Kaguya Houraisan knew that the "Awakening" Fujiwara no Mokou was currently experiencing was actually the process of a human turning into a "Divine Descendant" like herself. If the other party could endure it, then she could be called a "Celestial" just like her. But if she couldn't sustain it, then in the end, she would likely be completely consumed by the bloodline and turned into ashes.
Feeling those slightly trembling arms in her hands, she took a deep breath.
"Lancer, do you want to save Mokou?"
"Of course."
The answer came without any hesitation, but Kaguya Houraisan bit her lip.
"I have no way to help her complete the 'Awakening', but I have a way to help her survive."
"What is it!"
Looking at Lancer incredibly serious expression, Kaguya Houraisan uttered that forbidden name for the second time today.
"Hourai Elixir!"
After seriously stating the name, Kaguya Houraisan did not tell Lancer about her own history with the Hourai Elixir; she simply explained the effect of the "Hourai Elixir."
"The 'Hourai Elixir' is a taboo of the Lunar Capital. Because after consuming it, any race—humans, youkai, gods, celestials—will turn into a 'Hourai Person'. And 'Hourai People' are existences that are immortal and ageless."
Even though what Kaguya Houraisan was saying was something to be envied, her voice was somewhat heavy.
Seemingly noticing Lancer puzzled gaze, Kaguya Houraisan couldn't help but sigh.
"Immortal and ageless—what an enviable phrase. But in reality, this is not a gift but a curse. Being immortal and ageless does not mean being invincible. Every living creature is an existence with a soul. Even if the spirit becomes resilient after becoming a Hourai Person, if you encounter a powerful enemy, you will have to endure torture from which there is no escape forever. Even if you pretend to be an ordinary person, you cannot escape the curse of fate, because your family, friends, lovers, and even pets and the things you've used will all decay, while only you will be immortal. In the end, you will wait alone for a destruction that can never arrive..."
Speaking to this point, Kaguya Houraisan voice also became low, because she was not describing a story, but her own inevitable future. She was no longer the "Celestial" of the past but a "Hourai Person." Even though she knew her Master's age even surpassed the ruler of the Lunar Capital, "Tsukuyomi," the other party's lifespan was still not infinite. One day, the other party would leave her.
'Maybe in the end, only these lifeless games can accompany me...'
Is Kaguya Houraisan really as heartless as Lancer imagined? No, in fact, she thought about a lot, even trying to get used to loneliness.
Looking at Kaguya Houraisan, who for some reason had become somber, Lancer did not have a large reaction.
According to her description, the "Hourai Elixir" was indeed very terrifying, and even she didn't know the way to break it. But Lancer didn't think so. At least as far as he knew, other worlds similarly had things that were similar or even more terrifying. But——nothing in this world is absolute.
Even in the most desperate situations, Lancer believed he could seize that fleeting opportunity. This time was no exception.
"It's okay, I'll take responsibility!"
If one day Fujiwara no Mokou really grew tired of living, then Lancer would also help her find a way to be released.
Lancer unhesitating words left Kaguya Houraisan not knowing what to say for a moment. Finally, she just looked at him with a complex gaze.
"Why are you doing this? As far as I know, you and Mokou have only known each other for a few months, right? And most of the time you aren't by her side? Don't tell me you..."
"That's right!"
Lancer nodded without hesitation, his expression incredibly serious. That serious gaze even left Kaguya Houraisan not knowing what to say for a moment.
"Mokou is like a younger sister to me!"
Lancer was an only child, which was normal for his generation. He used to be a very ordinary young man, so he really envied people with sisters in ACG (Anime, Comic, Games) works. Whether the sister was tsundere or gentle, she would yearn for her older brother from the bottom of her heart. And to respond to the sister's yearning, the older brother would also work hard for her.
What an enviable emotion!
The one who left the deepest impression on Lancer was that man who overthrew his father rule and grand ambitions for his sister, and finally even turned himself into a sacrifice so that his sister could have a beautiful future.
At this moment, Lancer eyes were filled with passion. That burning emotion even made Kaguya Houraisan feel somewhat ashamed for a moment.
However, it was clear that Lancer, who was not a fanatic enthusiast in the past, didn't know that works like "Oreimo" or "Yosuga no Sora" actually existed in this world...
"Kaguya, tell me, where is the 'Hourai Elixir' you spoke of?"
"There are no finished products of the 'Hourai Elixir' left in this world, but I can make it."
"What are the ingredients? I will find them!"
The 'Hourai Elixir' itself was a taboo in the Lunar Capital. Even though she touched the taboo, Kaguya Houraisan did not resent "Tsukuyomi," because it was her own choice. She had long been prepared to pay the price for this choice. But spreading this "taboo" was clearly not a wise choice.
Taking another look at Lancer determined gaze, she bit her lip.
'Since that man is willing to help me, then this time, let me help him...'
"Fine, write this down."
——
In the end, Lancer left, taking Fujiwara no Mokou with him. After all, there was no point in Fujiwara no Mokou staying at Kaguya Houraisan place.
But before that, he had to face a man——Fujiwara no Fuhito.
"Yukari, sorry, I'll have to trouble you later."
After placing Fujiwara no Mokou on the bed and helping her tidy her bedding, Yakumo Yukari also pulled open the door and subsequently saw Lancer sitting there.
In reality, Lancer so-called "trouble" was, for her, in most cases just opening a couple of Gaps. it didn't really waste much of her time, and the energy consumed was not much. It could be said that compared to becoming the other's shikigami, such an effort was already negligible.
Moreover, she found that she understood this man less and less. He was like an ogre in battle, but normally he was so "foolish." To be able to go this far for a girl he had no blood relation to...
But she could not deny that her heart, which had been without ripples for a thousand years, trembled twice.
In these thousand years, she had not failed to see those vows of eternal love, but those were all established on the basis of long years. In her view, the only selfless emotion in this world was that between parents and children. But this man did not hesitate at all to take on this responsibility that had absolutely nothing to do with him.
"It's fine. This is part of our contract."
Yakumo Yukari began to get a little curious—curious about what this man would eventually become...