Dark Contractor

Efforts have limits.This is because they are so small that they cannot clean or cook. "Would you like to come in for a cup of tea?"

"... No, I appreciate your kindness. After all, I can't imagine how you brew delicious black tea."

"I didn't intend to order you around."

"But after seeing such a miserable state, I might feel restless."

Before he was surprised why he came, Yue Sheng handed out the paper bag just now again.Object wrapped in brown paper, about the size of a hand, but very heavy.

"This is?"

"I just said eating, didn't you hear? The arm injury shouldn't affect your hearing, right? Yue Sheng's words didn't have superfluous words at all, as if she wanted to abandon all unnecessary things.

"I also added medicine."

"I'm sorry, I asked you to make a special trip."

"Because you were hurt because of me. Before you recover, it is my duty to take care of you." Yue Sheng lowered her head, unable to judge his emotions at all, but maybe this was to hide his shyness.

"This is heavy. What's in it?"

"Beef loin pie, Lucius taught me the recipe." Yue Sheng answered very calmly.

"……thanks."

There's a pause to say thank you, because burdock pie is one of Alexis' least favorite dishes.

——Maybe it was Lucius' suggestion, or did Yuesheng deliberately want to annoy him after hearing about it?Not sure which one is the correct answer, Alexis stares at the paper bag of pies.

"Beef loin pie is nutritious. Eat it whether you like it or not."

"Understood. Shall I give you a kiss as shipping fee?" When Alexis stroked Yuesheng's chin, he looked up at Alexis with calm eyes.

"Can I ask you not to say such things casually?"

Hearing these words, the desire to seal her lips disappeared, and Alexis stared at Yuesheng's clear pupils from a very close distance.The moist black pupils shone brightly in the moonlight.

"What's wrong?"

"For humans, such contact... should be very important. It is not something that can be used to replace shipping costs."

Hearing him speak earnestly, Alexis was confused.

"Besides, I don't want you to touch me if it's not necessary." Yuesheng stared at him with her hands folded on her chest, and Alexis smiled slightly.

"You're practicing independence."

"That's right."

Yue Sheng replied with a nonchalant expression, looking at the low cabinet covered with a thin layer of dust as if unhappy. "...You hate demons, right? Why did you let me live?"

Cut to the core suddenly, Alexis didn't know how to answer for an instant.

"So, do you want to die?"

"That was not what I meant."

He knew that Yuesheng was already a little angry for interrupting, so Alexis replied with a serious expression: "I don't hate demons."

"Huh?" Yue Sheng's eyes widened because he said an answer that Yue Sheng had never thought of.This was the first time he saw Yue Sheng's silly and defenseless expression.

Leaving Yue Sheng's side, Alexis put the bag in his hand on the low cabinet.

"I hunt demons because they invade the human domain. Most of the demons that invade the human domain will attack humans. I just can't forgive such a guy."

"Then, for you, a man-eating vampire should be the most unforgivable thing?"

"Probably... But, you are different." Alexis stared at Yue Sheng with a serious expression. "Fortunately, half of you are human, so there is still salvation. As long as you have a strong will, you may be able to stay in the human realm."

"That's just an ideal guess."

"If you don't believe, there will be no beginning."

"Do you believe me?" Yue Sheng's cowardice was condensed in the tone of a little incomprehensible.

"Can't I trust you? I remember you said that we need a relationship of trust?"

"That's right..." Yue Sheng seemed to be having difficulty answering, and only half-spoken.

"You have changed."

"That's what everyone says."

"Anyway, in such a big house, it's inconvenient to have only one person? Should I call Lucius back?"

"If I do this, you will be lonely, right?"

Yue Sheng looked at Alexis with a hesitant expression. "That means you're lonely too."

Although he didn't know if this was the case, he didn't intend to deny it angrily, so Alexis remained silent.If Yuesheng's opinion is not wrong, he also has quite humane feelings in his heart.

"Anyway, during Lucius' temporary stay at my house, you can come and get medicine from me when your wound hurts."

"No, my injury will heal quickly. You don't have to mind too much, it's okay."

"Really?" Yue Sheng nodded reluctantly, said "I'm leaving" and turned around.

Although he could watch him go home silently, but his lonely back made Alexis feel that he couldn't leave him alone.

"Wait, Yuesheng." He quickly grabbed Yuesheng's shoulder, and Yuesheng visibly shook.

Alexis was a little surprised, he didn't intend to hurt Yue Sheng, and there was no need to be so afraid.

"Alexis...?" In the eyes of Yuesheng who turned his head, he found a wavering rationality. Alexis speculated that this should be the reason why Yuesheng was afraid.

He must be very scared.As long as one is not careful, the nervousness that may cross the line.Fear of the unknown.

Even so, Yuesheng still wants to be human.Obviously becoming a devil should be much easier.Therefore, I want to use a roundabout way to express my gratitude to Alexis, the human being who should hunt me.

"You don't have to be afraid." Alexis blurted out soothing words naturally.

"what?"

"As long as you are still you. As long as you want to be a human being, I will help you. So... don't be afraid." Even I don't understand why I say such spoiled words.Talking casually may deepen Yue Sheng's pain.

But if it's Yuesheng, it shouldn't matter, right?Although there is no reason and no basis, he just thinks so.

Beautiful, fragile, and proud creatures.Knowing that it is easy to ravage him, but he has a firm belief that he cannot be settled casually.Precisely because it is rare to meet such a difficult opponent...

"You can stay until dawn. There are no carriages at this time anymore."

"……But……"

"If you walk home, I'll be quartered by Lucius." Alexis joked, leaving Yue Sheng to walk up the stairs.

If this kind of thing happens again, it will be too troublesome. It seems that it is better to hire a coachman.

He staggered, and while clutching the table, pushed the mortar to the ground.

"Shop Manager!" Hearing Jeremy who was cleaning downstairs calling him, he shook his head in Joshmi's Yuesheng.

"I'm fine, Jeremy. Take it easy."

"Would you like some tea? I bought a new black tea."

"thanks."

Very hungry and thirsty.

I want it so much, I can't bear it anymore.

As long as a diet pill, you can continue to feel full.Although he ate for three days in a row, his hunger did not disappear.This is because of this feeling, which is closer to instinct, right?

Unable to ignore Jeremy's kindness in brewing black tea, Yuesheng walked down the stairs step by step.

"That man, here we go again...the store manager." Jeremy pretended to be nonchalant and looked outside.

Pulling the hem of the Tang suit, Yue Sheng smiled. "Leave him alone." Although Joshmi was covered and couldn't see the expression on his face, Jeremy should be able to hear Yuesheng's emotions from his voice.

"But, such a conspicuous person came to our store..."

Although it will not affect the performance, but I always feel uncomfortable.Anyway, Uberu is a handsome man with three-dimensional features, and for those who come and go in this area, his attire is too gorgeous.In the past two weeks, every one or two days, Yubelu will appear at sunset, which seems to have become a topic of discussion among neighbors.

Perhaps because he was concerned about Uberu's movements, Lucius, who turned into a cat, also stepped up surveillance.He always lays in ambush at the window of an old red brick house opposite Yuesheng Pharmacy, monitoring Youbelu's every move.

Maybe he should try to get acquainted with Yuberu, but his beauty even gives people an ominous feeling, which is scary.However, he would be overwhelmed by the special atmosphere around Uberu, and he would not even be able to complain.

Yue Sheng returned to her workplace in the small attic with her teacup in hand, looking down at the shop.Every corner of the store was cleaned very clean, no different from usual, and the people coming and going outside the store were similar to usual.But as long as the night comes on the street, it will change suddenly.Occasionally, Yue Sheng would see strange ghosts moving around.

The little devils couldn't enter the store, probably because Uberu and Lucius did a good job of monitoring.At this point, they have to be thanked.

"Let me in!" Yuesheng heard the cry of the little devil lying on the window, but he tried his best to ignore it.

Before, he could not understand the words of the monsters at all, but now he gradually understood.Maybe it's because I'm getting closer to their field.

The same goes for meeting Alexis the night he was attacked by wolves.

He was greedy for his lips without thinking about anything.Selflessly indulged in kisses and dense energy.Although I finally endured it rationally, I didn't even know what happened the third time.

--too horrible.I'm changing, I can't even control myself