Chapter 254

"Actually..."

It turns out that Hoshikage Hisomi had left the Tokyo Area three days ago and returned to the Russia Area.

Because of the Hiruko Kageyasu incident, Hoshikage Hisomi returned to the Tokyo Area before completing his work in the Russia Area. Now he is returning to Russia Area to finish his unfinished mission.

Meanwhile, Tendou Kikunojou went to visit China.

"So His Highness the Your Highness Holy Child is now all alone."

After hearing Kiyomi's explanation, Luo Mio also raised her eyes.

"That Hoshikage Takuto...?"

"Hoshikage Takuto will temporarily serve as the Acting Guard Captain Hoshikage Hisomi Hisami Hoshima's absence."

"Acting..." Luo Mio looked at Kiyomi and asked, "What about Hoshikage Hisomi's group... his subordinates? I just observed that the Guard Officer at the 'Holy Abode' are mostly new faces."

Upon hearing Luo Mio's words, Kiyomi was also taken aback.

Has Mr. Todou ever visited the "Saint Residence" before?

"... Mr Hoshikage Hisomi once brought me here for a visit."

After all, Luo Mio couldn't possibly claim to be the biological son of the Previous Holy Child. Besides Hoshikage Hisomi with Luo Mio were those old fogies who had worked at the "Holy Residence" and were already halfway to their coffins.

Even the maids and housekeepers who once served Luo Mio are now by her mother's side.

It can be said that currently, within the entire "Saint Residence," only Hoshikage Hisomi Tendou Kikunojou know his true identity.

Upon hearing this, Kiyomi said with relief, "No wonder His Your Highness Holy Child personally entrusted you with this task, Mr. Todou."

"Hoshikage Hisomi Hisamitomi, those who previously worked at the 'Seikyu,' are now serving as bodyguards for Tendo Aide, Tendo."

"The current Guard Officer of the 'Sacred Abode' are outstanding talents selected from the Self-Defense Forces. Before Hoshikage Hisomi return, they will temporarily serve as guards for His Highness the Your Highness Holy Child."

The Self-Defense Forces are the defense forces of the Tokyo Area, and are of military nature. They are responsible for the defense of 43 districts within the Tokyo Area and the protection of megalithic monuments.

Furthermore, they had previously won the Second Battle of Kanto and defended the Tokyo Area.

"Hoshikage Takuto is also an outstanding talent within the Self-Defense Forces, and was once a top graduate of the National Defense Academy. Due to his exceptional abilities, he was transferred from the Self-Defense Forces to the 'Holy Residence' by Tendo Aide. He worked within the Self-Defense Forces until Lord Hoshima left."

"Hoshikage Takuto..."

Luo Mio frowned slightly.

That guy's eyes...

Chapter Thirty-Three: He is the Your Highness Holy Child's own brother, and also the "Divine Child" of the entire Far East!

"Ding-ding—!"

Just then, Luo Mio's phone rang.

Luo Mio raised an eyebrow upon seeing the caller's name.

"Speak of the devil, and he appears."

After saying that, Luo Mio answered the phone.

"Hello."

"Ah, Your His Highness."

Upon hearing Hoshikage Hisomi's voice, Luo Mio said without any hesitation, "What? Finished your business? Busy man."

"..." Hoshikage Hisomi fell into an awkward silence upon hearing Luo Mio's cold tone.

Kiyomi, standing to the side, also stared at Luo Mio in disbelief.

Was that a call from Hoshikage Hisomi?

What does Lord Hoshima call Mr. Todou...?

Your His Highness...?

Eh? Mr. Todou... Your His Highness?

For a moment, Kiyomi's brain capacity was a bit insufficient.

"Um... what happened?"

"That's what Hoshikage Hisomi said in a weak voice on the other end of the phone."

"Ha." Luo Mio sighed softly, then handed the phone to Kiyomi and said, "Miss Kiyomi, you talk to him."

"Ah, um, okay."

Still a little stunned and unable to react, Kiyomi took the phone from Luo Mio's hand with a bit of panic.

"Is it Kiyomi?"

Hoshikage Hisomi's voice reached Kiyomi's ears.

"Ah! Yes, I am Kiyomi." Upon hearing Hoshikage Hisomi's voice, Kiyomi's dazed state instantly snapped back to reality.

"What happened?"

"..." Kiyomi glanced at Luo Mio.

Luo Mio simply gestured slightly to her, and then Kiyomi switched the call to speakerphone and told Luo Mio everything that had just happened without any concealment.

"——"

"..." There was Deathly Stillness silence on Hoshikage Hisomi's end. After a while, Hoshikage Hisomi sighed from the phone.

"I'm so sorry, Your His Highness!" Hoshikage Hisomi apologized to Luo Mio in a low voice, saying, "I never expected that such a thing would happen after I left."

"It's nothing," Luo Mio replied nonchalantly, then asked Hoshikage Hisomi, "But, from what you're saying, you know that Hoshikage Takuto?"

"... Yes."

"Hoshikage Takuto was my senior at the National Defense Academy. He graduated with top honors and was very popular among both girls and boys on campus."

"I do know that; Kiyomi just told me."

"Is that so... However, his wish when he graduated from the National Defense Academy was to become His Your Highness Holy Child's personal bodyguard, but because of me at the time, his wish did not come true. Instead, he joined the Self-Defense Forces and became Lord Ujishima's subordinate."

"Personal bodyguard..." Upon hearing this, Luo Mio's eyes flickered.

"Hmm?" Luo Mio looked at the phone on the coffee table and asked Hoshikage Hisomi, "Whose subordinate did you say he became?"

"Lord Ujishima..."

Ujishima Nagare, who had an outstanding performance in the Gastrea War and the Second Kanto War, is now one of the high-ranking members of the Self-Defense Forces. His father also knows about Luo Mio's identity and is already on his deathbed. He was also one of Tendou Kikunojou's former subordinates.

"Tsk, now I know what kind of crazy scheme they're up to."

"Huh?"

After hearing Luo Mio's words, Hoshima Hisatsuki on the other end of the phone fell silent, then asked Luo Mio in a serious tone.

"What's wrong, Your His Highness?"

"I ask you, why do you think the Holy Child has such high popularity among the people?"

"Is there even a need to say more? His Your Highness Holy Child not only possesses lofty ideals and treats the people with great gentleness, but he is always thinking of the people's well-being, and..."

"Stop, stop, stop," Luo Mio quickly interrupted.

"Ha... So tell me, what do you think of my appearance?"

"That is, of course, an unparalleled, sacred beauty that cannot be profaned."

"So, isn't it obvious?"

Luo Mio sighed softly.

"Although you see that girl usually acts dignified, perfect, and gentle."

"But you should know that the girl is already sixteen years old, and she is so stunningly beautiful and graceful."

"My mom is already engaged at this age."

Upon hearing this, Hoshikage Hisomi and Kiyomi immediately understood what Luo Mio meant.

"Now that girl is getting more and more beautiful, and she just turned sixteen this year. In the eyes of those old fogies, it's time to decide on the successor to the next Head of State of the Tokyo Area."

"..." On the other end of the phone, Hoshikage Hisomi fell silent, then said in a cold but angry tone, "Your His Highness, do you mean that the reason you sent me away and arranged for Hoshikage Takuto to become the Acting Guard Captain is because of this?"

Luo Mio clicked her tongue in annoyance, her azure eyes looking out the window with a hint of anger.

"Those old geezers, even though they're all going to die, they still have to meddle in so many trivial matters."

One of the reasons he left "Sacred Abode" was because of those old fogies. Those old fogies had taken it upon themselves to arrange a marriage for his cheap mother, which led to the birth of his younger sister in this world.

If it weren't for the fact that his background was so special to those people, those old fogies would probably have already figured out what kind of fiancé to prepare for him.

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Explosion That Resounded Throughout the Holy Residence

"'Son of God'?!"

Kiyomi asked, puzzled.

What does "divine child" mean?

After all, the "divine child" that Hoshikage Hisomi is talking about is completely unknown to her.

Moreover, the existence of so-called "gods" has no scientific basis whatsoever; they are nothing at all.

In contrast, there is substantial evidence for the existence of Gastrea, namely Gastrea virus.

"..."

"Ah." Kiyomi seemed to have thought of something and said to Hoshikage Hisomi, "Lord Hoshima, please wait a moment."

"Um."

Then Kiyomi got up and walked towards the door. She looked around to make sure no one was around, then closed and locked the door.

Kiyomi hung up the hands-free call, held the phone in her hand, and placed it to her ear.

"Hoo..." Kiyomi slowly exhaled and spoke slowly.

"I'm ready."

"... actually."

Hoshima then explained to Kiyomi the origin of Luo Mio's title "Divine Child".

Before the Gastrea War, or the Gastrea, even existed, the Previous Holy Child His Highness became pregnant by chance. She discovered her pregnancy a month later, but what was puzzling was that the Holy Child at that time was not yet engaged and was a virgin.

The investigation at the time revealed that, a month before the Previous Holy Child discovered his pregnancy, he had secretly left the "Holy Residence" and gone to another place.

A shrine, entirely made of gleaming gold, nestled deep in the mountains!

However, when they went deep into the mountains, they found that there was no golden shrine.

Even those who investigated at the time believed that the Holy Child had fabricated the story to cover up his secret rendezvous, but what was puzzling was that the Holy Child was still a virgin at the time, showing no signs of having lost his virginity.

Ultimately, having no other option, fearing that the image of the Holy Child having a child out of wedlock would be exposed, they decided to abort the child in the Holy Child's womb. Although the Holy Child at the time strongly opposed this, he was powerless against the group of powerful figures from the Old Era.

But what happened next shocked them: no matter what methods they used, they could not abort the child in the Holy Child's womb.

They tried to poison the baby with drugs, but it had no effect on the baby inside. They tried to cruelly remove the baby from the womb using forceful methods, but they couldn't penetrate or cut the skin.

It can be said that all sorts of methods were used, but to no avail.

In the end, the Holy Child could only be placed under house arrest in the "Holy Residence" for a year, and because of the child's existence, some people's wishful thinking was completely disrupted.

After all, as the child of the Holy Child, he is naturally the next head of state of this country.

Therefore, many people at the time had ulterior motives, such as arranging marriages for the Holy Child...

A year later, on the day the Holy Child's child was born, everyone in the entire "Holy Residence" was illuminated by a dazzling golden light and then fainted, including the doctor who was preparing to deliver the Holy Child.

When everyone awoke, they found the Holy Child unconscious in bed, with a newborn baby beside her pillow...

All these incredible and unbelievable things, coupled with the light shining on the day the child was born.

The people in the "Holy Abode" called the newborn child "the Child of God"!

Similarly, in the years that followed, the "Divine Child" demonstrated his unimaginable wisdom and strength, and was naturally regarded as the successor to the next Holy Child.

However, at one of his birthday parties, the "divine child" publicly announced that he would not become the Holy Child, much less the head of state of this country.