Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

Now, with the addition of ten more members, Tamaki Iijima's power is even greater.

Imagine if Iijima Tamaki, as a sponsor of the Ten Famous Schools, were to get into trouble, would they just sit idly by?

That's really true; at the rich woman's command, all the exorcists were mobilized!

"The conditions you mentioned are all correct, and they are what we should do."

Protecting sponsors is the most fundamental condition.

Moreover, according to the original plan of the Ten Masters, they would also conduct regular medical checkups for the Japanese high-ranking officials, just like doctors.

Check if they are being watched by spirits (paranormal phenomena and ghost stories), thus nipping problems in the bud.

Moreover, the ten sects are willing to send their best experts to provide close protection for important individuals, preventing any malicious individuals from coveting them.

Iijima Tamaki does not need this kind of protection.

With Yu Yao around, what evil spirits could possibly enter her body?

However, the safety of other factions, such as the Hiratsuka family, the Chitanda family, the Adagaki family, and the Yukinoshita family, does indeed require a certain level of protection.

"Your conditions are not excessive."

There is no conflict between Iijima Tamaki and Higa Kotoko. The formation of the Exorcist Association by the Ten Masters is a great thing both publicly and privately.

She wasn't afraid of being sidelined by these sorcerers.

First of all, there are too few sorcerers. They simply cannot manage 2 million Japanese people, nor do they have the inclination to do so.

To be honest, cultivating spiritual power is a comprehensive improvement for both body and mind.

Like Higa Kotoko, she had little interest in power and status, and did not intend to focus her energy on ruling ordinary people.

This basically means everything a warlock would say.

They do want to gain some benefits, but that's only in terms of money.

In modern society, money can buy almost everything good.

With sufficient strength, warlocks can protect themselves.

With official endorsement, they instantly became a privileged class.

They don't need to worry about money either; a single exorcism request can bring them a considerable income.

In this way, they can live a very comfortable life and have friends and support when they encounter danger.

Joining the Exorcists Association and becoming part of this professional alliance is far more beneficial than harmful.

"However, I also have a few conditions."

Iijima closed the lady's fan in her hand: "First, the Exorcist Association needs to join the Iijima Group and become a part of it."

"..."

This condition may seem insignificant, but its impact is far from minor.

"can!"

However, Higa Kotoko agreed without hesitation, stating that she would do her best to persuade the other ten sects.

'This works?'

Iijima Tamaki originally just said it casually.

As the saying goes, you can raise a price on the spot and then bargain on the spot. She asked for an exorbitant price, but she didn't intend to hold on to it forever.

It's not surprising that Higa Kotoko agreed.

The Exorcist Association became part of the Iijima Group, and the highest leader of the Iijima Group was not Tamaki Iijima, but Tanigumo!

In other words, this means that Higa Kotoko, along with the association, was following Tanigumo's lead.

"Secondly, I want to have the highest authority to appoint members of the association!"

The so-called supreme authority means that when Tamaki Iijima issues an order, the entire Exorcist Association must obey her command.

"no problem."

Having made up her mind to latch onto Taniguchi's coattails, Higa Kotoko has now calmed down and decided that she is willing to accept whatever price Iijima Tamaki asks for.

Anyway, her original idea was to give the association to Gu Yun as a gift.

As for Iijima Tamaki giving orders and such...

Can you stop being ridiculous?

What can an ordinary person who doesn't know any magic do?

Iijima Tamaki isn't stupid; she wouldn't give unsolicited advice out of nowhere.

It's almost certain that any action she takes comes from Gu Yun's orders.

In this way, wouldn't it be Gu Yun leading the association to conquer the world?

'Yes, from today onwards, my Exorcist Association will be Gu Yun's vanguard!'

Higa Kotoko declared that as the general of this army, no matter what her lord's mother said, she would always reply: "Ah, yes, yes!"

If we can't beat them, then let's just give up!

And so, after a series of humiliating agreements that cost the country its sovereignty, Tamaki Iijima suddenly felt that she might have gone a bit too far.

"Madam Huan, may I have a private conversation?"

"Ok?"

Tamaki Iijima raised an eyebrow, then leaned closer to Kotoko Higa: "What are you trying to say?"

Seeing this, Higa Kotoko knew that the time for her to strike back had come!

"Mrs. Huan must be quite anxious about Teacher Gu Yun's talent, right?"

Higa Kotoko's voice suddenly rang in Iijima Tamaki's mind. Taniguchi noticed this, and the shrine maiden obviously knew she couldn't hide it from him, so she continued, "Although you have the ability to see ghosts, you have almost no talent as a sorcerer."

"Of course, I absolutely did not mean to mock you."

Higa Kotoko quickly said, "What I meant was, whether or not you possess spiritual abilities doesn't affect your ability to help Teacher Gu Yun, does it?"

"..."

Tamaki Iijima was taken aback at first, then looked into the girl's eyes, as if she had realized something: "What do you mean?"

"What do you use to command the entire Iijima Group? Money, favors, and the enormous power that comes with them."

"In that case..."

Higa Kotoko smiled slightly: "I am not talented, but I am willing to serve Lady Tamaki at her beck and call!"

"... "

Gu Yun knew the girl was clever, but he never expected her to pull such a stunt.

Higa Kotoko is implying to Iijima Tamaki that while she herself may not have much fighting power, strength is not absolute when it comes to influencing matters in the supernatural world.

What if Kotoko Higa were willing to follow Tamaki Iijima's arrangements, just like now?

What if all ten sects were led by the shrine maiden and followed the instructions of Tamaki Iijima?

Wouldn't this mean that Iijima Tamaki possesses the powerful magical abilities of the entire Ten Famous Sects, enabling her to truly help her child and protect Gu Yun?

“You wouldn’t want to see Teacher Gu Yun in danger one day,” Higa Kotoko said, “and you, as his wife, could only watch helplessly from behind, unable to do anything about it, would you?”

"!!!"

Tamaki Iijima was struck by a revelation: 'This is an open conspiracy…'

Higa Kotoko offered a price that Iijima Tamaki couldn't refuse: she would use the Ten Famous Gates and the Exorcist Association as weapons to protect Gu Yun.

"Splash!"

Iijima closed her paper fan. She neither immediately agreed to Higa Kotoko's suggestion nor refused.

My mother is a powerful figure in the business world, and she cannot be persuaded by Higa Kotoko with a few words, nor will she trust this little girl just because of her smooth talk.

"I will consider your suggestion."

"Furthermore, starting today, policy obstacles to the Exorcists Association will be gradually removed."

Tamaki Iijima made a clear judgment: she did indeed need to control an army.

But she still needs to discuss this with Gu Yun.

The mother and son are family. Iijima Tamaki wasn't trying to train a private army; she just wanted to help Gu Yun in a little way.

Therefore, Iijima Tamaki should carefully inquire with Tanigumo whether Higa Kotoko is trustworthy and whether she can be entrusted with important responsibilities.

After all, helping is one thing, but it shouldn't backfire.

"She is trustworthy."

So soon, Gu Yun, who knew her mother very well, gave her an answer: "I have already figured out what kind of person Miss Qinzi is."

The seal touched her soul, and Gu Yun thoroughly understood everything about Higa Kotoko, inside and out.

Her personality, her character, and even her weaknesses.

Once Higa Kotoko agrees to a promise made to Iijima Tamaki, she will never go back on her word; she is a trustworthy girl.

“You hate backstabbing and don’t want to get involved in anything,” Tamaki Iijima said. “Then I’ll handle this Exorcist Association.”

Iijima Tamaki was interested in getting involved in the paranormal world, and Gu Yun hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't refuse.

Her mother had Yuyao by her side inside and Higa Kotoko outside.

Under their protection, even without Gu Yun, Iijima Tamaki could still gain the upper hand in her conversation with the Exorcist Association.

Besides, there's Gu Yun, isn't there?

“I’m also assigning Xiao Kong to you, Mother.”

Miss Tianhu is lazy and gluttonous, relying entirely on her younger sister for support. Gu Yun felt it was time to give her something to do.

It just so happens that Kong Huan had dealt with the ancestors of the Ten Famous Sects before.

With her and Yu Yao supporting her, Gu Yun could rest assured and let her mother go and have fun with those people.

Kotoko is right.