The three brothers issued orders to their subordinates to gather intelligence on Kaguya's mansion from yesterday.
However, there was a greater than 90% chance they would get nothing useful.
Almost all the servants and bodyguards at the mansion had witnessed the events. None of them would risk offending a great God for petty gain. The brothers' actions were futile.
Furthermore, these maneuvers would alert Kaguya. If she asked Ai for help again, the problem would be solved once and for all.
Night fell. Kaguya's mansion remained brightly lit, as if it were day. Knowing that Kaguya had the protection of a God, the servants were all eager to prove their worth. If they could impress Lady Kaguya, they could rise through the ranks and perhaps manage a subsidiary company.
"Lady Kaguya..."
"No, Hayasaka, just call me Kaguya from now on."
"Okay, Kaguya-chan!"
Ai was delighted to see the change in Kaguya. Defeating Gan'an right in front of her had indeed been incredibly effective. It was like blasting away the mountain that had been crushing Kaguya.
Kaguya's true nature was gradually returning. Before long, she should revert to the cute Kaguya from her childhood—the one who smiled often and cared for those around her.
"I suggested to Feng-kun that we bring you into the Familia too. That way, we can be together every day and get stronger together!"
"What? Can I become like you, Hayasaka?"
Kaguya stared at Ai with wide, shocked eyes, hoping for the confirmation she desperately wanted.
"Of course!"
"My strength comes entirely from the Grace granted by Lin Feng, combined with my own hard work!"
Ai spent quite a while explaining the concepts of the Grace (Falna), Gods, and the Familia to Kaguya. She also described fighting in the Dungeon of the city in the other world to gain Excelia (experience points).
"I want it too!""That's easy. Feng-kun has already agreed."
Hearing Kaguya agree, Ai immediately took her hand and ran toward her own room.
In the Shinomiya mansion, Lin Feng had nowhere else to be. The only place Kaguya would find him was in Ai's room.
Half an hour later, Kaguya lay on the bed. With Ai's help, she adjusted her clothes and took the paper Lin Feng handed her. It was a copy of her personal status panel.
[Shinomiya Kaguya: LV1] [Strength: I0] [Magic: I0] [Magic: ( ) ( ) ( )] [Skill: All-Rounder Genius / Tech Idiot] All-Rounder Genius: A universally acknowledged genius. Learning speed and proficiency gain for any subject are accelerated. Tech Idiot: Accelerates all abilities of 'All-Rounder Genius', but learning ability for electronics and technology is drastically reduced.
"All-Rounder Genius..."
"Hayasaka, is this the 'Grace' you were talking about?"
"I don't really understand it..."
Kaguya stared at the paper in confusion. She recognized every word, but strung together like this, they made no sense to her.
In the modern world, almost every child has played video games. Even children from elite families usually have some exposure. But Kaguya wasn't willfully ignorant; she simply had zero aptitude for it.
If Ai hadn't been there to help her navigate basic phone functions, Kaguya would have been lost countless times.
Ai was internally screaming with frustration, but seeing Kaguya's earnest attempt to learn, her heart softened as usual.
This Grace, however, was different. Kaguya had to memorize this information. It needed to be etched into her mind, something she could never forget.
Tomorrow was the weekend, so there were no classes and little Student Council work. Therefore... tonight, Ai was going to make sure Kaguya memorized every single detail.
They studied all night long.
The next day, Kaguya walked with a slight wobble. After breakfast, she went back to her room and slept until the afternoon.
While Kaguya slept, Ai was called out by Iino Miko, who wanted to ask more questions about the other world and the Grace.
Although they had some friction before—one being a rule-breaking gyaru and the other a rule-enforcing committee member—they were now members of the same Familia. Even if they hadn't registered in the other world yet, they both bore Lin Feng's Grace, making them family.
"Good afternoon, Lord Lin Feng!"
After washing up, Kaguya came downstairs to the living room. Seeing Lin Feng sitting in the corner by the TV, she approached and greeted him respectfully.
"Kaguya, your three brothers are making quite a few moves. They're likely planning something against you."
"...I expected as much."
"The three of them essentially view the Shinomiya Group as their personal property, which is why they fought so fiercely for the succession rights."
"Now that I've suddenly inherited the position, they naturally won't accept it."
Hearing Lin Feng's words, Kaguya lowered her head slightly, but she felt no pity. Those three brothers were no different from her cold-blooded father; they treated her like a pet.
"If you need my help to settle things in this world quickly, just ask."
"There are matters I need to attend to in the other world as well. You need to secure control of the Shinomiya Group soon. After that, you, Ai, and Miko will all return with me."
Lin Feng tapped his thigh rhythmically as he watched TV, speaking leisurely.
"Miko?"
Hearing the name, Kaguya was puzzled. Ai hadn't mentioned her yesterday.
Wasn't she a member of the Public Morals Committee? The one who caught them holding hands at school? How did she suddenly become "family"?
"Ai is with Miko right now. Whatever she told you, she needs to tell Miko too."
"Thank you for informing me, Lord Lin Feng. I will gather intelligence and consolidate the Shinomiya Group as quickly as possible."
Kaguya felt the burden on her shoulders grow heavier, but with the help of Lin Feng and Ai, she was confident she could resolve the Shinomiya family's internal issues swiftly.
The situation was straightforward: Oko and the others couldn't find concrete information about that day. They only knew from rumors that Gan'an had taken twenty bodyguards and returned with only five.
This led to many questions. Did Kaguya seize the inheritance by force? But Gan'an had returned safely to the main house. He could easily renege on the deal, yet he continued to execute the transfer. Why?
In just five days, the power Kaguya wielded had increased dramatically. If this continued, even if her brothers united, they wouldn't stand a chance against their little sister.
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