Chapter 390 Humiliation, Utter Humiliation
Akako was very happy to have saved her life. Although she was a little dissatisfied that Hakuto treated the black pearl she cherished like treasure as garbage, when under someone else's roof, you couldn't say much. Naturally, whatever Hakuto said was what it was.
"Um, I have a piece of information. The black pearl actually contains not only deep red magic, but also a treasure map. According to this treasure map, when the Emperor Shengzong was attacking Japan, the Japanese emperors and daimyos gathered a batch of treasure to stage a comeback. But in the end, all those in the know were executed by the Emperor Shengzong. So now, no one knows about it. The Koizumi Family discovered this by chance and has been searching ever since."
Shouko spoke up from the side. "Are you trying to prove that the black pearl your family has searched for generations is not garbage and is worthy of Hakuto's attention?"
Shouko's words directly broke Akako, 'If you know, you know, but why did you have to say it out loud? Didn't I deserve some dignity?'
Akako looked at Shouko with resentment. Of course, she knew that Shouko was deliberately taking revenge, revenge for her being taken hostage.
But she was angry but dared not speak. Akako looked at Shouko with frustration and said nothing. Shouko then said to Hakuto, "Since she says there's treasure in this black pearl, let her fetch the treasure and hand it over to you. A free laborer has come to our door; it would be a waste not to use her."
Hearing this, Akako's mental state completely collapsed, 'Did you even hear what you just said? Did you even hear what you just said? Could a mouth with a normal temperature of 36 degrees say something like that?'
'Sure enough, there was a reason these two ended up together. They were both so dog-like.'
Hakuto looked at Akako and nodded in agreement with what Shouko said. A free laborer like Akako was a waste not to use. He had no reason to refuse.
Although he didn't care much for this treasure, there was no need to leave it for the Japanese.
"The treasure is said to contain the Three Sacred Treasures that have been passed down through the generations in Japan."
Seeing Hakuto's dismissive expression, Akako's heart itched like a cat scratching her insides. The things she valued most were less valuable to Hakuto than a stone by the roadside. This made Akako feel indignant. So she told Hakuto what she knew about the Three Sacred Treasures, trying to get him to take it seriously.
She wanted Hakuto to know how precious the black pearl the Koizumi Family had pursued for generations was.
However, Hakuto just sneered, completely unconcerned about the so-called Three Sacred Treasures.
He had actually seen those so-called Three Sacred Treasures of Japan. They did possess some mysterious power, but that was all. Hakuto naturally looked down on such things.
To ordinary people, they might be rare treasures. But to someone of Hakuto's level, they were no different from stones by the roadside. If he wanted them, it wouldn't be hard to get at all.
Shouko stood at the side, the corner of her mouth slightly upturned. Because of Hakuto's diary, Shouko could barely hold back her laughter.
[I don't know if my luck is good or bad. The diary rewards lately have been so bad, I can't even bear to look at them. But who would have thought that just by casually going out, one of the twelve parliaments of the Restoration Society, Koizumi Akako, would appear right in front of me. What can I say?]
[And this country bumpkin is trying to get my attention with a mostly useless treasure. Should I say this country bumpkin has no taste or that she's not very smart? But forget it. I won't stoop to the level of this country bumpkin.]
[I went out on a date with Shouko today, but it was full of twists and turns. Yamaguchi Torikaze's worthless son, Yamaguchi Danzo, actually tried to take Shouko by force. Did he take me for a dead man? I stripped Yamaguchi Teiji and Yamaguchi Torikaze of their positions, but spared their lives for their past contributions. As for the Yamaguchi-gumi, I'll hand it over to Akita Kazuo. Regarding the forces in Britain that Akita Kazuo held, I'll have him hand them all over to Morgan to handle.]
[Morgan can be trusted for now, but cannot be completely trusted. Handing over the British forces to Morgan is fine. Most of the people under Morgan are Deep Ones, so I don't need to worry. Even if Morgan betrays me, she won't be able to stir up too much trouble.]
[After all, I have had a brief physical relationship with Morgan. Giving her a chance is nothing. But if Morgan starts causing trouble, then don't blame me.]
[I've given the chance. But whether she can seize it depends on Morgan herself.]
[I wonder how Morgan's research is going. When Akita Kazuo returns, I'll have him find out. I hope Morgan doesn't disappoint me.]
Shouko looked at Akako with a smile in her eyes. This poor child being called a country bumpkin showed just how great the humiliation was.
To a normal person, Akako's actions might seem like nothing. But forget it, Hakuto was not a normal person. As the Emperor Shengzong, what hadn't Hakuto seen? What hadn't he owned?
Akako, not knowing her limits, was trying to tempt Hakuto with a treasure. Shouko felt it was like a beggar showing off a gold nugget in front of the world's richest man.
Pretty pathetic.
Looking at this Akako, Shouko somehow felt she was quite pitiable.
But also so amusing.
Looking at Akako, Shouko felt she should not remind her. She should not tell Akako the truth, otherwise, the other party would probably try to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Consider that treasure yours. If you can get it, bring it. If not, forget it."
Akako immediately felt terrible.
"You really don't care about that treasure at all?"
"Why should I care? Anything that treasure has, I have. Anything it doesn't have, I also have. What do I need that thing for?"
Hearing this, Akako immediately wilted.