Late at night in the Yukinoshita estate, sobs echoed through the courtyard.
After a harrowing day, though the Sumiyoshi group was eradicated, the clan had suffered heavy losses.
In a quiet room Mrs. Yukinoshita had prepared, Yuto lounged on a tatami under dim, dusk-colored light, enjoying her elegant service.
Glug glug…
A small clay stove bubbled. Mrs. Yukino lifted the teapot, checking the temperature.
Then, with jade-like hands, she poured the tea.
Steam veiled her lovely face.
Yuto sipped the tea, praising, "Madam, this tea is fragrant and excellent."
"I'm honored by your compliment, Yuto." Mrs. Yukinoshita smiled, bowing respectfully, exuding aristocratic grace.
She felt gratitude and worry toward the young man who'd saved her clan.
Grateful for his strength in wiping out the Sumiyoshi group.His decisiveness impressed her. But his heated gaze made her a bit uneasy.
Though she had two daughters, she remained youthful and well-preserved.Her black hair was tied in a bun, and she wore a conservative yet flattering kimono.Her slender figure and graceful legs were accentuated by the outfit.
"Yuto, besides the reward we promised, I'd like you to continue protecting the Yukinoshita clan."
The day's horrors had made her decisive. She performed a perfect dogeza before him.
"Oh? Madam, my protection comes at a cost."
Yuto raised an eyebrow, admiring her figure beneath the taut kimono.
His words carried weight.
"If you agree to protect us, I'll give you 70% of the clan's annual profits."
Mrs. Yukinoshita bit her lip, offering a hefty sum. It was a painful sacrifice, but she knew a top-tier protector was priceless in this chaotic world.
Money could be earned back.
Just the name 'Saber' would open doors to untouchable ventures.
As she awaited his response, Yuto smiled. "Not enough."
"Madam, for my protection, your clan must become my vassal, working solely for me."
"And…" He paused. "You're smart. You know what I mean."
"I see… it's inevitable." Catching his playful gaze, Mrs. Yukinoshita felt a mix of absurdity and secret delight.
She wasn't young, but her beauty still drew his attention.
Sacrificing herself for a powerhouse's protection seemed worth it. Plus the powerhouse was young and handsome too.
After a long silence, she bit her lower lip and looked in his eyes in a heated gaze and undid her hair, letting it cascade down her back, adding to her allure.
Her bare feet arched nervously. Then, the room's lights seemed to flicker, accompanied by blush-inducing sounds.
As time passed, the night deepened.
Haruno lay in her room, restless, planning the future. With their enemies gone, Chiba had little left to offer.
Better to follow Yuto to Tokyo for new opportunities. If she could persuade him to keep protecting them, she was confident the clan could rise again.
"It's late. I promised Yuto I'd visit at midnight."
Sighing, her cheeks flushed. What would Yukino think if she knew her sister was with Yuto?
"She'd think I'm a bad sister." Haruno bit her lip, legs weak, heart racing.
This forbidden thrill was new, mixing guilt with excitement.
'I'm sorry, Yukino. Your sister's a bad woman.'
Creak…
Opening the door, Haruno took a deep breath and headed to Yuto's room.
But soon, she saw a graceful figure carrying sandals in the dim corridor.
Despite the darkness, Haruno recognized her mother.
"Mom? You're still up?" She felt a pang of sympathy.
Though she disliked her mother's authoritarian ways and strained relationship with Yukino, she knew her mother worked hard for the clan.
After today, she must be restless.
"Haruno, what are you doing here?" Mrs. Yukinoshita jumped, nearly dropping her sandals.
She'd just experienced long-overdue pleasure with Yuto, her legs still trembling.
She thought everyone was asleep, but Haruno was awake.
"Mom, you can't sleep either?" Seeing her mother's unsteady gait, Haruno moved to help, but Mrs. Yukinoshita stopped her.
"It's late. Go to bed."
"I'm just going to the bathroom."
"Me too."
Thanks to the large house, they brushed past each other. But as they did, similar thoughts echoed in the dark.
"Mom, I'll protect you."
"Haruno, I'll protect you."
.........
Knock knock…
A soft knock at the door.
Yuto, fresh from his first 'battle,' stretched lazily and opened it.
Haruno stepped in.
"Yuto, I hope you'll keep your promise."
Indeed, Miss Haruno was stunning. Glossy black hair, flawless skin, and a sweet, radiant smile. Today, she wore a floren patterned silky kimono. Her Kimono stretched over her chest, not overly large but perfectly proportioned.
Noticing Yuto's gaze, she lowered her blush ladened face.
Yuto caught her waist, pulling her into a tango-like pose. "Then I'll gladly accept, Miss Haruno."
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