Fantasy Library.

Chapter 481 Marriage? Future Son-in-Law?
This time, Aizawa noticed the emotions in Yoshino Asagi's eyes.

There was no way around it; this time, her gaze was too obvious. Asagi Yoshino herself seemed to be deliberately trying to appear more resolute, to the point that she didn't look as kind as her father, Asagi Yasuharu, and even gave off a cold feeling.

"I'm sorry, Aize-kun." Asahi Yasuharu seemed somewhat aware of this, and gave a wry smile, saying, "This matter is very important to my family, especially for Yoshino, who is directly involved in it, so she has to be present. I hope you can understand."

"It's alright." Aize turned his gaze away from Yoshino Asahi, shook his head, and said, "As long as it can clear up my doubts, it might not be a bad thing if more people know the answer."

Aize's composure was quite remarkable, wasn't it? Not only Asagi Yoshino and Asagi Yasuharu, but even Kurama Genjuro showed an expression of admiration.

"It seems our master isn't just good at making people angry."

Cong Yu finally let go of Aize's hand, floated into the air, and said these words as if her anger had subsided.

Unfortunately, only Aize and Asagi Yoshino, who glanced at Congyu, responded to Congyu's words.

This gave Aize a thought.

"As the head priest, Mr. Anqing cannot see the administrator of Muramaru, but as the shrine maiden, Yoshino Asatake seems to be able to see him?"

Thinking of Asahi Yasuharu's words, "Yoshino is even more closely related to this matter," Aizawa probably understood a little.

"Then, Ai-kun, could you please explain why you suddenly went to remove the Murasame?"

Asahi Ansei spoke in a gentle tone, seemingly trying to avoid giving Aize the impression of questioning him.

"As far as I know, you didn't participate in the normal sword-drawing ceremony to draw the Murasame, but rather you suddenly rushed up and drew it out, right?"

This still puzzled Chao Wu Anqing and the others.

If Aize had drawn Murasame during a normal sword-drawing ceremony, they wouldn't have been so puzzled.

Many people, including those from Suizhi Town, have tried to pull up the Murasame, but all have failed.

Aize, however, suddenly went up to the stage, climbed onto the rock, grasped the Divine Sword, and then pulled it out.

This behavior is indeed somewhat perplexing.

Aize did not hide anything from this.

“Actually, when I was very young, I had a very special physical reaction when I was near Kenji Shrine.” Aize finally revealed this, saying, “When I was near Kenji Shrine, my heart would inexplicably race, as if I was being drawn to something uncontrollably.”

"At that time, I thought there was something wrong with my body, so I didn't go to Kenji Shrine and went straight home for a checkup, but they couldn't find anything."

"After that, I never went near Kenji Shrine again, until today..."

Aize then told everyone about his experience.

He told everyone that he had followed the procession to Kenji Shrine today, and just like when he was a child, his heart started racing for no reason.

He suppressed this feeling as he entered the shrine, but when he saw Muramasa, his heartbeat suddenly became extremely intense, and he even had the urge to draw his sword.

By the time he came to his senses, he had already risen up due to the impulse and pulled out the Murasame.

"Now it seems that whether it was that time when I was a child or this time, it was Muramasa who was trying to call me to draw my sword."

Aize shared his thoughts.

"However, I didn't enter the shrine and draw Muramaru when I was a child. This time, I happened to come across the sword-drawing event and by chance came into contact with Muramaru and drew it."

Aize raised the Murasame in his hand, making the blade of this famous sacred sword in Suiori stand upright.

"Zheng..."

A faint glint of light immediately appeared on the blade, as if echoing Aize's words and confirming his statement, causing everyone to widen their eyes in surprise.

Everyone present knew of Congyu Maru's extraordinary abilities and that the legend of the Divine Sword was not a fabrication, but a real existence.

This was the first time they had ever seen the Muramasa sword pulled out like this, let alone witness it displaying extraordinary abilities and mysterious power.

Even Cong Yu seemed somewhat surprised.

"I've never seen anyone respond to others so enthusiastically before, not even in my time!"

Not to mention responding to Aize's words so positively, everything Aize just said was somewhat unbelievable to Cong Yu.

The call of Muramaru... something like that has never happened before!

Muramaru has had users before, otherwise there wouldn't be the legend of Hoori wielding the sacred sword to slay monsters and repel invaders. But those people didn't even make Muramaru react to them. If she, the manager of the divine power, didn't enter Muramaru, then Muramaru would just be an ordinary sword, without any supernatural abilities.

However, this perception has been shattered today.

Even though she didn't reside in Muramaru, the divine sword still responded to Aize, proving that what her new master had just said was true.

"What on earth is going on, Lord Congyu?"

Asahi Yoshino couldn't help but ask Murami a question.

Aize glanced at Asagi Yasuharu and Kurama Genjuro, and seeing that they did not react to Asagi Yoshino's actions, he immediately understood.

"Although they can't see Cong Yu, Mr. An Qing and my grandfather clearly know that Cong Yu exists."

Aize estimated that some people who had a particularly close relationship with Suizhi probably knew some of the secrets of this town.

In particular, the older generation sternly rebuked Ma Tingluhua and others when they suspected that the sword-drawing ceremony had been tampered with, proving that although they may not know the secret of Suizhi, they at least do not doubt the authenticity of the myths and legends.

"This town is becoming more and more mysterious, and more and more interesting."

While Aize was thinking this, Congyu had already answered Asagi Yoshino's question.

“Even if you ask me, I have no idea what happened.” Congyu said with a puzzled look, “I have been the manager of Congyu Maru for hundreds of years, but I have never encountered such a case before.”

"...Then why did this happen?" Asagi Yoshino pursed her lips and said, "Mr. Aize, he..."

"Hmm." Congyu nodded while looking at Aize, a strange look in her eyes, and said, "Perhaps, even among all the users of Congyu Maru throughout history, the master is a special existence?"

Asahi Yoshino immediately fell silent.

Asahi Yasuharu and Kurama Genjuro exchanged glances, then looked at Aize.

“We understand the situation. Thank you for your help.” Asahi Ansei’s attitude remained as gentle as ever. He said to Aize, “Now that we have confirmed that it was you, Aize, who pulled out the Murasame, and the Murasame has acknowledged you, we can get down to business.”

“Father.” Asagi Yoshino immediately called out to Asagi Ansei, as if she were objecting to something.

But Asahi Ansei gave Asahi Yoshino a wry smile.

“In any case, Ai-kun is a user recognized by Congyu Maru, and Congyu-sama should have already acknowledged this, right?” “In that case, we can’t ignore Ai-kun’s existence, even if we shouldn’t involve him in our affairs.”

"This is something you should have done, Yoshino."

At this point, Asahi Yasuharu's expression turned slightly serious, causing Asahi Yoshino to fall silent.

Chao Wu Anqing then smiled at Aize again and made a request as soon as she spoke.

"I know this is a bit sudden, but Ai Jun, could you please move into our home officially starting today?"

Upon hearing this, Aize was completely stunned.

"Move in your house?" Aize asked, surprised and hesitant. "Do you mean this Kenshin Shrine?"

“That’s right.” Chao Wu Anqing nodded and said, “Of course, I will prepare a room for you. During your stay here, all expenses will be covered by us, including but not limited to the tuition and miscellaneous fees you will need after transferring to Suizhi.”

"Transfer to Suiori?" Aize was even more astonished and said, "I have to transfer here?"

“Yes.” Chao Wuanqing smiled and said, “I have already discussed this matter with Mr. Genjuro.”

Aize shifted his gaze to Kurama Genjuro.

“Mr. Anqing hopes that you will stay in Suizhi, and preferably stay at Kenji Shrine.” Upon seeing this, Kurama Genjuro said to Aize, “I will take the responsibility of explaining this to your parents and try my best to obtain their consent.”

Upon hearing this, Aize opened his mouth, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

He could accept transferring schools.

Anyway, he didn't have any particularly close friends at school, and the academic workload in China was extremely heavy. In contrast, the academic workload here wasn't as intense. Plus, Suizhi was a place he was somewhat familiar with, so transferring here wasn't a particularly difficult thing to accept.

If he can accept studying and his parents and family agree, then it doesn't matter where he is.
only……

"I came here to work for you, Grandpa."

Aize said this with a hint of helplessness, only to be comforted by Kurama Genjuro.

"You don't need to worry about the matter in Zhinadu Village, I will make other arrangements."

According to Kurama Genjuro, if Aizawa agrees to stay at Kenji Shrine, not only will all expenses be covered by the Asabu family, but he will also not need to work at Shinatosou during the holidays and can simply spend his holiday as usual.

This was exactly what Aize wanted.

You can spend a relaxing holiday in Suizhi without having to work or help out, and I believe no one would refuse that.

The issue is……

“I have no reason to accept the offerings from Kenji Shrine.” Aize said to Asabu Yasuharu, “Just because I drew the sacred sword, does that mean I can accept the offerings from Kenji Shrine with a clear conscience?”

It just feels a bit strange.

But Chao Wu Anqing said something truly shocking.

"So, if you marry Yoshino, can you settle down here without any guilt?"

Asahi Yasuharu's words silenced the entire shrine.

"?"

A question mark appeared on Aize's forehead.

"Ugh?"

The silent Asagi Yoshino was also completely stunned.

Mr. Anqing (father)... what did he just say?

"Getting married!?"

Aize and Asagi Yoshino shouted at the same time.

"As expected, it was still too sudden?" Chao Wu Anqing laughed as if she hadn't seen the two's overreaction. "Of course, it's not about getting married now. It's about making a marriage contract first, getting to know each other for a while, and then fulfilling the marriage contract when both of you feel there are no problems. That way, there won't be any issues, right?"

This is what you call no problem?

The problem is big!

"Wait! Father!" For the first time, Asagi Yoshino's tense face broke down, revealing a panic befitting her age. She quickly said, "You didn't tell me about this!"

"Because you'll definitely object, right, Yoshino?" As if expecting her daughter's reaction, Asagi Yasuharu said, "But this is a very necessary thing. We can't just let Ai-kun move into our house for no reason, can we?"

“After all, Suizhi is a very small place with some complicated rumors. If we let Ai-kun move into our house without any reason, it will definitely cause him trouble.”

“But if we announce to the outside world that Ai Jun is the future son-in-law we have chosen, and that he may need to train here to become the head priest of the shrine, then there won’t be any strange rumors.”

No, no, no... It would be very strange to suddenly arrange a marriage between someone and the shrine maiden of this shrine!

Strange rumors are circulating. He only returned to Suiori today and drew the sacred sword that the shrine has been enshrined for generations. Now he's become the shrine maiden's fiancé. Wouldn't that lead to some strange rumors?

How exactly can such amazing development occur?
Aize wanted to voice all his complaints, but Kurama Genjuro shook his head at him.

“Mr. An Qing also has his own considerations. There are some complicated reasons involved. Anyway, it’s just an engagement, not a marriage proposal. Just wait and see for now.”

Kurama Genjuro, like Asatake Yasuharu just now, said this in a pleading tone.

This was the first time Kurama Genjuro had pleaded with him in such a tone. After thinking about it, Aize finally calmed down and decided to wait and see for the time being.

Yoshino Asagi, however, did not have the same good mindset as Aizawa, and looked anxious and flustered.

"How can this be done, Father? Suddenly arranging for someone to get married... I don't agree!"

Yoshino Asatake strongly opposed it.

However, despite his seemingly gentle demeanor, Asahi Yasuharu's attitude was surprisingly resolute.

"Your mother was in the same situation; her marriage was arranged directly by your maternal grandfather," said Asahi Ansei. "It's just an engagement; it won't lead to marriage. So, even for your own sake, you should think it over before you decide, Yoshino."

"This..." Asatake Yoshino once again didn't know what to say.

"Then it's settled." Chao Wu Anqing said in a decisive tone, "I hope the two of you can get along well."

(End of this chapter)