While the two women were wondering what was going on, Mitsuri's voice came from outside the door.
She pushed open the door and walked in, dressed in casual clothes.
Kanroji Mitsuri wasn't outside the door from the beginning; she only overheard the conversation between the Scribe and the Kocho Sisters and was unaware of the previous group led by Zhuang Mu.
"I heard everything you just said."
"Then, can you help us?"
As one of the few female swordsmen among the Pillars, Kanae Kocho has a very good relationship with Mitsuri and Kanae.
In their spare time, they would also get together and discuss things that girls like.
Seeing Mitsuri here, I couldn't help but hope that my friend could help me.
"The Mister Scribe is not wrong."
After refusing Shinobu's request, Mitsuri took two steps forward and grabbed Shinobu and Kanae Kocho with both hands.
"Don't you all realize who's really at fault in this matter?!"
"Us..."
He hesitated for a moment, and Ren didn't give a direct answer.
"Let them go, Mitsuri."
The Scribe's voice came again, Mitsuri immediately let go of his hand.
As she slowly stepped out of the room, Ren suddenly turned around and looked at Scribe.
"If Mitsuri and I made the same choice, would you take me in?"
"Shinobu!"
Looking at her younger sister in astonishment, Kanae Kocho seemed unable to believe what she had just heard.
Yes, but now is not the time.
With a sigh, the Scribe began to speak.
"I have a feeling that everything will end in a very short time."
"If you still hold this idea by then, come find me."
Shinobu nodded slightly, then took Kanae Kocho's hand and walked out without lingering.
"I'll go check on them."
After calling out, Mitsuri chased after him.
"What do you want to do next?"
Looking at her husband, Tamayo spoke slowly, a hint of worry in her voice.
"You said things will be over soon, should we make any preparations?"
"Alright."
After touching his chin and thinking for a while, Scribe answered.
"Prepare yourself for a new life after this ends."
"A new life?"
With her beautiful eyes fixed on the Scribe, Tamayo tried to read something from his face.
In the end, however, she still didn't get any useful information.
"I understand, but you have to promise me you'll be careful."
"Among all the demons, who can threaten me?"
Asking a question in return, Scribe looked at Tamayo with a smile.
"We've been married for so long, don't you trust my abilities?"
"You know I'm not talking about ghosts."
A serious expression appeared on her beautiful face. Tamayo stared into the Scribe's eyes and said, word by word.
"Answer, yes, I."
Realizing Tamayo's seriousness, the Scribe gradually suppressed his smile and replied with a solemn expression.
"Okay, no matter what happens, I will come back to you alive."
"Um."
Having received the answer she wanted, Tamayo smiled slightly, got up, and walked out of the conference room.
After watching Tamayo leave, Chachamaru turned to look at the Scribe.
It meowed a few times before following Tamayo outside.
"Mister Scribe, are you going to do something dangerous?"
It wasn't until Tamayo and Chachamaru left that Koume, who hadn't spoken until then, finally opened her mouth.
"Can we bring Koume along? Koume is very strong and will be obedient."
"Why are you starting to worry about me now?"
With a smile, Scribe vigorously rubbed her head.
"Rather than following me, I want you to protect Tamayo. Can you promise me that?"
"Can you promise Koume that you'll come play with me after everything is over?"
"Okay, wherever you want to go, I'll go with you."
Xiao Mei narrowed her eyes; Scribe's words clearly pleased Koume.
She jumped up with a snap and ran out of the conference room.
"Then, bodyguard Koume, from now on, you'll be protecting Miss Tamayo!"
Shouting excitedly, Koume rushed out quickly.
"Miss Tamayo, wait for me!"
With a slight smile on his lips, Scribe watched Koume leave the room.
After she left, the smile on Scribe's face gradually faded.
A faint chill appeared on his face, and a look of seriousness appeared in his eyes.
He sat in his chair for a long time, thinking, before finally standing up and leaving the meeting room.
By this time, the sun had already quietly risen for the second day.
"Muzan, Yu, Shinri Keito, and those guys hiding in the shadows."
Standing by the window, Scribe looked at the rising sun on the horizon and thought to himself.
"Let me see what other tricks you have up your sleeve."
Chapter 530 The Game Between Ayu and Huiren
Shortly after sunrise, two men appeared outside Ah Yu's room.
"Shinri Patriarch, the Crown Prince is waiting for you inside."
"I see."
Nodding, Shinri Keito thanked the old butler beside him.
"Go inside, don't keep His Highness waiting too long."
After giving Shinri Keito a strange look, the butler gave him a word of advice and then left.
Huiren, who was standing at the door, thought for a while, took a deep breath, and then pushed open the door to the room.
"Crown Prince Ayu, I rushed over as soon as I received your message."
With a hint of apology on her face, Huiren's words were also filled with a touch of embarrassment.
"I have given the gift to the housekeeper. I hope you will like it."
However, Ayu, who was sitting on the sofa, did not answer Shinri Keito.
At this moment, Ayu was dressed in formal attire reserved for royalty, sitting there with a serious expression.
Having held the position of crown prince for many years, he had developed an even more imposing aura than the clan chief Shinri Keito.
Just sitting there made Huiren feel heavy breathing.
On the table in front of him were three items.
A gun, a piece of paper, and a token.
"W-What's wrong, Your Highness?"
Seeing this, Huiren felt a sense of unease and realized that Ayu must have called her over to discuss something with her.
"Sit."
Finally, Ayu spoke.
Her heart raced a little, and after a slight hesitation, Huiren sat down opposite Ayu.
"Has something happened, Your Highness? If you need the help of the Shinri Family, I will do my utmost."
"It's not a big deal."
As he spoke, Ayu stretched out his hand and placed it on the first item.
"I called you here because I want you to tell me something."
"What is it?"
"Shinri Patriarch, how dare you!"
With a cold laugh, Ayu instantly picked up the gun on the table and pointed it at Shinri Keito.
"I said at the Taisho Aristocratic Conference that I should be informed as soon as I have any news."
"If that's the case, why not report it!"
Before he could finish speaking, Huiren's body reacted first.
He immediately knelt down, pressed his head to the ground, and his voice trembled.
"Yes, it's all my fault!"
"So where did you go wrong?"
With a wry smile, Ayu stood up, walked to Huiren's side, and pressed the muzzle of the gun against the back of his head.
The cold touch kept stimulating Huiren's nerves, and his brain began to work frantically, thinking about all the things that had happened in the past.
Before long, he figured out the reason for the problem.
When Ayu learned that the photo came from the Shinri Family, he blamed himself for not reporting it to him.
"I shouldn't have taken it upon myself to publish the photos."
"I should hand the photograph over to the Crown Prince; all matters are to be decided by you."
"I hope Your Shinri Keito, will definitely make amends!"
However, Ayu did not answer him.
He felt the gun barrel press down slightly, and Huiren felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest.
Large beads of sweat dripped down, soaking the ground.
"What else? What else does he want?"
With all his muscles tense, Huiren kept thinking about what Yu wanted to hear from him.
When he thought of the scene at the Taisho Aristocratic Conference, a sudden inspiration struck him.
With rapid breathing, Shinri Keito used all his strength to shout.
"If you are willing to forgive me this time, the Shinri Family is willing to be a tool in your hand, with no ulterior motives!"