‘Blossom Cherry’s Leader is the Family Head of the Hanakaiin Family?

This time, not only Hanakaiin Ra, but even Hanakaiin Haru and Hanakaiin Itsuki were taken aback.

Although Hanakaiin Haru and Hanakaiin Itsuki had already suspected, after all, the Hanakaiin Family and the ‘King of Fighters Tournament’ were too deeply intertwined. Even under the guise of the ‘Branch Family Trials’, it was the same, especially with the development of the situation, it made Hanakaiin Haru and Hanakaiin Itsuki increasingly suspicious.

However, speculation and suspicion cannot serve as evidence.

“Are you sure?”

Hanakaiin Haru asked in a deep voice.

“We’ll know by taking a look.”

Hanakaiin Toru said these words and started walking towards the outer courtyard.

Hanakaiin Haru and Hanakaiin Itsuki immediately followed him.

“Brother Toru, wait for me!”

With these words, Hanakaiin Ra quickly chased after them.

As he walked, Hanakaiin Ra’s expression remained somewhat dazed.

He felt like his brain couldn’t keep up with the situation.

How did the Family Head of his main family become the mysterious Leader of ‘Blossom Cherry’?

Although the Hanakaiin Family had declined after the main family head’s succession, it was still one of the four major Onmyoji families in the ‘Inside World’.

And ‘Blossom Cherry’?

It’s an organization hidden within the police, where all members are official personnel. With such a premise, how could the Family Head of his main family become the Leader of ‘Blossom Cherry’?

However, Hanakaiin Toru’s words were believable to Hanakaiin Ra.

He believed that Hanakaiin Toru would not speak without reason.

If Hanakaiin Toru said so, there must be a rationale behind it.

With this thought, Hanakaiin Ra no longer hesitated and quickened his pace.

The four of them swiftly disappeared into the courtyard.

…

“Why am I the driver again?”

Hui Lijing grumbled with a bit of dissatisfaction.

“I can’t drive.”

Jason, sitting in the backseat, lied without a hint of embarrassment.

He only wanted to conserve his physical strength to face any real battle in the best condition possible.

As for lying?

For residents of the ‘Nightless City’, when necessary, not only is lying as simple as drinking water, but other more outrageous things are as well.

Hui Lijing was unaware of this.

She was therefore quite surprised by Jason’s answer.

Even though the island was closed off, she knew that outside the island, one should have a driver’s license upon high school graduation.

Jason, no matter how you looked at him, was far beyond this age.

Moreover, outside the island, a driver’s license seemed linked with an ID card.

How could he possibly not have a driver’s license?

“Are you bluffing me?”

Hui Lijing raised an eyebrow.

“Have you ever seen me drive?”

Jason retorted.

Hui Lijing fell silent.

She really had never seen Jason drive, not even touch a steering wheel.

Plus, Jason didn’t seem to have much aptitude for electronics or mechanical things either.

“Jason, are you a ‘Traditionalist’?”

With her increasing engagement with the ‘Inside World’, Hui Lijing had come to understand a lot of basic things.

At the very least, she knew that within the ‘Inside World’, there was a group of complete throwbacks who had abandoned the conveniences brought by electricity, gunpowder, and other technological goods, sticking to the initial traditions.

They wouldn’t even sit in a car.

They believed that doing so was an insult to their dignity.

Hui Lijing simply thought such people had something wrong with their heads.

If anything, it insulted their intelligence.

“I’m just not good with electronics and machinery, but I do watch TV, use telephones, and am quite happy to ride in a car.”

Jason couldn’t help but roll his eyes at Hui Lijing’s strange look.

Of course, he knew Hui Lijing was being somewhat intentional.

However, more than anything, it was curiosity.

Much like Hu Qiandai in the passenger seat.

This daughter of the Uesugi Family was staring at Jason with wide eyes, full of curiosity.

Despite the many layers of camouflage, for Jason, who was perceptive, it was as conspicuous as can be.

“Sorry, sorry.”

“I’m just purely curious.”

“Xin has told me a lot about you, Jason, so I couldn’t help it… Sorry, sorry.”

Upon noticing Jason’s glance, the usually reserved daughter of the Uesugi Family immediately started apologizing, her speech turning more and more stuttered.

“Oh, what has Xin said?”

Jason elongated his tone and asked.

Then, he forced himself to move his gaze away from Hu Qiandai.

No!

To be accurate, it was from the long blade Hu Qiandai held in her arms.

It smelled too enticing!

Since getting in the car, his saliva hadn’t stopped secreting unconsciously.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t need to use conversation to divert his attention.

He really wondered how it would taste.

No!

You don’t want to!

Being born human means adhering to the most basic bottom lines.

Following appetites is also a human instinct; how can it be wrong?

It’s not wrong!

But Hu Qiandai isn’t wrong either.

She hasn’t shown me any malice.

Once again, Jason’s mind was embroiled in a conflict of ideals.

Or rather, a struggle of beliefs.

Whew!

His breathing slightly heavier, Jason leaned back, letting himself merge completely into the shadows of the back seat.

Hui Lijing, mostly focused on driving, didn’t notice anything amiss with Jason in the back seat.

And Hu Qiandai?

Busy formulating her words, she definitely wouldn’t notice.

“Xin says you’re very strong, although sometimes you do weird things that are incomprehensible to normal people, but at heart, you’re a considerate gentleman.”