Chapter 192

Grandfather didn't say anything all this time precisely because he didn't want her to be troubled.

Now that Hatamoto Natsue knew, she understood why Grandfather's mood had been so unstable ever since her engagement ended.

It turned out it was all because of Xiao Wu.

"So, is it Xiao Wu?"

Hatamoto Natsue changed from the weak gaze she had just a moment ago; her eyes became firm, as if she had made up her mind about something.

"He should be the cause."

"..."

Hatamoto Natsue did not speak; naturally, Xiao Wu was the cause.

"One last question, why tell me?"

She had wanted to ask how he knew before, but now there was no need.

"Miss Hatamoto, you can try imagining those relatives of yours."

Hatamoto Natsue subconsciously imagined it in her mind.

"Would they be saddened by the death of someone who holds the power of the Hatamoto conglomerate?"

Hatamoto Natsue tried very hard to think of everyone in a positive light, but she couldn't.

Her aunt and uncle were of such a nature that they would absolutely not be saddened by Grandfather's death; they might even be overjoyed.

At the thought of such a situation, a feeling of sadness couldn't help but well up in the bottom of Hatamoto Natsue's heart.

"I respect others' choices, and I also respect others' fates."

"But Hayasaka-san reminded me that this is human nature, which is what gave me the right to give others a choice."

"Miss Hatamoto, you have the right to choose."

After tidying up her terrible mood a little, Hatamoto Natsue looked at the boy in front of her with slight confusion.

"But, why would you tell me these things?"

"Is there anything I can do to repay you?"

Hatamoto Natsue did not understand what she could possibly do to repay the other party.

To this, Ren Amamiya just smiled slightly.

"If you want to repay me, then believe in me."

Because of this, Hatamoto Natsue was even more confused.

Belief? Does he mean some kind of doctrine?

Believing in a person?

"Miss Hatamoto, you have been away for long enough; it is time to go back."

Hearing Ren Amamiya's words, Hatamoto Natsue nodded subconsciously.

"If you make some decisions, Miss Hatamoto, remember that it is better to stay with the old man."

"Also, if you run into something you cannot handle yourself, perhaps trusting in the power of belief is also a very good choice."

The power of belief?

Hatamoto Natsue did not quite understand the meaning of this sentence, but she still nodded slightly, taking these words as a reminder and keeping them deeply in her heart.

After sending Hatamoto Natsue out, Ai Hayasaka closed the door and turned her attention to Ren, who was still sitting in the room.

"Amamiya-san, are you planning to start a sect?"

"Of course not."

Ren Amamiya shook his head; he knew why Hayasaka would have such a question.

"I want her to believe in me simply because the power system I walk requires the faith of believers to act as an anchor to stabilize my humanity after ascending to a high position."

"I personally possess special traits, and I don't know if an anchor of faith is necessary, but as far as my attitude goes, there is no harm in trying."

Ai Hayasaka understood the reason why Ren did this; this counted as early preparation for the future.

"Amamiya-san, does Miss Hatamoto's fiancé have murderous intent?"

"He does. Just like Toshihiko Takasugi, this Takehiko Zaiki is undoubtedly pursuing Miss Hatamoto just to stage a grand revenge."

"But, sometimes hatred is diluted by time, especially when looking at this beautiful, kind-hearted girl in front of him; that hatred will also waver."

Ren's words made Ai Hayasaka understand that Takehiko Zaiki had actually already lost the heart for revenge.

"Since that is the case, why mislead her?"

"Mislead? No, I did not mislead her."

Ren Amamiya then took out a card; it was the reversed Lovers card.

"I divined Miss Hatamoto's future before when you went to call people; it wasn't very far, just three months after the wedding."

"Weariness and quarrels are the norm in her married life, and there even appeared situations where she couldn't resist temptation."

"Although divination is not absolutely reliable, it is quite accurate based on the analysis of personal circumstances."

As he spoke, Ren Amamiya put the tarot cards away.

"Miss Hatamoto's fiancé has only temporarily forgotten his hatred; it doesn't mean he will forget it completely. Once he remembers, it will be a bombshell for the marriage."

"Because when he remembers, all the unpleasantness in the marriage will be categorized under the identity of being the daughter of his revenge target."

A Wheel of Fortune card was grasped in Ren Amamiya's hand.

"Miss Hatamoto's marital prospects are quite terrible, but her career luck is actually quite good."

"If she can put her heart into her career and get rid of those parasites in the family, she should be able to take back the glory of her ancestors bit by bit."

"No wonder."

Ai Hayasaka was wondering why, if the one taking action wasn't the fiancé, Amamiya-san had to steer the topic toward him.

After knowing that Miss Hatamoto's future married life would be in such a state, Ai Hayasaka could also understand why Amamiya-san guided it that way.

In that state of marriage, guiding her like this was actually better for Miss Hatamoto.

"Let's go, let's go out and watch the show."

Standing up from his seat all of a sudden, Ren Amamiya believed that a grand drama should be about to unfold.

"Hayasaka-san, have the bodyguards keep an eye on the Hatamoto family members later; don't let them cause any commotion."

"Also, have one or two bodyguards stay right next to and across from that old man, Kozo Hatamoto."

"Ensure that as soon as there is any movement, we can catch the person immediately."

"And regarding the evidence..."

"There is a large amount of surveillance near the guest rooms on the cruise ship, and it can be temporarily increased. High-definition surveillance with night vision functions ensures that even in the dark of night, the target's face can be accurately captured."

Ai Hayasaka accurately described the excellent equipment for obtaining evidence and emphasized the function of being able to shoot clearly at night.

"Very good."

Ren Amamiya gave absolute affirmation to Ai Hayasaka's preparations; she was worthy of being a professional maid, and she was indeed well-prepared.

The two walked out of the secret conversation room and came to the main hall.

At this moment, the main hall was also very lively.

Hatamoto Natsue, with a gloomy face, came to the main hall after leaving the secret room.

At this moment, the main hall was almost full of people from the Hatamoto clan, and naturally, Kozo Hatamoto was also sitting in the main hall.

Hatamoto Natsue saw Xiao Wu immediately, but she didn't waste half a second on this fiancé.

Instead, she walked quickly to Grandfather's side.

"Grandfather."

"Natsue."

Kozo Hatamoto noticed that his granddaughter's complexion was very bad; he frowned, remembering that a maid had just called his granddaughter away.

But he also knew that the maid's master was the master of the Shijo family, so he couldn't easily lash out.

"Grandfather, you knew all along, didn't you?"

Looking at Grandfather, Hatamoto Natsue had the urge to cry.

"Knew all along?"

Kozo Hatamoto was stunned, and then looking at his granddaughter's appearance as if she were about to cry, he finally realized what his precious granddaughter was talking about.

His eyes subconsciously glanced at Takeshi Hatamoto.

And this subconscious action was also captured by Hatamoto Natsue, who was observing intentionally.

This time, there was really no need to say more; the answer was already very clear.

— Author's Notes —

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