Looking at the dazed little Sara, little Eula kindly began explaining the old man's situation to Kujou Sara.
"This is the old man. His full surname is Kagerou, given name Cid. You can think of it as... the Shura Anyakonsen-shou's rest mode."
With little Eula's explanation and gentle guidance, little Sara instantly understood everything in front of her.
"So that's how it is. Putting the people first means sharing joy with the people, and sharing joy with the people means blending in among them.
So he deliberately adjusted his rest mode to that of an adventurer?
That way, he can simultaneously enjoy the people's pleasures and gain a deeper understanding of them. Truly worthy of Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou."
For a moment, the old man was at a loss for words.
Isn't it possible...
that the Shura Anyakonsen-shou state is actually the abnormal one?
But seeing the admiring look in little Sara's eyes,
the old man's vanity ultimately managed to temporarily suppress his conscience.
"You'll understand in the future. This is something you have to see with your own eyes, understand the real situation, and make the right judgment."
The old man really is too wicked—using "the child needs to grow" as an excuse just to bask in more of the child's admiration...
With his conscience pricked, the old man led little Sara and little Eula to the dining area (the Inazuman term for the place where meals are eaten).
By now, the entire Kamisato family was already seated at the table in advance.
When little Ayaka saw the old man, she happily came over to his side and stretched out both arms.
Seeing little Ayaka's excited expression, how could the old man refuse? He scooped up the adorable little milk bun with one arm and, at the same time, introduced little Sara to the Kamisato family.
"This is the child I specifically requested from Her Excellency the Shogun—Kujou Sara of the Kujou family. For the next period of time, this child will be studying alongside me."
After receiving the signal from Cid that "Kujou Sara is one of our own," the head of the Kamisato family immediately started scheming a little.
"Oh? This child looks quite steady and reliable. Clearly a promising talent. Come, sit here."
In short, the seating arrangement for this meal at the Kamisato household was roughly as follows, from left to right:
Little Eula, the old man + little Ayaka, Kujou Sara, Kamisato Takakado, Kamisato Ayato, Kamisato Ayaka's mother (Kamisato Kayo).
When it came time to serve the dishes, children still had to eat by themselves. The old man couldn't choose to feed little Ayaka, so he had to let her sit next to Madam Kamisato Haruyo.
"You're keeping Kujou Sara by your side to study. Have you already decided on the formal relationship? Teacher and student? Or master and disciple?"
Hearing this, little Sara immediately looked toward the old man with concern. At that moment, her hands subtly tightened their grip.
After all, the teacher-student relationship was far more common, whereas master-disciple... looking at Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou's current situation, it was practically like father and child.
"It depends on what this child wants. Personally, I would very much like to have such a talented disciple."
The old man turned his gaze to little Sara.
"Are you willing, in the future, to take over my position as Shura Anyakonsen-shou? This role will be very difficult... but I believe you would be the most suitable person for it."
And little Sara's response was exactly what the old man had expected.
She immediately set down her chopsticks, knelt properly in seiza, and bowed deeply in request.
"Please accept me as your disciple, Lord Shura Anyakonsen-shou."
When it came to taking an apprentice, the old man felt no lack of confidence despite his own half-baked skills. He would continue to grow as well, and guiding little Sara would be no problem.
Moreover, the position of Shura Anyakonsen-shou itself carried enormous advantages—for little Sara's future, this was something she would surely desire.
"Very well. I will entrust everything I have to you."
Including the position of Shura Anyakonsen-shou.
The old man smiled very happily and placed his hand on little Sara's shoulder.
"The future of Inazuma rests in your hands."
"Yes, I understand, Master."
Little Sara replied with complete seriousness.