Bonus: The Final Treasure

It looks like this is the last treasure, so I thought I should probably come along, too.

How were the other treasure hunts?

A dress, a one-piece swimsuit, and other variations, huh? I see she still had some tricks up her...um... Well, you know what I mean.

I see. I'm glad to hear that. She must have gone to a lot of trouble.

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So, you came waltzing in here happily chatting away again, huh? You really are an expert at pissing people off.

...Well, that's okay. I'll lay off the petty remarks since you've made it this far.

Besides, I need to show you just how much I have the upper hand here. Hehe.

Anyway, this is the moment you've been waiting for; the place with the final treasure.

I'm not going to bother calling in any other Chinese beasts like Kirin or Kouryu anymore.

No, now you're going to face the Demon King who rules the Sixth Heaven herself; me.

Oh yes, I know what you're thinking.

"How is this any different from before," right? Or maybe "What a letdown of a last boss."

...Hehe. Hehehehehe. Ahhhahaha!

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That's it! That's the idiotic bewildered look I wanted to see!

All the outfit swapping I've been doing up till now? It was just foreshadowing for this moment.

And what's more, the fact that Master has been so good about accepting my lovethat is, the treasure, up until now...

...has only made me even more powerful.

Now, behold the ultimate form of Mara, the Demon King of Summer!

Um, I've always been an Indian god, remember?

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I see. So you've moved even further to your Mara side.

Why yes. Isn't it obvious?

I'm the demon of desire. The demon of depravity. I'm Mara, the Demon King of the Sixth Heaven.

I am the supernatural being set on avenging the fact that nobody sees my demon kingliness (hah) as anything special anymore.

So I changed into a swimsuit bursting with seductive power and waited for summer, the season when humanity's depravity resistance is at its lowest, to make my move!

And now, I'm bringing my full power to bear against a single target: you, Fujimaru.

You're not getting away from me this time. Once I finally deprave you, then my revenge will be complete!

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Well, she's certainly stronger now, but she's still basically the same on the inside, right?

So she should still have the same weakness I told you about before, which means she shouldn't be that much of a threat.

At least, that's what I think.

Oh, whoops. I meant to tell you that secretly, since hearing the truth from me would only make her more stubborn.

(So, um, as I was saying...)

(I still think things will work out as long as you keep interacting with her just like you usually do until summer's over.)

Are you doing this on purpose, Pārvatī!? How many times are you going to piss me off by whispering to Master right in front of me!?

And how dare you say I'm not a threat? Fine then. I'll just have to show you my true power as the Demon King of Summer.

First I'm going to send Master firmly over the edge into depravity, then I'm going to grind you into dust!

Go on, Pārvatī! Let me hear your pathetic screams of pain ring out across the clear summer sky!

Rrgh... Rrrghhh!

Dammit!!!

Why won't you just fall into depravity already!? How much harder do I have to try!?

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And while we're at it...why do I feel as though the harder I try, the more I end up missing my mark?

Have I been going about this the wrong way from the beginning?

...No, I'm not going to give up. I'm a demon king. There shouldn't be anyone out there I can't corrupt!

Master.

Once Kama realizes the problem and comes to her senses, she may end up trying something like this again.

I'm sorry to ask more of you, but do you think you could talk her down somehow?

If you could just give her some sense of accomplishment...

...I think that should be enough to go back to the way things were before, without any actual harm done.

It would only be until summer is over, since I'm sure she'll go back to her usual self then, so... Please! I'm counting on you!

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You'll be fine! As I said before, she still has the same weakness!

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Yes?

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Huh???

(Oh gosh, she's not buying it at all! H-hang in there, Master!)

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What are you talking about? That can't possibly be true...

...Can it?

Now that you mention it, I think I HAVE been sensing something different about humanity during summer...

Maybe that even explains why I've been feeling slightly off my game this whole time?

So then, does this mean my depravity sensor is just on the fritz? That I actually have been doing my job well?

Hmm. I don't know. I think I'd need to see some kind of proof before I can fully believe you...

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(I see. He's talking about paying her back for all her help this summer, as well as for going to the trouble of arranging this bonus treasure hunt!)

Huh? How is that supposed to count as proo

(Lick, lick, lick)

Mmm, I didn't think ice cream could get any yummier, but that was before I tried having some on the beach!

You really don't mind that I got a triple scoop?

Huh? I can even get another one if I want? Okay, but I want different flavors this time.

Yay, a parfait! (Munch, munch, munch)

Mmm, it's so sweet!

What a wonderfully wicked idea, mixing fruit, whipped cream, and ice cream all together into one delicious package!

It's absolutely perfect for the demon king of depravity.

(...Wooow.)

(I was a little disappointed when he said he had something to show me, and it only turned out to be snorkeling...)

(But I have to admit, this IS pretty neat...)

(Aah! Those eyes! Those warm, kind eyes watching me to see if I'm enjoying this! He's so close!) (Blub blub blub...)

...Ahhh. This lemonade really hits the spot after all that exercise. What a perfect blend of sweetness and sourness.

I can't believe you're doing all these nice things for me without me even having to ask for it. It's almost as if...

As if...you really have completely fallen for me...?

Hmm...?

Does this mean you were telling the truth after all, Master? You're now fully depraved, and you just didn't realize because it's summer?

...Hehe. Hehehehe.

Well then, I guess there's no need for me to rush things.

I can just take my time, assess the situation...

And make sure you continue to dance in the palm of my hand, right?

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She may not be quite the same Kama she usually is, but at least in summer, this is her new normal.

I know it may not always be easy, but I hope you'll keep being her friend, just like you have been.

As long as you do that, her Mara side should be quelled.

Well, I know she's still calling herself Mara, but at least there shouldn't be a repeat of what happened before.

As for me, I'll keep watching over her just as I usually do. And if I have to step in and scold her, I'll do that, too.

So we have nothing to worry about from her.

Anyway, I guess this was the very last treasure hunt, huh? Congratulations on a successful hunt, Master.

I think you've earned yourself a nice, relaxing Caribbean vacation for the rest of your summer!

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(Even if it did start as a way of rebelling, or of getting back at me...)

(...the very fact that she's turned her attention to a single person...)

(...is something new and special for her.)

(I think the time she's spent here at Chaldea has been changing her for the better.)

Hehe. I'm glad I realized that. For me, it may just be the best treasure I could have asked for.