Kaito Sora looked down at Kocho Kanae, whose cherry lips were slightly parted in shock. The anger he had suppressed earlier because of Kanao's situation suddenly flared up again.
He pinched Kanae's chin, forcing her to look up at him.
"Huh?" Kanae, compelled to tilt her head back, trembled as she realized what was about to happen. "K-Kaito-san?"
"If it weren't for me, you would have died today, right?" Kaito asked coldly.
"Yes," Kanae admitted softly. If Kaito hadn't arrived in time, she would have undoubtedly been killed by Douma.
"Your life was saved by me, correct?"
"Y-yes."
"Then from now on, you belong to me. Any objections?"
"Huh?" Kanae stared at Kaito in astonishment. Wasn't this a bit too...
"Do you have a problem?" Kaito's voice was firm.
Kanae's lips quivered, and her ears turned red as she lowered her beautiful eyes. In a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, she whispered, "Master."
[Conditions met, triggering a new trait!]
[Congratulations, host! You have obtained the trait: Sun and Moon Breathing Technique!]
[Sun and Moon Breathing Technique]: A breathing technique rooted in the essence of the sun and moon. As long as you breathe, your body will be strengthened. It allows you to unleash the power of the sun and moon in a short burst without placing any burden on your body.
The rain showed no signs of letting up.
Shinobu Kocho still knelt at the entrance of the Tohsaka residence. Her legs were numb, her body felt heavy, and the cold had nearly robbed her of all sensation.
Suddenly, footsteps approached from behind, circling around her and moving forward.
Shinobu, slow to react, lifted her head and was instantly jolted awake.
"Sister?!"
The person who had arrived was Kaito Sora, and in his arms, he carried Kanae, who was covered in blood and unconscious.
Shinobu immediately tried to stand up in panic.
"Stay kneeling," Kaito commanded.
Shinobu opened her mouth but didn't feel the slightest bit of resentment toward Kaito's words. In fact, under normal circumstances, she would have been happy to hear him tell her to kneel. It would have meant that he still had some intention of taking her as his disciple. As long as she showed enough sincerity and apologized properly, there would still be a chance for him to accept her.
But now...
"My sister...?" Shinobu's voice trembled.
Kaito ignored her and carried Kanae inside, leaving Shinobu staring blankly at the door where they had disappeared. A look of struggle crossed her face, but in the end, she lowered her head and continued kneeling at the entrance of the Tohsaka residence. In her heart, she silently began to pray for her sister's safety.
It was late, and most of the Tohsaka household had already gone to bed. However, as Kaito entered, footsteps could be heard coming from the living room.
"What happened to her?" Rin Tohsaka asked as she emerged from the living room and saw Kaito carrying the bloodied Kanae.
"She was attacked by a demon," Kaito replied.
"Is she in danger?"
"She'll be fine. Why aren't you asleep?"
Rin shot him an exasperated look. "The night is when the real battles happen."
The Holy Grail War was fought at night. How could she possibly sleep?
"Fair point. Go get some rest. I'll take care of her."
Rin didn't argue. Staying awake day and night was taking its toll on her. After telling Kaito to call her if anything happened, she headed upstairs.
Kaito carried Kanae to an empty guest room. The Tohsaka residence was large, and there were plenty of such rooms available.
He brought her into the bathroom, set her down on the floor, and began filling the bathtub with hot water. Then, he carefully removed Kanae's clothes.
Kanae had an excellent figure. Even lying on her back, the curves of her body were evident, with a perfect "S" shape—slender where she needed to be and full where it mattered. However, the numerous small bloody wounds scattered across her pale skin gave her a tragic beauty.
Kaito placed his hand on her chest and activated his lightning technique, slowly repairing her body and purging the toxins from her blood and lungs.
After a few minutes, Kanae coughed up a large amount of black blood and began to breathe heavily.
As she regained consciousness, the first thing Kanae did was assess her surroundings. When she realized she was completely naked and Kaito was standing in front of her, she let out a startled cry and covered herself.
"K-Kaito-san, what is this...?"
"Still calling me Kaito-san?" Kaito raised an eyebrow.
Kanae's memory of what had happened before she lost consciousness came flooding back—the "contract." Her body and soul now completely belonged to Kaito, and there was no way she could ever break free from this bond.
Blushing deeply, Kanae whispered, "Master."
Kaito was pleased with Kanae's reaction. Excluding Rin Tohsaka and Suou Yuuki, Kanae was the first servant he had acquired through a "Contract Kiss." Her shy demeanor gave him the thrill of a wealthy playboy teasing a beautiful maid.
"Come here."
"Let your master check if there are any other injuries."
Kanae glanced at Kaito with a mix of embarrassment and indignation. She had never realized before just how lecherous Kaito could be.
However, there were two reasons she didn't resist. First, after signing the contract, she was now entirely Kaito's possession. Second, Kanae harbored no ill feelings toward Kaito. In fact, when she thought back to the moment of despair when Kaito had saved her, she even felt a sense of joy at his interest in her body.
"Yes," Kanae replied, her face flushed as she slowly and tremblingly spread her arms.
Kaito pulled up a chair and sat down. It was a shame this wasn't the living room—if he had been sitting on the couch while Kanae displayed herself, it would have been the ultimate power move.
Kanae felt Kaito's gaze sweep over every inch of her body, her shame growing with each passing moment.
"The front looks fine. No wounds there."
"Now let's check the side."
What a mischievous master! Even the gentle Kanae felt a flicker of annoyance. But she obediently responded, "Yes, Master," and turned around, presenting herself fully to Kaito without any resistance.
Later, Kaito, who was well-versed in traditional Chinese medicine, decided that a visual inspection wasn't enough. He needed to take her pulse as well.
"Master?" Kanae's voice trembled, on the verge of tears.
"Good," Kaito finally withdrew his hand. "There are no major injuries, but there's a very large wound... down below."
"However, it's not life-threatening for now."
"First, serve your master by taking a bath and cleaning yourself properly."
"Later, I'll give that wound some special attention."
Wound? Kanae was momentarily confused. After Kaito's "electrotherapy," the wounds from the ice crystals had already healed. Where else could there be...
Suddenly, she realized what he meant and clenched her thighs together, glaring at Kaito with a mix of embarrassment and anger.
What a perverted, lecherous, shameless master! How had she not noticed how depraved he was before? She had even thought he was a gentleman!
But under Kaito's gaze, Kanae eventually bowed her head in resignation.
"Yes, Master."