The Path to Godhood Begins from the Otherworld

"I can't see the face clearly." Luo Shu frowned. "It seems difficult to tell the gender based on the body shape alone."

"It should be a man." Yotsuba Maya looked at the few images of men playing guitar in the surveillance video. Her face was tense and her eyes were fixed on the guitar case. "I recognize this brand of Yoshida guitar case."

"Does Yoshida's violin case have a brand name?"

This was the first time Luo Shu had heard of it. He then looked in the direction indicated by Yotsuba Maya and found an inconspicuous logo. "Fender? Fender?"

"Fender, a brand of guitar cases, is known for its classic design and high-quality materials, especially the case this person is carrying, which is a square case for a Fender Jazzmaster/Jaguar electric guitar.

Not only is it visually appealing, but it’s also meticulously crafted to provide the best possible protection for your guitar.”

Yotsuba Maya briefly explained the general characteristics of this brand to Luo Shu, and then she felt that this seemed a little strange. "It's just that the Jaguar series guitar cases are quite expensive. Could it be that this person is not the sniper?"

"Why do you think so?"

"If a sniper wants to use a guitar case as a cover to hide his gun, he should also consider the cost of the guitar case." Yotsuba Maya thought for a moment and put forward her own opinion.

"For a qualified sniper, there is no need to buy such an expensive guitar case. After all, it is too conspicuous to those who know the subject."

"Perhaps the other party is trying to make you think this way?"

When Luo Shu heard Yotsuba Maya say this, he felt that this person was very suspicious. "How many people do you think are familiar with the guitar case brands in the world?"

"Nissan is right. So how can we investigate this guitar guy further?"

"You just need to investigate all the Fender stores in Formosa. Since you said this brand of guitar cases is very expensive, then there probably aren't many people who can afford them, and there probably aren't many stores in Formosa either."

Luo Shu thought for a moment and quickly provided Yotsuba Maya with an idea for investigation.

"We just need to find out if anyone bought this Jaguar guitar case at the local Fender store in Formosa three days ago, or in the past week. We'll probably be able to follow that clue and find out the true identity of this suspicious-looking guitar-playing man in the surveillance footage."

"Then let's do as Nissan said." Yotsuba Maya carefully considered the plan provided by Luo Shu. She felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so she agreed. "I will go back and have someone implement this as soon as possible."

"Okay, let's go back to the Simon Wright Hotel now."

As Luo Shu spoke, he picked up Yotsuba Maya by the waist again, then he took out the imperial weapon [Shangri-La] and activated the "Dimensional Array".

Yotsuba Maya leaned against Luo Shu's arms, finally feeling ready to observe the strange Bagua-shaped object in Luo Shu's hands for the first time. She looked at the Bagua diagram that lit up around her and Luo Shu and asked, "Nissan, is this a magic circle?"

"If you understand it that way, there's nothing wrong with it."

After hearing Yotsuba Maya's question, Luo Shu thought for a moment and explained, "It's just that the scientific name of this thing in my hand is Teigu, and it's essentially a magical creation from another world.

Each Imperial Artifact possesses unique properties due to the type of extremely dangerous creature it was crafted from. The Imperial Artifact I hold is called the Shangri-La, and its attached ability is the Dimensional Matrix, which allows for spatial movement regardless of distance by consuming a large amount of energy.

"Space magic?" Yotsuba Maya's pupils narrowed slightly. "Nissan, can I understand the Dimensional Array as the legendary space magic?"

"There's not much difference between the two. Actually, I don't understand how the magic in your world differs from the magic in other worlds."

Luo Shu picked up a random topic. In fact, he had already known about the magic system of the Demonic World through the World Tree Terminal, but in order to further deepen his close relationship with Yotsuba Maya, he decisively chose to continue playing dumb. "Find a time later, can you tell me about the magic of your world?"

"Okay."

"Then it's settled."

Luo Shu said this, but did not stay in the ParknShop Building.

Yotsuba Maya only felt a flash before her eyes, and then she found that the scene around her switched from the central control room of the ParknShop Building, which was full of various monitoring equipment, to the empty rooftop of the Simon Wright Hotel.

"arrive."

After Luo Shu put Yotsuba Maya down and put away the imperial weapon [Shangri-La], he very naturally held Yotsuba Maya's slightly cold little hand and led him away from the top floor.

Soon, under the guidance of Yotsuba Maya, Luo Shu arrived at the tenth floor of the Simon Wright Hotel where the Fuso delegation was staying.

When walking out of the elevator, Luo Shu took the initiative to let go of Yotsuba Maya's hand.

Luo Shu's action made Yotsuba Maya feel relieved, but at the same time, she felt particularly disgusted with the idea of ​​secretly feeling relieved.

Yotsuba Maya didn't understand why she suddenly felt relieved. Was it because she was still worried about her status as Nanakusa Koichi's fiancée? Or was she worried that her intimacy with Luo Shu would bring negative impact to the Yotsuba family?

"what happened?"

After Luo Shu walked out of the elevator, he found that Yotsuba Maya suddenly stopped. He turned his head to look at her in surprise, "Maya?"

"It's okay." Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Maya suppressed her messy thoughts, walked quickly to Luo Shu's side, and showed him an elegant and ladylike smile, "Nissan, I'll take you to see your father first."

"Okay."

Luo Shu couldn't tell much from Yotsuba Maya's expression, so he didn't try to guess what she was thinking.

He knew very well that he had used the information about the plot of the demon villain provided by the World Tree terminal, which gave him the advantage of foresight. In addition, he took advantage of the flaw in Yotsuba Maya's defense and was able to take advantage of it and attack the other party. However, it did not mean that he could really control a woman's heart.

After all, as the saying goes, a woman's heart is as deep as the sea.

Trying to guess a woman's mind is as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack.

Chapter 16: Feigning Compromise

Yotsuba Maya brought Luo Shu and soon arrived at the door of the hotel room where her father Yotsuba Genzo was staying.

Luo Shu saw the room number 1044.

He watched as Maya Yotsuba rang the doorbell.

Yotsuba Genzo had just sent back the head of the Nanakusa family who came to inquire about the whereabouts of Yotsuba Maya. He was thinking about whether he should ask Yotsuba to urge Yotsuba Maya to come back as soon as possible when he heard the doorbell ring.

He could only temporarily withdraw his attention, rub his eyebrows with a headache, then walked to the door and opened it.

Seeing Luo Shu calmly bringing Yotsuba Maya to appear in front of him, he was stunned for a moment, then seeing Luo Shu's impatient expression, he came to his senses and quickly made way, saying, "Luo Shu, thank you for bringing Maya back. Please."

"It's not hard. Just don't blame me for bringing Maye back at this time, Master Yotsuba." Luo Shu just nodded slightly to Yotsuba Genzo, then looked at Yotsuba Maye who had stood behind him without knowing when, and said, "Maye, let's go in."

"Yeah." Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Maya subconsciously glanced at her father. After finding that he just nodded at her, she felt relieved.

Yotsuba Genzo waited until Luo Shu and Yotsuba Maya entered the room, then he immediately stuck his head out and glanced at the corridor. After finding that there was no suspicious person, he locked the door with a guilty conscience.

When Luo Shu walked into the room, he found that the interior decoration was not as luxurious as he had expected. It was just better than the ordinary guest rooms. From the style alone, it was not worthy of Yotsuba Genzo's noble status as the Four Leaves Lord of the Fuso Magician World.

This was somewhat beyond Luo Shu's expectations.

After all, no matter what, the Yotsuba family is the most famous magical family in Fuso.

Since the emergence of magic in the evil world, the status of magicians has become increasingly special. They are qualified to become a famous magic family and have naturally become the ruling class of the new era of the evil world.

Therefore, it always feels a bit weird to see that the guest room chosen by Yotsuba Genzo is so ordinary.

Luo Shu didn't think that a person like Shiye Yuanzo would really not pay attention to his food, clothing, housing and transportation when he was out. Even if he didn't care, the Shiye family would not allow their head of the family to be treated worse than others in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation in front of outsiders.

Because that would not only lose the face of the entire Yotsuba family, but would also cause unnecessary misunderstandings about the Fuso magician world.

As the saying goes, details determine success or failure.

Luo Shu sensed the scheming and cunning of Lao Deng just from the rigid conditions of the guest room chosen by Shiye Yuanzo.

Is it to leave a better first impression on yourself?

Or does it mean that Lao Deng really doesn't care about his food, clothing, housing and transportation when he is out?

who cares.

there is always a solution to a problem.

Thinking of this, Luo Shu did not continue to worry about it, but went straight to the reception room in the middle of the guest room and sat down on a sofa.

Yotsuba Maya did not sit down with them, but quietly began to prepare tea.

When Shiye Yuanzo closed the door, he saw Luo Shu waiting for him quietly in the reception room. He leisurely tidied his clothes, calmed his thoughts, and then walked into the reception room leisurely.

Seeing Yotsuba Maya, who was now dusty and a little disheveled, he frowned slightly and said, "Maya, go change into clean clothes first. I will personally take care of Luo Shu."

"I understand, father." Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Maya smelled the smell of gunpowder on her clothes. A hint of embarrassment suddenly appeared on her face. She looked at Luo Shu with some worry, and found that he was just looking at her gently.

Fortunately, Luo Shu Ni San didn't seem to make fun of me for being so embarrassed.

"Luo Shu Ni San, please excuse me."

"Go." Luo Shu did not force Yotsuba Maya to stay. Rather, it could be said that Yotsuba Genzo's action of sending Yotsuba Maya away at this time just helped Luo Shu a lot.

He was worried that he couldn't find an opportunity to talk to Yotsuba Genzo alone.

However, the content of the conversation he wanted to have with Yotsuba Motozo at this time was not suitable for the Yotsuba sisters to know.

When Yotsuba Genzo discovered that Luo Shu did not stop him from sending Yotsuba Maya away, a hint of uneasiness flashed in his eyes.

After Yotsuba Maya left, Yotsuba Genzo slowly spoke, "Mr. Luo, I haven't seen you for two years. You are more elegant than ever."

"Alright, Master Yotsuba, just say whatever you want to say."

Luo Shuke had no time for pleasantries with this old man. "I think you probably have a lot of questions for me."

"Mr. Luo, I'm sorry."

Upon hearing this, a trace of embarrassment appeared on Yotsuba Genzo's old face. He first made Luo Shu a cup of hot tea, then quickly stood up and bowed to Luo Shu, saying, "As a father, I am very grateful to Mr. Luo for extending a helping hand three days ago."

"Master Yotsuba, whether it's an apology or gratitude, I accept it."

Luo Shu didn't expect that Lao Deng was actually quite polite, and for a moment he couldn't find an excuse to continue being angry. "Please sit down."

Upon hearing this, Yotsuba Genzo slowly straightened up and sat down in the main seat again. He then smiled a slightly stiff smile, "Mr. Luo, please have some tea."

"No rush." ​​Luo Shu wouldn't follow Old Deng's lead. He knew full well that this conversation was akin to a negotiation, and he was the one holding the initiative. He pierced through with a sharp gaze and asked in a cold tone, "What I want to know now is whether the head of the Yotsuba family actually cares about the safety of Shinye and Maya."

Luo Shu's question was like a sharp blade that suddenly came out of the body and caught Shiye Yuanzo off guard.

Yotsuba Genzo understood that continuing to test the waters at this point would only backfire.

Because the Four Leaf Sisters were attacked three days ago, his doubts about Luo Shu's claim that he possessed the magic of "predicting the future" when he left this world two years ago were greatly alleviated.

Before figuring out the authenticity of the magic of "predicting the future", Yotsuba Genzo was temporarily unwilling to arouse Luo Shu's dislike towards him or even the Yotsuba family.

After all, after the emergence of magic, the Yotsuba family made a lot of profit from it.

As the head of the Yotsuba family, he knows better than anyone the immeasurable strategic value behind powerful magic.

He knew very well that winning over a magician who possessed powerful magic could bring immeasurable benefits to the Yotsuba family.

If Luo Shu really possessed the alien magic of "foreseeing the future", then the prediction he made two years ago would undoubtedly have come true after the attack three days ago.

However, Yotsuba Genzo did not simply choose to believe that Luo Shu possessed the magic of "predicting the future" based on this point alone.

After all, Luo Shu's prophecy did not accurately mention what the dangerous accidents his two daughters would encounter when they were twelve years old were.

Although Yotsuba Genzo thought about it and found that her two daughters had suffered several attacks from hostile forces this year, and the attack three days ago was the first time this year that her two daughters were in danger at the same time, she actually began to believe in her heart that Luo Shu had the magic of "predicting the future".

However, when Yotsuba Genzo thought about the fact that before the magic of this world appeared, there were people in history who claimed to have the power to predict the future, and there were also examples of so-called ancient prophecies that seemed to come true by coincidence at a certain period in history, it was difficult for him to completely dispel his suspicion that Luo Shu possessed the magic of "predicting the future".

Because of this, when Yotsuba Genzo heard Luo Shu say this, he felt more relieved.

Because Luo Shu cares about the safety of his two daughters, it means that there is still room for cooperation between him, the Yotsuba family and him.

Yotsuba Genzo was not worried that Luo Shu was angry because he failed to protect his two daughters three days ago, because it was indeed his fault for not listening to advice and reaping the consequences, and it was indeed his fault first.

What he was actually more worried about was that Luo Shu would feel repulsed towards him and even the Yotsuba family because he did not listen to his advice for the second time.

Yotsuba Genzo doesn't want Luo Shu's existence to be known to other forces before he finds out the authenticity of Luo Shu's so-called magic of "predicting the future".

After all, even if Luo Shu did not master the magic of "predicting the future", his identity as a magician from another world would still make him worthy of being won over by the Yotsuba family.

Thinking of this, Yotsuba Genzo's mind raced, and he quickly responded to Luo Shu's question. His tone was filled with self-blame, "Whether as a father or as the head of the Yotsuba family, even with Mr. Luo's advance warning, I still couldn't completely prevent the accident that happened three days ago. It was indeed my negligence."

"Master Yotsuba, to be honest, I don't care whether you are willing to believe me or not."

Luo Shu hadn't expected Old Deng to still harbor hope at this point, so he simply stated, "I know you still don't want to believe I possess the magic of 'foreseeing the future,' and still think the attack three days ago was just a coincidence. I can understand your doubts."

As he said this, he suddenly raised his head, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "But Master Yotsuba, how can you be sure that the future I saw two years ago using the magic of 'foreseeing the future' only showed that Maya and Shinya would be in danger when they were twelve years old because of your insistence on marrying into the Nanakusa family?"

When Yotsuba Yuanzao heard what Luo Shu said, his pupils suddenly shrank slightly. A trace of solemnity appeared on his face, and his smile was a little stiff. He said in a slightly embarrassed tone, "Mr. Luo, please don't joke."

"Are you kidding?" Luo Shu just sneered when he heard this, "Oh, do you think I'm kidding you?"

Yotsuba Genzo was silent. He looked at Luo Shu's cold eyes and suddenly felt a little shaken.

Could it be that I am really too suspicious?

Chapter 17: Each with His Own Agenda

The reason why Luo Shu said this was to fool Yotsuba Genzo and make him completely dispel his doubts about the fact that he possessed the magic of "predicting the future".

Of course, this was also due to the fact that Luo Shu had learned from the World Tree terminal that he had already completed the conquest of Yotsuba Maya.

The completion of the strategy to conquer Yotsuba Maya increased his World Origin Points, which had originally been zero, by a full 3000 points.

The rewards for this strategy are so generous, which is consistent with Yotsuba Maya's position as one of the important female supporting characters in the original work of Mahoukai.