Chapter 6: Satan visits!
Apparently, Satan decided to visit Japan's Hell. Hōzuki was assigned to give him a tour, with Y/N tagging along. Satan was extremely tall, making her feel puny. Hōzuki looks up to Satan,
"You're awfully tall, Satan-sama."
"H-Huh?"
"I must seem very small to you."
"Uhh... Yeah, I guess. But that lady is far smaller."
She squints her eyes at him, a being that was easily 2.5 times taller. Y/N took this chance to get to know more places in Hell. They arrived at a large door, which Hōzuki had the keys to open up. A strong gust of hot steam blew towards them as it opened. Her face paled when she saw who was in a boiling pot. King Enma. She rushes to the pot, trying to see if there was a way to get him out.
"K-King Enma!"
Satan was stunned, shocked at how horrendous Japan's Hell was. Y/N stared at Hōzuki as if she was asking for his help. However, he calmly narrated the situation which got on her nerves. She climbs up the ladders, reaching a hand out to Enma.
"King Enma, grab my hand!"
"Y-Y/N! My savior!"
When he grabbed her hand, she was a little bit too light compared to him. Her body fell forwards, aimed towards the scorching water. As if he had lighting speed, he fished them out before any further damage could happen. Enma was on the floor gasping for air while Y/N was in the arms of a strong someone carrying her bridal style. He placed her down on her feet and pets her hair. Somehow, he really liked petting her. They toured around the place and noticed Satan's face was paling. She places a hand on his arm and he looks down at the tiny woman.
"Are you alright Satan-sama?"
O-Oh, my... What a cute being she is!
"I-I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."
As Hōzuki was busy leading the way, Satan was having an enjoyable conversation with her. She had somehow stolen his heart in just a few minutes of knowing each other.
"Miss Y/N, would you perhaps want to stay in my Hell? It's far less torturous than here..."
"Mhmm... I'm sorry but I would have to reject that offer. I'm still working under Hōzuki."
"Then marry me. If you're my wife, you can escape Japan's Hell and live a luxurious life."
Hōzuki talked about his goldfish garden and she gazed at how cute they were swaying with the wind. He noticed that Satan kept looking at Y/N, making her a bit uncomfortable. It was then he decided to hear what they were talking about.
"I-"
"Satan-sama, she is not available to be wedded."
"Why so?"
"She's under my care and I hate it when people take what's mine."
Satan shivered at Hōzuki's glare as she blushed at his statement. Upon reaching the dining room, where Enma was waiting, their eyes widened from seeing a large goldfish gasping for air.
"This is the winner of this year's competition."
He takes out a sword and cuts the fish up instantly. His skills in cutting were amazing, making her eyes sparkle in astonishment. Satan had excused himself to go to the restroom and the three were left alone in the room.
"Hōzuki? Satan seemed scared."
"I think he was amazed by our service."
She helps to clear the table and as they walk past a corridor, a loud scream that was seemingly from Satan sounded.
"I-I think he is scared..."
He just shrugs his shoulders, telling Y/N to follow him around to fix somethings.
---Time skip---
Y/N was exhausted, following him around to make sure minions were doing their jobs. Since he was in a rush, they decided to take Hell's Taxis that were Yokais. She was slightly terrified that their heads were that big but she let Hōzuki handle them.
"Take us to Enma's Palace, please."
She sat comfortably next to him, the tight space making their shoulders touch. She digs into her bag, taking out some rice balls she made before heading out. Her hands reach out to her side, offering him some.
"Here, have some."
"Oh? You made them?"
"Yeah. I came prepared. I didn't want us to get hungry."
"Then I'll gladly take some. Thanks."
She took one and munched on it, eyeing him as he chewed. Her heart fluttered when he nodded in satisfaction. Their moment was interrupted when the Taxi interrupted, telling them a scary tale. As he talked, the lantern started moving,
"I'm Oiwa the lantern... You remind me of my former husband. He, too, was a cool collected man."
Y/N raised her eyebrows, observing how he would react. Hōzuki just scratched his ear, allowing the female lantern to scanned him with her eyes, admiring his appearance. She wasn't liking how the lantern was looking at him.
"You know, ma'am, I'm here."
"I didn't quite see you there. Your beauty is nonexistent and I would never notice someone like you... Unlike Hōzuki-sama who's so handsome~"
The left side of his lip threatened to curl up as he hears Y/N argue with the lantern over her little jealousy. Upon landing, they made a beeline towards Enma to tell him what was going on in Hell. To Hōzuki, it was a good day especially when he had witnessed Y/N's jealousy.
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