Twisted Dreams-Chapter 364 - 432: The Banquet at Hongmen
Nighttime, Huaqi, a certain hotel.
A pile of snacks was spread across the suite’s living room, along with a case of beer.
Suzu sat cross-legged on the chair, grabbing handfuls of chips and stuffing them into her mouth.
Li Yang leisurely smoked a cigarette.
Xiaohai maintained a humble demeanor, opening beer bottles for Suzu and Li Yang.
Suzu looked at Xiaohai with a gaze of appreciation:
"You’re doing pretty well, very impressive!"
Xiaohai was covering all the expenses for the gathering today.
From the room fee, snacks, to the beer.
Xiaohai scratched the back of his head and laughed heartily:
"It’s alright, there’s money to spare. If big sis visits East Sakura, she’d be treated even better."
Speaking, Xiaohai slyly glanced at Li Yang, with some anticipation he said:
"I have a room specially prepared for the master in my palace."
Suzu was taken aback, stood up with a ’whoosh’, staring directly at Xiaohai:
"You have your own palace?
What exactly have you been up to in East Sakura?"
Suzu knew about the shrines being built for the Great Evil Demon King across East Sakura, but was unaware of the palace.
Xiaohai, slightly proud, said:
"My palace is called the Holy Land in East Sakura.
The aristocrats of East Sakura scramble to send their daughters to serve in my palace."
Suzu clicked her tongue and sighed:
"Amazing! What’s the difference between you and an emperor?"
Xiaohai chuckled:
"I don’t dare call myself an emperor, only the Great Black can use that title.
The aristocrats in East Sakura call me Monarch, Merciful Monarch."
Speaking, Xiaohai looked at the silent Li Yang:
"I’ve heard from the master, Merciful Monarchs are more easily trusted."
Suzu didn’t expect Xiaohai to be doing so well, but as the big sister, how could she not give some pointers?
Suzu cleared her throat, pretending to be deep and said:
"But don’t be too merciful; kindness can lead to being deceived.
You, too honest, make sure not to be fooled or tricked by anyone."
Xiaohai clasped his fists toward Suzu, gratefully said:
"Thanks for the advice, big sis."
Suzu laughed, raising her beer:
"Come, cheers."
At that moment, Xiaohai sensed something, suddenly frowned, his expression darkened.
Suzu paused with her raised beer in midair, asked:
"What is it?"
Xiaohai picked up his beer, clinked glasses with Suzu, drank it all, and said:
"Master, Big Sis, something happened to my wife and kids, I need to go back."
Suzu worriedly said:
"Your wife and nephew’s issues are my issues too, tell me if you need help."
Xiaohai looked at Li Yang.
Li Yang nodded slightly.
Xiaohai, receiving permission, summoned the Gate of Hell and entered.
After Xiaohai left, Suzu looked at Li Yang:
"Do you think Xiaohai will need our help?"
Li Yang smoked, pondering for quite some time before saying:
"In a few days, when the Apostles are rested, prepare for East Sakura’s Blood Moon."
...
East Sakura, Ban City, a countryside villa.
The spacious living room was filled with the aroma of fine cuisine.
The seat of honor at the feast was occupied by an elderly man in formal wear, at the secondary seat was a middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was named Matsushita Oda, the director of Ban City’s public security bureau.
He faced the elderly man in formal wear, looking very solicitous.
Because, this elderly man was one of the individuals at the pinnacle of power in East Sakura, the director of the East Sakura Public Security Bureau—Tuyuan Slope.
Sitting on Tuyuan Slope’s other side was a graceful mature woman, she was Tuyuan Slope’s secretary—Mikuri Natsuki.
Besides these three, there were many other people at the feast, alongside Tuyuan Slope’s special bodyguards, others were leaders of Ban City’s elite.
Tuyuan Slope glanced at his watch and asked:
"Will the Great Evil Demon King be attending the feast?"
Matsushita Oda pondered and said:
"That guy is very busy, even the noble ladies sent as witches to Seimei Shrine rarely see him.
However, I heard from the witches that the Great Evil Demon King’s wife, Madam Bai, is easy to talk to and has a good relationship with Witch Asuka Seimei.
I’ve asked Witch Asuka Seimei, under the guise of discussing Extraordinary Circle matters, to invite Madam Bai to the feast, it shouldn’t be a problem."
Asuka Seimei was Xiaohai’s first witch, overseeing various affairs of the Seimei Shrine.
In a way, Asuka Seimei had become Xiaohai’s spokesperson. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Matsushita Oda promised Asuka Seimei that all future matters regarding Spiritual Energy Revival in East Sakura would be under the Seimei Shrine’s management.
This was good news for the Seimei Shrine, as it showed that East Sakura had come to rely entirely on the Great Evil Demon King.
Because this matter was significant, Matsushita Oki hoped to meet the Great Evil Demon King face to face to discuss certain things.
If the Great Evil Demon King couldn’t come, he hoped Madam Bai could meet with the head of East Sakura’s public security bureau.
Tuyuan Slope pursed his lips:
"If Madam Bai comes, will the Great Evil Demon King come?"
Secretary Mikuri Natsuki softly chuckled, pouring Tuyuan Slope a cup of tea, saying:
"If his wife is captured, a husband has to show up.
If the Great Evil Demon King dares not appear in such a scenario, then he isn’t as powerful as rumors say."
Tuyuan Slope, hearing this, suddenly shouted angrily:
"Good! If the Great Evil Demon King comes, I’ll capture him!
Even if I can’t capture him alive to serve East Sakura, I’ll kill him with my own hands!"
Tuyuan Slope’s expression grew more sinister, full of hatred, gritting his teeth:
"I will make him pay! I so wish to kill him! That damn Tyrant!"
Matsushita Oki’s eyes were also glaring with rage:
"Kill him! We must eradicate this scourge!"
Mikuri Natsuki’s enchanting gaze swept outside the villa, she said softly:
"Once he comes, there’ll be no escaping."
Outside the villa, troops were concealed.
Those soldiers weren’t sheriffs but troops from the military department.
Each soldier was armed with heavy weaponry.
Heavy machine guns, rocket launchers, Gatling guns.
Even if the Great Evil Demon King were made of steel, he’d be riddled with bullets.
The leaders present all smiled at the news of eradicating the Great Evil Demon King and began expressing their grievances.
The man in charge of finance thumped the table:
"That bastard, he’s emptied Ban City’s coffers! He’s a bandit!"
A man with severed legs tearfully complained:
"Because of the heavy rain, the construction of the Great Evil Palace was delayed a few days, and that guy cut off my arm!"
The chief of the Law Judgment Bureau glared with red eyes:
"That lewd guy took a liking to my wife and daughter, forcibly taking them to serve as maids in the Great Evil Palace!"
Voices rose in complaint.
If Suzu were here, she’d surely widen her eyes, unable to believe her ears.
"Weren’t you supposed to be the Merciful Monarch?"
"It’s completely different from what Xiaohai said!"
A sheriff rushed inside:
"Leader, Madam Bai has arrived."
Everyone went silent, eyes fixed on Tuyuan Slope.
Tuyuan Slope said:
"Greet the guest!"
After saying so, Tuyuan Slope adjusted his clothes, stepped down from the main seat, and personally went to the door.
Moments later, a white-haired beautiful woman entered.
She wore a kimono, holding the hand of a small boy.
The boy had a sturdy build and, like his mother, had a full head of silver hair, with a rune mark on his forehead.
Behind Madam Bai, were the respectful Asuka Seimei and several accompanying witches.
Tuyuan Slope feigned enthusiasm as he stepped forward:
"You must be Madam Bai? A pleasure to meet you."
Tuyuan Slope extended his hand to shake hands with a polite gesture.
Madam Bai gave Tuyuan Slope a cold look, and sat directly in the seat of honor.
The small boy burrowed into Madam Bai’s lap, reaching for the drumstick on the table.
Tuyuan Slope awkwardly froze on the spot, a flash of malice in his eyes.
