As the laser sights remained fixed on Luo Shu's chest, a woman's voice rang out.
"Please lower your weapons first. I was the one who notified Luo Shu to bring Miss Kisara here."
Hearing this voice, the previously vigilant action team members hesitated no longer, immediately redirecting their muzzles away from Luo Shu.... However, in the process, they subtly adjusted their positions, faintly encircling Luo Shu and Kisara in the middle, isolating them from Lacus.
Seeing the action team members act this way, Luo Shu narrowed his eyes, sensing the misfortune aura on himself, then showed a look of realisation.
'So it's because I boarded the deck with a demon without prior notice, raising suspicions...'
This sort of minor mishap shouldn't have happened to Luo Shu. That it did now made him alert.
'Is it because Lacus is too easygoing that I've started thinking some things don't need explaining?'
Luo Shu knew this overly self-centred mindset was unacceptable, but before he could reflect further, Lacus on the deck called out to him:
"Luo Shu-kun, could you bring Kisara-san over here?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu raised an eyebrow, giving Lacus a rather peculiar look.
'Does this woman genuinely think a demon like Kisara poses no danger to her?'
While mentally complaining, Luo Shu still led Kisara over to Lacus.
"You brat, next time could you at least give a heads-up before doing things?"
At that moment, Kirika Tachibana, leaning against the deck railing beside Lacus, shot Luo Shu a glance and rolled her eyes:
"Lacus is the core of our SDS. If anything happened to her, forget you getting guns pointed at you—even I'd get taken out by these daughter-con bastards. Tch, there's a limit to recklessness."
"Daughter-con?" Luo Shu's expression turned rather odd as he glanced at the surrounding guards.
Meanwhile, Lacus also seemed rather troubled by Kirika's description:
"I'm sorry. The members of First Action Team are all uncles from my father's generation who watched me grow up. So sometimes, when it comes to matters concerning me, they can be... excessive."
'Uncles, huh...' Luo Shu suddenly understood why those looks could kill, and grasped the meaning behind Kirika's 'daughter-con' remark.
'So I'm the pretty boy trying to seduce their precious cabbage... No wonder they're so hostile.'
Luo Shu silently complained in his mind before speaking:
"No need to apologise. This was my fault for not handling it properly and failing to inform you beforehand."
To be fair, having these uncles around made Luo Shu feel rather pleased.
After all, if someone like him, who wanted to deceive an innocent girl, would be guarded against, wouldn't others be even more so? In a way, this was a good thing!
"So you do know whose fault it is!"
Kirika Tachibana retorted, then glanced at Kisara, who was following closely behind Luo Shu and remarked with surprise:
"Speaking of which, according to the report, this little demon girl should have been unconscious for at least five hours. Yet she woke up so quickly - how peculiar."
At this point, Kirika shot Lacus a sideways glance before looking back at Luo Shu:
"Was there an issue with the medication developed by headquarters, or did you play some trick?"
"This involves my personal special ability, which I'm afraid I can't explain."
Luo Shu smiled at Kirika Tachibana as he spoke, but simultaneously glanced at Lacus before adding:
"All I can say is that as long as the injury isn't immediately fatal, my special ability can eliminate it."
"So if any accidents occur, you can go all out to ensure you don't die on the spot, then find me to save your lives."
As Luo Shu finished speaking, he noticed the change in how the security personnel present were looking at him.
None of them were fools - they all understood the implications of his words and recognised the importance of this ability.
If before he was just a pretty boy trying to take advantage of their innocent girl, now he was a miracle doctor who could save lives in critical moments.
And to be blunt, such an ability would be most valuable when placed near Lacus.
Realising this, the twelve members of the First Action Team wore complicated expressions.
So this pretty boy they'd wanted to beat to death to protect Lacus's innocence was actually the most suitable person to stay by her side?
Did this mean they'd have to watch this bastard swanning about in front of their little princess every day? Even flirting with her?
Good heavens - this hellish existence was something they couldn't accept!
Compared to the team members, Kirika Tachibana took it more in stride, though she still felt somewhat frustrated:
"You have this kind of ability? Why didn't you mention it before?"
"I didn't have it before. Now I do."
Luo Shu spoke with righteous confidence, but to Kirika, this straightforward answer only made her more suspicious.
"You little brat, are you doing this on purpose?"
Kirika immediately glared at Luo Shu with undisguised irritation:
"With me, you're all secretive, but with Lacus, you're showing off your value as much as possible. Have I treated you poorly? Or am I not as young and beautiful?"
Lacus, who'd been complimented as young and beautiful, maintained her gentle expression as if immune to such praise.
Though seeing her friend so frustrated did make her want to laugh a little.
Hearing this, Luo Shu didn't respond, merely giving Kirika a dead-fish stare.
Seeing this only angered Kirika further - so he really did think that way?
"Hey, don't look at me like that! Say something!"
"Apologies, Chief... oh wait, Miss Tachibana, it seems I'm no longer your subordinate."
"You!! Think you're all grown up now, huh? Just wait till that pink-haired girl leaves, see if I don't make things difficult for you!"
"No need. I'll call Chisato and Takina later to ask if they fancy transferring departments for a change of scenery."
"Damn it!"
"You two..." Lacus couldn't help but sigh at their bickering.
Just then, she suddenly sensed someone's gaze. Turning her head, she met Kisara's intensely curious eyes immediately.
Seeing Kisara like this, Lacus smiled and asked:
"Are you keeping well?"
"Mhm." Kisara lowered her head awkwardly, seeming somewhat embarrassed.
"That's good."
Lacus relaxed slightly at Kisara's reaction:
"I was quite worried about you, but it seems my concerns were unnecessary."
Due to Truth Astronomy's activities and the influence of literary works, demons had a relatively poor reputation in this world.
Lacus had initially feared Kisara might be an extremely dangerous demon, but after seeing the girl's eyes for herself, those worries vanished.
"Luo Shu, as we agreed earlier, after the routine check-up, I'll be entrusting this child to your care. You can look after her properly, yes?"
Hearing this, Luo Shu turned to face Lacus:
"I don't have much experience caring for others, but when it comes to Kisara, I'll keep a close eye on her. Though regarding concealing her identity, we'll need your cooperation."
"Identity..."
Lacus suddenly understood, then glanced around at everyone present:
"I see. Don't worry - everyone here who knows about Kisara will be subject to confidentiality measures. I'll also arrange a proper identity for her."
At this point, Lacus turned to Kisara with gentle eyes:
"Kisara - may I call you that?"
Kisara nodded, then continued staring at Lacus.
"In that case, Kisara, do you have any preferences regarding your identity? Since you'll be living with Luo Shu, I'd recommend something like a younger sister..."
"Wife!"
Kisara suddenly spoke up - her first words to Lacus:
"I want to be Luo Shu's wife!"
"If wife isn't possible, then being his dog is fine too."
Silence fell.
Under the combined gazes of Lacus and Kirika Tachibana, Luo Shu experienced social death for the first time...