The Path to Godhood Begins from the Otherworld

"Taipei?" Yotsuba Maya blurted out subconsciously, then realized something. "No, to be more precise, this is the Great Asian Union's treasure island. If the Great Asian Union is really the one who planned this attack, the Asian branch of the International Magic Association will be completely discredited in the world."

"Yes, if the Great Asian Alliance really intended to take action against the Fuso delegation, why would they choose to do so before the exchange meeting began?"

Luo Shu understood why the Great Asian Alliance in the Demonic World would do such a stupid thing. It was all because of the author, Tsutomu Sadao, who had forced him to lower his IQ.

If it were the real historical situation, the Chinese forces would never choose to launch violent attacks to eliminate political opponents during an international conference or exchange hosted by themselves, because this would be too much of a joke to the country's credibility.

"That's true." After a little thought, Yotsuba Maya also felt that there was something fishy about this attack from beginning to end. However, she also saw the shadow of the Great Asian Alliance from the tactics used by the planners of this attack. This overly obvious flaw made her hesitant for a while.

Therefore, Yotsuba Maya cast a pleading look at Luo Shu, with a tone of deep confusion, "But Nissan, except for Daya United, who else can mobilize heavy armed helicopters in the center of Taipei City, Taiwan?"

Luo Shu was stunned by the question, because with such an unreasonable flaw, he had no idea how to cover up for Daya United.

After all, that's how Tsutomu Sado arranged it in the original Mahou no Sora.

However, he still racked his brains and began to think about how to make America or other forces take the blame.

Luo Shu first affirmed Yotsuba Maya's point of view, and then he suddenly asked, "How long has it been since the Great Asian Alliance recaptured the treasure island?"

"Less than ten years." Yotsuba Maya thought about it carefully, and then she thought of the intelligence about the Greater Asia Alliance that the Fuso military had obtained.

"By the way, Nisan, I heard that there was a conflict between the North and South factions within the Great Asian Union. After the victory of the North faction of the Great Asian Union, it marched south with great momentum. The remnants of the South faction eventually chose to withdraw their forces back to the southern provinces of the Great Asian Union.

Do you think it's possible that the remnants of the southern faction of the Great Asian Union sent people into the Jewel Island, intending to plot this attack on the Fuso delegation, thereby framing the Great Asian Union and provoking a war between the Great Asian Union and Fuso?"

"How much influence do the remnants of the southern faction of the Great Asian Union have on Gem Island?"

Luo Shu really didn't have a detailed understanding of the international situation in the Demonic World. He thought of the information provided by the World Tree Terminal, which mentioned Kunlun Fangyuan, which seemed to be located in the south of the Daya Alliance.

Could it be that the mastermind behind this attack on the Fuso delegation in Taipei was not the northern faction of the Daya United, but the remnants of the southern faction mentioned by Yotsuba Maya?

"The influence of the Southern remnants on Gem Island should be stronger than that of the Northern faction."

Yotsuba Maya didn't have a deep understanding of the Jewel Island. "However, in recent years, there have actually been voices within the Jewel Island seeking to break away from the control of the Great Asian Union. This is something that all parties are well aware of. Therefore, the remnants of the Great Asian Union's southern faction had the motive to plan this attack on the Fuso delegation."

Upon hearing this, Luo Shu hurriedly asked the World Tree Terminal which political faction the Kunlun Court belonged to in the Daya United.

The answer given by the World Tree Terminal is that Kunlun Fangyuan is still controlled by the remnants of Daya United Southern Faction.

After receiving this answer, Luo Shu no longer had any concerns.

"Maye, have you heard of Kunlun Fangyuan?"

Yotsuba Maya frowned upon hearing this. "Of course I know. Why did Nissan suddenly bring up this organization supported by the remnants of the Southern faction of the Great Asian Union?"

Luo Shu asked knowingly, "Then do you know which province of the Great Asian Union Kunlun Fangyuan is located in?"

"Kunlun Fangyuan is located in the province across from the Gem Island." Yotsuba Maya answered without hesitation. Then a light bulb went off in her head. "I see. Nissan is trying to say that the real mastermind behind the attack on the Fuso delegation was the remnant of the Southern faction that controls Kunlun Fangyuan, rather than the Daya-allied Northern faction?"

"I think it's very likely."

Luo Shu pretended to think for a long time before he expressed his speculation under Yotsuba Maya's expectant gaze, "After all, the mastermind behind this attack, apart from America, is most likely the remnants of the southern faction of the Great Asian Union.

Because the Kunlun Fangyuan in Fujian Province is the closest to the Gem Island, and the Kunlun Fangyuan is a magician research institute controlled by the remnants of the Southern Faction, it can provide weapons, equipment, personnel and other support to the secret agents of the Southern Faction lurking inside the Gem Island.

Kunlun Fangyuan has the hard conditions to provide special equipment for magicians.

As for calling in heavy armed helicopters, it is actually not impossible for the remnants of the southern faction that failed in the internal struggle of the Great Asia United Party. After all, the remnants of the southern faction only failed in the political struggle within the Great Asia United Party, and it should not be a problem for them to plan an attack with the remaining strength.

As the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. The remnants of the Southern Faction have been operating in the southern provinces of the Great Asian Union for many years. The Gem Island was recaptured by the Great Asian Union only ten years ago. Its geographical location is so important, so it is conceivable that the struggle between the Northern and Southern factions of the Great Asian Union within the Gem Island must be very fierce.

"Nisan's point is that the remnants of the southern faction of the Great Asian Union may have cooperated with the underground illegal forces within the Jewel Island that oppose the rule and jurisdiction of the northern faction of the Great Asian Union. And the remnants of the southern faction may have used support for the independence of the Jewel Island as a bargaining chip to entrust certain local underground illegal forces to plan this attack on the Fuso delegation?"

"Yes." Luo Shu gave an affirmative answer after hearing this. Although he was not from the Demonic World, he was still very disgusted to see people splitting the country.

He sighed, "After all, Treasure Island was controlled by reactionary separatists who opposed the unification of Great Asia in the early days. Now that Treasure Island has been recaptured by Great Asia less than ten years ago, these reactionary separatists who plotted for the independence of Treasure Island will probably not accept their fate.

These local underground reactionary separatist illegal forces in Taiwan are rooted in the dark and want to plan this attack on Fuso. Regardless of whether the attack is successful or not, the one who will be blamed in the end is the Daya United.

To be precise, the only ones to take the blame are the Northern faction that now controls the Great Asian Union. After all, this exchange meeting of the Asian branch of the International Magic Association was organized by the Great Asian Union.

Yotsuba Maya fell into deep thought after hearing this. She felt that Luo Shu's speculation was very reasonable, but she could not understand the train of thought of the person who planned this attack.

"Even if the remnants of the Daya United South faction take this opportunity to strike at the Daya United North faction, this practice of collaborating with the local illegal underground forces in Taiwan will inevitably affect the overall international reputation of the Daya United."

"For some black-hearted politicians, killing their political opponents is far more important than safeguarding national interests."

Luo Shu's words were filled with sighs and laments that Yotsuba Maya could not understand.

Yotsuba Maya couldn't help but think of the political situation in Fuso at that time. Isn't it the same?

The Ten Master Clans of Fuso have always wanted to unify the Fuso magical world, and their relations with each other are far from harmonious, and the secret conflicts with the Fuso military have never stopped.

In other words, after the emergence of magic, conflicts and frictions between countries have become increasingly severe against the backdrop of the increasingly severe energy and food crises.

Yotsuba Maya was about to say something to ease the slightly tense atmosphere, but she felt the phone in her pocket vibrate. She quickly took out her phone, looked at the caller's number, raised her head and looked at Luo Shudao.

"Nisan, it's my sister calling."

Chapter 12: Start the show

"Answer it." Luo Shu looked at her with some amusement, then reached out and touched her head. This time, Yotsuba Maya did not dodge. She just smiled sweetly at Luo Shu and pressed the answer button on the phone, "Sister?"

"Maye, how's the investigation going over there?"

"I haven't discovered much yet." Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Maya's face showed a bit of embarrassment. After all, she was busy chatting with Luo Shu and had long forgotten the purpose of coming to the ParknShop Building. However, her tone was still calm, "What about you, have you seen your father?"

"Well, father is right next to us. Sister, do you want to talk to him?"

"it is good."

After hearing this, Yotsuba Maya thought for a moment and agreed.

However, she suddenly recalled that when she and her sister were attacked before, her fiancé Nanakusa Hiroshi never showed up. For some reason, she felt a little dissatisfied in her heart.

"Is it Maya?"

Yotsuba Genzo's tone revealed fatigue, "Are you okay?"

"It's okay, I'm with Luo Shuni-san." Yotsuba Maya tried to keep her voice calm. "Father, how are you guys doing? Have you found out who planned this attack?"

"No one has claimed responsibility for the attack three days ago. The Great Asian Alliance has already placed military control over the island's airports, ports, and other outlying island facilities."

Yotsuba Genzo's tone revealed helplessness and resentment, but he quickly changed the subject, saying, "I heard late at night that it was Luo Shu who rescued you at the critical moment three days ago?"

"Yes." Yotsuba Maya heard this and said softly, "Father, do you have anything to say to Luo Shu Ni-san? He is by my side now."

"No need. Say sorry to Luo Shu on behalf of my father."

At this moment, Yotsuba Genzo thought of Nanakusa Koichi for no reason, and found that this heir of the Nanakusa family, whom he had once favored, seemed to be far inferior to the mysterious Luo Shu.

In particular, Yotsuba Motozo learned that when the attack occurred, Nanakusa Koichi not only failed to save his two daughters, but also acted impulsively on the battlefield and was blinded in his right eye by a stray bullet, causing him to fall into a coma on the spot.

Three days ago, Team B of the Fuso delegation discovered that Sister Yotsuba was missing and Nanakusa Hiroichi was in a coma. Their morale was at its lowest point. Having lost their commander, Team B could only watch the attackers escape.

Upon learning about Nanakusa Hiroichi's poor performance during the attack on Team B, Yotsuba Genzo couldn't help but feel deeply self-doubted about his decision to have the Yotsuba and Nanakusa families marry.

For the past three days, every time Yotsuba Genzo thought of the prophecy made using magic and the warning left behind before Luo Shu left this world two years ago, and that he did not ultimately follow the verbal agreement reached between him and Luo Shu, he felt more and more that Nanakusa Koichi was not worthy of Yotsuba Maya.

At this time, Yotsuba Genzo had completely believed in the non-existent memory created by Luo Shu through [World Invasion], that is, he had now consolidated the authenticity of his own memory about the impression that Luo Shu was a "powerful magician from another world."

"Why did my father apologize to Luo Shu Nissan?" Yotsuba Maya listened to Yotsuba Genzo's words on the phone, she was a little confused, "Did my father do something to offend Nissan?"

"...Maya, tell Luo Shu on behalf of your father that he will give him a satisfactory reward on behalf of the Yotsuba family for his assistance this time."

Having said that, Yotsuba Genzo chose to end the communication without waiting for Yotsuba Maya to ask further questions.

Siye watched her father hang up the phone late at night. She pouted a little dissatisfiedly, "Dad, I was thinking of talking to my sister for a while."

"It's late at night. Do you think father is really too anxious?"

"Father, I don't quite understand what you are saying." Yotsuba blinked at her father cutely late at night, then she suddenly thought of something and immediately chose to change the subject.

Yotsuba Genzo saw the smile on his second daughter's face suddenly disappear, and her eyes were filled with coldness as she looked at him. Then he heard Yotsuba ask late at night, "But I also want to ask, why did father apologize to Luo Shuni-san?"

Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Genzo chose to remain silent.

Late at night, Yotsuba watched her father choose silence, a hint of obvious disappointment flashing in her eyes.

"Since father doesn't want to say it, then I can't force him. It would be rude."

Yotsuba said this late at night, lifting her skirt and bowing, then turned and left the hotel room.

Siye arrived at the corridor on the tenth floor of the Simon Wright Hotel late at night. He looked up at the magnificent repetitive patterns above his head, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Nanakusa Hiroichi, where were you when my sister and I were attacked?

I don't believe that you went blind to save me and my sister.

As the next generation heir of the Nanakusa family, and known as the most outstanding and talented magician of the younger generation in contemporary Fuso, it is really ridiculous that he was accidentally injured by a stray bullet and fell into a coma when encountering an emergency.

When Yotsuba Maya thought about the previous attack, she felt that if Luo Shu hadn't taken them away like a deus ex machina, she and her sister would have met with an accident by now...

When she thought of this, Yotsuba felt more and more that she had to do something.

No, I must find a way to get my father to give up my sister's marriage with Nanakusa Hiroichi as soon as possible.

After all, the Nanakusa family's poor performance in the previous attack was not worthy of their reputation in the Fuso magic world.

But, would my father really sacrifice the reputation of the Yotsuba family for the happiness of his sister?

A trace of sadness appeared on Yotsuba's little face late at night.

Luo Shuni-san, what do you think I should do to help Maya break free from the shackles of fate?

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On the other side, on the top floor of ParknShop Building.

Yotsuba Maya listened to the busy tone on the phone. She looked at Luo Shu with curiosity in her eyes. "Nissan, my father asked me to tell you that he wants to apologize to you. He also said that for Nissan saving me and Shenye, he will give Nissan a satisfactory reward on behalf of the Yotsuba family."

"Is that so?" Luo Shu was filled with doubts upon hearing this. He didn't quite understand what Yotsuba Genzo meant for a moment, but his face remained mysterious and indifferent. He then blinked at Yotsuba Maya, "Maya, aren't you curious?"

"I'm a little curious, but if Nissan doesn't want to talk about it, then forget it."

Yotsuba Maya was only 12 years old at the time, and had not yet grown into the Far Eastern Forbidden Witch she would become. In her heart, she was still just a little girl who was not much more mature than her peers.

At this time, Yotsuba Maya was at the age when her curiosity was at its peak.

Therefore, it was difficult for her to suppress her curiosity when she heard the inexplicable words said by Yotsuba Genzo.

When Luo Shu heard what Yotsuba Maya said, he suddenly realized that this might be an opportunity.

An opportunity to expand Yotsuba Maya's dissatisfaction with the Yotsuba family's arrangement of her marriage with the Nanakusa family.

Thinking of this, Luo Shu's mind raced, he quickly organized his thoughts and began his performance.

Chapter 13: Changing Perceptions

"Actually, when I left this world two years ago, I reached a verbal agreement with the head of the Yotsuba family. He promised me that he would avoid making hasty decisions about your marriage partners before you turned twelve.

When Luo Shu said this, a hint of just the right amount of sadness appeared on his face. "In fact, the reason why I reached a verbal agreement with the head of the Yotsuba family was because I used my superpower of foreseeing the future two years ago and saw that the Yotsuba family and the Nanakusa family were getting married, which might lead to a terrible accident when you were 12 years old.

The reason I chose to leave two years ago was to avoid the situation where the head of the Yotsuba family did not believe in my magic of predicting the future, but I didn’t expect that…”

When Yotsuba Maya heard Luo Shu reveal the real reason why he left two years ago, she was stunned for a moment, and then she thought of the previous attack. Didn’t it just confirm the authenticity of Luo Shu’s magic to predict the future?

Thinking of this, Yotsuba Maya continued what Luo Shu had left unfinished, "It's just that Nissan didn't expect that his father would violate the verbal agreement and ignore the warning you left behind when you left this world two years ago."

"Ah, so Patriarch Yotsuba really didn't follow through on the verbal agreement?" Luo Shu feigned surprise, a look of lingering fear perfectly displayed on his face. "So, my return coincides with the time the magic that foresees the terrible accident you'll encounter?"

"Yes."

"So, you and Shen Ye have already..."

Luo Shu deliberately didn't make his words too clear, because he knew that Yotsuba Maya would fill in the blanks herself.

He also knew that after Yotsuba Maya used the information he provided to imagine, if nothing unexpected happened, she would choose to confront him a second time.

He had no intention of interrupting Yotsuba Maya's second showdown, or rather, he had laid so much groundwork just to find an opportunity for Yotsuba Maya to confront him again.

This opportunity is related to his ability to break through Yotsuba Maya's defenses in one fell swoop and quickly complete his strategy to conquer her.

Luo Shu had to thank Shiye for the late-night call and Shiye Yuanzao's confusing remarks.

As expected, when Yotsuba Maya saw Luo Shu's hesitation, a trace of bitterness appeared on her face. After thinking it over again and again, she mustered up the courage again and chose to confront Luo Shu for the second time, "Nissan, I am actually the only one who married into the Nanakusa family."

Luo Shu was a little surprised when he heard this, because in the original work, Yotsuba Shinya seemed to have married into the Shiba family, a subsidiary family of the Yotsuba family.

However, from what Yotsuba Maya said, at this moment Yotsuba Shinya has not yet been used as a bargaining chip by the Yotsuba family to win over the Shiba family.

This was an unexpected surprise.

However, Luo Shu still suppressed his inner ecstasy, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.