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The departure of Five marked the beginning of farewells. The journey of Clotia and her companions came to a satisfying conclusion here.
The beautiful Prit Town still offered stunning views in the evening, with the blood-red afterglow of the sea lingering mysteriously around the travelers' belongings, yet it ultimately could not halt their steps.
Ikeda Masahiro took a moment to rest and ate some soft, glutinous food, finally regaining some strength, his complexion no longer looking so haggard.
Vera stood at a distance, sheltered from the wind and rain by Lance, with three black cars in front of her.
Ikeda Kenji and Jufeng slowly said their goodbyes, as he was returning to Yingguo to conquer the not-so-distant High Position. Vera's assistance would be indispensable here, so it was inevitable that he would need to stay in touch with her. However, Jufeng was currently overwhelmed with his own matters, so he needed to hurry back to Huaguo. The day when he could meet Ikeda Kenji again would likely be delayed for some time.
"Brother Jufeng," Ikeda Kenji extended his hand and shook Jufeng's firmly, saying, "The journey with Clotia has allowed me to understand you better. Remember I promised before that I owe you a favor. Whenever you need help, I will do my utmost to assist you."
Ikeda Kenji was a man of his word, typical of Jibu, so this promise could potentially bring the full support of the Yamamoto Clan—an aspiration that countless people could only dream of.
Jufeng smiled gently as he released his hand from Underboss's grip and nodded, "Of course. Such a great favor is something I will remember for a lifetime. But I must trouble you, Ikeda Brother, to expedite matters with the Yamamoto Clan so they can come help me in Huaguo. I'm not as bold as you; Huaguo has already given me quite a headache. Without your assistance, I won't manage."
Ikeda Kenji chuckled heartily; it was rare for him to be so happy. Regardless of whether Jufeng was being intentionally polite or genuinely had this request, he would take it to heart. Moreover, now that the three parties were allies, mutual assistance was essential for them to achieve their goals quickly.
"Brother Jufeng, I have one more small request before I leave; I hope you can agree."
After his rare smile faded into a bit of awkwardness, Jufeng paused in surprise, wondering what kind of matter could make Ikeda Kenji hesitant to speak.
"Ikeda Brother, feel free to ask."
Ikeda Kenji glanced over at Vera in the distance; the European Blue Cat was gazing at the distant mountains and rivers. He turned back and lowered his head in contemplation before awkwardly saying, "It's about my sister. She has never visited Huaguo since she was born. Although she has learned about many things from books, it's regrettable that she hasn't seen it with her own eyes. I was thinking of having her go to Huaguo with Brother Jufeng."
Jufeng was momentarily taken aback by these words and looked at Ikeda Masahiro beside him, his eyes filled with curiosity about what this meant.
"What's the matter?" Ikeda Masahiro said with a harsh tone. "My brother thinks you're more reliable, which is why he asked me to go with you. You won't be so pathetic in Huaguo that you can't even protect a girl, right?"
Jufeng saw that Ikeda Masahiro was indeed willing to go, and he was more than happy to lend a hand. He shrugged and said, "No problem, Ikeda Brother. Leave Yahui to me."
After spending a week with Ikeda Masahiro and now being here, Jufeng found that he didn't actually dislike this girl who should have been a high-and-mighty princess. First of all, Ikeda Masahiro didn't have any princess syndrome; she wasn't spoiled or impetuous but had an underlying grace and temperament. Secondly, she was pleasant to look at, like a beautiful landscape that could brighten anyone's mood.
Seeing Jufeng agree, Ikeda Kenji let out a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he got into one of the cars and roared off.
As they watched Ikeda Kenji leave, Vera and Jufeng withdrew their gazes, only to meet in mid-air.
For some reason, both felt a tremor in their hearts.
However, Jufeng was the first to react. He waved at Vera and flashed what he thought was a warm and natural smile before getting into the car with Ikeda Masahiro, speeding away.
They were headed to different places, and the airports were also different.
Vera's gaze followed the car as it departed, changing along with it until it finally disappeared.
Standing there, Vera resembled a lotus blooming alone amidst the mud.
Winds often arose between the ocean and the land, always unexpectedly.
Vera tightened her coat and imprinted the scenery she could see into her mind before getting into her own car.
She left Prit Town.
After Kenji Ikeda returned to England, he did not immediately announce that Shuichi Hayamura had been appointed as Vice Captain. Instead, through discreet channels, news spread about Ichiro Watanabe's participation in the selection for the Saint Envoy, only to return empty-handed and be killed by an unknown assailant.
Hikaru Utada was a trusted aide of Yuta Shouroku and had served in the Saint Envoy for several years. At that time, the Yamamoto Clan had considerable faith in Yuta Shouroku, as the president was supposed to uphold the honor of the Yamamoto Clan, and Yuta Shouroku had done just that.
However, not long ago, Hikaru Utada was killed in Huaguo by a newcomer who had just debuted. This sudden event caused public pressure to mount on Yuta Shouroku. Helpless, he had no choice but to declare war against the hurricane in hopes of regaining some momentum. Unexpectedly, the Blazing Axe emerged at this critical moment, once again thwarting Yuta Shouroku's advance team.
The series of missteps led to a decline in Yuta Shouroku's popularity. Yet at this moment, he saw an opportunity.
Due to Hikaru Utada's circumstances, Yuta Shouroku gained eligibility to participate in the Vice Captain election. For him, this was like a timely gift; he saw a glimmer of hope. If he could regain the Vice Captain position, it would naturally silence his critics and help him win back public support.
Thus, he sent his strongest subordinate, Ichiro Watanabe, the eldest disciple of Martial Sovereign.
However, unexpectedly, before Ichiro Watanabe could participate in the selection, he lost contact with Yuta Shouroku. By the time the selection concluded, Yuta Shouroku received news of Watanabe's lifeless body.
As he grappled with grief and anger without fully understanding the situation, rumors about Ichiro Watanabe's death began to circulate wildly, catching Yuta Shouroku off guard.
His popularity did not rebound; instead, it plummeted further.
Unable to defend the honor of the Yamamoto Clan and not even knowing who his enemies were was indeed a great humiliation for them.
England was a nation that fiercely defended its honor; everyone placed great importance on reputation. However, Yuta Shouroku's repeated losses of honor for the Yamamoto Clan led to widespread dissatisfaction among the public.
Just as one wave of news settled down, another arose.
Having just received word that Yuta Shouroku had lost the Vice Captain position, news came that Kenji Ikeda's subordinate Shuichi Hayamura had obtained that very position.
Kenji Ikeda was the Underboss of the Yamamoto Clan and second only to the president. His acquisition of the Vice Captain seat was equivalent to upholding the honor of the Yamamoto Clan itself.
The crowd found solace in their conversations until Ikeda Kenji made a solemn and serious announcement, bringing the underground rumors to light.
There were cheers, moments of relief, tears of joy, and naturally, feelings of sadness and anger.
Yuta Shouroku had previously doubted Ikeda Kenji, but during this time, Ikeda had remained quiet, causing Yuta to question his own suspicions. It wasn't until Hayamura Shuichi publicly revealed the news about the Vice Captain that Yuta realized he had been too careless.
In truth, he couldn't entirely blame his own oversight. Logically, Ikeda Kenji had no reason to qualify for the selection; he never imagined that Vera had given the selection spot to Ikeda Kenji.
Ultimately, he was outmaneuvered by the foresight of Vera.
After the news spread, the situation in Yingguo underwent a sudden change. Traditionally, it was the president who defended the honor of the Yamamoto Clan, but now it was an Underboss's subordinate who had obtained the Vice Captain position, which seemed against protocol.
Would they really let Hayamura Shuichi transfer to Yuta Shouroku's side? Come on, even if Ikeda Kenji was willing to part with it, did Yuta have the audacity to accept?
It seemed better for the Underboss to become president instead. The president had not been fulfilling his duties lately; perhaps it was time for him to take a break.
Ordinary people wouldn't concern themselves with the complexities of Senior Management; they would only consider issues in the simplest terms.
Thus, within the entire Yamamoto Clan and Yingguo, such sentiments became increasingly apparent.
Of course, on the surface, Ikeda Kenji showed no signs of ambition; he merely focused on his duties and kept a low profile.
However, in unknown circles, he and Yuta Shouroku were already engaged in a fierce battle of wits and strategies.
Yet that wasn't enough; after all, Yuta Shouroku had been president for so long that his foundation was deeply rooted.
To topple this great tree would require even greater strength.
A greater external force.
Thus, the attacks from Blazing Axe against the Yamamoto Clan became even more intense.
The Yamamoto Clan suffered repeated defeats and had lost a significant amount of territory in Yingguo to Blazing Axe.
At this moment, more and more people began to look unfavorably upon Yuta Shouroku.
They felt that it was time for him to step down from the position of president.
(To be continued)
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