Even Spiritual Sense Can't Cure This Dullness / Yulia's Revenge (1)

"Shimakawa Kameyo? Who is that?"

Yotsuya Miko couldn't imagine anything about this guy and realized she had never seen him at all. However, since Divine Gate had already found a scapegoat for this unpleasant incident, she decided to let it go.

"I really didn't expect to encounter such provocation at a time like this."

She shook her head, suppressing her anger, and didn't intend to lash out.

Although she was indeed angry about this unpleasant situation, it wasn't yet time for her to really lash out.

"However, this means the situation has been completely turned around."

Although it was disgusting, it was undeniably effective. From how Divine Gate handled such matters and how she inferred Kamimikado's attitude, Yotsuya Miko felt that she would soon be able to know Divine Gate's and the government above Divine Gate's attitude towards her.

A crisis is a catalyst for events.

Okita Qishen's attitude, she could roughly guess that Okita Qishen and the Wagen Family behind him intended to align themselves with her. As for other forces, she didn't know and didn't intend to pay attention to them.

"At least for now, having just one family is enough, isn't it?"

Looking at the newly learned technique in her Spiritual Sense, Yotsuya Miko naturally thought that she hadn't had time to test this new technique yet.

After the amusement park, Yuria came to talk to her about supporting a faction. According to her, it wouldn't be easy to take down such a large department Divine Gate, so it would be better to develop her own strength within it. Compared to physically eliminating Divine Gate, this approach would be less effort and have many advantages.

This reminded Yotsuya Miko, using the resources she had originally obtained from Divine Gate, she had secretly developed a technique to control others, though she wasn't very proficient at it, as she had never tested it on anyone.

Her idea was simple: first, she would observe whether any forces wanted to pledge allegiance to her. If not, using this technique would be perfectly acceptable. Of course, if any forces that wanted to pledge allegiance had ulterior motives, she also planned to use this technique to save herself the trouble.

She explained the situation thoroughly to Yuria, who was clearly shocked and desperately tried to dissuade her from doing something so extreme. She suggested that, at least until things reached an irreparable point, they should try to handle the situation in a normal way.

Yotsuya Miko knew a little about her friend's thoughts, and she herself felt that such a approach was probably extreme. However...

Miko looked at the residence in front of her, where her relatives lived, and in this city, there were also Yuria and Yurikawa Hana.

She can be a little more lenient because her family and friends are still part of this society that keeps things afloat.

However, this is on the premise that Divine Gate and those above him don't intend to do anything foolish.

Chapter 196 Even Spiritual Sense Can't Save a Slow-witted Person

"I'm back."

Welcome back, Miko.

Her mother's voice made Yotsuya Miko stop in her tracks as she was changing her shoes, and she looked at Yotsuya Touko standing in the entryway, slightly surprised.

"Mom, haven't you cooked yet?"

Although Spiritual Sense is indeed useful, sometimes it's necessary to pretend to be deaf and dumb.

Moreover, she was indeed puzzled as to why her mother would suddenly block her way in the entryway when she returned home. Normally, it would have been Yotsuya Kyosuke who saw her by now.

"No, the food is ready, but..."

Yotsuya Touko looked at her androgynously dressed daughter and felt slightly awkward. However, she only froze for a moment before sighing and walking away.

"Never mind, it's good that you're back."

"Well?"

Completely bewildered, Yotsuya Miko glanced at Yotsuya Kyosuke, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV. When her mother sighed, her Spiritual Sense had detected something amiss with the boy. Without a second Miko knew that he had probably said something to her that had caused her misunderstanding.

So... what exactly did this kid say?

Yotsuya Miko was completely baffled. She suspected that Yuria had said something to the boy when they went to the amusement park last time, but he had been acting normally for the first few days after they returned. It wouldn't happen that she only brought it up today, would it? It's hard to say how much a child this age can remember after going on an amusement park.

Unable to guess, Miko had no choice but to resort to the simplest method: asking him directly.

"Kyosuke?"

Sure enough, upon hearing the shouts, the boy became even more agitated, confirming that his mother's earlier unusual behavior was inextricably linked to this guy.

Just as Miko was about to coerce and entice Kyosuke into revealing the truth, Yotsuya Touko came out of the kitchen carrying a meal that had already been prepared.

"Miko, dinner's Kyosuke."

"Okay, Mom!"

Yotsuya Kyosuke decisively put down the remote control in his hand, ran towards the dining table, and sat down without hesitation.

As for Yotsuya Miko watched the clever little devil run off in the blink of an eye, she didn't have much to say, only silently glancing at Yotsuya Touko. Although her mother's attitude had always been very gentle, since her father's death, that gentleness had gradually turned into a strong one.

She didn't say anything harsh, but she treated Miko and Kyosuke with a much more unquestionable attitude. Undoubtedly, it was a form of protection and a responsibility to the two of them. Because after her husband's death, she had more to do and needed to be more firm in her actions.

From her mother's well-timed "cover-up," Yotsuya Miko understood that she probably couldn't force Kyosuke to reveal the reason for the time being, otherwise her mother would be very unhappy.

Of course, she wasn't afraid of her mother's anger, but as a daughter, she couldn't possibly upset her parents over trivial matters. Besides, her mother hadn't been happy in a long time since her father's passing.

Thinking of this, Miko sighed and obediently sat down in the chair at the dining table. She glared at Kyosuke, determined to settle this score. It was one thing for him to badmouth her in front of his classmates, but this kid had to come and badmouth her to his mother.

Even if she thought about it a lot, someone who wasn't very bright to begin with, she probably couldn't figure out what Yotsuya Kyosuke had said to Touko.

"Eat."

Touko placed the food on the table, then couldn't help but glance at her daughter again.

She never imagined that her daughter would have a female admirer, especially a heterosexual one.

Thinking of this, Yotsuya Touko glanced at Kyosuke without showing any Kyosuke, marveling at the boy's shrewdness. It was fortunate that he had waited until now to tell her the story, and that he had so readily chosen to shift this complicated matter from Miko's secret admirer onto himself from the very beginning.

He's gotten himself into a tricky situation as a mother.

She didn't quite understand the relationship between the two girls.

Let alone letting her handle it, even when she first heard the boy say it, she was in a daze, thinking that she was probably just too tired and was having a hallucination.

Previously, Miko claimed to be a superhuman from the Divine Gate, she was already quite worried, fearing that one day she would return only to find a portrait of her as a memorial. After Miko's explanation, she finally accepted the fact that what Miko was doing was safe and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Unexpectedly, just a few days later, Miko caused him some trouble again.

As a mother, all she wants is for her daughter to find a good husband and get married. That way, when she's old, she won't have to worry about her daughter's future. But her plan is for Miko to marry someone, not for someone else to marry Miko! What kind of logic is that?

Thinking about this, Yotsuya Touko felt a little breathless. She felt inexplicably absurd, but after the absurdity, a thought suddenly arose in her mind: What kind of family does that Yuria come from? Can she ensure that Miko a happy life for the rest of her days?

This idea initially startled her, but then she thought about her daughter's personality—she probably wouldn't find a boyfriend who could tame her, though taming others would be a different story. Wouldn't this just be giving away a girl for free?

So Yotsuya Touko started thinking again about whether this matter could work out. First, what kind of person was this Yuria? Then, would Yuria's parents agree? Lost in thought about these questions, she saw her daughter return home and suddenly felt an indescribable emotion.

She was quite worldly-wise, but this was the first time she had ever seen such a thing happen, especially since it happened to her own daughter.

"Mom? What's wrong?"

Yotsuya Miko's repeated calls finally roused this traditional woman who didn't quite understand modern people's sexual orientation. Yotsuya Touko sat down in the chair and picked up her chopsticks.

"It's nothing, it's just that you've been working at Divine Gate recently... right? You're working there, aren't you?"

"Yes, there are still a few things to take care of, but it'll be done soon."

It's coming soon indeed. In less than a month, Yotsuya Miko won't need to worry about Divine Gate anymore.

"That's good. By the way, how's school life?"

"Everything went smoothly. I didn't fall behind in my studies much, and I should be able to graduate normally."

"Yeah?"

Yotsuya Touko casually started the conversation, placing a piece of food into Miko's bowl.

"How are things going with your friends? I heard from Kyosuke that Hana is still as gluttonous as ever; the child always seems hungry."

"Well enough?"

Yotsuya Miko ate her meal slowly.

"We get along very well with Hua. Oh, right, I already told my mom, I have a new friend named Yuria. She also works at Divine Gate, and she's really amazing."

"Ah, Yuria, right?"

So it really is related to Yuria?

Yotsuya Miko's eyes flickered slightly. Although it was despicable, even if her mother concealed her expression well, she could still sense the fluctuation in the face of Spiritual Sense.

So... what happened?

However, even Spiritual Sense probably couldn't enlighten a blockhead like him. At least, until now, this guy still hadn't realized from the strange fluctuations in his Spiritual Sense that the two of them couldn't hide their feelings for him at all. It can only be said that his Spiritual Sense had done its best.

Chapter 197 Yuria's Revenge (Part 1)

Shimakawa Kameyo unsurprisingly lost his position as head of the Special Affairs Department. Tragically, however, he remained unaware of his mistakes until after his demotion, and no one returned to answer his questions.

The moment he walked out of the Divine Gate Special Affairs Department office, his mind went completely blank.

The person who replaced him entered the office, and the exchange proceeded without any unexpected incidents.

"Why?"

Standing in front of the bathroom sink, his eyes were bloodshot, and the mirror reflected a haggard, almost delirious figure.

"Why?"

Why?!

The hysterical roars, however, faded into silence after their echo.

After the anger subsided, only silence remained.

Shimakawa looked at himself in the mirror and forced a smile, a strained smile.

The moment he stepped out of the office, his career was over. Neither the head of the Divine Gate branch nor the head of the Investigation Department, Okita Qishen, would give him a chance to rise.

And all of this, in the end... is nothing more than the result of trivial matters.

What did I do wrong?

He couldn't understand it, he really couldn't understand it. Yet, even this kind of thing, those people didn't intend to tell him.

He slowly took out a pack of cigarettes from his pants pocket, pulled one out, and lit it.

Disturbed and confused, he glanced at the mirror again, and what he saw made him freeze in shock.

What should have been his mirror image has now become some blurry, grotesque figure.

Shimakawa blinked unconsciously, but that strange look once again transformed into his original reflection.

What happened?

At that moment, he thought, yet anger and despair resurfaced within him.

Oh well, whatever happens is none of my business anymore.

He smoked a cigarette, then threw the remaining half-eaten cigarette butt into the trash can. Although he still felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart, he was still an adult no matter what.

Despite the frustration, I was able to endure it.

At least Divine Gate hasn't dismissed him from the department; he's only been relieved of his post.

Compared to other companies or government departments, the compensation at Divine Gate is significantly higher.

Comforting himself with these thoughts, Shimakawa Kameyo straightened his disheveled clothes and walked out of the bathroom.

Previously, he was so distraught that he didn't even know who the new head of the Special Affairs Department was. If it had been one of his former subordinates, perhaps they would have given him some face.

After considering all the possibilities, Shimakawa's brows relaxed. In the end, he was still too angry about losing his position and forgot his limits for a moment. Before he was forced to leave Divine Gate, his influence as the head of the Special Affairs Department was still there, and he hadn't lost too much within Divine Gate.

It's just power... Perfect, he can't be bothered with all that mess in the Special Affairs Department anyway.

"Are you Shimakawa Kameyo?"

A clear female voice interrupted his thoughts. Shimakawa looked at the petite Golden Twin-Tailed Girl in front of him with some impatience. He had never seen an employee of that age in Divine Gate before; he assumed she was an intern in the Investigation Department that Okita Qishen had recruited earlier. After his mishandling of the Shepherd branch's affairs, Okita Qishen had indeed recruited a group of young employees in the city.

And thinking about why Okita Qishen had removed him from office, Shimakawa Kameyo didn't intend to show his face to the people in front of him.

"Young lady, don't you know how to respect your seniors? Which department are you from?"

Although he had lost his original position, he had still worked at Divine Gate for many years, and in terms of seniority, he was definitely superior to the intern in front of him. It would be a good opportunity to use this young girl's lack of respect for her seniors as an excuse to disgust that bastard Okita Qishen.

"..."

Yuria sighed as she looked at Shimakawa Kameyo, who was adopting a senior-like demeanor and probably still unaware of the internal changes in the Divine Gate. She had to admit that she was starting to wonder how this guy had managed to survive until now. She was genuinely shocked when she learned from Okita Qishen that he had spat on the materials that Miko wanted.

No matter what, this is far too reckless. Didn't they consider the Divine Gate if they angered Yotsuya Miko because of this?

You have to understand Miko's initial plan was to deal with Divine Gate.

Although she didn't know why Yotsuya Miko hadn't reacted in that situation, she was willing to endure it, but she had no intention of letting this Shimakawa Kameyo off the hook.

Thinking of this, Yuria couldn't help but glance at the former head of the Special Affairs Department.