You, an Eastern Japanese family, are seeking protection from Americans?
Hearing Inoue Haruzakura’s words, Qin Xuan couldn't help but scratch his head.
Inoue Haruzakura also noticed Qin Xuan’s doubt and continued to explain, “Because America is the strongest country in the world, and for our Eastern Japan as well…”
“Oh, right.”
“I almost forgot, America and Eastern Japan are firm father-son…”
“Ahem, allies.”
“But, since you already have American protection, why do you want me to save the Kamō family?”
“If I’m not mistaken, Miss Haruzakura, you’ve already led your entire family to defect to that Huda, haven’t you?”
Clearing his throat, Qin Xuan asked a question he already knew the answer to.
Inoue Haruzakura, naturally, didn’t understand what was going through his mind and simply nodded, “Yes.”
“Mr. Huda agreed to provide my clansmen with sufficient living space and funds.”
“But the condition is that my clansmen and I must contribute enough labor and deterrence for him.”
“I lost the bet this time, which angered him.”
“The agreement we had was directly torn up by him.”
“As for why I want you to save my family…”
“It’s naturally because of your extraordinary strength!”
Mentioning Qin Xuan’s strength, a glint appeared in Inoue Haruzakura’s eyes.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan chuckled inwardly, knowing that his act had worked.
However, on the surface, he remained unfazed.
He took a sip of the drink in his cup, then leaned back indifferently, quietly waiting for her to continue.
“Back at the casino, you caught a slashing knife with your bare hands to save me.”
“I was scared at the time and couldn’t react properly.”
“But now I’ve figured it out.”
“A muscular man over two meters tall, wielding a slashing knife and swinging with all his might, is something an ordinary person simply couldn’t block.”
“Not to mention his downward force alone would be enough to shatter a person’s bones.”
“What’s more, he used a horizontal sliding force to chop off my leg.”
“Yet, even so, you were able to catch it with just one hand with great ease, not only without bleeding or breaking bones, but without even feeling any pain.”
“Such strength, at the very least, makes you a master of martial arts!”
“Coupled with the incredible speed you displayed when subduing me earlier.”
“I’m certain you possess at least the strength of an initial Grandmaster!”
“A Grandmaster this young would definitely be a target of high-level national attention anywhere.”
“So I believe that you, Lord Qin Xuan, definitely have the ability to save me and the Kamō family!”
After listening to Inoue Haruzakura’s analysis, Qin Xuan burst into laughter.
This young lady was indeed the young matriarch of the Kamō family; everything he wanted to convey to her had been perfectly analyzed by herself.
But this was for the best.
His future subordinates couldn’t be idiots who understood nothing.
Yes, everything Inoue Haruzakura had analyzed was actually part of Qin Xuan’s plan.
The moment he learned her identity from her kimono, he had silently plotted everything that was to follow.
This included exposing the gambling trick, making Inoue Haruzakura the target of everyone’s criticism.
Then, through a life-saving act under extreme circumstances, he made her notice him, and then hinted to her that he had the ability to help her resolve her troubles.
However, his original intention was to proceed step by step, exploiting the rift between Huda and Inoue Haruzakura to make his move.
He wanted to see if he could first extract some information about the Abe and Tōjō families.
He never expected that Huda would be so decisive, directly abandoning Inoue Haruzakura and the Kamō family behind her.
“Hahaha, Miss Haruzakura’s analysis is excellent.”
“I am indeed a Grandmaster, and I am indeed under national attention.”
“But have you ever considered that a hundred years ago, the countries invaded by Eastern Japan included the current Dragon Country.”
“Given such a special relationship between our two countries, what reason, or rather, what right do I have, to help an Eastern Japanese family like yours?”
After his laughter subsided, Qin Xuan employed a tactic of playing hard to get.
He knew that at this critical juncture, she would definitely cling to him as a lifeline.
Therefore, if that was the case, he might as well seize this opportunity to take down the entire Kamō family in one fell swoop.
It would definitely be useful in the future.
It was important to remember that this family was once an Onmyōji family that could rival the Abe family.
Even though they were now in decline, on the verge of their family’s destruction.
As long as the main successor, Inoue Haruzakura, remained, there was still a possibility for the family to rise again.
Furthermore, even if the entire Kamō family was completely finished, he could still obtain some intelligence about the Abe and Tōjō families from Inoue Haruzakura.
In that case, if he cultivated the Kamō family, perhaps he could even cause some trouble for the other two families.
“What I’m about to say next addresses that very issue.”
Hearing Qin Xuan’s question, Inoue Haruzakura’s cheeks flushed slightly.
Her gaze drifted, avoiding Qin Xuan’s eyes. She then let out a sigh and said shyly, “The Kamō family has a rule that all members of the Kamō clan must remain chaste.”
“If a member is touched by a person of the opposite sex before marriage, they must either be killed or marry that person.”
“With your strength, I certainly cannot kill you.”
“Therefore, according to the family rules, I can only marry you.”
“Haruzakura is the current matriarch of the Kamō family. After marrying you, the Kamō family should rightfully be managed by you and belong to the Dragon Country.”
“Therefore, protecting the Kamō family is equivalent to protecting your own influence.”
“I believe the leaders of the Dragon Country would be very pleased to see such a scene.”
Inoue Haruzakura’s voice grew softer and softer, until finally, it was like a mosquito’s hum.
If Qin Xuan didn’t have extraordinary hearing, he might have only heard someone murmuring.
However, while Qin Xuan had anticipated everything else, he had never expected such an absurd family rule within the Kamō family.
Being touched by someone of the opposite sex meant having to marry them.
If he touched all the unmarried female members of the Kamō family, wouldn’t he have to marry all of them?
In response to Qin Xuan’s question, Inoue Haruzakura hesitated.
Then, under Qin Xuan’s surprised gaze, she nodded seriously, “According to the Kamō family’s rules, it seems to be the case.”
“But since you are a Grandmaster anyway, even if all the unmarried female members of the family marry you, it would be their good fortune.”
No, is the problem here?
Shouldn’t the decision of whether or not to marry be made after asking the man, that is, my opinion?!
Don’t make decisions for me without asking!
Hearing her exceptionally serious words, Qin Xuan couldn’t help but want to complain.
But before he could utter his complaint, a hurried knock on the door interrupted their thoughts.
Qin Xuan was wondering who would come to his room so late at night.
Then he heard someone outside the door speak in broken Dragon Country language, “Hello, room service.”