Tokyo Detective

Chapter 569 I Want the Locust Chamber to Perish
Akasaka Palace, the private residence of the Japanese Locust Chamber.

A matchmaking event is underway in the neon-lit room. On one side is a 45-year-old man, Kubo Taki, the leader of the Kyoei Party, and on the other side is a young and beautiful girl, 19-year-old Princess Kirimiya Tama.

Her grandfather was the previous Heavenly Emperor, which is why she was able to receive the title of princess; otherwise, she would have been a "queen."

The young girl was dressed in a gorgeous kimono that hugged her graceful body. Her face, as bright as the moon, was lowered, as if she was too shy to meet the gaze of the old man who was staring at her.

The two are old enough to be father and daughter, but among the powerful and wealthy, a mere 20-year age gap is not a problem.

Akihito Tenko originally didn't want to go on a blind date early; he wanted to wait until Kirimiya Tamaru was 22 years old to avoid public criticism of the Homura clan.

But the actions of the YMCA last night disrupted his plans and made his cooperation with the Prime Minister public.

He was worried that the power he had painstakingly built up would fall apart, so in order to keep Kubo Taki's heart, he had to arrange a blind date for her in advance.
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As Akihito sipped his tea, he watched as Kubo Taki occasionally struck up a conversation with his niece, who responded with perfect composure. Akihito felt reassured.

Sometimes he felt that Kirimiya Tama was not his younger brother's biological daughter. After all, with his brother's IQ barely reaching 80 and his average looks, how could he have given birth to such a beautiful and intelligent daughter?

Just look at the appearance of the other women from the collateral branches, and you'll know that the bloodline of their locust clan is not very good-looking; they can be described as ugly and deformed.

It's a pity it's his biological child, otherwise I might have been able to...
That won't do.

"It is Akihito Tenko who spoke."

"Juri, what do you think of Taki?"

Kirimiya Juri nodded with the demeanor of a Yamato Nadeshiko, exuding a gentle and docile aura that was the type most favored by Japanese men.

"Lord Taki is very kind."

“Taki is really good. Speaking of which, you should call Taki your cousin, Tamari.”

"cousin?"

Facing the girl's curious gaze, Kubo Taki raised his head, straightened his chest, and nodded.

"That's right, my great-great-grandfather and your great-great-grandfather were brothers."

Kirimiya Juri's inner monologue was overflowing with disbelief, yet she still had to feign surprise.

"I see. Please give me your guidance, elder brother."

Kubo Taki couldn't help but smile broadly. He was very satisfied with the result. Not only had his bloodline become pure again, but he had also gained a stunningly beautiful woman more than 20 years his junior as his wife. What more could a husband ask for?

He also recalled that when he was a child, his grandfather and father always talked about the nobility and greatness of the imperial family, especially before World War II, and that he should be proud of his bloodline.

Kubo Taki was indeed brainwashed by his family, which is why he cooperated with Amako when he saw the decline of the Hoshimura.

Akihito asked again.

"Juri, although Taki is a little older than you, he will definitely be a good husband. He can protect Hoshimura and protect you. Are you willing to marry Taki?"

Kirimiya Tamaru glanced at the two of them, almost revealing her disgust, but thankfully she maintained a charming and friendly smile.

Her father was dull-witted and her mother was irresponsible. Having grown up in a cramped room, she had long since honed her acting skills to those of an award-winning actress. Especially after being rejected when she tried to find her own interests in high school, she would not reveal her inner thoughts, but only present the side that outsiders wanted to see.

"I will follow my uncle's arrangements."

"good very good."

Akihito Tenko happily drank his wine, while Kubo Taki noticed a hint of disappointment in Kirimiya Shuri during their conversation and couldn't help but ask her about it.

"When we were talking about school, Zhuli, you seemed a little disappointed?"

“Brother, that’s not true.”

Kubo Taki carefully observed Kirimiya Juri's expression, confirming that he hadn't misread it, and then took the girl's hand and asked her with concern.

"You can talk to your brother about anything. From now on, we will be husband and wife who will share joys and sorrows. I hope you will tell me about any problems you encounter in the future and not bear them alone."

Kirimiya Juri looked pitiful.

“Brother, I want to finish my studies, at least to experience a complete stage of life. If we get married early, then my studies should…”

"College?"

"Yes."

Kubo Taki hesitated. It would take three years to finish university, but the girl kept calling him "brother," and Kubo Taki fell for her. Waiting three years might not be so bad.

Those involved are often blinded by their own interests. As an observer, Akihito Taki could certainly see that Kubo Taki was completely infatuated. This was for the best; being bewitched by the women of the Komatsu family would make him firmly stand on the Komatsu's side.

Just then, a servant came in to report.

"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has come to visit."

"Oda Riko? Please invite her in."

"Yes."

Soon, the female prime minister, sporting dark circles under her eyes, walked in. She had been busy with public relations all night and had barely slept a few hours.

"Your Majesty, I have something I would like to discuss with you."

Akihito Tenko noticed that Oda Riko was gesturing for Kirimiya Tamari to leave, so he spoke up.

"Everyone here is a pillar of our government. If it's not something too confidential, Prime Minister, you can speak freely."

Akihito is quite at ease with Kirimiya Tamari. Whether it's her life or school, she's under constant surveillance, practically having no private space at all. For the time being, Kirimiya Tamari can be trusted.

Seeing this, Oda Riko did not insist further. "Your Majesty, Hanyu Naoki and Tanaka Juzo are contacting members of various factions in the House of Representatives to discuss launching a vote of no confidence against me and the Cabinet."

Akihito Tenko's expression changed slightly, and his tone became serious.

"Naoki Hanyu will choose a good time for a vote of no confidence."

"Your Majesty, I need your full support, otherwise I will be deposed and all my deals with you will be cancelled."

Is this old woman threatening me?

Although Akihito was a little angry, he still agreed.

"I will support you fully."

Kyōei Party leader Taki Kubo also shared his views.

"The Prosperity Sphere will also support the Prime Minister. I have evidence of illegal activities by several opposition MPs, and I will try to win them over."

"Thank you very much for your support."

Kirimiya Juri didn't interrupt the three people's discussion, but just watched quietly like a vase, though she was actually getting more and more excited as she listened.

She had already realized that even the House of Representatives was facing a public relations crisis this time. There was some resentment online towards the House of Representatives interfering in politics, and it was even getting worse with the help of some people.

Perhaps this is an opportunity, a chance to escape the locust chamber, or a chance to bring it to its doom.

As Kirimiya Tamaru thought of this, a fierce glint flashed in her eyes.

She didn't want to stay in this oppressive room, and marrying into an ordinary family like her other cousins ​​wasn't out of the question.

But her damned uncle wanted to marry her off to a pro-government element, and not only she, but even her children would have to endure the hellish education of a pro-government element. This was something she could never accept. If this was the future, she would rather die.

"Wouldn't it be better if I destroyed the locust-infested chambers and everyone became ordinary citizens?"

A thought made her smile even sweeter.

At midnight, in the Akasaka Palace, Akihito and the others had long since left, leaving her alone in this cage once again.

However, this time Kirimiya Juri didn't obediently go to sleep. Instead, she dialed a number, a number left to her by a youth association.

I originally thought that since the young man would have a princess member like her, he would definitely use her, and she could use him in return.

Unexpectedly, more than half a year has passed since the dark night they met, and the YMCA has not contacted her even once, just as if the vow she made that day to join the YMCA was a lie.

It was still that same lake. Kirimiya Juri, dressed in a short dress and black stockings, stood on the shore, quietly waiting for someone to arrive.

Shortly after, a masked man suddenly appeared from behind the girl; it was none other than Naoki Hanyu himself.

He never expected that after more than half a year, the girl he had only met once would take the initiative to contact him. He had almost forgotten about her, since it was just a casual thing to do that day. He had no intention of using the woman for anything; it wasn't his style.

"Princess Tonggong, we meet again."

The sudden greeting made Kirimiya Tamaru stiffen for a moment, then she turned around and greeted him in a very gentle and friendly manner.

"Lord Tianzhu, thank you very much for coming."

"Princess, let's get straight to the point. What is it you want?"

Kirimiya Juuri's bright and beautiful eyes met the man's.

"My lord, I have some information that might be useful to our organization, so I hope it can be of assistance."

"What information?"

Without hesitation, Kirimiya Tama told him everything she had heard that day, which surprised Hanyu Naoki.

The Prime Minister and Tianhuang were heavily guarded, each person acting as a fully armed company for close protection. At night, these people hid very well, making it difficult for him to find an opportunity to strike.

Just like he still hasn't found where Akihito is staying, after all, the small Imperial Palace is guarded by nearly a regiment of Imperial Police, and has all kinds of anti-tank missiles and anti-aircraft missiles, especially in recent years, the security forces have been continuously improved.

Kirimiya Juri suddenly asked a strange question.

"Lord Tianzhu, do you intend to destroy the Locust Chamber?"

"what?"

Kirimiya Juuri pointed in the direction of the Imperial Palace.

“Last night, the palace was hit by your missiles. That’s the palace where my uncle sometimes stays.”

Naoki Hanyu felt more and more that something was wrong with the girl in front of him.

"Princess Tonggong, just tell me what you want to do."

Kirimiya Juri uttered terrifying words in a sweet voice.

"I want the Locust Chamber to perish."

Naoki Hanyu was instantly dumbfounded. Good heavens, he never expected that the girl in front of him, who was so beautiful, could be so vicious (Does Naoki Hanyu have the right to say that?).
His uncle was a treacherous locust, and his father was a prince; this was blatant patricide.

Kirimiya Tamari, perhaps noticing the misunderstanding, quickly explained.

"It's not about asking Lord Tianzhu to kill all the Locust Chamber members, but about making the Locust Chamber cease to exist and its members return to being ordinary citizens."

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(End of this chapter)