Chapter 135 Lesson Time for the Children Who Inherit the Evil Dragon’s Blood: Gingetsu
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The sight of Gingetsu in her tailcoat – resolutely aiming to become her father’s personal butler – was undeniably precious.
Silver meteors seemed to streak through her lustrous black hair. With her sharp intelligence and boyish, androgynous features, she possessed a beauty that would surely one day bloom into that of a refined lady in gentleman’s attire. The tailcoat, tailored precisely to her small frame, was flawless in its construction. As she donned her white gloves and straightened her spine with an expression of absolute gravity, there was a sincerity in her bearing that transcended mere childhood pretend-play.
She remained a constant fixture at her father’s side, attending to him as he navigated the administrative duties required to establish the Ryuuin Family¹. Perhaps because she was constantly mindful of the conduct her mother, Uigetsu, had drilled into her, Gingetsu never allowed her professional composure to slip. She did not interact with him through the lens of a parent and child, but maintained a rigid boundary of master and servant. Though she was less than a month old, the manifestation of the “Spirit of Service”² inherited from her mother had already taken root. She handled everything from meal preparation to the smallest household chores with tireless devotion.
”Father, I have prepared your coffee,” Gingetsu said.
”Shall we take a break soon? It’s just past three, and we’ve only just finished lunch,” her father replied.
”As you wish. I shall bring something to snack on,” Gingetsu said.
Her usual bright and cheerful expression was gone, replaced by a quiet sense of fulfillment found in her devotion. The rough, boyish tone of her voice had vanished, and every movement down to her fingertips had reached a peak of fluid elegance. She seemed to be savoring every second of her role as his exclusive butler. Being useful to him clearly resonated with her; whenever he praised her for the smallest task, the sight of her bashful, joyful expression was enough to warm the heart.
Gingetsu brought a tray of sweets and drinks to the table, but as soon as she set them down, she moved to stand at attention by his side.
”Take a break with me, Gingetsu. Standing by my side all day has to be exhausting,” her father said.
”Not at all! Simply serving Father brings me more joy than I can say! If anything is exhausting, it’s dealing with my sisters whenever they try to sneak in and interfere with your work! We cannot allow the Ryuuin Family’s vital business to be disrupted just so they can act like spoiled daddy’s girls!” Gingetsu exclaimed.
Her spirit of devotion was ironclad, and her will when acting as his butler was immovable. To stand as an equal to her respected mother, Uigetsu, her determination to fulfill her role despite her youth was staggering. Unlike her sisters, who looked for any opening to turn the mood toward romance, Gingetsu allowed no such worldly desires to interfere with her duties.
”You’re working so hard to be a fine butler. I really ought to reward you. Tell you what – during this break, you can stop being a butler and just be my daughter. Come here,” her father said.
”Eh? Is… is that really alright? Ah, but… mmmph!” Gingetsu stammered.
A daddy’s girl could never resist her father’s temptation. When he patted his lap and urged her to sit, Gingetsu approached as if drawn in by an irresistible force. She hesitated for only a moment, but a gentle stroke of her hair was all it took for her professional levee to break.
”Hold me… please, just hold me tight… I was trying so hard to be patient. But the more I stared at your back, the more I remembered those moments when we were just together. I missed that feeling of being wrapped in your arms… I wanted that security so badly! I’m so selfish and greedy for wanting this… ah, nnnh!” Gingetsu cried.
”It’s only natural for a girl your age to want to be spoiled by her father, Gingetsu. It’s not selfish at all. If you’re a daddy’s girl, you should be greedy for it. Wanting ‘too much’ is just the right amount,” her father said.
”Yeah… Father, I love you. Being held like this… it’s more than I can stand!” Gingetsu whispered.
Her handsome, adorable features melted in an instant, transforming into those of a young girl in the arms of the one she loved. She wrapped her small arms around his torso with all her might, burying her head in his chest and inhaling deeply, savoring his scent as she basked in the joy of being a daughter. The affection Gingetsu harbored seemed to be more than mere familial love; it was shot through with a hidden, romantic intensity. Her racing heartbeat, her shallow, quickened breaths, and the flush in her cheeks spoke of a female gazing upon her male.
”When I’m older… can I show you all the other ‘Services’ Mother taught me?” Gingetsu asked.
”Of course. I don’t know what Uigetsu has been teaching you, but when the time comes, I look forward to seeing it,” her father replied.
”Mother’s bloodline is the best at providing Service. Look… even the cherry on this sweet… I can tie it,” Gingetsu said.
She popped the small red fruit into her mouth. An instant later, she peeked her tongue out to reveal the stem, tied into a perfect knot. She gave a mischievous grin, then closed her mouth and opened it again to show the knot had been unraveled. Having shown off her dexterity to her heart’s content, she took his hand and pulled his thumb into her mouth.
Even though she had only one tongue, the sensation of her licking and entwining his thumb was like being handled by a dozen clever snakes. The way she teased the tip of his nail sent a strange, ticklish shiver through him, as if he were being massaged by undulating, living silk. Her mother’s legendary dexterity had clearly been passed down; her boast of being “good at Service” was a simple fact. She looked up at him, her expression overflowing with confidence.
”Haah! How was that, Father? If I can do that much with just my tongue, imagine what I can do for you when I use my whole body!” Gingetsu boasted.
She began to shift her weight on his lap, her backside applying a rhythmic, exquisite pressure. Her fingertips traced paths up his arms, finding the exact spots where his muscles were knotted from paperwork and kneading them with professional precision. Even without the romantic undertones, her massage technique was superlative. He felt her soft palms palpating his skin. As the former head of the Shiryuin Clan³, his body was honed to a point where he rarely suffered from typical fatigue, yet Gingetsu didn’t miss even the slightest hint of tension, meticulously working it out of his system.
”You’re not holding much stress. As expected of the head of the Ryuuin Family and the master of the Evil Dragon’s inner circle! But massage isn’t just about fixing tension; with my skills, I can handle the prevention, too,” Gingetsu said.
”Uigetsu’s physical techniques even surpass Yaten’s… did she really teach you every detail of the human anatomy?” her father asked.
”Yeah! I know it well enough to dismantle a mere human in seconds! Animals, monsters – I only need one look to understand their entire structure. If I combine my techniques with the Evil Dragon’s Clairvoyance⁴, I can give Father the ultimate healing,” Gingetsu said.
A few of her words were a bit ominous, but to an Evil Dragon, those outside the family were little more than objects. Like Uigetsu, she had the capacity for compassion if given a reason, so he didn’t press the point. Since she wanted to be a “daddy’s girl” providing a massage rather than a butler doing a task, he decided to indulge her.
”Then I suppose I’ll leave myself in your hands. I haven’t trained so poorly that I’m falling apart, but I’d like to see what the ‘eyes that see through everything’ can do,” her father said.
”Heh-heh-heh… Mother gave my skills her seal of approval; she said they’ll make you feel like you’ve ascended to heaven. I’m going to turn your muscles to jelly, Father!” Gingetsu said.
It was a pure massage, devoid of any ulterior motives. But as she grasped the structure of every muscle, bone, and even the smallest blood vessel, unraveling the tension in every corner of his body, he was forced to admit: Gingetsu’s “Service” had truly reached the pinnacle.
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Summary:
Gingetsu attempts to act as a stoic, professional butler for her father to prove her worth and emulate her mother, Uigetsu. However, her suppressed desire for affection leads her to abandon her professional persona for a moment of intimacy on her father’s lap. The chapter concludes with Gingetsu demonstrating her supernatural massage skills, utilizing her innate knowledge of anatomy and ‘Service’ training.
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Trivia:
- Gingetsu is less than a month old, despite her mature behavior.
- The mention of ‘dismantling a human in seconds’ highlights the inherent lethality of the Evil Dragon bloodline.
- Gingetsu’s hair has specific silver streaks described as ‘meteors’.
- She explicitly views her sisters as rivals for her father’s attention
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Character Insight:
Gingetsu struggles with her ‘dual nature’: the desire to be a useful tool (butler) versus her primal need for parental love (daughter). This chapter shows she finds fulfillment in both, but her emotional dam is easily broken by her father’s kindness.
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Behind the Scenes:
The ‘cherry stem’ trick is a classic trope in Japanese media used to symbolize dexterity and suggestiveness.
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TL Notes:
Notes:
• Gingetsu – An androgynous child with glossy black hair featuring silver meteor-like streaks. The daughter of Uigetsu and the protagonist, inheriting the Evil Dragon bloodline. She wears a tailored tailcoat and white gloves, acting as her father’s exclusive butler with high-level Service skills and anatomical knowledge.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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