Uh-huh?!!

The long list of skill names scared him so much that he fired his gun on the spot!

As it turned out, Rentaro didn't throw a jab at all. Instead, he dodged to the side as expected and quickly drew his gun—'Bang!'

The shot struck his arm precisely, and as blood splattered, he clutched his shoulder and screamed like a pig being slaughtered: "Aaaaaahh ...

"Hidden Zen - Mysterious Bright Nest!"

In the instant the scum were stunned, Rentaro rushed forward and, with two kicks, sent the remaining five men sprawling on the ground, howling in pain.

Rentaro's face darkened with a "I knew it" expression. He then swiftly snatched the high-explosive grenade from Tina's hand, grabbed the girl's hand, and hurried towards the car.

The escort girl they were about to get had slipped away, and they weren't about to let it go. The leader clutched his bleeding hand in pain, yelling, "What are you all standing there for? Get him and take him down!!"

However--!

'Buzz buzz buzz buzz—'

It grew clearer and clearer until the shadows enveloped him. The distinctive, rough noise of an attack helicopter filled the air above him. Looking up, he saw massive rocket launchers extending from either side of the open fuselage door, aimed directly at him.

Two sturdy ropes were swung down, and a steady stream of Self-Defense Force soldiers, all former special forces members, ruthless and deadly, slid down the ropes from the attack helicopters.

—The last twenty or so fully armed elite special forces, led by Takuto Howaki, surrounded them.

Zhuo Ren snorted coldly, looking down at the group with disdain, and said, "How dare you cause trouble under the holy countenance of His Majesty the Holy Emperor! Arrest them and take them all back!"

Armed helicopters have arrived...? Malaysian Ringgit, is it really necessary to make such a fuss over just kidnapping a little girl?!

These lust-driven guys had never seen anything like this before. They were completely stunned and dumbfounded, and obediently allowed themselves to be taken back.

………………

On the train, the drowsy girl, upon seeing the Holy Emperor, felt as if she had found someone she could trust, and finally, without having to force herself, she fainted right next to him.

She didn't even have the last bit of strength left to smash the refrigerator out and crawl back in.

—He fell asleep with his knees as a pillow, lying across her lap.

"Tina... what's wrong?" The Holy Emperor gently shook her shoulder and called out, but there was no response.

The little girl's peaceful sleeping face was filled with heartbreaking exhaustion and weakness, which greatly worried the Holy Emperor.

Just a second later, she answered a hurried call from her subordinate and received news of the bizarre and horrific death of Tian Tong Xuan Zhuo.

"I understand," the Holy Emperor said, and then hung up the phone.

This was said to her subordinates, but also to herself, because she suddenly remembered how Tina had so confidently promised to make a decision for her yesterday, and then left without even eating.

So it was all for their own benefit, really?

When he left yesterday, although his expression was calm, he was full of energy and had an air of super confidence, as if he were fearless. But when I saw him today, he was so exhausted that he fainted as soon as I saw him...

"Hmm?...Why does Your Highness look so guilty?" Rentaro asked curiously, puzzled. "If it's because some scoundrels among your people bullied Tina, then there's no need for that. It's not your fault."

"And one more thing, Tina looks very weak..."

Rentaro was also very worried and was about to suggest that Kisara come and take Tina back to rest when, unexpectedly, the Holy Emperor, after a period of silence, suddenly said to the driver:

"Turn around and head to Tokyo Hospital."

The driver was not only a driver, but also a subordinate responsible for planning the Emperor's itinerary, so he hesitated and said tentatively, "But Mr. Mishima's decision-making meeting still needs His Majesty the Emperor's..."

Overwhelmed with guilt and heartache, the Holy Emperor, for the first time, acted decisively—so decisively that he interrupted his subordinate with a stern face and firm tone before the subordinate could finish speaking on official business:

"Then have Mishima postpone his attendance! Or just cancel the trip altogether! Now, to the Tokyo hospital immediately!"

It's rare to see the Holy Emperor with such a commanding presence. Her overwhelming queenly aura stunned Rentaro Satomi, and the driver was also instantly intimidated and captivated, obediently following instructions to turn around.

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In a ward at a Tokyo hospital.

They were worried about Tina and wanted her to have a full check-up, but the doctor's response after a brief examination reassured them, so they decided not to disturb her and let her get a good night's sleep.

It's just that both physical and mental energy have been depleted to the point of breaking down. In this situation, letting it recover freely is the best option.

"Now that he's been taken to the hospital, aren't you going to attend Mr. Mishima's meeting?" Rentaro asked.

"The Mishima Royal Family is a nauseating vortex of conflicts of interest." The young princess's gaze was quietly fixed on Tina, her hands gently holding one of Tina's small hands. "...I'd rather spend more time with her than that."

The Holy Emperor rarely owed favors, so much so that after owing Tina a favor, he was eager to repay it... yet he couldn't discern whether it was merely a favor or mixed with some other emotion.

“Mr. Satomi, I will not leave here until the meeting with President Saitama begins this afternoon—if you do not wish to wait, you may leave now, and I will call you if needed.”

Rentaro smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will wait with you to avoid President Kisara's wrath again, lest he accuse me of slacking off at work."

……

Around 3:30 pm.

He didn't seem like a dignified national leader; he was more like an older sister hoping her younger sister would wake up.

The afternoon air was very stuffy. The Holy Emperor, who was resting on the edge of the white bed with his arm pressed against the girl's, was awakened by a cell phone ringing.

The silence was broken as Rentaro, who was sitting in a chair with his arms crossed, woke up from his nap and slowly opened his eyes.

The Holy Emperor took out his phone, frowned as he looked at the unfamiliar number, hesitated for a moment, and then answered it.

"You are……?"

To everyone's surprise, Tina Sprantt's voice came through:

"Tina is in my hands~~"

The Holy Emperor was so surprised that he stood up instantly.

Tina continued in her soft, sweet voice with an adorable tone, "It's 3:40 now. If I can't see you in your sacred chamber before 4:20... then Tina can't guarantee you'll still be able to see her."

"Rest assured, I didn't bring the Holy Emperor here to kill you. After all, I'd be in trouble myself if I killed someone in the Holy Residence. But there are some things that concern the fate of Tokyo, and I must let you see them with my own eyes... So, if you're even a second late, or dare to bring a second person, don't think I really wouldn't dare to take Tina's life."

"...Tina has saved you many times and treats His Highness the Holy Emperor with sincerity. I believe His Highness the Holy Emperor would not stand by and watch you die, right? Hehe."

'beep--'

The call was immediately disconnected.

"What happened?" Satomi asked.

"Tina... has been captured."

Rentaro also stood up in astonishment.

After exchanging glances, the two men simultaneously turned their gaze to the peacefully sleeping girl on the hospital bed.

That was indeed Tina Sprantt's voice, no doubt about it, but the belatedly aware Holy Emperor couldn't understand why Tina was lying.

So... what exactly is it that can influence Tokyo's fate? Tina's words were so tempting that even without using Tina as leverage, she wanted to find out for herself.

"Mr. Satomi, go to Seiju."

The Holy Emperor thought for a moment and then said, "Take Tina with you."

————————'The Dividing Line of Fate'——————

Tina had promised her that she would return immediately once she had completed the assassination or other personal matters, so as not to worry Xia Shi.

There's no reason for him to be with the Holy Emperor; there must be something else that's keeping him occupied!

The doorbell rang in the emperor's bedroom.

But no one opened the door.

After a while, the helpless Emperor opened the door from the outside with his key and fingerprint, stepped in first, looked around, and found that the living room was empty.

In the corner of the living room, a miniature monitor transmitted this image to Xia Shi's mobile phone.

So far, everything has followed Xia Shi's expected trajectory, so he quickly put away his phone, inserted a syringe into Tina's arm, and rapidly injected the colorless 'wake-up agent' into her bloodstream.

Then he quickly left the bathroom, closed the door, and slipped into the small study next door.

Doorway.

“Mr. Satomi, please carry Tina in. It’s alright.”

The room's sky-blue and light pink background, the enviable expansive space, the simple yet understatedly luxurious furniture... This is the Holy Emperor's boudoir! With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Rentaro hesitated at the doorway.

"Don't hesitate! I can't carry Tina on my back..."

The Holy Emperor was both amused and exasperated, and said to Rentaro, "Because even before I had Rentaro carry Tina to the hospital, I had already truly felt the weight of the girl, which was completely disproportionate to her petite figure."

"Mr. Satomi, could you please carry Tina directly to the bathroom? I'll have Natsume clean her up later."

My body feels like it's falling apart—

Rentaro thought to himself, and for the first time he was so glad that he was a mechanized soldier, otherwise it seemed that he would be in grave danger today.

Even so, Rentaro still grinned and replied, "Okay...okay..."

"The bathroom is on the far left; just keep going in."

The bathroom door was ajar, and the interior connected to the dressing table, making the 30-square-meter space feel incredibly spacious.

Rentaro carried Tina inside, and was quite impressed by the luxuriously decorated bathroom, but still quickly placed Tina on the chair in front of the dressing table.

Relieved of his burden, Rentaro stretched and pulled back with a sigh of relief, groaning as he twisted his stiff neck.

But as my gaze shifted, it inadvertently fell upon the bathtub next door, where the shower curtain wasn't drawn, and I seemed to see a little girl soaking in the water, completely naked.

!!!

The blonde girl's eyes were struggling slightly, as if she was about to open them.

...Being falsely accused would be the end of him! Rentaro was startled and took several steps back before rushing out the door.

the other side.

Chishou Natsuyo, who had just locked the door to the study, was about to use the megaphone installed in the living room to lure the Holy Emperor when she saw a figure already inside the bathroom on the monitor on her laptop, which was watching the bathroom door.

The only person who came was the Holy Emperor; it could only be her. Xia Shi smiled smugly and took out a meticulously designed 'Off' button, pressing it.

So, just as Rentaro stepped out of the bathroom, *snap!* Holy crap, the door slammed shut by itself!!

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