This was why Masato, despite his advanced age andck of involvement in Watanabe family affairs, remained the soul of the
family. It was Kawano''s presence that allowed Masato to enjoy his old age in peace.
As soon as Ryosuke had sat down, the door was knocked on, and then it opened again. Soon, Asuka walked in. Upon seeing
the situation, Asuka was also taken aback, especially when he saw Ryosuke there, and conflicting emotions began to swell
within him.
“You both arrived just in time. Please have a seat,” Masato said, waving his hand.
Everyone sat down and waited for Masato to speak. No one dared to show any signs of disrespect, knowing that even the
slightest movement would be met with Kawano''s sharp katana.
“I''ve received news from the Thousand Crane Shrine that we, the Watanabe family, need to deliver our resources and funds
earlier this year,” Masato spoke slowly.
“Grandpa, I''ve already prepared the resources and funds, and they can be delivered at any time,” Ryosuke replied immediately.
With the election approaching, Ryosuke needed to show off his capabilities.
“Good!” Masato nodded and continued, “I heard that our samurais had shed with the Chanaean government some time ago
and killed many of their officials. Is that true?”
“Yes, | investigated this matter too. It was Asuka who ordered people to hunt down some enemies in Chanaea, which led to a
conflict with the Chanaea authorities and resulted in a negative impact on our family. | have sent someone to Chanaea to exin
this matter.”
Ryosuke immediately recounted everything he knew to Masato when thetter mentioned the incident.
He wanted to use this matter to prevent Asuka frompeting with him for the position of head of the family.
At this moment, there was no brotherly rtionship between them.
Asuka red at his older brother and began to exin, “Grandpa, I—”Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
However, Masato interrupted with a wave of his hand.
“Asuka, you did well. The Watanabe family will not be bullied by anyone. We will seek revenge, especially when facing the
people of Chanaea,” Masato said, leaving Asuka stunned.
Thetter quickly nodded and said, “I will follow your advice, Grandpa.”
Ryosuke was also taken aback because he had wanted to suppress Asuka with this matter, but his n backfired. Masato then
looked at Ryosuke coldly and said, “As the head of the Watanabe family, you even took the initiative to apologize, which has
damaged our family''s reputation. | also heard that you sent your daughter to study in Chanaea. You seem to have forgotten what
blood flows in your veins.”
Subsequently, the old man added, “Now that your daughter has been contaminated, she must be sent to the shrine to be
purified...”
What Masato said shocked Ryosuke to the core. It felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
He could endure anything, including
losing his position as head of the
family, but he guide ver oe
Seng ais OY aughter to the shrine
for purification. After all, he knew
what would happen to her there.
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“Grandpa, |—”
Ryosuke wanted to argue and stop
them from sending his daug wine!
the shrin but Masat6''ignorsd his
pleas waved his hand, saying,
“That''s it. Everyone, please leave.”
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Everyone got up and left, and Ryosuke had no choice but to do the same. As soon as he stepped out, he saw Asuka looking at
him with a mocking smile on his face.
“My dear brother Ryosuke, | warned
you not to send Yuri to Chanaea, but
you didn''t listen. Novis woe
seyf-ig tia Shrine and you may never
see her again in this lifetime. My poor
niece is still so young, lively, and
beautiful...” Asuka said, grinning from
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