Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko understood the gist of it, but since he wasn't a magic array master, he was still confused about many things.

"It is to seize."

Tachibana Yui looked thoughtful and said.

Haruhiko looked shocked.

What are we taking?

He thought of the forbidden technique: Corpse Assembly.

It is about taking over the body and the talent.

Everything seemed to be connected.

But this is really troublesome.

"Forbidden Technique: Corpse Assembly"

Tachibana Yui suddenly spoke up.

Haruhiko was slightly startled.

He could think of it because he had been involved in two related commissions.

Tachibana Yui did not.

At that moment, he realized that this was not just an adorable little girl.

"Should we report this to the Imperial Palace?"

Haruhiko was silent for a moment, then asked.

He couldn't interfere; it all depended on whether Tachibana Yui was interested.

If so, he can go and see the world.

"The Imperial Palace cannot control the Utsunomiya and Yagyu clans."

Tachibana Yui's face lit up with excitement. "Besides, there aren't many opportunities to weaken Utsunomiya Mina."

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Chapter 47 My Mother's Best Friend

"You have a grudge against Mina Utsunomiya?"

Seeing her eager expression, Haruhiko asked curiously.

"Indeed."

Tachibana Yui admitted, "Utsunomiya Mina has a morbid pursuit of power. She is ruthless and unscrupulous in achieving her goals."

"Is it because of the Tianquan Curse?"

Haruhiko remembered her saying that the greater the power, the greater the power of this spell.

"To some extent, but more importantly, it's her own personality."

Tachibana Yui snorted and asked, "Do you know how she came to power in the Utsunomiya clan?"

His tone was quite displeased, with a hint of resentment mixed in.

Haruhiko shook his head, even more curious.

"Seven years ago, the head of the Utsunomiya clan, Utsunomiya Mengnori, and his wife both disappeared."

Tachibana Yui, with a stern face, said, "Yagyu Mina brought an illegitimate child to our door. After a paternity test, she became Utsunomiya Mina."

In Japan, women take their husband's surname after marriage.

No wonder the Yagyu family got involved; they're all family.

But it must be said that Mina Utsunomiya is indeed amazing.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for the Utsunomiya clan to gain control based solely on a paternity test.

There must be a fierce power struggle behind this.

But how come it's seven years ago again?

Haruhiko instinctively felt something was off.

Tachibana Yui secretly observed his expression.

No reaction?

Does he really not know anything about his parents?

This is going to be difficult.

"Mina Utsunomiya has the backing of the Utsunomiya and Yagyu clans. Are you sure you want to provoke her?"

Haruhiko looked suspicious.

It's like asking, "What level are you at? Do you dare to go head-to-head with her?"

"What kind of expression is that?!"

Tachibana Yui sensed his distrust, her cheeks puffed up in anger, and she said, "But I am..."

He had only said three words when he suddenly stopped.

"What are you?"

Haruhiko chuckled and looked down at her, saying, "Now that things have come to this, just tell the truth."

Tachibana Yui's small face showed a conflicted expression.

I feel that saying it out loud would damage my authority.

No, now is not the time to think about this.

She paused for a moment and then said, "I can tell you, but you have to answer one question for me first."

The truth has finally been revealed.

To be honest, although Tachibana Yui is quite cute, he can't feel at ease until he figures out her purpose in approaching him.

"what is the problem?"

Haruhiko nodded and said.

Do you know your parents' names?

Tachibana Yui pursed her lips and asked directly.

Her original plan was to approach him as a classmate, and then she would naturally learn the truth once she got to know him.

But since things have come to this point, let's be frank and open.

"My parents?"

Haruhiko was stunned.

He hadn't expected that Tachibana Yui's purpose was actually this.

Could it be someone who knows your parents? Or perhaps an enemy?

The former is more likely.

Because if it were an enemy, how could you possibly fool around with him for so long?

Haruhiko is quite hesitant now.

He only knew his mother's name.

But should I tell her?

“I understand that you don’t trust me.”

Tachibana Yui took a deep breath, her face showing reminiscence. "Let me tell you a story first."

Haruhiko looked slightly calm.

The story is actually quite cliché.

Tachibana Yui is an illegitimate daughter of a powerful family, with no right to inherit the family business, and is not well-liked at home.

After growing up, he joined the Imperial Palace and met Haruhiko's mother.

With her help, Tachibana Yui had a miraculous encounter in a ruin from the Age of Gods.

Her strength increased greatly, she returned to her family, and eventually became the head of the family.

"Are you the same age as my mother?"

Haruhiko looked her up and down and asked.

Do you even understand what it means to respect the elderly and care for the young?

Tachibana Yui's face immediately stiffened. She jumped up, slapped him on the head, and glared at him fiercely.

Haruhiko twitched the corner of his mouth.

You claim to respect the elderly and care for the young, right?