Tokyo: My Superpower Refreshes Every Week-Chapter 634 - 632: Rise Again, My Imperial Court Retainers

When it comes to the largest house in Tokyo by area, any Tokyoite or even Japanese person will immediately mention one place.

The Imperial Palace, covering an area of 1,150,000 square meters.

To put it more straightforwardly, if you run a lap around the outer perimeter of the Imperial Palace, it's about six kilometers.

Aozawa stepped out of Hanzomon Station, the bright sunshine fell on the glass curtain walls, reflecting onto what should have been a dim street.

The faint light dispersed the original shadows, since it's a weekday, there were few pedestrians on the street, only scattered here and there, with little car traffic, showing the tranquility of the area.

A stretch Bentley stopped on the street outside the station, in such hot weather, Miwa Kazuki still wore a kimono, standing outside the car door.

Even though sweat was running down his forehead, he did not show a trace of impatience, highlighting the professionalism of the butler.

He proactively opened the car door for the two, saying gently, "Miss, Mr. Aozawa, please get in."

"Thank you."

Aozawa replied and got into the car, looking at the leather seats and warm golden interior, "Not bad, it's really spacious."

The cool air conditioning blew away the earlier heat from outside.

Phoenix Academy Maggie reached out and pulled the ring down, revealing the car's liquor cabinet, which wasn't filled with alcohol but some beverages.

With English branded labels, Aozawa couldn't understand what they were, just judging by the color of the drinks in the glass bottles, they should taste good.

"Take whatever you want to drink."

Phoenix Academy Maggie said generously.

Aozawa didn't hold back, staring at her chest, expressing his desire for dairy drinks.

The intense gaze made Phoenix Academy Maggie roll her eyes at him, deliberately puffing her chest then handing him a bottle of yogurt.

If Miwa Kazuki weren't present, Phoenix Academy Maggie would have given Aozawa's chest a hard slap with her hand.

With others around, Phoenix Academy Maggie still needed to maintain her image, wouldn't do such intimate acts, only using an oppressive attitude to intimidate him.

...

Soon, Aozawa saw an incongruous picture.

On one side of the wide road were modern skyscrapers, while the other was towering sheet metal, like a construction site.

He couldn't help but recall the scene he saw earlier, floating like a breeze above Tokyo.

At the time, he had a deep impression of the Imperial Palace area.

From high altitude, the tearing sensation between the countryside and the city was very obvious.

On the street, though, that tearing sensation wasn't as apparent, only the beauty of the Imperial Palace area was felt.

But now it's unseen, the sheet metal blocking the view of the Imperial Palace scenery. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

The Bentley drove into an entrance, fully armed soldiers stood at the post booth, sharply watching the surrounding situation.

Miwa Kazuki presented his credentials, yet the soldiers looked at Phoenix Academy Maggie at the back before letting them pass.

The beautiful scenery covered by sheet metal also appeared in Aozawa's view.

The Bentley proceeded ahead to Hanzomon, the main gate of the Imperial Palace.

Usually, only the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince were allowed through, other members of the Imperial Household couldn't enter through this gate.

This rule, after the entire Imperial Household perished, was changed by Kochou to only allow the vehicles she and her daughter rode to pass through.

Those ministers could only enter the Imperial Palace to work by taking detours from other gates.

With the area fenced by sheet metal, there's no need to worry about common people discovering Kochou privately using the gate.

The vehicle drove in, Aozawa couldn't help but sigh, "It really is huge."

Using ability, it seems like you could tour the entire Imperial Palace in a moment.

But riding a car is different, walking physically, the nerd with weakened stamina probably wouldn't make it.

"This was once the residence of the Emperor."

Phoenix Academy Maggie replied, with little happiness in her tone.

In her view, even with the excuse of needing to handle state affairs, moving into the Imperial Palace still seemed like her mother was too eager.

Yet what's decided by her mother isn't something she can change.

...

The Bentley arrived at the Honmaru Palace.

This place is comprised of the southern and northern buildings, and the eastern main hall is connected by two corridors.

The greenery lacking in big cities is plentiful here.

Previously the Emperor handled political affairs here, now used by Kochou for managing national matters, serves as a substitute for the Prime Minister's residence.

Cabinet ministers, officials at all levels also work here.

The exterior of the northern building is elegant and atmospheric, with a classic style, where Kochou's office is located.

Under Miwa Kazuki's lead, Aozawa and Phoenix Academy Maggie entered this building.

The interior is simple yet exquisite, mainly in warm tones, giving off a cozy yet solemn feeling.

Aozawa didn't speak, using his phone to send a message to Phoenix Academy Maggie beside him.

"Wow, the people passing by all look so serious, you too."

"No choice, bear with it a bit, after we see mother, we'll be relaxed outside."

Phoenix Academy Maggie also felt uncomfortable with the presence of others around them, making it hard for her to chat and talk freely with Aozawa, afraid of accidentally saying something wrong that Miwa Kazuki might report to her mother.

After all, the people around her all belong to her mother.

"What's with this atmosphere of a son-in-law meeting his mother-in-law?"

"What are you thinking? Seriously."

After Phoenix Academy Maggie sent this, she quickly followed up with a nauseated emoji, tightly pressing her lips to avoid revealing the joy in her heart.

On careful thought, she might be the first girl to introduce Aozawa to her parents.

"What do Ayatsuki's parents think of you?"

"I've never met her parents, only met her sister once."

"What about Morimoto's parents?"

"I was picked up by Morimoto ten years ago and haven't seen her parents since. They must have passed away."

This answer surprised Phoenix Academy Maggie, and the slight joy she felt initially subsided.

Morimoto Chiyoda actually lost her parents in high school.

Phoenix Academy Maggie was well aware of the pain of losing family members, and mocking others in this regard was undoubtedly a morally reprehensible act.

The two arrived in front of Kochou's office, where they had already been notified and thus entered without any hindrance.

The room was filled with a Japanese atmosphere, especially Kochou sitting in the chair.

She was dressed in a luxurious kimono, with a deep blue base, silver butterflies fluttering above, and the bottom adorned with bright red rose flowers.

Her jet-black long hair was coiled up with a gold hairpin, her swan-like slender neck adorned with a gold necklace, at the center of which a red gemstone was set, looking very noble.

With the air conditioning on, she didn't have to worry about her grand kimono style becoming too hot.

"Welcome, Mr. Aozawa."

Kochou stepped forward, her eyes smiling as she said, "Thanks to you before, Maggie could avoid being harmed by that traitor Nagai. Please allow me to express my gratitude."

"Aunt, you're too kind. Maggie and I are good friends, doing these things is simply what's expected."

Aozawa quickly stopped her.

Kochou smiled, "Right now, I'm just expressing my gratitude as a mother for protecting my daughter, please don't decline."

As she spoke, she bowed gracefully.

This made Aozawa embarrassed, looking towards the floor where Phoenix Academy Maggie was.

After all, the future mother-in-law's neckline was slightly open, and the gold necklace couldn't hide the fair delicate skin at her chest.

Especially as she bowed, Aozawa felt that if he looked, Phoenix Academy Maggie would surely pinch his waist until it turned blue.

Kochou rose and took Aozawa's hand, leading him to the sofa. She did not let them leave immediately, taking time to chat with Aozawa about Morimoto Chiyoda, and also shared some embarrassing stories from Maggie's childhood.

She shared these to deepen Aozawa's good impression of her as a kind elder.

This way, if Morimoto Chiyoda were to speak ill of her at home in the future, she would have someone to defend her.

Kochou appreciated talented people and wanted to have Morimoto Chiyoda under her command.

Having that person to serve her would make many things much more convenient.

After chatting for a while, Kochou ended the conversation, deeply understanding the principle of not overdoing things, and with a gentle smile like a neighborly lady said, "Alright, I won't disturb you young people any longer.

Maggie, take Aozawa for a walk around the Imperial Palace, and have dinner here before you leave tonight.

No need to worry about Morimoto, I will tell her to come over for dinner as well."

This statement was beyond Phoenix Academy Maggie's expectations, as she never imagined her mother would take this approach, making it seem like a meeting of the families of a couple.

Aozawa's heart skipped a beat; having him stay for dinner was one thing, but bringing Morimoto Chiyoda along would be quite problematic.

The atmosphere between her and Maggie did not match.

He quickly and tactfully declined, "Aunt, let's save it for next time. Chiyoda has already bought groceries, and lobsters need to be eaten fresh to taste best."

Kochou looked at him smilingly and nodded, "Alright, let's save it for next time then."

Aozawa sighed in relief.

...

With the sliding door closed, the two left the office.

Kochou rose and walked toward her desk, not too upset with Aozawa's rejection; rather, she considered it a normal reaction.

If he had agreed immediately, Kochou would have had to think about whether he had any particular motives for getting close to Maggie.

She walked to the desk and casually picked up a document.

It was intelligence concerning India, with the Black Cat Commando Team launching an attack on a CIA safe house.

She hadn't forgotten that India's Housing and Urban Development Corporation attacked the Phoenix Academy Group, causing her financial losses of hundreds of billions of US dollars.

Now, with the CIA safe house attack, were the two actions independent or connected?

Kochou pondered, regardless of the possibility, she must retaliate harshly. She picked up the KGB files.

The CIA used high-tech to eavesdrop on all Prime Minister's calls, but had yet to install surveillance.

Some confidential information could be submitted in paper form.

Through coded combination, Kochou concluded that the CIA was conducting a monster capture plan.

Specific details were not yet clear.

She was deep in thought, considering establishing her own intelligence agency.

Currently, most domestic intelligence agencies relied on the United States, only leading in intelligence concerning a certain Eastern Great Nation.

But establishing one directly would not be easy.

Kochou decided to recruit the Shinobu Introduction office and reorganize the Imperial Court Retainers.