Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

It seems that last night left her with considerable psychological trauma.

"Master, let's go inside and talk."

Minami Utsunomiya helped Haruhiko take off his shoes and stood up, saying...

Haruhiko nodded, went to the living room, and sat on the sofa.

There was a stack of documents on the coffee table in front of him.

Mina Utsunomiya knelt in front of him and hugged his legs.

She explained, "This is the detailed information about Mr. Miyamoto."

Haruhiko became interested.

He didn't actually know much about the Miyamoto family.

All we know is that their ancestor was Miyamoto Musashi, and they were from a famous family of swordsmen.

Haruhiko picked up the document.

It is divided into two parts.

The first is information on Hiroshi Miyamoto and others.

From basic information such as their age to their life experiences and life stories, everything is explained quite clearly.

Haruhiko examined the three remaining fourth-tier psychics of the Miyamoto clan.

how to say?

They're all pretty good.

He is considered one of the best among fourth-tier psionicists.

The second is the property of the Miyamoto family.

Four major professions.

Priests and monks own their own businesses.

Shrines and temples provide a continuous and sufficient source of wealth.

But swordsmen and onmyoji are different.

Aside from their daily commissions, they often run businesses just like ordinary humans.

For example, the Kabukicho of the Utsunomiya clan and the entertainment company of the Tsuchimikado clan.

The Miyamoto family runs a real estate business.

Among all the sword-wielding families, they are considered the wealthiest.

Of course, it now belongs to Haruhiko.

But it wasn't that smooth sailing.

The Tsuchimikado and Miyamoto clans gained an advantage because Haruhiko seized the initiative.

The other forces were a step behind.

Several days have passed, and the news can no longer be suppressed.

Many forces are now eager to make a move.

The Tsuchimikado clan quickly stepped forward and announced the affiliation of the Miyamoto clan.

But that still didn't completely dispel their idea.

The fact that two sword-wielding families joined forces proved quite advantageous.

Haruhiko frowned slightly.

The two sword-wielding families are the Kawasaki clan and the Kamiizumi clan.

Although there are no fifth-tier psionicists on the surface, the two combined are already quite powerful.

This is basically equivalent to the previous Utsunomiya clan plus the Yagyu clan.

Moreover, their actions were righteous and aboveboard acts of revenge.

Unfortunately, the Miyamoto family had offended quite a few people.

Changing allegiance does not mean the end of hatred.

Haruhiko naturally didn't need to worry about them.

However, it would be difficult to get the Tsuchimikado clan to take direct action.

Because they belonged to the same imperial court, a legitimate reason was needed to exterminate them.

For example, colluding with otherworldly demons.

However, intervening indirectly shouldn't be a big problem.

The Miyamoto clan's case is an example of an event that falls under the rules permitted by the Ōgosho (Grand Master).

In fact, even if the Tsuchimikado clan destroyed both families, they would not be punished.

But the problem is that it broke the rules and lost its reputation.

Without absolute strength, many problems will still arise.

At least two fifth-tier psionicists are not enough.

Haruhiko can only act according to the rules now.

After all, he still nominally belonged to the Imperial Palace.

"Do you have a way to deal with these two families?"

Haruhiko looked up and asked.

Mina Utsunomiya did not give a direct answer.

She massaged Haruhiko's feet, and after thinking for a moment, nodded.

"I need Hiroshi Miyamoto's cooperation."

Mina Utsunomiya explained, “Although we can rely on the Tsuchimikado clan, we are ultimately outsiders. The Kawasaki and Kamiizumi clans are very powerful. I can stop them from further encroaching on the Miyamoto clan, but I need sufficient strength.”

Haruhiko couldn't help but sigh that she was indeed a smart woman.

Her method sounded reasonable, but it also concealed her true intentions.

That is the leadership of the Utsunomiya clan.

This is what she had been trying so hard to get last night.

It must be said that Haruhiko is a little soft-hearted.

After all, this woman was quite hardworking last night.

"There's no problem with coordination."

Haruhiko thought for a moment and said, "Now that the Utsunomiya clan and the Miyamoto clan are one family, they naturally have to work together."

Whether or not she can gain leadership depends on Mina Utsunomiya's abilities.

If Miyamoto Hiroshi were defeated under these circumstances, Haruhiko would have nothing to say.

Since Mina Utsunomiya is under a restriction, he will ultimately be the one to benefit.

"Master, have some water."

Minami Utsunomiya brought out a glass of lemonade from the kitchen.

She took a sip and then leaned closer.

Haruhiko swallowed the lemonade.

After several rounds, half a cup of water was finished.

He waved his hand, and Minami Utsunomiya left the sofa.

She went behind him and began massaging his head.

Haruhiko continued flipping through the documents.

He suddenly raised an eyebrow.

The Miyamoto family is the number one swordsman family and one of the sixteen members of the Psychic Council of the Imperial Palace.

But now it's vacant.

The Psionic Council wields considerable power.

The most direct result is the sixteen new exploration teams established by the Edo Archaeological Bureau.

"What about the Psionic Council?"

Haruhiko quickly asked, "How did they handle the Miyamoto family's seats?"

"Tentative."

Mina Utsunomiya explained, "The sixteen factions of the Psionic Council must have a fifth-tier psychic in charge."

"So, the Utsunomiya clan doesn't have any fifth-tier psychics, so they don't want to give us the spots?"