Osaka Area!
Highest-level conference room.
Tokyo Area's head: Seitenshi
Osaka Area's head: Saitake Sogen
Hokkaido Area's head: Juzoji Tsukihiko
Hakata Area's head: Umihoko Masamori
Sendai Area's head: Ino Shikuma
These people were the several supreme commanders of this divided country, holding all power.
The meeting had just begun,
And already entered a heated discussion phase.
But the general message was only one.
The miracle drug, as a precious medicine to prevent Gastrea virus infection, should not be exclusive to the Tokyo Area.
After saying only one sentence at the beginning, Seitenshi listened quietly, not expressing any opinions.
When the discussion was almost over, Seitenshi smiled.
"So, you're saying you want me to hand over the miracle drug formula?"
Hearing this,
The entire meeting fell into silence.
Everyone's eyes flickered, each with their own thoughts.
Then,
Their gazes all turned to Sogen.
"Seitenshi-dono, please don't misunderstand."
Sogen said calmly. "We also understand the value of the miracle drug, so we don't intend to forcibly take it."
"But for the sake of all humanity, we hope you will contribute the formula. Our regions will definitely pay a price that satisfies you."
Hearing this, the others also chimed in.
Tsukihiko even said meaningfully, "And Seitenshi-dono, we've heard that you trust some people of unknown origin quite a bit."
"Our actions here are also to ensure the safety of the miracle drug."
"Is that so?"
Seitenshi looked at these people with a half-smile, feeling even more disappointed.
Even at this point,
These people were still playing their own schemes.
She said calmly, "What you say does have logic. But unfortunately, I have no say in the matter of the miracle drug."
As soon as she said this, everyone's expressions darkened slightly.
Sogen frowned even more.
That sense of unease appeared again.
Seitenshi's reaction was completely unexpected.
Tsukihiko said sternly, "Seitenshi-dono, please don't play dumb."
"Everyone knows that the promotion of the miracle drug was done under your orders. Now you say you have no say?"
"Are you playing us?"
Seitenshi shook her head. "No. What I said is true. Because the one in charge is my Master."
"???"
Everyone's faces were full of question marks.
'M-master?'
'We hadn't misheard, had we?'
'After Tendo Kikunojo's death, Seitenshi, who held power in Tokyo, had a master?'
Just then, a leisurely voice sounded.
"She's right. You should be discussing this with me. But I thought you might have some new tricks. Looks like I overestimated you."
The faces of the four men changed dramatically. They looked towards the direction of the voice.
Creak…
The door was pushed open.
Ayato walked in slowly with Kisara and Saeko.
He waved to everyone. "Since this is our first and last meeting, I'll say hello."
"Arrogant." Sogen said coldly. "I don't know who you are, but do you think this is a place for you?"
His tone was very confident.
This is Osaka, his turf.
"Kisara, he's too noisy."
"Oh, right, leave him alive. He's still useful."
"Yes!"
Kisara's figure flashed, appearing before Sogen.
"You..."
Sogen's pupils contracted. Before he could speak, he felt excruciating pain all over his body and was sent flying, crashing into the wall.
Seeing this,
Everyone around was shocked.
They never expected Ayato to act so decisively.
This was simply a brute.
How could he not play by the rules?
"Guah!"
Sogen spat out blood. "Guards! Where the hell are you?"
Ayato smiled and shook his head. "No need to shout. Why do you think we were able to appear here?"
"..." Sogen.
Cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.
He hadn't thought of this possibility.
But how could it be?
Today's meeting was of utmost importance.
The people he had stationed here were all experts from the Five Conclave.
How could they have been eliminated so quietly?
And the others…
Also thinking of this possibility, their expressions changed dramatically.
Tsukihiko spoke, "Actually, we can talk about this. What good would killing us do you?"
"Not even beautiful women, you think you're worthy of talking to me?"
Ayato shook his head. "The others are useless. Kill them all."
"Yes, Master."
Shing…
Blades were drawn.
A cold light flashed.
The expressions of Tsukihiko and the other two froze in that moment.
The next moment,
A line of blood appeared on their necks.
Squelch!
Blood sprayed. Heads rolled.
Sogen was completely stunned.
They were all killed.
These were the heads of the other regions.
"You madman, do you know what you've done?"
He roared and charged at Ayato.
But as soon as he moved, Kisara swung her sword, severing one of his legs.
Thud!
His body lost balance, crashing to the ground with a piteous scream.
"Master only said not to kill you. So don't act recklessly, understand?"
Kisara's expression was cold, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
Feeling that chill, Sogen suppressed the pain and calmed down.
He said solemnly, "If you're not killing me, what do you really want?"
"Actually, we can really cooperate."
Ayato shook his head. "No need. I just want to know the information in your head about the Five Conclave."
He didn't take this behind-the-scenes organization seriously.
But if there was an opportunity to uproot it, he wouldn't mind doing it in passing.
"You know my identity?"
Sogen's pupils contracted, then he sneered. "So that's your game."
"But sorry to disappoint you. I will never betray the Five Conclave, no matter what."
Ayato said, "That's not up to you."
As his voice fell, a strange light appeared in his eyes.
Instantly,
Sogen's expression became vacant.
"Kisara, Saeko, I'll leave this matter to you. Remember to completely eradicate them."
"Yes!" x2
Saeko and Kisara took Sogen and left the conference room.
Watching all this,
Seitenshi's expression didn't change.
In a short time, she had experienced too much. She had already undergone a transformation.
She found a clean spot, knelt, and sat on her heels, patting her thigh. "Master, do you need a lap pillow?"
In this bloody place, Seitenshi seemed like a pure white flower blooming.
Hearing this, Ayato didn't hesitate. He lay down directly.
Instantly,
An invisible force spread. The blood around receded like a tide.
Seitenshi looked down and gently massaged Ayato's shoulders and hands.
Ayato enjoyed Seitenshi's service with one hand, while taking out his phone with the other and opening the messaging screen.
Utaha: "Osaka Area handled. Master, begging for a reward."
Akame: "Master, Hokkaido Area completed."
Kurome: "Hakata Area, mission complete."
Xenovia: "Master, Sendai Area under control."
Looking at the messages, a smile touched the corner of Ayato's mouth.
These were orders he had given before.
Very simple.
Find the highest authorities in each region besides the regional heads.
Kill the disobedient ones, then work their way down.
The obedient ones... take them in as dogs.
And they were all solved so quickly.
In fact, these guys' integrity was much lower than he had imagined.