As soon as he finished speaking, he felt the gun barrel on his head move away.
After the slow footsteps came the sound of someone sitting down in a chair.
"What is Shinri Patriarch kneeling there for? Aren't we good friends?"
A cheerful voice came from behind him; Ayu seemed quite pleased with what he had just said.
"I slipped and fell."
Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead and face, Huiren quickly stood up and sat back down.
"Your Crown Prince, what are your plans for the future?"
How much do you know about him?
Instead of directly answering Huiren, Ayu simply posed a new question.
"Tell me everything you know."
"Yes."
Swallowing hard, Shinri Keito told Ayu everything he knew.
After listening, Ayu also narrowed his eyes.
"I see. In other words, he is not the supreme leader."
With his fingers lightly tapping the table, Ayu began to speak.
"If that's the case, then his value is reduced."
"What do you plan to do?"
"I want him dead."
His smile gradually faded, and Ah Yu's expression turned cold, with a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Early this morning, Ayu received news that Zhuang Mu and his gang, whom he had sent out, had been brutally beaten by Scribe.
His words were filled with disdain for himself.
Such an action is tantamount to slapping oneself in the face.
Therefore, Ayu wants to make the Scribe pay the price.
"Follow these steps."
As he spoke, he pushed the piece of paper on the table in front of Huiren.
"I don't care what price your Shinri Family has to pay, you have to do it for me."
Upon taking the paper and reading it, Huiren's heart sank.
If we really follow the steps on paper, it would mean letting Huiren use all of Shenli's capital to wage war against Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals.
Based on his previous assessment of the strength of both sides, he believed that his side had absolutely no chance of winning.
Even with Ayu's support, the chances of winning are probably not very high.
Is there a problem?
No, no.
Hurriedly shaking his head, Huiren then stuffed the paper into his bosom, a fawning expression on his face.
"It is an honor for the Shinri Family to serve Crown Prince Ayu, and I will certainly do so."
"That's good."
Nodding, Ayu then tossed the token to Shinri Keito.
"As soon as there's any new information, let me know. With this, you won't need to apply in advance."
"Thank you, Your Crown Prince."
"If there's nothing else, you can go now."
After saying that, Ayu slowly closed his eyes and began to doze off.
Seeing this, Shinri Keito bowed slightly, then took the token and left the room.
The moment he turned around, the fear and panic on his face vanished instantly.
Instead, there was a faint hint of disdain.
His lips curled up slightly, as if he hadn't been the one kneeling and begging for mercy just moments before.
After he left the room, the butler, who had left earlier, suddenly reappeared from around the corner like a ghost.
"Shinri Patriarch, you look rather disheveled."
"Thank you for your concern, housekeeper. I accidentally tripped and fell."
With a hint of ingratiation on her face, Huiren whispered to the butler.
"I have some rare imported goods here that I'm sure you'll like. I'll have someone send them to you in a few days."
"This is unacceptable. Shinri Patriarch would be better off not sending it."
The butler quickly waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need it.
"It's nothing valuable. If you don't like it later, I'll get you another batch."
"I just hope that if Crown Prince Ayu has anything to do, you can inform him in advance."
Squinting, the butler stroked his gray beard and nodded slightly.
"Then I'll take a look at it first."
Thank you.
After thanking him again, Shinri Keito quickly walked outside.
After watching his figure disappear, the butler walked to Ah Yu's room and gently knocked on the door.
"Your Highness, it's me."
How did he react?
"As you expected, he was very scared and even tried to bribe me. He should be an obedient dog."
"I see."
Ah Yu's voice came through, sounding both amused and sarcastic.
Outside, Shinri Keito turned his head, a faint smile also on his face.
Chapter 531 Special Training: Instructor Pillar
At the entrance of Tsukishiki Pharmaceuticals, Kanroji Mitsuri and the Kocho Sisters were standing there.
As footsteps sounded, the Scribe emerged from within.
Have you made a decision?
"Um."
Despite her reluctance, Kanroji Mitsuri nodded.
"Shinobu and the others said they need me to go back and give those swordsmen some guidance. This is the result of discussions between the Master and the other Pillars."
"Has it already progressed to this stage? Then I should set off soon."
"What stage, what departure, Mister Scribe, what are you talking about?"
Shaking his head, the Scribe did not answer, but instead changed the subject.
"If you're going, then go."
"I will come back as soon as I finish training the swordsmen."
"Okay, okay, I understand."
Seeing that Mitsuri looked like she was about to cry, Scribe could only comfort her and tell her not to be so sad.
Shinobu Butterfly, standing to the side, saw this scene and her expression was somewhat conflicted, with a complex light flashing in her eyes.
"You should fight for it yourself, Shinobu."
Kanae Kocho noticed this and whispered to her younger sister.
"In my opinion, you have a better chance of succeeding than Mitsuri."
"What do you mean, 'strive for'? Sister, have you misunderstood something?!"
Shinobu's fair face flushed slightly, Shinobu Butterfly looked at Kanae Kocho with some displeasure, saying something.
"Besides, what girl would make the first move?"
"I meant to have Mister Scribe come back with us to train the swordsmen together."
Blinking, Kanae Kocho gently tapped Shinobu's head with her hand.
What are you thinking?
"Ah, so that's what it is..."
An awkward expression flashed across her face, and she blushed even more.
Nevertheless, both women knew that the Scribe would not agree to go back with them.
Try training a group of people who don't believe in themselves; they might refuse even more completely.
Unless they're willing to use the promise they just received.
"Mister Scribe, could you come back with us and help us train the swordsmen?"
I knew you'd say that.
With a sigh, Scribe looked at Shinobu and Kanae Kocho again.
"What are you two whispering about over there? You should be saying the same thing."
"It would be best if you could come back with us."
"Come whenever you want."
The two sisters gave completely different answers, but both expressed a plea for the Scribe to come along.
"Going is impossible."
Scribe shook his head and said, decisively rejecting them.
"However, you can have this."
As soon as he finished speaking, Scribe took out a small booklet from his pocket and tossed it to Shinobu Butterfly.
"What's this?"
She took it and began to look through it with Shinobu Butterfly.
The expression on her face quickly changed from doubt to seriousness, then to deep thought, and finally to surprise and excitement.
Noticing her sister's odd behavior, Kanae Kocho picked up the booklet and started reading.
Soon, the expression on her face underwent the same change as Ren's.
The booklet contains very simple content, consisting of training methods and insights Scribe.
The difference is that he divided them into segments according to the Demon Slayer Corps' ranks.
From the lowest level (癸) to the highest level (甲), each level provides detailed, specific, and practical training methods.
At the end of the booklet, there are even analyses for each column level and training methods for Scribe's conceptualization.
Address weaknesses and strengthen key areas.
When they saw their own page, even Shinobu and Kanae Kocho found some of the content quite helpful.
Many of their wildly imaginative ideas were things they had never even considered before.
The help this booklet can provide is far more than can be explained in a few words.
"With this, your work should be much easier."
Seeing the still shocked Kocho Sisters, Scribe didn't say anything and turned to walk into the building.