Otaku Witch

Chapter 1197: Chapter 686: The Show Begins (Part 3)

So…

“Lords, the purpose of this gathering by the Konoe and Kujo families is solely to discuss with everyone how to deal with those aggressive foreigners.”

“I trust you’ve all received the news by now. A Thousand-Man Slayer Battosai massacred a thousand compatriots protesting eviction last night. Such atrocious acts are intolerable by Heavenly Reason. She must be an assassin sent by those foreigners. What do the lords think about this?”

The Director went straight to the point.

“I completely agree with Lord Konoe. That villain must have been directed by those despicable foreigners.”

“Such a ruthless villain cannot be forgiven.”

“This villain should be executed. Please, Lord Konoe and Lord Kujo, speak on our behalf.”

……

Meanwhile, below the stage, the Zhu Hua clans had long been waiting for these words. After all, those killed last night were their subordinates. How could they not be anxious?

Of course, the main issue is that the assassin was truly ruthless, slaughtering a thousand people in one night. Even the once most notorious killer of Japan, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, wasn’t this cruel.

If that assassin could massacre those samurai last night, then could her blade fall upon them tonight or tomorrow night?

That’s something they didn’t want at all.

Although each member of the Zhong Hua clans prided themselves on their greatness, in truth, few among them actually possessed real strength.

The commoners had always been obedient and never dared to resist, but ever since those foreigners arrived, nothing good has happened on the island. The commoners seem to have become ferocious, which is not a good sign.

Now, the Zhong Hua clans only hope that the Konoe and Kujo families, who hold military power, can quickly dispatch someone to settle this matter.

However, upon hearing everyone’s request, Konoe Maki’s expression turned troubled.

“It’s not that we don’t want to act, but our Guard Bureau isn’t in a convenient position to do so. After all, lords have seen that the Battosai is now almost hailed as a hero by the public. It’s difficult for the Guard Bureau to go against public opinion.”

Upon hearing the Director’s words, the Zhong Hua clans fell silent, for what Lord Konoe said was indeed true.

Although to the Zhong Hua clans, that assassin is an unforgivable criminal, in the eyes of the commoners, the assassin who slaughtered a thousand village tyrants in one night is a great hero who punished evil and promoted good. Some are even preparing to build a temple for her, which is truly detestable.

The petty commoners have already shown their fangs. At this critical juncture, if the Hua clans still dare to blatantly disregard public opinion, who knows if those petty commoners might really retaliate.

This is difficult; the matter has become troublesome.

Everyone turned their gaze towards Chiyoda Kujo, as the Guard Bureau was inconvenient for action, but the Heavenly Magistrate Office seemed to have fewer constraints. They could discreetly send someone to act.

Chiyoda Kujo was just about to find a reason to refuse when, at that moment, a figure walked out from the side hall and came directly to the main seat at the uppermost level, sitting down next to Yuan Boya.

“Look at you all, panicking over such a small matter. How can you manage my Japan this way?”

The beautiful witch looked disdainfully at everyone below the stage, then casually said.

“Since people regard the Battosai as a hero, let’s make her a truly perfect hero.”

“Being a hero is never easy. Not everyone can bear the weight of public expectations.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, I eagerly await to see how people will treat this hero when they realize that she may not be as perfect as they imagined.”

The beautiful woman on the high platform smiled wickedly, her voice filled with delight and playfulness.

Below the stage, everyone gazed at the familiar figure, falling into silence, their faces full of disbelief.

Is this a resurrection?

…amidst the crowd’s terror…