The Embers of King's Teyvat Journey

Because the combined power of these two entities is no less than that of the Heavenly Commander and the Imperial Commissioner.

Narukami Taisha and Shabu-gō, one responsible for rituals and exorcisms and the other for cultural activities, are arguably the most beloved forces among the people of Inazuma, second only to Raiden-sō.

If these two forces were to rally their troops, the shogunate army wouldn't even need anyone else to attack; half of their own men would turn their guns on Narukami Taisha and the Shabu-bugyō.

"How dare you speak like that? What do you mean by 'disloyal intentions'? Your palace guards and the head of the Kamisato family are only dissatisfied with the seclusion edict and the eye-hunting edict. How did that become 'disloyal intentions' in your mouth?"

Yu Jin waved his hand, quickly correcting Kujo Masahito's mistake. Listening to him, one might think that Narukami Taisha and its magistrate were preparing for a change of dynasty.

"Sorry, I misspoke!" Kujo Masahito immediately covered his mouth, and not only that, he also looked around guiltily, as if afraid that someone had heard what he had just said.

"So? Are you in or not!" Yu Jin leaned close to Kujo Masahito, waved his fist at him, and said in a tempting tone.

"To do it or not?" Kujo Masahito's eyes were filled with struggle. To be honest, he didn't want to get involved in this mess.

However, considering that Kujo Takayuki had previously issued the order to attack regardless of the strength of the forces, and the undercurrents surging beneath Inazuma, he gritted his teeth and nodded fiercely to Ember.

"Done!"

No matter how you look at it, my father has made far too many enemies. If the Shogun's eternal cause is successfully accomplished, given my father's level of support for the Eye Hunting Order, the Kujo family's status will surely rise dramatically, surpassing the other two magistrates.

If it doesn't work...

That way, I can ensure that the Kujo family doesn't fall to the level of ordinary mortals.

As for being discovered, Kujo Masahito felt that having the head of the Kamisato family and the chief priest buried with him was enough to make his life worthwhile.

Moreover, his father was certainly more aware than he was of the power vacuum created by the Cleansing Society's policies and Narukami Taisha, and he would act more ruthlessly than others.

To some extent, if this rebellion were exposed, it would be even more beneficial to the Kujo family than if the Eye Hunt Order were carried out normally!

In just a few breaths, numerous considerations flashed through Kujo Masahito's mind. However, after a moment, they were all hidden deep within his heart, and no one could glimpse them.

"Wait a minute? It seems like it makes no difference whether you do it or not. You're all without official positions now, so you seem useless." Yu Jin's belated words were like a sharp arrow, piercing Kujo Masahito out of his mental turmoil.

Now that they are both under house arrest, they are at most martial artists with some strength. What great use can they be?

"Cough cough cough..." Kujo Masahito choked on Yu Jin's words, and he slapped the table and said:

“Father is not a cold-blooded political animal. He won’t do anything to us, the eldest son and the eldest daughter.”

"At most, it's just putting us under house arrest for a while to demonstrate the supreme authority of the head of the Kujo family."

Inatsume people place great importance on the word "family".

As the eldest son and daughter of the Kujo family, Kujo Masahiro and Kujo Sara were undoubtedly highly valued by Kujo Takayuki.

Even disregarding family ties, Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara were the best candidates to pledge allegiance to the Kujo family's power.

Therefore, whether out of consideration for father-son relations or the influence of the Kujo family's power, Kujo Takayuki would not truly sideline Kujo Masahiro and Kujo Sara.

"If we just soften our stance a little, we can get our lost positions back." Kujo Masahito shook his head with a smile, lamenting how easily he lost his position and how even easier he regained it.

Chapter 495 Pulling people in

2024-02-18

"I see." Yu Jin listened to Kujo Masahito's methodical analysis and looked thoughtful.

Then he shook his head and said:

"don't know."

Ember couldn't understand politics the most, so even though Kujo Masahito was talking enthusiastically, Ember really didn't understand a single word.

He had thought about it, but it was useless, so he couldn't be blamed. Ember only knew two things: first, fists were very useful; second, fists were even more useful when they hit bad guys.

Fortunately, Ember put these two points into practice perfectly, which is why he was able to become king.

Although the title of king of the border region is not very prestigious, any muscular man can become king.

But being able to surpass everyone in the borderlands and become the strongest is a skill in itself, isn't it?

Seeing the astonished expressions on Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara's faces, Yu Jin waved his hand dismissively and said:

"Stop with all that nonsense. It would be best if you all had official positions, but it's fine if you don't. More people mean more strength!"

He simply couldn't imagine what significant role Kujo Sara and Kujo Masahiro could play after being reinstated.

To directly raise an army in rebellion? That's impossible. Such an act would instantly make them the target of everyone's censure in Inazuma, and the soldiers below wouldn't listen to them either.

Provide intelligence? Ember looked around, his gaze piercing through the thick tent cloth, taking in everything in the entire camp.

Besides the regular soldiers, Ember also discovered quite a few "special individuals" in the camp.

They either hid motionless in secluded spots or blended into the group, looking around suspiciously. Without a doubt, they were spies planted somewhere.

Judging from the clothing of the secret agents hidden in the nooks and crannies, Yu Jin thought they were probably ninjas from a play or novel.

The case is solved; it turns out this was someone from the final episode.

Having taken in everything at the camp, Yu Jin seemed to realize that even if Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara joined, they wouldn't be of much use.

"Tell me what you plan to do?" Taking a deep breath, Kujo Masahito asked Ember cautiously, his heart pounding with excitement.

“This… this…” Yu Jin scratched his head. It seemed that these two people did not have a place in Ayato Kamisato’s and Yae no Miko’s plans.

He himself took it upon himself to bring the two of them into the plan.

"You don't have a plan, do you? If so, I'm afraid I can't keep you company." Seeing Yu Jin's hesitant look, Kujo Sara's eyelids twitched, and she immediately prepared to leave the thief's den.

"Who said that?! The plan is massive. You can proceed as you see fit now. Before I inform you, stabilize the situation first."

"They're fighting all day long, are they trying to kill us?" Yu Jin's eyes lit up, and he came up with a good idea.

Why did I have to follow Ayato Kamisato's plan? He could have come up with a better one himself.

For example, in Ayato Kamisato's plan, there was that part about "making General Raiden realize that Inatsumi people have a rebellious spirit." Yu Jin felt that how could a mere resistance army represent the rebellious will of everyone?

At least bring the villagers of Hiki Village along, right? They have more say than anyone else.

"You guys stay here and keep the situation under control, I'll go get reinforcements!" Yu Jin was a man of action. He slammed his hand on the table and immediately turned to run to Fei Mu Village.

However, before leaving the tent, he suddenly turned around.

Yu Jin swiftly approached Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara, raising his toes to look down at them.

"I suddenly thought of something. You two seem to be from the Kujo family, right? So, will you tell Kujo Takayuki on us?"

As Yu Jin spoke, the shadows around him grew even thicker, as if he had just crawled out of an inkwell.

The darkness even blurred his body, making it impossible to see any specific details about him.

"Of course not! Do I look like that kind of person?!" A shadow crept onto Kujo Masahito's face, and he quickly moved his body, stepping out of the shadow.

"Haha, I don't think you're that kind of person. See you later!" As soon as Kujo Masahito finished speaking, he saw Yu Jin's body suddenly become bright.

After waving goodbye to Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara, the embers disappeared before their eyes.

Both Kujo Masahito and Kujo Sara stared wide-eyed at what they saw. Invisibility? Even the ninjas of the Final Fantasy couldn't do that, right?

After Yu Jin left, the tent fell silent. And it was a silence even quieter than before.

Kujo Masahiro and Kujo Sara sat cross-legged on either side of the table, both looking down at the ground, their thoughts unknown.

After an unknown amount of time, Kujo Sara broke the silence first.

"Big brother... has he left?"

Hearing Kujo Sara's words, Kujo Masahito stopped staring at the floor. He looked up and said:

"Sara, why are you so nervous? Do you really intend to tell on us?"

“This…” Kujo Sara pondered for a moment, then shook her head, “I don’t have that idea for now.”

"That settles it then. What does it matter to us whether the embers are here or not? Why are you acting like you're doing something wrong?"

Kujo Masahito shook his head and chuckled a few times. He got up, brewed a pot of tea, and poured a cup for himself and Kujo Sara.

"Judging from what you're saying, it seems you've taken my words to heart?" Kujo Masahito pushed the tea towards Kujo Sara.

He had previously told Kujo Sara not to be so engrossed in military affairs, but also to keep track of what the various factions were doing.

Even if you really want Kujo Sara to be unconditionally loyal to Inazuma, you should at least understand why you are fighting, right?

If you are used as a pawn by others, it will be too late to regret it when you find out.

Upon hearing this, Kujo Sara involuntarily tightened her grip on her teacup. She lowered her head, her tone extremely heavy.

"Brother, why do you think Father became like this?"

"Accepting bribes from the Fools, concealing the news of the evil spirit's outbreak, and drowning the people of Ba Yun Island..."

"Snapped!"

Before she knew it, Kujo Sara had crushed the teacup in her hand to pieces.

The sound of the teacup shattering not only pulled Kujo Sara out of her confusion and anger, but also brought Kujo Masahito back to his senses.

"Father... has he done... so many things?"

Kujo Masahito repeated Kujo Sara's words slowly and deliberately, appearing utterly shocked.

The shogunate's army was not entirely under his and Kujo Sara's control; Kujo Takayuki also commanded a considerable number of troops.

Whether for the sake of checks and balances or simply to ensure the position of the head of the family, this is necessary.

Kujo Masahito had no objection to this, and he could clearly anticipate that his father would definitely use his power to do something during the war.

But he never expected that his father had secretly committed so many heinous acts.

"Yes, this is just the biggest one, and the one that was easiest for me to find. The smaller, more hidden ones have probably been wiped clean by the family's powerful hands, leaving no trace."

Kujo Sara nodded, and after saying these words, she exuded a sense of dejection.

She suddenly felt that her identities as the eldest daughter of the Kujo clan and the shogunate general were no longer an honor, but a disgrace, a disgrace that could never be washed away.

"Big brother... what do you think we should do?" After the despair, we have to face reality.

Kujo Sara raised her head and asked Kujo Masahito with a bitter expression.

Reason told her that she should immediately present the evidence to the Heavenly Guard and bring the nine acts of filial piety to justice.

But reason prevails. Kujo Takayuki is not only Kujo Sara's superior, but also her father.

Although this father was both domineering and strict with his children, he was, after all, the one who saved him and raised him to adulthood.