Chapter 128: Chapter 125 - Dumbfounded
Kie smiled hearing Cha Hae words since she already understood the situation when Alex glanced at her.
"Mom, I need help in the kitchen. Why are you takin-Oh a visitor?"
A voice came in allowing Cha Hae-in smelled a scent akin to a gunpowder that exploded into flames coming from the newcomer. She saw a young woman around teen to late teen having long black hair that had the same face as Kie and she would have mistaken the two as sisters if it weren't for the fact that she called her Mom.
"Hello, there I'm Nezuko Kamado and you are?"
Nezuko went closer introducing herself looking intently at her knowing full well that she was another possible candidate. Cha Hae-in couldn't help but awkwardly smile at how she was being peered through.
"Nezuko, you're making her feel uncomfortable."
Noticing this, Kie scolded her eldest daughter who scratched the back of her head in embarrassment.
"Hehehe sorry about that."
"It's fine, I'm Cha Hae-In. It's nice to meet you, Miss Nezuko."
"Oh come on, just call me Nezuko!"
Nezuko patted her back, surprising Cha Hae-in that she could feel her tap even if it was only minimal.
'It's clear that they are at least B to A rank Hunter but how can she exert enough force to make them feel it?'
Cha Hae-in grew more curious in Ryuu's Household that was full of surprises.
"Well, feel at home. Me and my daughter are just going to finish cooking."
"Right, come with me."
Kie said taking her daughter while Cha Hae-In was led by Alex to the Living room where she would find two other women. One of them smelled like a cherry blossom that was full of energy with long pink hair that faded into green while the other had the scent of an ever changing state that it was difficult to pinpoint her aroma yet showcase a tomboy appearance.
"Justine, fix how you sit will you!"
Alex scolded Justine who was sitting where she was upside down and just shrugged it off before noticing the person close to her.
"No, I don't think I will."
She replied, annoying Alex a bit before actually fixing herself before standing up to introduce herself.
"Yo, I'm Justine Reyes, it's nice to meet you, Miss Cha."
Justine reached out for a handshake and Cha was still surprised at the situation since she only saw a woman in Ryuu's household.
'What's going on? Why does Ryuu live with so many women?'
She was confused thinking they might be his relatives but it made her suspicious of what's going on.
"Hi, I'm Mitsuri Kanroji. It's nice to meet you."
Mitsuri went closer to introduce herself, receiving a nod from Cha Hae-in introducing herself. She sat down on their sofa feeling awkward when Justine and Mitsuri were looking at her.
"So tell me, why are you for Miss Cha?"
Justine's bluntly and straight to the point surprising Cha Hae-in.
"W-Well, I just wanted to see if Ryuu would like to join our guild."
"Is that all the reason or are you hiding something?"
Cha Hae-in felt embarrassed and unable to look into Justine's eyes as she was too straightforward.
"Before I answer that, there is something I want to ask."
She averted answering the questions that made Justine smirked.
"Dodging my question huh? Alright, shoot."
Justine leaned back into the sofa.
"What relationship do you all have with Ryuu?"
Cha Hae-in asked the first thing that pops into her instead of asking the obvious question of why recently registered A and B ranks are in one place or why their scent is different from normal hunters.
"Oh that's because we are all his women with me as the main one. Except for the other 3 since they're unconfirmed."
Justine unreluctantly answered that it caused a moment of silence for Cha Hae-in to process what she just heard.
"Excuse me what?"
"Haven't heard of Harem, dear?"
She smirked looking at Cha Hae-in who just felt her whole world started to change upon seeing how serious Justine was.
"Y-You mean all of you have a relationship with one man!?"
"That's what having harem means."
Justine didn't see any problem anymore as long as she judged the woman that possibly was with Ryuu. She does feel happy being friends with the other girls as they lift each other's spirits when they are insecure about something.
For example, Kie who feels awkward for being a mother thinking about how Ryuu's parents react once they find out. They helped her overcome it even if not completely. Justine may know their story and background doesn't mean she'll trust the source materials since things can change.
Meanwhile, Cha Hae-in couldn't believe what she was saying and couldn't help but blush yet relieve at the same time.
"How?" (Cha Hae-in)
"What do you mean how?" (Justine)
"How are you okay with it?" ( Cha Hae-In )
"Ask the author." ( Justine )
"What?"( Cha Hae-in)
"What?" ( Justine )
The two look at each other with Cha Hae-in and find it strange for a man to have so many women or how they were alright with it.
"Ryuu gives his best to each of us."
Mitsuri decided to join in.
"You'll know once you get to spend time with him."
Mitsuri remembers how Ryuu always keeps making time for each of them when he can. He is able to understand that each girl has their own standards and views that he is able to give what is needed to each of them.
[ A/N: Read The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. I'll be using it as inspiration to keep the harem in check. ]
"Y-You're making it sound like I'm joining?"
"You're not?" ( Justine )
She pretended to be surprised, making Cha Hae-in blush hearing her word. The S Rank Hunter finds it strange that she doesn't seem to mind the idea of it and only becomes more curious how someone can handle such a large number of women.
"Wait when you mean all, does that mean Miss Kie and her daughter as well?"
Justine's only smile that made Cha Hae-in speechless and should be thinking that he was an animal and horrible person for doing something immoral but for some reason she can't.
'W-Why am I like this!? Is it true that I want to join them? No! I'm just curious! Yup, it's all curiosity!'
Cha Hae-in trying to convince herself with a lie and Justine shook her head seeing her like this.
"You stop giving her too much information. Our relationship isn't normal for people to just outright accept."
Alex joins in walking back to the leaving room after helping the others in the kitchen.
"I know, I just like to see her reaction."
Justine shrugged it off uncaring if she ran away or not. Alex sighed seeing their Head council in the Harem council.
"Kanae is a really horrible influence."
"Hey, can't pass up the opportunity to have fun."
She refuted as Alex turned to face Cha Hae-in.
"Don't mind her. Anyway, I'm here to tell you that the food is ready."
They nodded as everyone headed to the dinner table finding quite a lot of people. She sat down next to Alex while looking down, seeing that they're meal was simple meaty soup.
"Oh Miss Cha?"
She heard the person that she was looking for and found him walking toward them with two women beside him. They look at alike that concluded that the two were sisters with one had the aroma of flowers and vegetation looking at her that made her shiver as if she just found another target and saw her lick her tongue while the other the one who look young had intoxicating aroma akin to poison and venom that irritate her a bit.
And there's Ryuu in the middle whose scent remains the same like the embodiment of life. He sat down in front of her giving a friendly smile.
"What can I do for you?"
Ryuu asked.
"I…I'm just here to ask if you are curious about joining our guild?"
Cha Hae-in asked and giving the excuse that she made.
"Is that all? Unfortunately I don't plan on joining any Guild, instead plan on making one."
"I thought so…."
She doesn't know what to do now when she already gave her reason for being there.
"Wait, I thought you were curious about my Swordsmanship?"
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