After hearing Komorebi's words, Junichi's spoon dropped from his hand as he was sent into a state of shock. Was it really human meat he was tasting? A sense of panic started setting in his mind as he immediately started thinking about several possibilities of escaping from the hut as soon as possible, before becoming the meal for the next adventurer that stumbles near the hut.
As Junichi was plotting his escape, Komorebi started laughing strenuously. "I was just kidding, it's just some poor rabbit I found injured at the riverbank. The poor soul was on the verge of death, and I just honoured its death by making a meal out of it.", explained Komorebi.
While still highly skeptical, Junichi trusted Komorebi's assessment of the situation and eased up a bit. A little later, after finishing his meal, Junichi went outside to wash his face and take a small bath at the river, as he was reeking with stench ever since his arrival in the new world. Meanwhile, Komorebi said that she will arrange some spare clothes and a meal for him as he goes back on his adventures.
Still trying to process everything that was going on and all the events till now, Junichi waddled his way down to the riverbank and started taking a bath. "As of now, I only know that a Blackwood Village exists and only know this witch woman. I still need to find why I keep on dying and what the fuck is the system of this world."
As Junichi was drenched in water and his thoughts, a sharp cry came from the hut. After listening carefully, it was Komorebi's voice. Without a second thought, Junichi rushed to the hut and found a tall, pale-skinned man wearing a black long cloak, grabbing Komorebi's arm, and holding a burning torch in his other hand.
"Hey, asshole!! Didn't your mother teach you how to treat a woman? Not so rough, buddy", screamed Junichi at the man
After hearing Junichi's scream, the man turned towards him. As Junichi noticed his appearance, he realized that, despite looking human, there was something about this guy that gave him the chills. The man had long black hair with pointed ears. He had a goatee that ran along his sharp jawline. He resembled a perfect description of a vampire, about whom Junichi had read in books.
"What the fuck is a vampire doing in broad daylight? And what do you want with the witch? Speak up, you asshole!" said Junichi after gathering some courage. After hearing this, the man burst into a loud laughter.
"And who, sir, are you? And why should I, the great demon prince Sago, be liable to answer the questions of a puny mortal human being? I eat the likes of you from breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so if you want to live, get out of here, my good sir, and let me carry on with my affairs", replied Sago, the demon prince.
"Your affairs are no longer private, you fucker, when you decided to abuse a woman!" screamed Junichi
"I see, you're one of those adventurers who likes to play hero in their little costume, or in your case, no costume at all! Nevertheless, might as well get rid of you before I deal with this bitch" laughed Sago as he noticed Junichi wasn't wearing anything as he was trying to confront the former. Hearing this, Junichi looked down and immediately rushed behind some bushes.
Sago then lifted his arms and started grinding his teeth. A form of energy started accumulating on his palm and began to give off a red glow. As he was just about to shoot the projectile attack, Junichi realised the gravity of the situation and went into panic mode, not knowing how to get out of the jam. However, Junichi could not escape in time, and the attack struck him.
"Not again for fuck sake!! I was just getting used to not dying", thought Junichi as he squeezed his eyes shut, waiting for the end.