Holy Residence!
Conference Room.
"Above is my proposal. I hope for your support."
After Seitenshi finished presenting her views, the conference room fell into silence.
After a long while, an uproar broke out.
"Seitenshi-sama, leave the governance of the Tokyo Area to us."
"Your idea is far too unrealistic. The IISO would never allow such an adoption facility."
"Exactly. And if all the Cursed Children are under this facility's control, wouldn't our region's safety depend on this person?"
Discordant voices rose and fell. Basically, no one supported Seitenshi's proposal.
"You all..."
Seitenshi's face changed constantly. Finally, her gaze fell on one person.
It was a severe-looking elderly man in a kimono, over seventy.
He was Seitenshi's advisor.
And the actual ruler of the entire Tokyo Area, Tendo Kikunojo.
"Silence. Bickering like this over Seitenshi-sama's proposal. What kind of conduct is that?"
Feeling Seitenshi's gaze, the previously silent Tendo Kikunojo finally spoke.
Instantly,
The noisy conference room fell silent.
He looked at Seitenshi. Kikunojo said solemnly, "Although I don't mean to contradict Seitenshi-sama, I also disagree with this proposal."
"Minister Tendo, may I know the reason?"
"First, how does Seitenshi-sama plan to deal with the IISO's reaction?"
"I will do my utmost to negotiate with them."
"And how do you think the public will view the concentration of Cursed Children in one place? How should their reaction be handled?"
"I will personally explain it to them."
"So, regarding these two points, Seitenshi-sama has no concrete solutions?"
Kikunojo shook his head. "Seitenshi-sama, you are the Holy Emperor. Every action you take concerns the safety of the Tokyo Area. Any idea must be carefully considered."
"It's not that I don't support you, Seitenshi-sama. I just hope you will think it through and at least produce a viable plan."
Hearing this, Seitenshi's face paled slightly.
She couldn't even argue.
'I really was too naive, wasn't I?'
Unconsciously, she thought of Ayato's attitude at the time.
'Did Master already know I would fail?'
In the end,
The entire meeting ended unhappily.
As Seitenshi left dejectedly, the others didn't move.
It seemed…
The real meeting was about to begin.
"Why does Seitenshi-sama have such thoughts?"
"I heard she recently met the owner of that adoption facility. Did they agree to some terms?"
"Seitenshi-sama has always sympathized with those Cursed Children. Perhaps she wants to implement another naive plan. This is probably just the first step."
"Minister Tendo, you must not let Seitenshi-sama act recklessly."
As they spoke, everyone looked again at Kikunojo.
"Seitenshi-sama having her own ideas is a good thing."
Kikunojo took a sip of tea and said calmly. "But as her subjects, it is our duty to correct her mistakes."
"So, what should we do?"
One person asked cautiously. "Seitenshi-sama seems determined this time. It might not be easy to change her mind."
"Whoever dared to influence Seitenshi-sama has committed a grave sin."
Kikunojo said coldly. "That Adoption Center... has no reason to exist."
"But acting rashly, what about Seitenshi-sama..."
"It's only natural for an adoption center in the Outer District to be destroyed by Gastrea."
Hearing this, everyone smiled.
Using someone else's knife. Killing without bloodshed.
They were very familiar with these tactics.
That way, Seitenshi's feelings would be considered, and she could go back to being a quiet figurehead.
…
At night,
Adoption Center.
Magic circles flashed continuously.
Groups of Cursed Children, reincarnated as Devils, were led by Euphemia to the Geass World.
"Ayato-nii, this servant doesn't want to go."
"Kohina doesn't want to go either. Kohina wants to stay with Onii-chan."
Enju and Kohina, one on each side, hugged Ayato's arms, looking pitiful.
"Don't worry. You two weren't going anyway."
Ayato gave them both a head pat and smiled. "After all, you'll need to help take care of the Cursed Children who come here in the future."
"Mm hm!"
The two nodded repeatedly.
Knock knock!
Just then, a knock came at the door.
Utaha and the others all twitched, their eyelids reacting.
Only Ayato's eyes flickered.
"Not another child, is it?"
The women looked at each other, seeing the weariness in each other's eyes.
They had to admit...
Caring for children was extremely exhausting.
"Don't worry, it's not Cursed Children."
Ayato smiled. "Just a guest."
"Phew!"
Hearing this, Irisviel sighed in relief and immediately got up to open the door.
The next moment,
A girl with long black hair, wearing a sailor uniform, walked in.
She held a long sword in her hand and looked very cold.
"Is this the Cursed Child Adoption Center?"
Looking around, Tendo Kisara was a bit confused.
'Aside from one man, there were only women?'
'And only two Cursed Children?'
'Had I come to the wrong place?'
"You're in the right place."
Looking at her, Ayato smiled. "What brings you here, Miss Tendo?"
"You know me?"
"Of course."
Ayato smiled. "I've seen you before."
"Is that so?"
Kisara looked at Ayato doubtfully.
'You have? I don't remember.'
'Oh well, it didn't matter.'
Shaking her head, Kisara took out her business card. "Hello, I'm the representative of Tendo Civil Security Corporation."
"Our company is very professional. If your Adoption Center ever needs anything, please feel free to assign us tasks."
"I see. Here on business."
Ayato stood up. "But before that, there's something else to take care of."