I, Yorii Tsugikuni, Must Do Something Chapter 6

Therefore, after considering all aspects, Yorii Genkatsu decided to accept the invitation from Aria's family.

Just as Mr. Caven and Mrs. Calitan had imagined, no outsider who came to the Imperial Capital to make a living could refuse the hand extended by an Earl.

Because an Imperial Earl could easily help any outsider get ahead.

"That's really wonderful!"

"Well, it's getting late, Yorii Genkatsu-niichan, Ieyasu-niichan, and Sayo-neechan, hurry up and get in."

Seeing that Yorii Genkatsu had accepted her invitation, Aria jumped up with joy.

She directly took Yorii Genkatsu and Ieyasu's hands and walked towards the carriage.

Sayo watched the scene with a smile, and after Yorii Genkatsu and Ieyasu got in, she followed closely.

Chapter Ten: A Test from the Earl

"Mr. Yorii Genkatsu, you must be from out of town too, right?"

"I wonder if Mr. Yorii Genkatsu is a member of a family from which region?"

The carriage started moving again.

Looking at Yorii Genkatsu, who was sitting opposite him, Caven narrowed his eyes slightly. He exchanged a glance with his wife, Calitan, and asked with a somewhat inscrutable meaning, "Perhaps our families might have some connection."

"To be honest, the environment in the Imperial Capital hasn't been very good lately. I've even considered moving my business center to other areas."

Setting aside Sayo and Ieyasu for now.

From the brief contact just now, Caven already knew the specific backgrounds of Sayo and Ieyasu.

They were authentic outsiders, the kind who wouldn't be missed if they suddenly disappeared. But when it came to Yorii Genkatsu, Caven was unsure.

The difference between a commoner and a family descendant was much more pronounced than he had imagined.

Yorii Genkatsu, whether in his demeanor, speech, or certain habits, was completely different from Sayo and Ieyasu. Caven, who had managed to thrive in the complex circles of the Empire, naturally possessed keen observation skills.

Therefore, Caven wanted to test Yorii Genkatsu.

He wanted to obtain some basic information from Yorii Genkatsu. Otherwise, Caven wouldn't let his wife and daughter act recklessly and end up kicking a steel plate, which would be a death they wouldn't even know how they died.

An Imperial Earl might sound very impressive, but in a place like the Imperial Capital, his status was honestly just passable.

In the original story, one of the reasons Tatsumi wasn't immediately controlled by Aria's family was that they needed to be absolutely sure Tatsumi was someone they could afford to provoke.

"I am indeed from out of town."

"To be honest, I'm not entirely sure how far away I came from."

"Something unusual happened to me."

"When I came to my senses, I had already appeared in this bustling city."

Yorii Genkatsu noticed the subtle interactions between Caven and Calitan, but he didn't pay much attention to them.

Looking at Caven and Calitan, Yorii Genkatsu said somewhat helplessly, "I come from Asakusa in Tokyo. That's what we call it there. Our region is surrounded by the sea, so it's probably very far from here."

"I am the second son of the Yorii family."

"Oh, and the way we name people is a bit different from yours, Mr. Caven."

"My surname is Yorii, and my given name is Genkatsu."

Yorii Genkatsu didn't feel there was anything he couldn't say to Aria's family.

He basically repeated what he had told Sayo and Ieyasu earlier to Aria's family.

Yorii Genkatsu had actually noticed quite a few of the Aria family's peculiar little gestures and interactions. However, today, too many strange things had happened for Yorii Genkatsu to focus on them.

Many of the customs in the Empire were also different from what Yorii Genkatsu was familiar with. So, even though he noticed many subtle actions, he didn't dwell on them.

Yorii Genkatsu wasn't a person with many schemes, nor was he someone who easily guarded against others.

At least, that's how he was at this stage.

"Oh?"

"Mr. Yorii Genkatsu suddenly appeared here?"

"If Mr. Yorii Genkatsu appeared here without even knowing how, then that is indeed a troubling matter."

"Even the format of your name is different from ours. It seems you really come from a very distant place."

Hearing Yorii Genkatsu's simple explanation of his current situation, Caven nodded thoughtfully.

It was much as Caven had initially speculated. Unlike the two commoners beside him named Sayo and Ieyasu, Yorii Genkatsu had clearly received a high level of education.

He couldn't possibly come from a humble background.

This made Caven hesitate.

He was unsure whether he should make a move against Yorii Genkatsu, Sayo, and Ieyasu.

If he made a move, Yorii Genkatsu's identity was clear. He wasn't an ordinary person and had his own family background. There was no need to take the risk of offending an unknown family by forcing the issue.

But if he didn't make a move, who knew how far Yorii Genkatsu's hometown was from the Empire.

And even if, for the sake of argument, Yorii Genkatsu's hometown was right next door to the Empire, it was still a family outside the Empire. The influence of those families couldn't possibly reach the core of the Empire, let alone the Imperial Capital.

There was no need to be hesitant because of a commoner from outside the empire.

No matter what, he was still an Earl of the empire.

But…

In that brief moment, Kaven thought of many things, and ultimately decided not to make a move for now.

After all, Yorii Tsugikuni was different from other commoners. He was a son of a noble family, a member of the aristocracy. He couldn't just disappear like other commoners.

After all, special powers still existed in this world.

Kaven couldn't guarantee whether Yorii Tsugikuni's family possessed such special powers.

Kaven's wife and daughter had also considered these things, so after Yorii Tsugikuni revealed his background, they all abandoned their initial intentions.

It was best to leave Yorii Tsugikuni and the two commoners around him alone for now.

"Master is actually a noble."

"I thought Master didn't have a surname, just like me and Sayo."

Compared to Aria's family, who were lost in thought, Ieyasu's mind was much simpler.

Aside from a bit of surprise, admiration, and exclamation, he had no other superfluous emotions. He continued to focus his affections on Aria, who was not far away.

It was clear that at this moment, if Aria merely beckoned to Ieyasu, she could easily turn him into a loyal, over-the-top admirer.

Sayo, standing beside him, felt a bit embarrassed and couldn't bear to watch.

Sayo was much more rational than Ieyasu. She knew that she and this seemingly kind and benevolent family were from completely different worlds.

Trying to force a connection and harboring unrealistic fantasies would only lead to extreme awkwardness.

And so, after a little more idle chat, the carriage slowly stopped in front of a luxurious and massive courtyard.

Chapter 11: Breathing Techniques, A Wary Family

Undoubtedly, both Sayo and Ieyasu were stunned by the luxurious building before them.

In their hometown, neither Sayo nor Ieyasu had ever seen such a magnificent structure. Its opulence far exceeded their imaginations.

In contrast to Sayo and Ieyasu's unrestrained shock, Yorii Tsugikuni's expression was relatively calm.

In terms of luxury and grandeur, the Imperial Capital in the Akame ga Kill world was many levels above the era in which Yorii Tsugikuni lived in the Demon Slayer world, even if Yorii Tsugikuni came from a prestigious family.

However, Yorii Tsugikuni's concept of and need for money were very weak.

Therefore, Yorii Tsugikuni did not have much of an emotional reaction to Aria's family's mansion. Kaven also noticed Yorii Tsugikuni's reaction.

Undoubtedly, Yorii Tsugikuni's composure made Kaven value him even more. He clearly came from a decent background.

"Aria, is this your home?"

"It's so big and beautiful."

Looking at the luxurious mansion before them, Sayo had a hint of envy on her face.

No matter what, Sayo was only fourteen years old this year, and it was normal for her to feel envious in the face of such a scene.

"Yes, this is our home."

"Because Carita and I are busy with work every day, Aria is often home alone and gets lonely."

Seeing Sayo and Ieyasu's excited and cheerful faces, Kaven hugged his wife and daughter and smiled, "Now that Mr. Yorii Tsugikuni, Miss Sayo, and Mr. Ieyasu are here as guests, Aria won't be so lonely."

"Please take good care of Aria these few days."

Yorii Tsugikuni's demeanor had completely changed Kaven's attitude.

There was nothing that couldn't be cooperated with. Abusing outsiders was just a minor hobby.

Outsiders were everywhere, and countless stubborn outsiders ran to the Imperial Capital every day.

Considering Yorii Tsugikuni's background, Kaven had given up the idea of making a move on Sayo and Ieyasu. He would find other outsiders to deal with later.

"Yeah, yeah."

"Now that Brother Yorii, Brother Ieyasu, and Sister Sayo are visiting my house."

Aria happily took Sayo's hand and smiled, "Finally, I won't be lonely anymore."

"If you all would like, you can stay at my house for as long as you want."

Aria was not very happy right now.

Looking at Sayo's smooth, long hair, Aria was very unhappy. But she also knew that Yorii Tsugikuni came from a prestigious family and was not a commoner who could be made to disappear at will.

However, with things as they were, Aria could only maintain her persona.

To be honest, Aria was already regretting why she had stopped the carriage in front of Yorii Tsugikuni and the others.

If they had driven around a bit longer, they would have surely found other suitable commoners. But now, because of Yorii Tsugikuni and the others, she and her mother couldn't act rashly for the next few days.

Thinking of this, Aria's smile became somewhat unnatural.

Not happy?

My brother was the same back then, saying one thing and meaning another.

Yorii Tsugikuni naturally noticed Aria's changing expression.

Seeing the fleeting stiffness on Aria's face, Yorii Tsugikuni became somewhat thoughtful. He had his own understanding of Aria's change.

When Yorii Tsugikuni was young and still part of the Yorii family, he had seen his older brother, Yorii Genkatsu, being trained by their father.

In essence, it was necessary to act like Aria was doing now, to wear a smiling face even if one was deeply unhappy and unwilling inside.

The only thing that made Yorii Tsugikuni a little strange was why Aria was so angry and unhappy.

If it was because he, Sayo, and Ieyasu had come to visit, Yorii Tsugikuni had seen Aria's genuine joy earlier. He didn't quite understand why Aria's emotions would change so drastically in such a short time.

Compared to the rather young Aria, Aria's father and mother were fine; their emotions showed no fluctuation.

The rest of the events naturally became simpler.

After arriving at Aria's family home as guests, there was naturally delicious food, a warm fireplace, and a soft, large bed. Yorii Tsugikuni, Sayo, and Ieyasu finally had a place to rest properly.

Even Yorii Tsugikuni was willing to rest well if he had the chance.

Time quickly passed, and it was the next day.

After breakfast, Yorii Tsugikuni, Sayo, and Ieyasu went into the spacious courtyard.

The Yorii family's courtyard served as the location for the first lesson for Yorii Tsugikuni, Sayo, and Ieyasu.

"The main effect of Breathing Techniques is to strengthen bodily functions."

"It allows us to absorb more oxygen in a very short time and unleash greater strength."

"As for Total Concentration Constant Breathing, it is a more advanced state of Breathing Techniques, allowing one to unleash powerful strength at all times. Over time, it can comprehensively enhance the user's physical fitness."

"Even while sleeping, Total Concentration Constant Breathing must be maintained."

Yorii Tsugikuni looked at Sayo and Ieyasu, who were sitting obediently on the grass, and meticulously introduced Breathing Techniques.