Ayaka's expression turned unusually grave and uncertain. She knew very well how serious the consequences for her clan would be if the Shogun learned of this. A wild idea even crossed her mind: gather everyone in the Kamisato Clan and kill Yucheng on the spot to prevent any future trouble.
But she immediately recalled the incredible ability he had displayed when she tested him just now. Besides, he was an unparalleled powerhouse who had once severed three of Osial's heads with a single slash in Liyue. Could the Kamisato Clan's strength alone really kill him on the spot?
Even if they could kill him, would the price the Kamisato Clan paid truly be one she could accept? Ayaka questioned this inwardly. It was precisely because she had considered this that she decided to wait and see what else Yucheng had to say.
"Where did you hear this, Mr. Yucheng? As one of the Tri-Commission serving the Shogun, our Kamisato Clan has always been utterly loyal to her. How could we possibly obey in public while defying her in private? I hope you will consider the repercussions of your words, Lord Yucheng.
"Right now, it is just the two of us, so I can pretend I heard nothing. But if you continue saying such things after leaving through that door, Mr. Yucheng, you will be making an enemy of the Kamisato Clan."
"Huh? How strange. Lady Guuji Yae clearly told me that the Yashiro Commission had objected to the Vision Hunt Decree and suggested I seek their help. I never expected that Lady Guuji was lying to me, and that the Yashiro Commission had supported the Shogun's policies all along. My apologies for my rudeness. I promise never to mention this again. Farewell."
As he finished speaking, the space behind Yucheng