A man among dragons, building a mysterious ancient church.

Chapter 367 Another Backstab
On the way to find Genjiro, Angers explained to Uesugi Kotetsu the purpose of arranging for him to go to the old temple: "Uesugi Kotetsu."

“I learned from my student Caesar’s report that Genjiro has a brother who is currently under Ince’s command and has betrayed Herzog.”

"What does this have to do with your arrangement for me to guard the Tokyo diocese?" Uesugi interrupted before Angers could finish speaking.

This drew an unpleasant look from Angers: "Look, you're in such a hurry again."

Hearing this, Uesugi Kotsugi felt even more irritated, but in order to understand the cause and effect, he held back and pursed his lips tightly.

Angers highlighted Caesar's itinerary: "Aren't you surprised? It's understandable that the brothers Ince and Genjiro followed the King, since the King was their target."

“But why did Herzog send a clone of the King to follow my student? So my student deduced that my student might have uncovered important intelligence that is very important to Herzog.”

"Caesar reported that he was the only one who made a discovery in the Tokyo parish, finding Erii hiding there. The other students searched for Ince but found nothing."

Upon hearing this, Uesugi Kotsushi understood Angers's thoughts: "You mean, Herzog is after the Tokyo parish, or even Erii?"

"It just so happens that Ince overheard this, which is why he kidnapped Erii during this operation."

Angers pointed his thumb toward the ocean behind him: "I don't know if it was Herzog or Ince who caused this disaster of the Takamagahara Corpse Guardians."

"But it's definitely related to them. In all of Tokyo, only one of them has a reason to carry out this kind of diversionary tactic."

"The majority of the Tokyo diocese came to Tokyo Bay, leaving the temple empty."

"I arranged for you to go to the Tokyo parish in the hope that you could catch them off guard and, ideally, capture them, so that we would have far fewer troubles later."

"You even have a chance to meet Genjiro's brother. I think that would be the best arrangement for you."

"Neither Herzog nor Ince should know of your existence; you are the most unexpected ambush."

At this point, Angers fell silent, but his eyes showed disappointment, as if silently contemptuous, "What's wrong with you, little brother?"

I gave you a chance, but you failed miserably! You can't even keep a person in line.

If you could handle Ince, there wouldn't be so much trouble now!
Uesugi Koshi grabbed his hair in frustration. If Erii really was his daughter, wouldn't that mean that his other son had taken his daughter away with outsiders?

What kind of melodramatic family drama is this?
While pulling hair, the two walked up to Yuan Zhisheng. Yuan Zhisheng got up to greet them. Angers' companionship when dealing with the Dragon Lord Corpse Guardian had warmed Yuan Zhisheng's heart.

Upon seeing Angers approach, Genjiro stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Principal."

“Hmm.” Angers’ expression remained unchanged, still very solemn, but a hint of amusement appeared in the depths of his eyes: “Let me introduce you. This is the former Shadow Emperor of the Snake Clan, Uesugi Kotsu.”

"?" Genjiro and Yabuki Sakura were both surprised. The previous imperial bloodline of the Snake Clan? Surnamed Uesugi?

That's not right. Didn't the elders all say that the royal bloodline of the Snake Clan Eight Families had been severed? Now, in the whole world, only the three siblings are of royal blood.

What? Another one popped up? Could it be...?! Genji's pupils dilated in shock as he recalled a possibility.

Uesugi Kotsugi, facing Genjiro, was surprisingly nervous and uneasy. He didn't know what to do with his hands, sometimes holding them together, sometimes rubbing them against his waist, saying, "I, I, you."

Yuan Zhisheng wasn't as nervous, but his tone was still incredulous: "You, you're of royal blood? You haven't, haven't you donated genetic material?!"

Last year, Genjiro discovered Tachibana Masamune's dead servant breeding farm, at which time Tachibana Masamune told Genjiro about the so-called Black Swan Harbor past.

It is said that Herzog created the Genji brothers using genes provided by the Snake-Headed Eight Families. In other words, if Uesugi Kosuke is of royal blood and has donated genetic material, he may very well be Genji's biological father.

When asked about this, Uesugi Koshi looked visibly lost for a few seconds, as if digging into his past memories, and nodded uncertainly: "It seems like there was such a thing."

"Child, you mean, you were created using my genes? How is that possible? I only provided a tiny bit."

Uesugi raised his right hand, making a "slightly" gesture with his thumb and forefinger.

Angers rolled his eyes at him, annoyed. "You really should pay attention to cutting-edge biotechnology, old buddy."

Yuan Zhisheng was the same; looking at his biological father, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Uesugi Koshi didn't care about Angers's complaints. Instead, he was even more delighted to see his son's joy: "So that's how it is. I knew it. Even though we took precautions, why did we still have a child?"

"Okay, okay... no, not good." After laughing for a while, Uesugi Kotetsu immediately realized something was wrong: "Then where's your brother?" Genji was very curious: "You've seen the girl?"

"Chinu? That child's name is Minamoto Chinu? I've seen her more than once!" Uesugi Kotsugu became anxious again: "He, Minamoto Chinu, also with Ince, kidnapped Uesugi Erii, child, is Erii of royal blood?"

This is the issue that Uesugi Kotsugu is most concerned about. Once it is confirmed that Erii is of royal blood, then she must be his own daughter.

Or rather, as the former Shadow Emperor, any newborn royal bloodline must be Uesugi Echizen's offspring, or at least have used his genes.

what? !

A young girl, in collusion with Ince, kidnapped her younger sister Erii?
Upon hearing the devastating news, Yuan Zhisheng was struck dumb, his pupils dilated slightly, and his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word.

Angers, who was watching this scene with great interest, was looking forward to seeing Genji's reaction. The expression on his face, as if he could be rushed to a mental hospital, was too amusing for the Time Worm.

Why? Genji was extremely confused. Not long ago, he had reconciled with Chizuru in Shikari Town and cleared up the misunderstandings of the past years. How could Chizuru have kidnapped Erii in the blink of an eye?
This was nothing short of a betrayal, a betrayal after the brothers had reconciled, so much so that Genji's mind went blank and he was left speechless with pain.

"The head of the house... the head of the house!"

Sakura Yabuki quickly helped Genjiro up as he nearly fell to the ground, calling out to him repeatedly. Her voice, though so close, sounded like it was from the distant horizon to Genjiro, so ethereal and distant.

It was as if the call came from a very distant place, but no matter how far away it was, he could still hear it clearly. Gradually, he was brought back to his senses by the great confusion and pain: "Sakura, I'm fine."

"But, but? Child, why? Why would you do such a thing?"

"You, you..." Looking at the aged Uesugi Kotsugu in front of him, and at the face that was seven-tenths similar to his own, Genjiro didn't know how to address him.

That word "Dad" isn't something you can easily say.

Never mind, Genji stopped dwelling on the trivial matter and immediately answered Uesugi Etsu's question: "Eri is of royal blood, and her royal blood is much stronger than mine."

"They are regarded as the last trump card by the Snake Clan and are not easily deployed."

Uesugi Kotsuya took a step back. He didn't have a confidante secretary by his side. He took several more steps back, barely managing to stand firm. "No, no, am I dreaming?"

A life with both a son and a daughter should have been filled with happiness and fulfillment, but how did it turn out like this? The other son, whom she had never met, colluded with outsiders to kidnap her daughter…

Perhaps it was divine retribution for the sins he committed in the first half of his life.

Uesugi Kotsushi shook his head in frustration and irritation. Complaining and blaming others at this time was pointless. He forced himself to cheer up and said, "Child, you are the head of the Snake-Headed Eight Family."

"Go find them, mobilize the Snake Clan, go find your younger brother and sister and bring them back."

Uesugi knew that doing this was like looking for a needle in a haystack, with little hope. If Ince were so easy to find, all the forces would have already dragged him out. How could they have let Ince live so freely until now?
But it's better than doing nothing and just complaining, right?

Genjiro, whose mind was a complete mess and who was in a daze at the moment, was awakened by Uesugi Koshi's words and turned his head sharply to face Yabuki Sakura.

Before Genjiro could give any instructions, Sakura Yabuki had already taken out her phone and contacted Princess Kaguya, indicating that Genjiro could give orders to Princess Kaguya at any time.

Genjiro nodded gratefully to Okiya Fukisaku: "Princess Kaguya, mobilize all members of your family, and also get all the yakuza members in Tokyo to get moving."

"Search every inch of Ince, Herzog, the Oni Clan, and Erii. We must, we absolutely must find them!"

After giving the order, Genji looked at Uesugi Kotsugi: "...You, come along. We, we'll go find Tachibana Masamune. He's a clone of Herzog."

“I haven’t exposed him yet because I wanted to confront him when we find the White King, but we can’t wait any longer. Even if the young girl says that the clone doesn’t have the memory of Herzog’s hiding place, we still have to go.”

"At least, at least Tachibana Masamune might know what secret Erii holds that makes Herzog and Ince both vying for her!"

"Knowing this secret might give us a better idea of ​​how to find Erii."

Without saying a word, Yabuki Sakura turned around and went to drive. Uesugi Kotsu didn't care whether Genji called her father or not, and quickly followed.

Angers remained silent, quietly followed behind, and managed to get into the car, sitting in the back seat with Uesugi Kotsugi.

There's a show to watch, so we can't miss it. The Time Worm inside Angers boasts that this is also helping the original body, and he closely monitors the changing situation.

(End of this chapter)