"Bzz—"
When the Boar shattered the dream, its eyes lit up again.
Pure white light filled everything the young man could see.
A sense of weightlessness spread throughout Nakano Yu's body, and at the same time, a system reminder sounded:
[Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have successfully completed the daily task: "The Death of the Three Dreams", reward: opportunity for Roulette Draw +1!]
The system's voice gradually faded, and the white light slowly receded.
When Nakano Yu opened his eyes again, he had already returned to the real world.
"Hm, I'm back?"
Rubbing his eyes, Nakano Yu was still somewhat unaccustomed.
Just as he lazily wanted to stretch, a figure rushed toward him and buried herself in his arms.
"Nakano-kun! This is amazing! You're okay! This is… really amazing…"
Holding tightly onto Nakano Yu, Katsura Kotonoha's words were filled with joy.
Katsura Kotonoha had been extremely worried, watching Nakano Yu not wake up for a long time, while being completely helpless.
If Nakano Yu had never woken up after saving her, Katsura Kotonoha would probably have felt guilty for the rest of her life!
Looking at the girl in his arms, with eyes full of tears but a face full of joy, Nakano Yu smiled, patted Katsura Kotonoha on the head, and said:
"What could happen to me?"
Nakano Yu was also a little helpless; [Monkey Dream] really had no way to deal with him.
He had used only [Boar], one of the Ten Incarnations, and with a single strike crushed the Monkey Train along with that terrifying dream.
Speaking of which, with the random reward from the [Monkey Dream] task, he had already collected enough for ten draws!
No! He had to return home, take a bath, burn incense, and do ten draws to see if he could get something good.
Although he was already very strong with the blessing of Joyeuse and the Ten Incarnations of the God of War, no one would refuse to become even stronger!
Just as the richest man would not refuse to become richer, the same applied to Nakano Yu.
After all, who knew when some Heretical God might appear in this chaotic world.
Compared to a hard-fought, barely won victory, Nakano Yu preferred to crush his opponents with absolute power.
He also wondered what good things he could get from ten draws.
Until now, Nakano Yu had never done ten draws; he would always draw immediately after completing a task and never got anything good.
The drop rate of that lousy system was even more unreliable than a certain cheater!
At least that cheater would give some trash weapon; although it wasn't great, at least it was usable.
And that system? Other than money, only Miki's black socks and Nino's panties.
Was he that kind of person?
While thinking furiously, Katsura Manami entered carrying a small bowl of meat porridge.
"Kotoha, the porridge is ready… Oh, dear God, it looks like I came at the wrong time."
Entering, Katsura Manami saw Nakano Yu and Katsura Kotonoha in his arms and joked.
After placing the porridge on the nightstand, she sat nearby.
"Mo-mother, it's… I was too excited, so…"
After her mother had just clearly told her she should win over Nakano Yu, and now even teased her, Katsura Kotonoha could not help but blush.
Murmuring, Katsura Kotonoha quickly wriggled out of Nakano Yu's embrace.
She had really been too excited just now; seeing that Nakano Yu was okay, she impulsively rushed toward him.
She wondered… would Nakano-kun mind that.
Blushing, Katsura Kotonoha thought to herself, then turned to look at Nakano Yu.
She saw the young man smiling, with no signs of being bothered, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
"For today's events, I'm really grateful to Nakano-kun.
If it weren't for Nakano-kun, Kotoha would…"
Seeing that her daughter was now too shy to speak, Katsura Manami sighed inwardly, worrying that Nakano Yu might become someone else's son-in-law in the future.
Helpless, she began a conversation with Nakano Yu.
"Katsura is my classmate, and we're good friends."
"It didn't take much effort to save Katsura, so there's no need for so much gratitude."
Nakano Yu waved his hand.
At first, he thought Katsura Kotonoha was just sick and hadn't even planned to visit.
If the system task hadn't appeared on time, Nakano Yu certainly wouldn't have come late at night to a classmate's house.
"No, regardless, Nakano-kun saved my daughter… We have no way to repay you."
"As the youngest son of the Nakano family, I'm sure Nakano-kun isn't lacking money."
"If you don't mind, then let Kotoha offer herself to you for marriage!"
Faced with Nakano Yu's modesty, Katsura Manami seriously shook her head.
She knew very well that if it weren't for Nakano Yu, after this night Katsura Kotonoha would no longer be with her.
That was something Katsura Manami could not accept.
After all, Katsura Kotonoha and Katsura Kokoro had grown up under her care.
After the divorce, the only family she had left were Katsura Kotonoha and Katsura Kokoro.
Losing one would be a devastating blow to Katsura Manami! It could even completely break her!
However, owing Nakano Yu such great gratitude, Katsura Manami didn't know how to repay him.
The Nakano family was a medical-technological conglomerate, with private hospitals across the country, and their medical capabilities were top-notch in Japan!
Such a conglomerate never lacked money; after all, there might be people richer than Nakano Maru, but they would sooner or later get sick, and to cure the illness, money is just paper to buy life!
To thank Nakano Yu with money? Don't make me laugh.
As for the part about Kotoha offering herself, Katsura Manami actually had her own small thoughts; she could clearly see that her silly daughter had already fallen in love with this excellent young man.
But she wasn't sure what Nakano Yu thought.
She was just observing Nakano Yu's expression; his calm and composed demeanor was in sharp contrast with Katsura Kotonoha and her shyness!
If Nakano Yu also had such thoughts, then she would take this joke seriously and match Nakano Yu with Katsura Kotonoha.
If not, then it would just be considered a joke.
Thinking this, Katsura Manami smiled at Nakano Yu.
Nakano Yu really did not expect Katsura Manami to make such a proposal, which for a moment made him wonder if this was really the rich woman who disliked men.
"Then… Nakano-kun, why don't you consider me? If you were with me, and with Kotoha…"
Seeing Nakano Yu hesitate, Katsura Manami changed the topic, even trying to arrange a marriage between herself and Nakano Yu, and her words subtly tempted the young man.
"Mother!"
The sudden shout from Katsura Kotonoha made Katsura Manami's body shiver; she looked at her daughter and saw Katsura Kotonoha holding her head down, her facial expression invisible.
"P-please, don't joke like that!"
Clenching her fists, Katsura Kotonoha's cheeks were red, and her voice trembled.
Seeing her daughter like this, Katsura Manami sighed and said with a hurt expression:
"Well, it's already like this before the engagement, and Nakano-kun hasn't even agreed yet!"
Hearing this, Nakano Yu smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on the blushing girl, only to see Katsura Kotonoha secretly watching him; when their eyes met, Katsura Kotonoha quickly lowered her head like a frightened rabbit.
Seeing this, Nakano Yu felt playful, but for now he still had to settle the engagement matter:
"If Katsura doesn't mind, the engagement is certainly possible; and I have a good impression of Katsura."
"Excellent! If that's the case, then it's decided. Later, I, as your aunt, will visit the Nakano family and discuss the engagement."
Katsura Manami was overjoyed; Nakano Yu's consent to the engagement exceeded her expectations, but if the young man agreed, she still had much to consider.
For example, when they would get married, as well as the couple's feelings and precautionary measures before marriage.
"I need to give Kotoha additional lessons."
Katsura Manami looked at Katsura Kotonoha, thinking to herself.
Although Nakano Yu had agreed to the engagement, the marriage could still end in divorce. She had to teach Kotoha how to win a man's heart.