After a lot of testing, Tatsuma had realized just how strict the 'falling in love' judgment of [Harem King] was. Although he didn't know the reason, since Sona could pass that judgment, her feelings needed no further explanation.
As a man, Tatsuma felt that sometimes he couldn't be too indecisive. Since the other party had been hesitant and didn't dare to speak, he would break the stalemate.
Tatsuma repeated again, "Sona, after the engagement is dissolved, move into Rias's house and live with us."
"...Sorry, I need some time."
Sona, feeling like her head was about to burn up, subconsciously chose to evade.
"I'll give you a specific answer after I dissolve the engagement."
"No problem."
Tatsuma didn't press the issue further, nodding in agreement.
Saying goodbye to the already frozen Sona, Tatsuma pushed open the door and left the Student Council office.
However, before he had taken a few steps, a petite figure stopped him.
"Starting a harem in school, I didn't realize you had such guts, kid."
"Good morning, Natsuki-chan." Tatsuma raised his hand to greet her.
"Call me sensei, and don't touch me randomly."
Swatting away the restless hand on her head, Natsuki squinted her eyes. "After you got stronger, are you becoming less and less respectful towards me?"
Tatsuma said, "How could that be? Natsuki-chan, you're my lifesaver, you're the one I respect the most."
"Just hearing that address, I can't feel any respect. Forget it. I came to you this time to discuss serious matters. Come with me."
Natsuki called Tatsuma and they went all the way to the teachers' office on the third floor.
Unlike other teachers, Natsuki's office was for single person use. The interior was decorated with a large number of items. At first glance, it looked even more luxurious than the principal's office.
Sitting down on the sofa, Tatsuma asked, "What serious matters are you referring to?"
Natsuki said, "Matters concerning the United States and Claw."
"Huh? Your information is that well-informed?" Tatsuma was a little surprised.
Less than an hour had passed since he defeated Toichiro. Plus, the United States government would block information, so theoretically, it should have spread later.
Could it be...
"You have an informant within Claw?"
"Yes, you don't actually think Toichiro's management was very good, do you?"
Natsuki poured herself a cup of black tea, picked it up, and took a sip.
"Unlike ordinary terrorist organizations, Claw secretly cooperates with the United States government. Because it has a clear headquarters, planting spies is a very simple matter."
"Besides Japan, other countries, including the United States, also have spies planted inside."
"This time, you led people to attack Claw, the Devils and Gods might not know yet. However, the major countries in the human world, you could say, all know about it."
"So, are you here to praise me?"
Tatsuma straightened his body. "As a student, I eliminated a world-class terrorist organization. Natsuki-chan, your reputation in the industry should have greatly increased, right?"
Natsuki said, "If you're referring to negative evaluations, then it has indeed reached an unprecedented level."
"It wouldn't be that bad, would it? Is it that exaggerated?"
"I hope you have some self-awareness. In the eyes of most people, you are now more terrifying than a Devil."
Natsuki sighed silently.
Without a word, Tatsuma wiped out basically all Jujutsu higher-ups.
Not long after settling down, he created Akatsuki and annexed a world-class terrorist organization into it.
Now among the higher-ups of various countries, many are spreading rumors that the Red Dragon Emperor wants to dominate the world.
"Thanks to your activities, I've been getting calls from government people all morning. I'm extremely annoyed right now."
"Hmm... I understand. I'll handle this matter."
"???"
What did you understand?
Looking at Tatsuma, who nodded thoughtfully and then suddenly stood up, preparing to leave, Natsuki's eye twitched, and she summoned Laeding to block the door.
"Don't run off. Get back here."
"Oh."
Tatsuma obediently sat down again.
"What were you just preparing to do?" Natsuki asked.
"Visit those high officials and nobles and make them understand that Natsuki-chan is under my protection."
Tatsuma thought for a moment and added, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. No one will die."
Natsuki sighed again, "You don't even need to kill anyone, this action alone will bring me more trouble."
She could tell that Tatsuma really liked to solve problems with his fists. For anything that could be handled with action, he absolutely wouldn't use his brain at all.
Natsuki said, "Forget it, let's not talk about these side topics. Let's talk about the main business first."
Tatsuma blinked. "So those just now weren't the main business?"
"I thought you were here to remind me to keep a low profile from now on."
Natsuki nodded. "That was indeed the reason I came to talk to you, but the main reason was to confirm the purpose of you creating Akatsuki."
Tatsuma said, "The stated reason is to find enemies that can be legally beaten, eliminating harm for the people."
Natsuki pressed, "I've already heard about that from the informant. So what is the hidden purpose?"
Tatsuma truthfully said, "To find something for my secretary to do."
Natsuki: ???
Tatsuma: "I'm serious, I'm not lying to you."
Seeing Natsuki fall silent, Tatsuma told her about Meredith.
Of course, the content was optimized, he didn't reveal his deal with Le Fay. He only mentioned being entrusted by an acquaintance to help take care of the acquaintance's friend.
After listening, Natsuki's expression suddenly became complicated. "To go to such lengths just for this reason... that's really something."
Tatsuma said, "For me, this matter is not just a reason of that level."
Tatsuma needed a stable source for farming traits. With the increase in strength and the growing number of high-level traits in his hand, just relying on taking requests from Rias was no longer enough to obtain a sufficient number of traits.
And after his relationship with Jujutsu High deteriorated, the income from traits further decreased. To ensure enough traits were coming in, Tatsuma gathered superhumans and created Akatsuki.
Of course, this reason concerns the system, so Tatsuma wouldn't tell anyone who asked.
"[I have no interest in dominating the world. If you have any other opinions, come directly to me]. Natsuki-chan, please convey this sentence to those higher-ups for me."
Natsuki complained, "It sounds like a provocation."
If she really relayed it exactly like that, those higher-ups would definitely overthink it, and might even probe further.
Tatsuma said, "You don't need to worry about the government higher-ups. I'll find a way to help you deal with them."