What Do You Know About Dying for the One Who Understands You?

Kambara Ancestral Home.

As you climb the ancient steps leading up the mountain and pass the red torii gate, you'll find the ancestral home of the Kambara Family behind these old buildings attached to the shrine.

The so-called torii gate represents the entrance to the divine realm, and it is used to distinguish the divine realm where gods reside from the secular world inhabited by humans.

Its purpose is to Awakened that stepping through the torii gate signifies entering a sacred realm, and that all subsequent actions and behaviors should be carefully considered.

The Kambara Family lives in this sacred realm, which is against the rules, but the villagers believe it is only natural for the Kanbara Clan, who serve the gods, to live here.

Along the way, the three could see men in suits patrolling back and forth; they were all under the command of Kambara Shuichi. Since that day of the festival, no one from Kambara Village had ever entered the shrine to worship.

One of the reasons is that Kambara Shuichi indifferently stated that the people of Kambara Village must not set foot in this place again, and if they do not heed his advice, he will use modern weapons if necessary.

Since the Living Doll are essentially indifferent to the lives of the villagers, such a threat is meaningful.

This is Kambara Shuichi's assessment.

However, the real reason that prompted the villagers to not set foot in the shrine for ten years was simply because it was an order from Kambara Shuichi.

Kambara Shuichi, who understood this, could only feel sorrow and growing hatred for that distorted belief.

"Welcome back, Mr. Kambara." The man guarding the gate glanced at Su Qing'an and Satou Yunona with a puzzled expression, but his absolute trust in Kambara Shuichi led him to simply greet them respectfully without saying anything more.

"Kitahara, don't be so formal. I've told you so many times," Kambara Shuichi said with a smile, patting the man's shoulder. "By the way, how's Xiao Xi doing lately?"

"Mr. Kambara has been a great benefactor to me, so basic respect is necessary."

Kitahara Shin replied somewhat rigidly.

It can be seen that Kitahara Shin is not very old, probably around twenty-five years old. The man's face looks somewhat weathered, and there is a gloomy look between his brows.

His well-trained physique made the black suit look exceptionally sharp, and his bow tie was placed neatly and meticulously.

His answer suggests that he is a person who is quite particular about details and rigid.

"Miss Yu is as overly obedient as ever, except that she asked Mr. Kambara when you would be back a few days ago."

"I see. I've put her through so much trouble all these years. If possible, I'll stay with her for the next few days."

Kambara Shuichi was silent for a moment before speaking.

Even if he couldn't provide more evidence, Kambara Shuichi desperately hoped that Schicksal would send out a more outstanding B-rank Valkyrie. However, Schicksal's mission was not charity, so the price was the vast majority of his shares and assets in the group he had built.

Even if the mission is a complete success, the glory of the Kambara Family in Kanagawa will be gone.

But for this man, the corporation or property is nothing more than a sharp blade used to cut through fate. If it can be exchanged for a stronger sword, he will never hesitate to give it up when the time comes.

Worldly matters, power, money.

For Kambara Shuichi, who was born burdened with sorrow and destiny, none of this mattered.

That's why he was able to find almost the most reliable combination among the B-rank Valkyrie.

Even without the Valkyrie Armor, she was enough to defeat most B-rank Su Qing'an and Satou Yunona, who was Pseudo-Herrscher.

It's fair to say that even Kiana, Raiden Mei, Bronya, the three main characters who will all become Herrscher in the future, are not as reliable as these two in the current timeline, even after disregarding their unstable combat power after going berserk.

"Mr. Kambara..." Kitahara Shin fell silent; he had witnessed that scene ten years ago.

That eerie and unpredictable Living Doll.

Just seeing it brought back his most Kitahara Shin memories. His emotions were amplified to the point of being out of control in an instant, and he immediately lost his ability to fight.

Among Shuichi Kanbara's subordinates who also witnessed this scene, he was one of the few who chose to remain by Kanbara's side.

There was no way around it. The ancients said that a meal's kindness should be repaid for a lifetime, but Kitahara Shin owed this man far more than just a meal's kindness.

When Kitahara Shin was still a boy, Kambara Shuichi helped him out when he was in trouble.

Everyone has moments of foolish enthusiasm and loyalty, right? Back then, Kitahara Shin was such a stupid and reckless fool, the kind of idiot who would be sold out and still help the seller count the money. In fact, he was indeed sold out.

Just as Kitahara Shin was being ambushed and about to be hacked to death by gangsters in an alley, Kambara Shuichi appeared with a half-smoked cigar, walking with a composed gait.

The way he loosened his tie on his black suit was as swift and dashing as that of a suit-wearing thug.

The atmosphere froze the moment the man entered. As he calmly took out a pistol from his pocket and silently released the safety, his powerful aura reached its peak.

"Either die or get out," he said calmly, like a tyrant who held the power of life and death.

Then the group obediently left, as docile as children being scolded by their parents, not daring to show even the slightest rebellious expression.

In Kitahara Shin's eyes, the man's words were incredibly cool and awesome; what else could he be but a savior of light?

At the very least, this was a gangster boss who had chased someone for ten blocks to kill them. Just as he was so certain, the man unceremoniously plopped down next to him, laughing loudly and saying, "This is a model gun I bought. These idiots really don't have smarts."

Kitahara Shin was dumbfounded. He thought to himself, "With your dazzling entrance, your domineering and unyielding aura, and your indifferent and cold eyes, who wouldn't believe it? But you're telling me that this is not only a model gun but also a lighter. This is completely out of character."

Then the man took a toy gun and hit Kitahara Shin on the head, calling him an idiot. He said, "Does someone with your brain even belong in the yakuza? You're so stupid, you might as well join me. I love idiots. I can use my brain. If you trust me, then join me."

Then Kitahara Shin agreed.

Now, ten years later, having witnessed the horror of Living Doll, Kitahara Shin's answer is still good.

Everyone thought that Kambara Shuichi was always serious and solemn, but only Kitahara Shin knew how unserious and prone to swearing he was when he was young.

That's why his current appearance is so worrying—it reflects the weight he carries on his shoulders.

"No matter what, I will fight to the end with Mr. Kambara. This time, I won't be in such a sorry state." Kitahara Shin's words contained a firm determination.

Do you know the meaning of "a scholar will die for one who understands him"?

For Kitahara Shin, the man before him was the answer.