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　Eve, the maid, is taking a break after tasting a certain dish from another world that Ashtaroth, the king of the castle, had told her about.

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　Looking out the window of the kitchen, she sees the sun shining, the blue sky without a cloud, and angry shouts.

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"There, you're late!

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　It was Hijikata Toshizo's voice instructing them during training. The shouts were not uncommon, but had become an everyday occurrence since Toshizo became the commander of this country. After carefully washing the dishes, Eve crept toward the shouts.

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"Eighty, eighty-one... you're putting too much pressure on your shoulders!

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Yes, yes!

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　He seemed to be making all the soldiers practice with wooden swords. The wooden sword, which weighed the same as the one used in battle, was raised above their heads and swung down in time to Hijikata's command. The people training there were of various races, including demons, subhumans, and humans, without distinction. The one receiving the most attention is a young human man. He continues to swing frantically.

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"Ninety-eight, ninety-nine, one hundred!

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With a loud "BOOM" the noise stops. At that moment, many of them sat down or breathed on their shoulders. Toshizo stared at them and opened his mouth.

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"Don't be lazy! After you rehydrate yourself, we'll have a practice bout!

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　The exhausted men immediately stood up, drank the water and began to strike in pairs with their wooden swords.

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　The sound of the wooden swords was rhythmic.

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　The sound of the wooden swords began to flow rhythmically.

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"So they're here again!"

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　Toshizo, who was watching the soldiers, called out in disgust to Eve, who was in the shadows of the corridor adjacent to the training hall.

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"Yes."

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"I've told you many times, you don't need swordsmanship. And martial arts. You can contribute to the Demon Lord with a head that we don't have.

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I want to stay by Master's side. Even if it's on the battlefield.

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it's not easy to fight while protecting a woman. Besides, think of what will happen if you can't protect her. What would your husband think?"

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"That's why I want to learn. Master is perfect. He is perfect, but unforeseen things may happen. Here's ...... for when that happens."

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"............"

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　Toshizo looks at Eve with his eyes only, without turning his body. A pricey look and a straight, sincere look are connected.

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　Eve, thinking that she might be allowed to practice, does not take her eyes off of Toshizo. A long but short staring contest ensues, which ends with a sigh from Toshizo.

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"Goodness, you're a stubborn little girl, aren't you?"

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"Yes! So, so!

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"But what will your husband think of ......?"

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Please don't tell the master.

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That's a tall order.

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Takuan.

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　Thinking he'd refuse, Eve pulled out her secret weapon. Toshizo, who had not moved an inch before, jerked.

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　Takuan is a food from another world that the demon king Ashtaroth had studied in his previous life, and it is said to be from the country where Hijikata Toshizo lived. It is said that daikon radish roots are dried and then soaked in seasonings for more than a month in a barrel. Eve did not miss the fact that Ashtaroth had mentioned that she would like to try it once.　That same day he began to pickle herbs based on the unique process he had heard about.

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"Did you say 'herbs'?"

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"Yes."

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"............"

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It is ready today.

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............

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　Toshizo bit his lip and shot Eve a sharp look. Eve was completely unmoved.

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"............"

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"............"

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"............ Would you like some?"

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"............ eat."

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　Even the man who was known as the deputy chief of the Shinsengumi could not compare to the taste of his hometown.

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Don't skip work just because I'm out of your sight!

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　Toshizo glared at the trainees and Eve smiled in triumph.

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"Show me your knife. I'm sorry, but I've never used a knife before. I'm just guessing."

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"Yes!"

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　Eve took out a knife and showed it to Toshizo.

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"It doesn't matter if the blade is sharp or not. If the blade is long enough... well, if it's human-shaped, aim for the solar plexus, if it's a bastard, for the Adam's apple, for the Adam's apple.

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　Toshizo pointed at the parts of the body to explain them clearly to Eve. Eve put her hands on her own gizzard and throat.

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"The dove's tail and the throat?

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"A prick in either would make it impossible to breathe. You could do it in the heart, but it's more likely to hit the bone and not let you go deep enough.

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You're a samurai, aren't you?

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Do you know what it means to be a samurai?

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I learned it from the master.

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huh?　I don't care. I don't know about the demon tribe. You know their weak points better than me. No bones and thin muscles. Stick it there for now.

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I'll do it.

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"Well, get used to the weight of that knife. Hold it in your hand and move it. That's it."

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"Get used to the weight. ......"

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"Once you get used to it, you can spin it. You have to keep training to get good at it, but once you get used to the weight, your trajectory will be less shaky."

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Eve gripped the handle of the knife tighter.

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"Once you get used to it ......"

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Boom!

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　Just as she thought she heard a strong cutting sound, she saw Toshizo's fist in front of her. Those who know, know. The trajectory of his fist passed in a straight line without bending. It looks simple, but in fact, it is difficult to make the fist straight. And the skill to stop the fist exactly where it wants to be is also impossible for an amateur. Because there is no extra movement, an ordinary person can only perceive that the fist has moved in an instant. Eve was no exception.

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"He's going to thrust his fist straight out..."

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I didn't see it.

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"That's right. It takes time to get to this point. Not right now. Well, I'm sure your husband could do it in no time. No, he's beyond me.

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"Master is a genius."

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　They laugh at each other, thinking of Ashtarte. For both Eve and Toshizo, he is a wonderful and respected demon king. Eve put away her knife.

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"Well, please come to the cafeteria when you have finished your training.

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"Okay. ...... Hey, you and you didn't have enough to hit. Even if you can't keep up with the speed, do the numbers right!　It's not good for you!

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　Toshizo kept his training firmly in the corner of his eye during the exchange with Eve. An angry yell flew out.

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Once again, Toshizo instructed and Eve returned to the rest of her duties.

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　At the end of the day's training, Toshizo appeared in the mess hall in high spirits. He had just finished preparing Ashtaroth's dinner, and there was a gap between his next task and the next one. As Toshizo sat down, Eve put down her chopsticks and placed a plate of herbs on the table. Said "Itadakimasu" (Thank you for the food), Toshizo took the chopsticks and popped the Sawan into his mouth. He heard a crunching sound.

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"...... delicious!"

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　The plate was filled with compliments, and one after another the Sawan on the plate was popped into his mouth. Eve added more and more sazan to the plate each time she ran out. She had decided in advance how much Ashtaroth would eat and intended to serve it until the amount was reached. Eve thought that she had enough for a whole barrel of pickled dumplings.

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　Eve's man appears and she leaves the dining room for a few minutes to listen to a brief report from the city. Just a few minutes.

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　When she returned, Toshizo said thank you for the meal and quickly left the dining room. Eve bowed neatly to show her appreciation. Then, as she was about to move the barrels, she noticed that the weight had fallen on the floor. The weight was on the floor and the lid was open. He approached and looked into the barrel.

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"Oh, no. ......"

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　A sad voice echoed silently in the cafeteria. The barrel was empty. Eve stared at the barrel in shock, unable to move for a while.

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　Only a few minutes, but only a few minutes. In that short time, the entire barrel had disappeared into Toshizo's stomach.

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