The Demon's Menu

Chapter 1163: It’s Here! (2)

They wanted to act before the branch family’s young masters arrived, breaking in and seizing the resources that belonged to the Hanakaiin Family.

As a subordinate family of the Hanakaiin Family...

He absolutely would not allow such a thing to happen.

In fact, from the moment the explosion occurred, they were the closest and the fastest to arrive.

After most of the group entered the main family’s territory for

Most of the people around them mirrored Ah Guang’s expression.

As the four young masters of the Hanakaiin family’s branch house appeared, the faint signs of retreat in everyone’s hearts grew stronger.

However, Zhinai shook her head.

"That’s not necessarily the case,"

Zhinai said.

And as if to confirm Zhinai’s words, another figure appeared in the distant entrance.

When this figure came into view, many gasped aloud.

Especially the women, whose voices rose in pitch.

The reason?

This newcomer was simply too handsome.

So handsome it bordered on otherworldly, capable of bewitching all who beheld him.

The white hunting robe, the black hakama, and the matching hat suited him so perfectly, exuding elegance with every detail, as if crafted just for him. A paper fan gently tapped against his palm.

This aura carried a sense of leisure and refinement that was both stunning and mesmerizing.

Tsuchimikado Motoharu!

Many people called out his name.

Then, almost instinctively, they glanced at Hanakaiin Ra, who was also dressed in hunting robes.

Mmm... Plain.

A wardrobe clash isn’t scary.

But whoever looks less impressive ends up the embarrassed one.

Even Zhinai, at this point, had to reevaluate her thoughts.

"Hanakaiin Ra is truly ordinary."

These words truly echoed the sentiments of the crowd.

Hanakaiin Ra twisted his neck slightly.

Why did it feel like someone was speaking ill of him?

An illusion perhaps?

Hanakaiin Ra dismissed the thought, following closely behind Hanakaiin Tōru as they approached the subordinate families’ groups.

Those who had been confronting the Hanakaiin subordinate families quickly stepped aside.

While they dared confront the families aligned with the Hanakaiin, they wouldn’t dare face the Hanakaiin family members themselves.

They simply weren’t qualified.

And their power fell far short.

Especially with someone like Hanakaiin Tōru present.

Anyone sensible knew exactly what needed to be done.

"Master Tōru!"

The leader of the subordinate families exhaled in relief upon seeing the four Hanakaiin members approach. After bowing deeply to Hanakaiin Tōru and greeting him respectfully, he then looked to the other three.

"Master Haru, Master Itsuki, Master Ra."

All three nodded in return.

As for the favoritism shown?

They were used to it.

Hanakaiin Tōru wasn’t just someone they obeyed wholeheartedly.

He commanded the respect of the entire Hanakaiin Family as well.

Hanakaiin Tōru paid no attention to his surroundings and walked straight toward the main family’s ’Protective Barrier.’

This massive ’Protective Barrier’ didn’t just prevent outsiders from entering; it also blocked all sight and perception of what lay within.

Standing here, one could neither see nor sense anything inside.

Hanakaiin Tōru furrowed his brows slightly as if something had crossed his mind.

At this moment, Tsuchimikado Motoharu strolled over.

"Not going in to take a look?"

Tsuchimikado Motoharu asked with a smile.

Hanakaiin Tōru ignored him.

In Hanakaiin Tōru’s view, Tsuchimikado Motoharu was an exceedingly troublesome figure: ambitious, capable, and keenly self-aware. Such a person, given the right opportunity, would undoubtedly soar to great heights.

Of course, if someone could rein him in, he might become a ’pillar of order and prosperity.’

But Hanakaiin Tōru knew very well...

He lacked that ability.

He wasn’t one to manipulate others.

Nor did he feel inclined to.

Besides, he couldn’t afford distractions right now.

He had to figure out what exactly was happening.

"Tsuchimikado Motoharu, shut up!"

"Stay away from Brother Tōru!"

Hanakaiin Ra said directly.

Meanwhile, Hanakaiin Haru and Hanakaiin Itsuki, uncharacteristically, stood behind Hanakaiin Ra in a show of solidarity.

Perhaps they often bickered in ordinary times...

But when trouble arose, they united against external threats.

Such is the unspoken legacy of a large family.

"Oh dear."

"I was just trying to lend a hand."

"Right, Hachi?"

Tsuchimikado Motoharu glanced toward a spot not far behind him.

With Tsuchimikado Motoharu’s prompting, everyone abruptly realized there was someone standing there who they hadn’t noticed before.

When?

How had they arrived so silently?

The crowd’s hearts were filled with shock, prompting them to step back once again.

Komichi Hachi scanned the frightened individuals around him, then fixed a piercing gaze on Tsuchimikado Motoharu.

"Why?"

Komichi Hachi demanded.

"Why, what?"

"What are you saying? I don’t understand."

"Why don’t you offer a divination for Hanakaiin Tōru to figure out what’s going on?"

Tsuchimikado Motoharu teased with a laughing tone, playing dumb.

"You know what I’m asking!"

"I want you to tell me about..."

Komichi Hachi’s words halted abruptly as the young Onmyoji seemed to sense something, turning to look behind him—

Jason!

Jason had arrived!