Chapter 316: Chapter 316: Entertainment District 1

As we stepped into the Entertainment District, the atmosphere immediately shifted. The air was thick with the scent of incense, sweet perfumes, and the lingering aroma of grilled street food. The sound of music from shamisen and taiko drums filled the streets, blending harmoniously with the lively chatter and laughter of patrons enjoying their night.

The district was exactly what I expected—a place where men of culture gathered, indulging in the pleasures of life. Lanterns lined the streets, casting a warm glow over the beautifully dressed courtesans who beckoned customers with elegant smiles.

I took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. “Now, this is my kind of place.”

Uzui shot me a knowing smirk. “Figured you’d say that. A place like this is perfect for someone like you, isn’t it?”

“How could it not be?” I said with a chuckle. “Good food, beautiful women, and entertainment everywhere you look. What’s not to like?”

Before Uzui could respond, a group of elegantly dressed women approached me. Their kimonos shimmered under the lantern light, and their eyes gleamed with interest as they scanned me from head to toe.

“Oh my, what do we have here?” one of them purred, her voice silky smooth.

“A new face in the district, and such a handsome one at that,” another added, stepping closer.

Their presence didn’t surprise me. With my looks, it was natural for women to be drawn to me, and in a place like this, where charm was currency, I was bound to attract attention.

One of the women reached out, lightly touching my arm. “You must be an esteemed guest. Surely, you’d like some company for the night?”

I smirked, about to play along for a bit, but before I could say anything, a sudden wave of pressure filled the air.

The women tensed as a presence far more overwhelming than mine made itself known.

Shalltear stepped forward, a dark aura surrounding her as her crimson eyes glowed ominously.

“Ah, how unfortunate,” she said, her tone eerily sweet. “But I’m afraid my lord is already spoken for.”

The change in atmosphere was instant. The women, who had been confidently approaching me, suddenly paled. Their instincts screamed at them to back away, and with nervous bows, they quickly made their retreat, disappearing into the bustling streets without a second thought.

Uzui whistled, clearly entertained. “Damn, that was fast. Didn’t even need to say a word, huh, Alex?”

I sighed, turning to Shalltear. “Did you really have to scare them off like that?”

Shalltear crossed her arms, huffing. “Of course! You don’t need to waste time with random women when you already have better ones at your side.”

I chuckled. “Possessive as always.”

She smirked. “Naturally.”

Uzui shook his head, amused. “Well, at least now we won’t have any unnecessary distractions. Come on, let’s get to work.”

Eventually, we stopped in a dark, secluded alley, hidden from the view of the main road. The flickering lanterns barely reached this far, casting long shadows on the walls.

I turned to Shalltear. “Shalltear, summon some of your vampire brides.”

Shalltear nodded, a mischievous glint in her crimson eyes. With a flick of her wrist, a magic circle appeared beneath her feet, glowing ominously in the dimly lit alleyway. The air around us grew heavy, and within moments, figures began emerging from the shadows.

One by one, Shalltear’s vampire brides materialized—pale-skinned, crimson-eyed beauties clad in elegant gothic attire. Each of them radiated an eerie yet captivating presence, their postures graceful but exuding a quiet menace.

Uzui raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed despite himself. “That’s a sight you don’t see every day,” he muttered.

I smirked, turning to him. “They’ll be useful for gathering information. Your wives sent letters before they stopped responding, right? We’ll position these summons at those locations. If anything unusual happens, they’ll report back immediately.”

Uzui stroked his chin thoughtfully. “Smart move. Those letters came from three different houses. If something happened to them, it must’ve started there.”

“Exactly,” I replied, then faced Shalltear. “Give them instructions. I want them to blend in as ordinary courtesans. Their job is to observe everything, especially any demons lurking around. If they notice anything suspicious, they report to us immediately.”

Then I retrieved several small artifacts from my inventory—simple pendants, enchanted with magic to conceal their supernatural nature.

“Take these,” I instructed, handing one to each of Shalltear’s vampire brides. “These artifacts will make you appear as ordinary humans to anyone who looks at you. No one will sense anything unusual, and you’ll blend in perfectly.”

The vampire brides accepted the artifacts with a small bow, placing them around their necks.

“They will carry out your will flawlessly.” Then she turned to her brides, “Do not embarrass me.”

Then she continued,

“Each of you will infiltrate one of the three locations mentioned. Do not engage unless absolutely necessary. If you find anything, return to us immediately.”

The vampire brides bowed in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized. “As you command, Lady Shalltear.”

Uzui pointed toward the far end of the district. “The first house is Kyougoku House—that’s where Hinatsuru was last stationed. The second is Ogimoto House, where Makio was, and the last is Tokito House, where Suma was placed. To make sure no one gets suspicious, I’ll personally escort each of them to different houses as merchants selling them for money.”

I smirked. “Worried someone might catch on?”

Uzui gave me a pointed look. “This is my mission, and my wives are on the line. I’m not taking any chances. If I don’t position them myself, someone might notice something’s off. It has to be done right.”

I shrugged. “Fair enough. Do what you have to.”

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