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He has the ability to "sleep with one eye open".

Even in the dead of night, he would remain in the attic, steadfastly guarding his post.

Only on very rare occasions—such as when Qingdeng visits—would he briefly leave the attic to accompany Anthony in greeting Qingdeng.

Moreover, what is truly remarkable is his skill in concealing his presence.

Unless Anthony or others speak to him, he will never say another word and will always keep his mouth tightly shut.

In terms of sheer taciturnity, he rivals even Saito Kazuo.

Because Torashiro Togo was so quiet and lacked presence, Anthony and the others often forgot that such a bodyguard existed.

It's easy to see that he's a natural-born bodyguard!

……

The Angoulême family mansion, hall—

“Mr. Angoulême, I have something very important that I would like to discuss with you in detail.”

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Qing Deng said this to Anthony with a serious expression.

Anthony, though surprised, nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

"Let's go to the lobby then."

Torashige Togo and his maid Leroy discreetly stepped back, making room for the conversation.

The huge hall was now empty except for Anthony and Elodie, who sat in the head seats, and Aoto and Kinoshita Mai, who sat opposite them.

“Mr. Angoulême, I’ll be frank.”

Qing Deng started the conversation directly, and then suddenly raised his voice.

"Please let Elodie be a member of my Shinsengumi!"

"The position of head of the finance department belongs to her without a doubt!"

Anthony: "..."

Elodie: "..."

Kinoshita Mai: "..."

Qing Deng's words were like a "silencing spell" cast on the scene.

Whether it was the grandfather and grandson or Kinoshita Mai, they all had shocked expressions on their faces, as if to say, "Huh? What are you talking about?"

Qing Deng had anticipated their reaction, so he calmly began to explain.

With professional and mature accounting skills, and the ability to calculate mentally with "a glance"... possessing such extraordinary talents, he is truly a rare genius!

If we don't recruit her as the head of the Shinsengumi, wouldn't that be a waste of talent?

Upon discovering Elodie's exceptional talent, Qingdeng wanted to extend an olive branch to her on the spot.

However, given the magnitude of the matter, it was impossible not to obtain the consent of the guardian (Anthony).

So they had no choice but to hold back for now and "show their cards" when they met Anthony.

The importance of the position of department head cannot be overstated, no matter how strong the words used to describe it.

The logistics supplies for the newly formed group were all managed by them.

Furthermore, as the Qin Jin vassal state's "major construction" unfolds, the section chief will inevitably have to be deeply involved in it.

In short, the head of the department is the logistics captain of the Shinsengumi plus the financial steward of the Hatazu Domain.

Such an important position cannot afford any mistakes.

If we easily delegate tasks to others, who knows what kind of trouble it might cause in the future.

She needs to be exceptionally talented and trustworthy... Considering both of these factors, Elodie is the best choice!

I wouldn't consider anyone else but her!

Suddenly taking over the logistics of such a large-scale military group, she would definitely be overwhelmed due to her lack of experience.

However, Qingdeng believes that with her talent, she will be able to adapt quickly and grow rapidly!

Although Qing Deng spoke very sincerely, almost as if he were asking Anthony to marry Elodie to him, Anthony immediately retorted emotionally:

"No! No, no, no!"

He waved his hands frantically, his palms creating blurry images, and a look of panic appeared on his face.

"I won't allow it!"

"Elodie is just a child!"

"How can she be the head of the Shinsengumi?"

"And...moreover...Elodie...Elodie is a Westerner..."

As Anthony continued speaking, his voice became increasingly weak and lacking in energy.

"As a Westerner, how can I show my face in Kyoto?"

After saying that, he sighed softly.

Immediately afterwards, Elodie, who was standing next to him, slowly lowered her head, her eyes dimmed, and her expression was dejected.

Although the pro-revolutionary faction has been purged from Kyoto and the movement has fallen into a low ebb, the madness and bloodthirstiness of those "pro-revolutionary patriots" are still vivid in our minds...

Qing Deng was already mentally prepared for Anthony's fierce opposition.

He straightened his back, about to reply.

But before he could even speak, a light and melodious female voice suddenly rang out:

"...Grandpa." (French)

Elodie, who had just been keeping her head down, suddenly looked up, gazed up at her grandfather, and gave him a determined look.

"I'd like to give it a try." (French)

Anthony's eyes widened:

"What did you say?" (French)

Elodie adopted a firm tone and said, enunciating each word clearly:

"I want to become the head of the Shinsengumi!"

"I think...this is a good opportunity!"

"An opportunity to prove to the world that we are not barbarians!" (French)

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Kinoshita Mai doesn't understand French at all, so she's completely bewildered.

Qing Deng had studied French for a while under Elodie's tutelage.

Although his level wasn't high, he could still barely understand what the grandfather and grandson were saying.

Therefore, when he heard Elodie say, "I think... this is a good opportunity! An opportunity to prove to the world that we are not barbarians," he, like Anthony, showed an expression of utter astonishment.

Perhaps to accommodate Kinoshita Mai, who doesn't understand French, Elodie switched back to Japanese:

“Grandpa, ever since we crossed the ocean and went through all the trouble to come to this faraway country, I’ve been wondering: why are the people of this country so hostile to us? Why do they see us as barbarians?”

"I believe... the biggest reason is that the country behind us, together with Britain, the United States and other countries, used violent means to force open the country's doors and compel the shogunate to sign a series of unequal treaties."

"With such behavior, expecting the people of this country to look at us favorably is like asking Marie Antoinette to bathe in milk again—it's simply impossible."

[Note: Marie Antoinette (1755-1793): Queen of France, known for her extravagant lifestyle]

A deep bitterness gradually crept onto Elodie's pretty face.

"I'm just an ordinary girl... I have no influence."

"I have absolutely no say in matters of national importance."

"I cannot persuade France to extend goodwill to this country."

"But... even just a little bit would be helpful, I want to ease the divide between our two peoples!"

"Many disputes in this world, at their root, stem from a lack of mutual trust and understanding between the parties involved!"

"They resist us because they don't understand us."

"They hate us because they don't understand us."

"If I can become the head of the Shinsengumi, I will have the opportunity to show myself and to show the world what we French people are like!"

“I know it’s tough.”

“I know that my ideas are too naive and too idealistic.”