The King of Elden's Multiverse Life

Soon, it was six o'clock.

Yukino was called over by her older sister Haruno to join her parents.

Seeing Yukino's serious expression, Yukino's parents exchanged a glance and, unusually, agreed to what Haruno had just told them, temporarily suppressing their idea of ​​seeking more cooperation through this banquet.

Standing next to her sister, Yukino looked around and then narrowed her eyes slightly. She noticed several people who hadn't been there before in a corner of the banquet hall. Although they were wearing suits, their appearance and expressions clearly indicated that they weren't bodyguards, and there were both men and women among them.

A sorcerer? A member of the Panxing Cult?

Yukino couldn't help but start analyzing.

Just then, the surrounding sounds gradually faded away, and the scene became quiet.

Then, under everyone's gaze, a man with gray hair and an old face, surrounded by a crowd, came onto the stage.

Yukino had seen it on the news; the person sitting in the wheelchair was the head of the Shinomiya family, Shinomiya Karen.

The three men surrounding him should be the three eldest sons of the Shinomiya family.

But in the end, Yukino's gaze fell on the girl at the very edge, who, like herself, had long black hair, wore a black dress, and had a delicate and cute appearance, but whose red eyes were filled with indifference.

The youngest daughter of the Shinomiya family?

This person, who seems to have never appeared in any media before, I actually met him this time.

After this family appeared, Yukino heard some subtle discussions around her, especially among the men, who were focusing on the youngest daughter of the Shinomiya family.

On the main stage, Shinomiya Gan'an scanned the room before taking the microphone and saying, "Thank you all for coming to the banquet hosted by the Shinomiya family. There are three main matters to attend tonight, so let's get straight to the point. First, as you may have all heard, my youngest daughter, Kaguya, is approaching the age to find a husband. If any of the families present have suitable men, please register with the Shinomiya family. We will then select a suitable candidate to be Kaguya's husband."

These words immediately caused a huge uproar.

Although Kaguya Shinomiya is the youngest daughter of the Shinomiya family and has virtually no right to inherit the family business, she is still a member of the Shinomiya family no matter what.

If we could arrange a marriage, it would definitely elevate my family to a higher level!

Families with eligible unmarried men were immediately excited.

After a pause, Shinomiya Yan'an continued, "The second matter is similar to the first, and it concerns my second son, Qinglong, and my third son, Yunying. They should be getting married by now. Many women from various families have come, and those who are interested can chat with them during the banquet later."

Shinomiya Yan'an's words immediately caused the young ladies from the various families present to show excitement in their eyes.

It's important to know that even these young ladies from prominent families don't usually have many opportunities to get to know the young masters of the Shinomiya family.

Even if you meet them, you won't have the chance to spend time with them or develop feelings for them.

Today, they actually announced at the banquet that the two unmarried sons of the Shinomiya family were planning to get married. How could this not excite these single young ladies?

They could comfortably rub their hands together, ready to give it their all and take down their target.

Yukino, observing the reactions of the women around her, frowned slightly and muttered, "Do these people really think that marrying into the Shinomiya family will lead to a meteoric rise in status? You can see that from Kaguya Shinomiya; the Shinomiya family has never cared about the thoughts of women."

Yang Nai nodded in agreement, but there was also a hint of complaint in her eyes as she looked at her mother.

Although she is the heir to the Yukinoshita family, she, like Kaguya Shinomiya, has no freedom when it comes to her personal marriage.

Chapter 56 The Appearance of the Sorcerer, Yukino's Anxiety (1/2)

Upon hearing this series of news, Xue's parents both showed surprised expressions, but did not show any excitement.

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Neither Haruno nor Yukino had any intention of an arranged marriage.

Leaving Yukino aside, although Haruno is studying in Tokyo and has gained some popularity among the aristocratic children in Tokyo, the couple is raising her as the future heir of the family.

If this marriage were to take place, Haruno would definitely not be able to control the Yukinoshita family in the future, and the Yukinoshita family might even be swallowed up by the Shinomiya family.

This is an undeniable fact.

Therefore, regarding Yang Nai's marriage, they all agreed that they would find her a husband who would marry into her family after she graduated.

Of course, if Yang Nai could find a suitable candidate on his own, they would all be happy to have some peace and quiet.

The two sons of the Shinomiya family are clearly not suitable candidates no matter how you look at it, and they are both much older than Haruno.

Even the youngest son, the third son, Shinomiya Un'ei, is already thirty years old, which is inappropriate.

Even Yang Nai herself wasn't interested in these things and looked down on the three men on stage.

Haruno looked around and silently echoed the same thought as her younger sister Yukino.

These women, even if they succeed, will probably just be left in the Shinomiya family, treated as pretty canaries, which is meaningless.

In families like this, Yang Naiyue didn't think women would have any status.

Even Kaguya Shinomiya on the stage was the same in Haruno's eyes; she was merely a tool for the Shinomiya family to win people over through marriage.

In another corner of the banquet hall, members of the Fujiwara family, a prominent political clan, were gathered.

Among them, three adorable girls with pink hair and different figures all showed surprised expressions.

In particular, standing in the middle, Fujiwara Chika, the second young lady of the Fujiwara family, with her long, slightly wavy pink hair and a bow tied on her forehead, puffed out her cheeks and glared angrily at the stage.

"How outrageous! They actually used Kaguya-chan as a tool for a political marriage!"

The older sister, Fujiwara Toyomi, tugged at her younger sister's arm and whispered, "Chika, keep your voice down, or you'll get into trouble."

"I'm telling the truth!" Fujiwara Chika said, grabbing her father's arm and protesting. "Dad, did you already know about this? Can you help Kaguya-chan?"

Mr. Fujiwara, Chika's father and a current diplomat, said with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, Chika, I really didn't know about this. And not only me, but even your uncle and the rest of the Fujiwara family didn't know. As for helping Miss Kaguya, it's a pity. Our Fujiwara family only has girls now. If there were a boy of the same age, it would be much easier."

Mr. Fujiwara was also well aware of the situation of the Shinomiya family, knowing that Kaguya Shinomiya would only exist as a tool in this family, with no other future to speak of.

However, although the Fujiwara family, as a political family, had some contact with the Shinomiya family, apart from the relationship between Fujiwara Chika and Shinomiya Kaguya, there was basically no cooperation in other aspects.

Preventing Kaguya Shinomiya's marriage is also impossible.

"Sigh~" Fujiwara Chika looked at the expressionless Kaguya Shinomiya on the stage with a disappointed expression and said softly, "Kaguya-chan must be in a bad mood right now."

After a brief period of noise, Shinomiya Gan'an slightly raised her hand, and the people below the stage immediately quieted down.

After scanning the room, Shinomiya Gan'an said, "You have plenty of time to consider the first two matters and to get to know the children of my Shinomiya family. But the third matter I'm about to discuss is the most important, and it's what we'll be setting the tone for today. Most of the families present are prominent clans from various parts of the Kanto region. I imagine some of you are aware of the existence of evil spirits and cursed spirits, as well as the existence of sorcerers and exorcists."

Upon hearing this, some people present looked puzzled, while others showed expressions of astonishment.

These astonished people all knew about the existence of cursed spirits and evil spirits, but they couldn't understand why Shinomiya Gan'an would say it in front of everyone.

It's important to understand that for the past few centuries, these things have existed in the shadows, investigated and eliminated by special groups in order to maintain the balance of the human world.

On the Fujiwara family's side, the three sisters' father, Mr. Fujiwara, narrowed his eyes, having some guesses in his heart.

Could it be that the Shinomiya family is no longer satisfied with its current position and wants to expand further?

In terms of economic industries, the Shinomiya family, as one of Japan's four major zaibatsu, has already ventured into almost all the physical industries that can be developed, and is also continuously investing in other emerging internet industries.

Is this how you're trying to extend your reach into the world of sorcery and exorcism?

In fact, large families like the Shinomiya family all over the world have some degree of cooperation with the underworld.

Firstly, it was to ensure the safety of their own family, and secondly, it was to obtain more resources that could not be obtained normally from another side.

But now, it seems like Shinomiya Gan'an is going to stick to the same cooperation model as before.

And Shinomiya Yan'an continued speaking at this moment.

"Cursed spirits and evil spirits are real. A large portion of the numerous missing persons cases each year are caused by them. Of course, these aren't major problems for you. Knowing this, you can recruit powerful sorcerers and exorcists to ensure your family's safety. But what I'm talking about now is something else entirely. Don't you want your family to gain similar power? Perhaps even a longer lifespan?"

At this point, Shinomiya Gan'an clapped his hands, and three men and women dressed in different styles walked out from behind the curtain, looking at everyone in the audience with playful smiles on their faces.

When Yukino saw one of the bald, muscular men wearing a black apron like a butcher's apron, and another young man with long blond hair and a bright smile, her keen senses, stemming from her yokai cat demon instincts, sent a chill down her spine.

These two are definitely not good people!

Even the tall man with long blue hair gave Yukino an even more ominous and terrifying feeling.

Without thinking, Yukino reached out and tugged at her father and mother. After they turned around, she whispered, "This is not something our family should get involved in. Don't get involved."

Seeing her youngest daughter's state, Xue's mother was about to say something when Shigu Yan'an on the stage spoke up again.

Chapter 57 Cursed Spirit, Yukino's Aura Leaks (2/2)

Pointing to the people who stepped forward, Shigu Yanan said, "These people are all powerful sorcerers from the Panxing Sect. If you still don't believe it later, we have a way to let you see the cursed spirits, and they will personally demonstrate the process of exorcising the cursed spirits."

Can it allow people to see cursed spirits?

Yukino's eyes widened, and she increasingly felt that today's banquet was heading in a bad direction.

"The Panxing Cult may be familiar to some families in the Tokyo area, but it is actually a large sect with a history of over a thousand years. It worships a sorcerer with a great reputation in the world of sorcery, Lord Tengen. Now, the Shinomiya family has reached a cooperation agreement with the Panxing Cult. They will select suitable members from the families willing to join and train them to become sorcerers. At the same time, they will provide assistance to each family, whether it is for the treatment of terminal illnesses or the prolongation of life, based on the resources provided. All you need to offer is resources and necessary loyalty."

As expected, Shinomiya Gan'an wanted to integrate the resources of the large families and gain more power from them.

Correspondingly, the Panxing Cult can also use this opportunity to grow stronger and gain a powerful influence and strength that is different from the Spellcaster Association.

However, the deeper purpose behind it remains unknown.

Many families present who knew about the existence of the sorcery world had more or less guessed what the Shinomiya family was thinking. They were not planning to go to the Sorcerer Association, but instead wanted to set up their own sect.

However, none of that matters. What's more important to these families is the ability to protect themselves, as well as the methods that Shinomiya Gan'an mentioned, such as curing terminal illnesses and extending lifespan.

Especially life extension, since lifespan is one of the most important things for humankind; who wouldn't want to live a few more years?

After Shinomiya Gan'an finished speaking, several clan leaders in the audience raised their hands and excitedly asked, "Mr. Shinomiya, can life really be extended?"

Shinomiya Gan'an nodded and said affirmatively, "Of course, for example, me."

As she spoke, under everyone's gaze, Shinomiya Gan'an slowly stood up from her wheelchair, completely losing the aged appearance she had when she first appeared.

It's obvious that it was all an act before.

Upon witnessing this, Mr. Fujiwara narrowed his eyes and said, "Indeed, they have grand ambitions. Chika, from now on, try to keep your interactions with Kaguya-san at school, and avoid the Shinomiya family mansion, understand?"

"Ugh?"

Fujiwara Chika blinked, but seeing how serious her father was, she obediently nodded.

"I see."

Many families in the audience knew about Shinomiya Kan'an's serious illness, and some were even discussing which of his sons would ultimately inherit the Shinomiya family business.

But to everyone's surprise, Shinomiya Yanan has now recovered her health.

Could cooperating with that Panxing Cult really bring such great benefits?

Almost everyone was tempted.

Several families immediately raised their hands, indicating their willingness to join the Panxing Cult and cooperate.

Shinomiya Gan'an nodded in satisfaction, then looked at the female sorcerer in the lead, who wore a black monk's robe, had short white hair, and a cold expression.

"Lord Rime, I'll leave the rest to you."

The sorcerer named Rimei glanced at Shinomiya Gan'an, then stepped forward, took out a teardrop-shaped black object, and gently crushed it under everyone's gaze.

"Om~~~"

A peculiar fluctuation spread out, and then Rime gestured, and a huge iron cage was pulled out from behind the curtain, the outside of which was covered with talismans.

After the fluctuations covered the entire banquet hall, everyone present was shocked to discover that a bizarre creature with twisted limbs, four eyes, and constantly looking around had appeared in the previously empty iron cage.

"This...this is the cursed spirit?"

"These things actually exist?"

Exclamations rose and fell, everyone staring in shock at the cursed spirit in the iron cage.

Not only that, they also saw that there was now a man with long blue hair and black lines on his face, like stitches, next to the original three sorcerers.

Hearing the whispers around her, Yukino felt even more uneasy.

That man, which the others couldn't see at first, wasn't he human, but a cursed spirit?

A humanoid cursed spirit? What level is that?

On the stage, the yellow-haired sorcerer, Shigemitsu Haruta, smiled and looked to the side, saying, "As expected of you, Master, this cursed spirit is truly ugly."

With a smile on his face, the real man looked at Shinomiya Gan'an and said, "Mr. Shinomiya, there's a mole in the venue. Your investigation wasn't thorough enough. Shall we take action? It'll be a good opportunity to show the others the terror of cursed spirits."

Shinomiya Yan'an nodded expressionlessly.

Then, everyone saw the real person walk to the iron cage, place one hand on the bolt of the cage door, and turn to look at the audience below, saying, "Stand still and don't move, or you'll die, and don't blame me."

With a click, the iron cage door opened, and the cursed spirit, over a meter tall, climbed out. Then, under the invisible control of the real person, it instantly exerted its strength and rushed down to the audience, directly pouncing on a man who was holding his phone and texting with his hands behind his back.

"Uhhhhhh!"

Screams, blood, and screams erupted instantly, and everyone couldn't help but back away, staring at the scene in disbelief.

The person on stage smiled and said, "Everyone, please don't move. I'm just dealing with a small problem. We're just hosting a banquet ourselves. Is there any need to send out announcements?"