[Comprehensive] Demon Fox Hiding Horse

no need to worry?

What is the reason?

——After hearing the count's words, instead of relaxing the expression on his face, Kurama frowned even more tightly.

Of course he believed that it was impossible for the Earl to deceive him into harming him.

Since he said that he needn't worry, the earl must have a basis and reason for saying so.

But based on the information Kurama currently has, he really couldn't deduce what the basis and reason behind this would be, so after a short frown, he raised his eyelids again, and cast his doubtful eyes again. On the opposite side of the black-haired young man: "Why does the count think so? If possible, can you tell me the reason?"

The earl, who had been quietly waiting for his reaction, smiled slightly upon seeing this.

"Why not?" He said with a smile, "You will know about this matter sooner or later. I believe that even if I don't tell you today, there should be news from Yuko's side soon."

Zangma's expression changed slightly when he heard the words:

"Is Miss Yuko there?"

Since the long-term search of various historical materials and multiple inquiries have not brought any progress to their investigation, the contact between Kurama and Yuko has not been as frequent as when they first came to this world.

Even after the demon fox cut off contact last time, he remembered angrily that because he was too engrossed in discussing the creation god Mokona with Yuko, he once again forgot to use the Philosopher's Stone he got in the world of steel refining In exchange for demon power.

And just like this, the interval time gradually began to become longer, but the communication time between each other became longer relatively. One of the two parties was the well-deserved last in this space after the fall of Clow Rido. The strong one is the legendary Dimensional Witch, and the other is the demon fox who has become stronger and faintly started to take on some kind of inexplicable strange aura in the journey through time and space. Their joint investigation of the creation god Mocona has made even a little more progress.

That's why Zangma was a little surprised by the content and tone of the earl's words.

The earl's doubts about him did not seem strange.

"Based on Yuko's ability, it's indeed a bit slow."

He stretched out a slender finger and nodded his fair cheeks. This action, which is suspected of being cute, is not out of place even for a man with such an elegant beauty.

"But in the end there is something hindering her, and it's still 'that kind of thing', so it's already very powerful to be able to gain something recently, huh?"

——As if praising Yuko or justifying her, the earl said softly.

And before Kurama asked, he has already continued to explain: "Speaking of which, if it was Yuko before that incident, it would not take such a long time to realize these things, but Yuko now You should have a little understanding of the situation, right? She has become a person who is separated from the star world, so it becomes even more difficult for higher-level beings to deliberately change and hide the rules of the star world. Got it."

"Even... she is a dimensional witch."

——It can be seen that the friendship between the earl and Yuko is really good. When he mentions Yuko, the soft look on his face is like Kurama saw him and those animals that he loved in the pet shop before Kurama The same as when we get along.

However, the earl with such a gentle look said words with a slight hint of sadness in his mouth.

And some of the deep meaning implied before this also made Kurama vaguely guess in his heart, and at the same time he couldn't help feeling extremely frightened——

Could it be that his and Yuko's every move...was all within that existence's prediction?

The amazement and vigilance that flashed in Kurama's eyes did not escape the earl's eyes.

Seeing that his explanation seemed to have had the opposite effect, he couldn't help but sighed helplessly.

"Wait for Zangma, don't think of going in a bad direction!"

Having no choice but to interrupt the contemplation of the demon fox opposite, the earl sat up straight, his strange eyes filled with sincerity: "That existence is indeed for your arrival, and the connection between you and Yuko after that, Even this part of your subsequent journey was foreseen."

"What's more, He also knows the hidden meaning of your journey that you have been thinking about."

Suppressing the strong urge to rush over to hug someone and comfort him, the earl lowered his eyes, forcing himself to continue to maintain the role of a calm and rational "explainer of the situation": "And about this, I believe you have already noticed something. Right? Yuko seems to be vaguely aware of this."

"But obviously, the degree of her understanding is not as clear and profound as that existence, so she only knows one direction, and also has expectations for it for some reason."

"Of course, I don't know the specifics. I will know that these are just entrusted by him during a certain encounter with that being. On a certain day in the future—I now know that this probably refers to the present The time has come—the time has come to explain and explain this to you."

"That existence is not malicious to you. Strictly speaking, the fact that the worlds you pass through during your travels are all from His hands is indeed the result of a combination of certain fate and coincidence."

"And you just need to know that you don't have to worry about it, that it won't affect the end of your journey and it won't do you or the people you value in any way — just be aware of it."

"Zangma, believe me, this really doesn't require you to worry and be on guard."

The earl's tone sounded most sincere and earnest.

Kurama knew very well that the other party would never have any intention of deceiving or hurting himself as a demon fox, so although there were still some doubts in his heart, as the count hoped, his mind had completely calmed down.

"Well, I see."

He smiled and nodded to each other.

"Thank you, Count."

"..."

The count suddenly fell silent.

Just when Kurama thought that he had made a mistake in his reaction and made the earl feel embarrassed again, the black-haired beauty on the opposite side was full of dignity and elegance, and looked like an old nobleman who had walked out of an ancient picture scroll. But suddenly a hungry tiger jumped on the sheep (not!), and flew towards him fiercely...

"Ahh~~ Kurama, how can you smile so beautifully! This is a foul, a foul! Please come to my shop! If you are willing to come, let me do whatever..."

Flying onto the demon fox, grabbing his collar and rubbing it vigorously, the earl murmured dreamily.

Zang Ma suddenly couldn't laugh or cry.

"Everyone says I'm not a simple little animal..."

He whispered helplessly.

It's a pity that at this moment, he was completely caught by his vicious fox aura in his fox form, and the earl obviously couldn't listen to any of his arguments.

Seeing this, Cangma could only give a wry smile, and waved his hand to tell the maids at the door, the pandas, to clean up the guest room and prepare dinner——

Look at this, tonight... the Earl is planning to stay with him overnight.

***

Fortunately, the count regained his senses shortly after that, otherwise Kurama really didn't know what to do with him.

After a sumptuous and tasty dinner with the help of the maid pandas on display, the two chatted until midnight in Kurama's room over prepared nibbles and well-warmed plum wine—a topic of conversation in the meantime. It covers their respective experiences and knowledge in different worlds, as well as a little "small change" in the world of tutoring after Kurama left. Seeing that the time is getting later and later, the conversation between the two has not diminished at all, and finally they are really loved. Mo Kena, who couldn't help it, made a small fuss, and drove the two of them to sleep in a rare serious manner.

When I woke up early the next morning, although the earl was very reluctant to part with Zangma, he thought of a family (?) in the pet shop who were still waiting for him to go back. In the end, it would still worry a group of animals at home, so I had to wave goodbye to Zangma helplessly, and by the way made an agreement that I would come to "disturb" every now and then, and then set foot on the way to the station with Yaohu.

Kurama is naturally very happy with the earl's visit, but because he wanted to send him to the station and let the people in the town know that the earl is his friend, so he didn't use the form of a fox when he sent the earl to the station , which made the earl a little melancholy.

However, thinking that he could come to meet Kurama at any time in the future (because the demon fox said that he would stay in this world for a long time), the earl quickly became happy again, and began to communicate with Mokona about the delicious desserts they each tasted recently .

So when Zangma finally sent the man away, it was almost noon.

He took Mokona for a leisurely walk all the way home, but when he passed by the door of the Fujiwara house next door, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Because right in the courtyard of Fujiwara's house, a strange young man Kurama had never seen before was holding a broom and cleaning the courtyard absentmindedly.

——Of course, if it’s just someone who has never seen it in the neighbor’s yard and is still doing cleaning work very naturally, Kurama will not feel anything strange, after all, who doesn’t occasionally come to visit and stay overnight How many relatives and friends?

It's just that the young man's very out-of-date kimono, and the pair of rabbit ears on his head that don't look like decorations, but real rabbit ears, all show that his identity is not simple.

So the Tibetan horse stopped.

"Are you... the snow rabbit from yesterday?"

He hesitated for a moment before asking.

The young man who was immersed in his own thoughts was awakened by such an abrupt question.

He stopped his movements on guard and raised his head. The moment he saw Kurama's appearance clearly, he froze for a moment, and then showed a somewhat dazed expression: "Ah...you are from yesterday...are you Natsume-sama's friend?"

Kurama nodded, "Yes."

Seeing that the young man seemed a little reserved, he smiled gently: "Don't be so nervous, I'm not a human being like Natsume."

"... Huh?" Hearing what he said, the youth who turned into a snow rabbit couldn't help blinking his eyes in doubt, "Aren't you... a human?"

But he couldn't feel the aura of monsters or gods at all, it smelled... really human?

Looking at his innocent appearance, Zangma couldn't help but feel a little cute, so he also started a little chat.

"I... probably have the same situation as the cat next to Natsume. People won't notice the difference in the breath before I don't move."

It's just that Madara was sealed by people, and the demon fox has its own human template and doesn't transform itself, so people usually won't notice anything strange.

Although the snow rabbit youth was still a little curious, he nodded politely: "So that's the case. It seems that you are also a powerful big monster. Natsume-sama is very powerful, and all the friends around him are such characters..."

As he said that, a somewhat sad, but at the same time very firm smile appeared on his face unconsciously: "It seems that I should have done the right thing by finding Mr. Natsume..."

"Huh? You have something to ask Natsume for help?"

Although Natsume's Book of Friends is indeed very warm and healing, since most of the plots are independent stories one after another, apart from the impressive ones and some important main plots, Kurama has a little impression of other short stories. blurred.

So although the young man with rabbit ears in front of him should be considered a highly recognizable character, he still couldn't remember the plot related to him.

So I don’t know if this is part of the plot of the original book, or if it is not described in the original book, but it is a story that is happening in the real Natsume world.

After thinking for a while, Zangma casually made himself a barrier to block the sight of ordinary people, then walked into the yard and stood in front of the young man.

"Could you tell me your story, if you can?"

he asked with a smile.