placed her hand on her heart, feeling tense. "But that's not all, is it?"

KE looked at her and nodded his head, saying, "Correct. During my training period and the challenges I faced, I created new techniques for cultivating energy to protect myself and my family. However, learning them is very difficult."

Uncle Karatachi's face showed an expression of astonishment. "New techniques? Do you mean they are more powerful than the ones you explained, young master?"

KE smiled confidently. "They are not only more powerful, but they elevate a person to a level where they become godlike if they have the talent.

But before that, since you have uncovered my secrets and I've explained everything to you now, I trust all of you because your ancestors were followers of my ancestors.

Honestly, I wanted to give it to you after a year, but because I sensed imminent danger a few days ago, I changed the plan and decided to teach you so you can protect yourselves"

At that moment, everyone felt a tremendous weight of responsibility on their shoulders.

They have been waiting impatiently for the opportunity to pursue KE and pay off the debt even if it is just a little.

They trust him because he has saved many of their family members and friends to the point that even if he ordered them to kill themselves, they would kill themselves without hesitation.

"Well, now come and take the techniques I've created."

He extended his hand forward, and the entire room lit up and covered everyone in white, except for him, his parents, and Kyomi, as they all possessed the energy cultivation arts created by Ke.

Chapter 7

After two hours, KE woke up and felt like he hadn't had such a comfortable sleep in his entire new life.

He seemed completely relaxed and calm, as if all his worries and fatigue had evaporated.

He felt energy coursing through his veins as he expanded. As he sat on the bed, he realized that he was very hungry, and his stomach growled noticeably.

As Kei made his way to the kitchen, he inhaled a whiff of light humidity and a distinct floral scent mixed with a warm, woody fragrance. He continued his steps towards the luxurious bathroom that he designed himself.

The bathroom was spacious and lined with pure white marble. Its size was about fifty square meters, and steam was slowly rising, making the air feel warm and comfortable. In the center of the bathroom, there was a small pool of hot water, surrounded by ornate columns from which luxurious chandeliers hung, casting a golden light on the place.

Around this pool, there were magnificent sculptures expertly carved. Dragon sculptures with flames rising from them and Chilin statues exuding their elegance and beauty. There were also other mythical beast sculptures, displaying their strength and majesty in every detail. Among these sculptures, statues of beautiful women shone, reflecting romance and inspiring KE.

All these sculptures were created by KE, reflecting his unique talent and his love for art and beauty. Each statue told a story and reflected a part of KE's personality and emotions.

KE spent some time enjoying the beauty of the bathroom and contemplating the sculptures he had created, then immersed himself in the hot water, savoring moments of relaxation and tranquility.

After his luxurious bath, KE headed to his clothing closet. The closet resembled a luxurious showroom. It stretched almost along the entire wall, made of dark red rosewood and adorned with delicate gold engravings.

The doors were made of glass with intricate geometric patterns, and behind them were luxurious clothes of various kinds. There were fabrics made of pure silk, cashmere, and fur, all hand-sewn. The shoes were carefully arranged on the shelves, of all shapes and colors, alongside luxurious hats made from rare materials.

However, what caught KE's attention was a pair of black pants made of soft fabric paired with a white shirt with a broad collar. He chose shiny black shoes with a matching belt and a thin black hat. The clothes accentuated the beauty of his silver-white eyes and perfectly complemented his long crimson hair.

After dressing, KE headed to the kitchen, where he found Uncle Karatachi, the head chef of the palace, overseeing the cooking. As expected, Kanae was waiting there, as they used to have breakfast together.

"Good morning, Kanae. How was your sleep? Did you sleep well?"

KE noticed that Kanae was talking to her mother, Miyako, and smiling frequently when she spoke to her.

KE wondered what they were talking about but couldn't find anything other than the usual girl talk.(Is this the secret girl talk in the legend?)

At the moment Kanae saw KE, she froze for a brief moment, then her memory reminded her of all the events that had happened at dawn. Her heart raced, and she quickly felt a wave of embarrassment, making her face visibly reddened.

"Em."

Kanae nodded her head softly in response to KE, causing him to laugh.

Miyako, KE's mother, who was sitting beside Kanae and talking to her, noticed the change in Kanae's face. She looked at her playfully with a fox-like smile, then teased her and chuckled softly, saying, "Ara Ara, young people and their situations are very beautiful."

While Miyako gently teased Kanae, Kanae's face turned red with embarrassment to the point where it looked like she might burn from sheer embarrassment.

In that moment, KE approached and gently took Kanae's hand, saying in a playful and somewhat mischievous tone, "Mom, don't tease Kanae too much. I'm hungry now, and I bet Kanae is hungry too. So, we'll go to the dining room ahead of you."

Miyako smiled, stuck out her tongue, nodded in agreement, and said, "Go and enjoy your meal."

KE and Kanae arrived at the dining room after passing through magnificent corridors.

Before them opened a spacious room with high ceilings adorned with luxurious golden decorations.

The surrounding walls were hung with ancient paintings and rare artifacts representing the family's history and culture.

In the center of the room, a large dining table stood out, made of dark mahogany wood. Around it, chairs were covered with luxurious fabrics and adorned with golden details.

As KE and Kanae entered the dining room, they found that Shinobu and Kanao had already taken their seats at the table.

Shinobu's eyes closely followed KE's movements, and when she saw him holding Kanae's hand and laughing with her, she felt her body ignite.

She envied her sister Kanae for the laughter and fun she shared with KE, but when she looked at her own Oniisan and saw her enjoying her time with him, she felt an unfamiliar sensation, a desire to be in Kanae's place.

In suppressed anger, Shinobu blushed and shouted in her mind (Kyaah! Shinobu, what are you thinking? This rascal... can I really love him? Impossible!)

But her thoughts drifted back to the first time she saw KE.

She remembered his power that changed nature and made the earth divine, and how he faced disasters without a scratch. All these qualities, from his beauty to his strength, made her heart pound strongly.

And in the end of her contemplations, she found herself accepting the truth in her heart: "Maybe... maybe I do love him."

Speaking the truth made Shinobu uneasy, so she got angry and grabbed a toy that comes from nowhere, throwing it at KE's head.

"Take this, you stinky brat, annoying perverted scum!"

Shinobu took a deep breath, her face red with anger.

Kei fell to the ground, pretending to be affected by the blow to his head.

His eyes rolled back into their sockets before he regained his composure and clutched his head in pain.

Shinobu muttered angrily, "You bastard! What did you say this morning? Isn't it enough for oneesan to be alone, wanting more? Do you want to die?"

KE, trying to sit up and face his pain, looked at her with teary eyes and said, "I was just trying to be honest with myself..."

„Creeek"

Uncle Karatachi entered the dining room directly since he was the head chef, and it was his right to enter directly. "Come on, bring the food, young master is very hungry."

All the chefs entered with a food truck filled with Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Western, and various other cuisines, along with many different desserts from around the world. The food was glistening and emitted a mouthwatering aroma, making even those who were already full feel hungry again.

Uncle Karatachi and all the chefs had studied all the recipes KE had presented and added his own touch to the food, which astonished everyone with the delicious dishes and how a slight addition of spices could transform the taste.

Everyone couldn't believe KE fell and was in pain because of Shinobu due to the fact that they all witnessed when he crossed the Heaven Calamity this morning, suddenly KE stood up as if nothing had happened and everyone was not surprised and said to Uncle Karatachi with a smile: "You always know how to charm everyone with your appearance and food!"

Uncle Caracci laughed and nodded toward the chefs, saying, "These men and women are the true magicians, who turn ingredients into art"

Shinobu, whose anger had subsided a bit as soon as she saw the food, looked at KE and said in a calm voice, "I apologize for my excessive reaction."

KE nodded and said, "What's the matter little Shinobu? Did you really think that a mere toy could hurt me? Didn't you notice that the Heaven Crossing Calamity I unleashed today could have destroyed the entire palace and wiped out everyone in it if I didn't protect you?"

After KE finished speaking, Shinobu looked shyly at the ground, blushing deeply. "I thought maybe you had a weakness like normal humans," she said nervously.

One of the attendants, an elderly man with gray hair and a neat beard, smiled and said, "Don't you know, Young Lady Shinobu, that KE-sama is not like ordinary humans? I witnessed his strength with my own eyes this morning."

"Okay Sebastian, there is no need to mention this incident because it is embarrassing for me," KE interjected, preventing Sebastian from discussing this topic because it was embarrassing and was easily exposed in front of everyone he knew.

KE placed his palm on Shinobu's cheeks saying, "I have no weakness when it comes to protection but my heart weakens in front of delicious food and my family."

Shinobu raised her face to look at him, still angry, saying, "I need to learn more from you, but you stinky brat, I'm 12, and you're only three."

KE reeled from Shinobu's direct change and made everyone present laugh.

"Well, I don't care so much, Sebastian, go and gather all the palace staff today to rest and celebrate, and I want to explain to them what happened this morning"

"As you command, young master"

After a while, Sebastian returned with everyone who worked in the palace. The dining room was so huge that it could accommodate hundreds of people.

Everyone entered the room and everyone gathered around a long table full of delicious food and started eating.

The atmosphere was full of joy and joy.

Loud laughter filled the room, and everyone in the palace forgot the previous tensions and enjoyed the food in front of them.

"Ahem ahem"

KE stood up, and everyone stopped talking. Ryota and Miyako were also by his side, their expressions serious and formal, which made everyone tense.

"I believe everyone should know what I'm about to talk about, don't you think so?"

Everyone nodded, and some of them swallowed nervously.

KE began to explain the existence of demons and the demon slayer squad, and how the breath arts created by ancient humans could temporarily strengthen their bodies and go beyond their physical limits to fight demons.

Every word KE said made them shocked to the point of horror.

They did not know that there were real demons living by devouring humans and there is a group of humans fighting them.

If they didn't witness KE's breakthrough today, they wouldn't believe a word he said.

KE continued his speech.

"Until this morning, I managed to achieve a breakthrough in the second rank after surviving the heavens Catastrophe and Punishment,"

KE said in a steady and calm voice. "But this did not come easily.As I explained, Japan is now full of scattered demons, and my family, the Shinomori family, has been assisting the Demon Slayer Squad with money, food, healing materials, intelligence, and comfort to help humanity eliminate them."

One of the maids placed her hand on her heart, feeling tense. "But that's not all, is it?"

KE looked at her and nodded his head, saying, "Correct. During my training period and the challenges I faced, I created new techniques for cultivating energy to protect myself and my family. However, learning them is very difficult."

Uncle Karatachi's face showed an expression of astonishment. "New techniques? Do you mean they are more powerful than the ones you explained, young master?"

KE smiled confidently. "They are not only more powerful, but they elevate a person to a level where they become godlike if they have the talent.

But before that, since you have uncovered my secrets and I've explained everything to you now, I trust all of you because your ancestors were followers of my ancestors.

Honestly, I wanted to give it to you after a year, but because I sensed imminent danger a few days ago, I changed the plan and decided to teach you so you can protect yourselves"

At that moment, everyone felt a tremendous weight of responsibility on their shoulders.

They have been waiting impatiently for the opportunity to pursue KE and pay off the debt even if it is just a little.

They trust him because he has saved many of their family members and friends to the point that even if he ordered them to kill themselves, they would kill themselves without hesitation.

"Well, now come and take the techniques I've created."

He extended his hand forward, and the entire room lit up and covered everyone in white, except for him, his parents, and Kyomi, as they all possessed the energy cultivation arts created by Ke.