Chapter 309: Fateful Encounter

Chapter 309: Fateful Encounter

"Don't rush, it's futile."

Caesar held back Young Brother, speaking in a deep voice, "The most urgent matter is to deal with the Demon Hordes first, Young Brother. You're the 'Warlord' of the Serpent Clan, the next Family Head. Don't act on impulse."

"If you had a younger sister, and she went out to a hotel room with Lu Ke, what would you do?"

Young Brother's face turned ashen, and he glared at Caesar with murderous intent, emphasizing each word.

Caesar thought of the robust dog waist and the "Tyrannosaurus" he saw in the bathroom on Free Day, the over two hundred youthful and beautiful girls with slender waists and long legs in the hostel, and the wave of reactions to Fingal's post not long ago.

If he had a younger sister...

Caesar immediately felt a surge of camaraderie, raising his arms and shouting in support.

"Let's go, let's go deal with him!"

Seeing his teammate's frenzy, Chu Zihan calmly analyzed, "Although the Family Head has confirmed the list of spies using the Warlord's identity, there are still many of them. The longer we delay, the more likely we are to expose our flaws. If the Demon Hordes discover the issue and relocate their base, it will become troublesome."

Implicitly, it was correct to prioritize dealing with this side first.

"You always handle everything rationally."

Caesar glanced at him with slight dissatisfaction, "Chu Zihan, if it were your younger sister..."

"I don't have a younger sister, and it's impossible for me to have one."

Chu Zihan interrupted him indifferently. His father had already passed away on that rainy night. As for his mother and "father," they had agreed not to have any more children. Even if they did have one, it was unlikely that they would be very close.

His mother, Su Xiaoyan, and his "father" were both ordinary people. Their child was destined to be ordinary as well, without any Halfbreed features, without Incantation or Blood's Lament, and without the ability to enter Cassel Academy.

"I'll go find Hanae alone. You stay here and annihilate the Demon Hordes. After all, this is your mission."

Young Brother lit a cigarette for himself, his face exuding a captivating aura.

"If the people from Headquarters make significant contributions during this operation, it can indeed ease the tensions between Headquarters and the Branch Offices. At least for a short period, both sides can coexist peacefully."

Young Brother did not reject the idea of the Branch Offices being under Headquarters. Among the Upper Three Families, the Genji, Yamagami, and Kamizono families each had only one member. In recent years, the heads of the Lower Five Families had been trying to divide them, but if one were to speak frankly,

It seemed that all these years, his old man had been the one encouraging them to be independent. Otherwise, the several family heads, including the fearful Anri Herzog, the desire-free Ryoma Herzog Ichiro, and Sakura Ichinumi, did not have any particular desire to separate from Headquarters.

"I'll see you out."

Old Dad pulled Young Brother out of the room, sighing as he advised, "Young Brother, the most important thing in life is to maintain harmony and make money. We're all family. Be mindful of your actions and don't offend people too much."

Young Brother silently glanced at him, and after a while, he nodded slightly. "I understand the boundaries."

Being able to mentor Caesar and Chu Zihan, who were no less capable than him, he gained a deeper understanding of Lu Ke's mysterious abilities. He also prepared himself mentally for the possibility of losing to his opponents, and at the same time, he felt more assured about Lu Ke's claim that he could cure Hanae.

In fact, what concerned him the most at this moment was not the safety-assured Hanae. In Japan, the legal marriage age is 18 for males and 20 for females. Hanae is 21 years old this year, and at this age, it's normal for children to be running errands. His frustration stemmed from his younger sister being taken away and his worries about being deceived by a scumbag.

But what concerned him even more was the worried expression on Old Dad's face.

The more he thought about it, the more things seemed amiss.

Why could the Demon Hordes survive under the pursuit of the Serpent Clan? Why were the Demon Hordes' spies able to infiltrate the Serpent Clan without being discovered? Why was his impersonation of the Warlord so convincing that even the Demon Hordes didn't suspect him?

A certain guess that Young Brother was unwilling to believe surfaced, but he couldn't bring himself to think about it further. However, his responsibility as the head of the Genji family compelled him to face these issues head-on.

If the family's spies and the Demon Hordes could be smoothly eliminated, everything would be fine. Old Dad would still be the respected Family Head, the foster father of Hanae and himself, who had taken him to "Dragon's Roar" for meals, accompanied him during his youth, and taught him about the yakuza business and sword techniques.

If, if something goes wrong in the middle, no matter what happens..."

Even if it's difficult, he would be Old Dad's second. If Old Dad was unwilling to commit seppuku, he would personally help him.

After all, sending family to hell wasn't his first time.

Young Brother closed his eyes, hiding his emotions, and when he opened them again, his eyes were already clear.

...

Presidential Suite.

The curtains were drawn, and the golden sunlight shone unhindered into the top floor, bathing the people and objects inside with a radiant glow.

"I'm truly a born man."

Lu Ke gazed at the pure white body undulating like waves in the morning light, feeling a pang of conscience while enjoying the sight of Hanae, whom he had just transformed from a girl into a woman upon their first meeting.

Despite his desire for a pure love, he knew that even the purest love would eventually lead to the bed. However, he never imagined it would happen so quickly, not even lasting a day.

Lu Ke slightly raised his head. At this moment, Hanae, with her surging emotions, resembled Nonno to some extent. Considering that Etsu's mother was of mixed Chinese and French descent and carried the surname "Chen," it was unlikely that the two had a deep blood relationship.

If Nonno and Hanae were together...

Lu Ke's gaze turned hot as he imagined a certain scene, causing him to tighten his grip on Hanae's shoulder.

Hanae, who was holding onto Lu Ke's shoulder, lifted her head. Her eyes, shimmering with a watery hue, looked at him with confusion. She slowly stood up and rubbed against his cheek like a little cat.

This unintentional flirtatious action caused her to suffer in the next moment. She clutched the bedsheets with both hands, like a dying swan, straining her neck backward. It took a while before she came back to her senses.

Hanae's concept of shame was vague. Previously, she wouldn't even avoid outsiders while bathing. If it weren't for Lu Ke teaching her some things online, she would probably have been completely unprepared. However, whenever Lu Ke taught her, he would add, "Except for me," which made Hanae behave almost the same as before in front of him.

Lu Ke caressed Hanae's cheeks, his voice gentle.

"Let's go out and play later. I know a place with delicious ramen. Let's have lunch there."

He thought that since he had taken the daughter's virtue, he should at least give an explanation. After some consideration, he decided to pay a visit to his father-in-law.

Etsu's body couldn't hold on for much longer. The dense royal blood of the two brothers, Source Younger Brother and Source Younger Sister, allowed him to live on even with cancer and tumors growing throughout his body. Still, it was a form of torture.

Hanae's face turned bright red, showing her reluctance. She found doing that kind of thing very comfortable and a good way to pass the time. Moreover, being close to the person she liked without any barriers gave her a sense of being warmly embraced, which was the best form of entertainment for her.

"Come on, honey. When couples go out to play, they can't just stay in the hotel and do that kind of thing. We should go out and explore. We can go to the seaside to watch the sunrise. Can you imagine that scene? The golden sun rising over the sparkling waves, painting the sea with a brilliant golden hue..."

Lu Ke slowly painted the picture with his words, and Hanae's eyes gradually lit up, showing some hesitation but still lacking the determination to make a decision.

"Or we can go to the arcade and play games. There are all sorts of games, and we can also go to a comic convention."

"What's a comic convention?"

"It's where a group of people dress up as their favorite anime characters and gather together. They can chat, take photos, or buy figurines, merchandise, and books... Cough, nothing much."

"Favorite anime characters?"

Hanae looked perplexed. "Why not find real people instead?"

"Because anime characters don't exist."

Lu Ke patted her head. "Those things are actually the products of many drawings by artists, put together and broadcast in order. They're all fake."

He didn't plan to send her back to the Serpent Clan's prison but decided to let her gradually return to a normal life. So, although it was cruel, it was necessary to teach her common sense.

Hanae blinked her beautiful eyes. "Are Sasuke and Naruto fake too?"

Lu Ke, who should have answered promptly, hesitated. "They're fake."

"Is Monkey D. Luffy and his crew also fake?"

"Um... Well, that one hasn't started yet."

"Does Rinrei Hall not exist either?"

"It doesn't exist."

Lu Ke's words gradually became more fluent. "Momo Sakura, Kurumi Marume, Mikado Miki, Alteria, Chihiro, Conan Edogawa, Yukimura Chika... They're all fake."

Hanae widened her beautiful eyes, feeling that she had received quite a bit of information today. However, she was still interested in the comic convention, and after some hesitation, she agreed to go out.

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"I'm going to take a bath."

She leaned on Lu Ke's shoulder and, with a pop, broke the connection between them. She walked into the bathroom and started washing her body.

Lu Ke pondered for a moment and took out his phone from his personal space.

"NoMa, prepare a comprehensive and perfect course on common sense suitable for rapid learning."

With the enhanced "Royal" ability, Hanae could now memorize knowledge points quickly, but her mental growth would still require experiencing events gradually.

"Preparation complete."

NoMa, on the phone, covered her eyes after speaking. "I'm sorry, sir, but please don't give orders in a post-coital manner in front of a lady next time. At least put on some clothes before speaking."

"Even if I don't practice pure love, I won't be so beastly as to make a move on artificial intelligence.

Lu Ke did not bother to get up. He used a magic spell to cleanse his body, then dressed in a comfortable casual outfit—a white hoodie and black pants. The timeless black and white combination never goes out of style.

He casually asked, "By the way, what's that idiot Fingal up to now?"

NoMa fell silent for a moment, her expression filled with difficulty.

"Can't you not tell me? Anyway, he can't pose a threat to you."

"So, you mean he really intends to threaten me?" Lu Ke raised an eyebrow, surprised that the good-for-nothing had such ambition. He hadn't settled the score with him for that post he made, and now he was causing more trouble. Fingal deserved a good beating.

"He suspects you're the Dragon King. You know, he's one of those who hates the Dragon Race the most, maybe even more than Principal Angier."

NoMa sighed. "My true form and all his friends died in the Greenland Sea. He's always regretted not dying with us that day."

"Hmm... I can understand why Chu Zihan became Amon. Losing so many fathers at once, it's only natural that he became a good-for-nothing."

Lu Ke was deep in thought. He hadn't forgotten about the Lenin, a ship near Japan's waters, which likely held the first generation embryo of the Ocean and Water Dragon, the culprit behind the total annihilation of Fingal's squad and the source of Hanae's pollution.

In truth, the embryo hadn't done anything. The half-breeds simply hallucinated due to their bloodline connection when they got close to it, and then they cut their return ropes and attacked each other, dying in the depths of the sea. Only Chu Zihan's mentor, Schneider, survived against all odds.

So, the half-breeds were not worthy of killing the Dragon King. Expecting them to slay the dragon after seeing a few dragon words and being led by their bloodline was like asking a useless person to defeat Mittern. Moreover, it was the kind of death where they wouldn't be resurrected, so they couldn't even practice their skills.

If he remembered correctly, this first-generation embryo was sent as an offering to the White Queen, but before it could be fed to the Red Well's Yamata no Orochi, the Lenin sank into Takamagahara, becoming a placenta for breeding Dragon Blood creatures.

Lu Ke made a note of this and contemplated taking Hanae to the bottom of the sea for a real oceanic adventure.

Hanae emerged from the bathroom, freshly bathed, and instinctively reached for her shrine maiden costume.

"When we're out playing, we should try some new things," Lu Ke said, stopping her. Instead of the shrine maiden costume or yesterday's red dress, he had her change into a light pink Lolita dress, white knee-high socks, and black round-toe loafers. The outfit, combined with Hanae's graceful beauty, made her look vibrant and youthful.

"Like this, do I look good?" Hanae asked, seemingly unsure if her outfit was nice. She smiled softly only after Lu Ke nodded seriously.

The two dined in the hotel, where the presidential suite included three meals a day, afternoon tea, and desserts. They could also order new dishes from the kitchen whenever they were hungry.

Hanae's appetite was surprisingly large. Despite her graceful movements, the food in front of her disappeared quickly. The waiter had to make three trips to bring more food, and when he collected the dishes, he looked at Lu Ke in awe, assuming that the nearly six-foot-tall man was the big eater, not the petite and adorable girl.

After finishing their meal, the couple left the hotel holding hands.

It was almost ten o'clock, past the morning rush hour, and there weren't many pedestrians on the street. Just two steps after leaving the hotel, a man in a deep blue suit, with a handsome face and an effeminate yet menacing aura, blocked their path.

Hanae hid behind Lu Ke, cautious of the man who looked exactly like Yuan Zhisheng.

The man smiled softly, his expression both gentle and filled with killing intent. He seemed to be looking at the handsome man in front of him, but his gaze was actually focused on the girl hiding behind him. Without rushing, he asked, "Are you Lu Ke?"

Lu Ke looked at his little brother-in-law, who had come to cause trouble. "What's the matter?"

"You can call me Fujima Ryuuji," he said, getting straight to the point. "I'm here to take your life."

Lu Ke nodded calmly. "Sure, don't rush. Your opponent will be here soon."

"Are you trying to delay until the Serpent Clan arrives?" Fujima Ryuuji scoffed, drawing a high-quality blade from his waist. The cold light reflected in his eyes, and a pair of dazzling golden eyes lit up.

Lu Ke stroked his chin. "You could say that. After all, if the esteemed 'Amaterasu' doesn't count as a member of the Serpent Clan, then no one can claim to be the legitimate heir."

Just then, hurried footsteps approached.

Yuan Zhisheng, wearing the Enforcement Bureau's black windbreaker, slowly emerged from the alley. He stared at Fujima Ryuuji in disbelief and took a step forward, muttering in a dreamlike state.

"How is this possible..."

(End of Chapter)

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