Chapter 302. Behind the back

Why do you think that Kouzuki Noboru is the traitors boss?

Margo-san asks me.,

Well

I look at the executives.

As expectedI think that it is impossible unless youre a person with the resolve to take over a famous house with history and tradition like Kouzuki house

Yeah

A man whos satisfied being someones vassal will not take over the lord.

Because it would be easier to live as the number two or three who just borrow the power of their lord.

Thereforethe prince faction dont fundamentally betray their head. They have already acquired the status by receiving the prestige of the Kouzuki family already

Thats rightPrince factions leader, Kouzuki Soujis father himself is already bossy with just his blood relationship with Jii-chan.

Their glory doesnt exist without Jii-chan.

Thereforethey dont feel like becoming the top at all.

Butin that case, the other absentee, Shiba Okitachi would be suspicious as well? He also has the strong will to become the top?

Margo-san says but,

Welllooking at his son, Shiba Akira, youd think that its different

I answer.

Shiba Akira-san has the spirit to leave Kouzuki group and become independent anytime. I think this is the influence of his father. In short, his father, Shiba Okitachi dont hold a concern for the Kouzuki group itselfI dont think he considers becoming the top of group that he would be forcing into criminal acts

Yeahif he disagrees with Jii-chan then he can become independent right away.

Hes doesnt want to make Kouzuki group his own.

BecauseKouzuki group is dyed deeply with the various stagnation of Kouzuki house. Its impossible for anyone but Kouzuki family members top take over. Instead of taking a large organization filled with connection he tries to make an organization that allows his will to go smoothly even if its small. Shiba-san should be thinking that way

Thats right.

Then that means.

In shortthe ones who are aiming to be the top of Kouzuki group has to be from Kouzuki house. Without the Kouzuki name, you wont be able to keep this large organization after all

I remember Shirasaka Hiromitsu from Osaka earlier.

Mr. Shirasaka Hiromitsu has risen to the representative of Osaka TV and newspaper company of Shirasaka house.

Hiromitsu himselfhas lived in Osaka since his fathers generation is a affiliate of Shirasaka house.

But stilleven if an affiliateits no doubt that being a member of Shirasaka house boosted his advancement.

Family nameblood connections as a big meaning after all.

In the first placeKouzuki Noboru belonged to therising factiondespite being a member of Kouzuki house shows his ambition

For prince factionlineage is everything

ThereforeKouzuki Soujis father whos closely related to Jii-chans blood is bossy.

Though they have the same surnameKouzuki Satoshis father follows Kouzuki Souji.

If hes on this sideKouzuki Noboru wont crawl his way up.

No

Once again, I recall the role of Kouzuki Kenshi, Kouzuki Noborus son in theprivate school

While he belongs to the rising factionI think that he speaks like a coordinator of the whole group.

And, he also appeals his presence to the other students and Jii-chan.

Wellthats how it is

Margo-san said.

Thinking logicallyKouzuki Noboru is the center of the traitors. The others has no reason to do such things

AndI think that Kouzuki Noboru is trying to make the prince faction and the rising faction his own minions.

Namelyhis agent in the rising faction is Takagi Fuutas father.

And on the prince faction, he persuaded Tsunodas father.

Tsunodawhy, you?!

Kouzuki Soujis father tries to blame Tsunodas father but

Well yeah, that person dont care whos his boss! As long as its convenient for him!

Nei-san said.

Kouzuki Soujis father is trying to be a good subordinate of Jii-chan.

That tendency wont change even with Misuzu an Rurikos generation.

Hes satisfied being the number 2, 3 of the entire Kouzuki house.

Youd normally hate to be in that position butif youre number two or three by name anyway, you wont make any strife in the house.

As long as people like Kouzuki Soujis father sticks below

Tsunodas father can only be the aide of the number two(or number three)

Butif Kouzuki Noboru succeeds in the coup

If you kill the other successor candidates and snatch the position of head from Jii-chan

Then Tsunodas father whos a follower can become the number two of the organization at once

Tsunodas father lost to that temptation

Even if you guess from every possibilityI think that theres no mistake that Kouzuki Noboru is the center of the traitors

Margo-san declared.

ButKakka He said that it was too obvious to make a connection of enemies from Russia coming through Niigata to Kouzuki Noboru. For him to purposely making such evidence

Reika speaks her doubts.

WellI think its a fake thats just making you think too much about it like this. Youd think that they wont do something so obviousyoull look away your doubt

I think.

But, Margo-san

Nahthats just overthinking

Shes laughing with Nei-san

Kouzuki Noboru is just thinks that this is his only chance and threw all of his chips. Therefore, hes using whatever he can use. Who cares if theres evidence left. Anything will do. The bottom lines is that he just have to kill all the people with power other than himself

I see.

Theres not much deep thinking

Hes the type that would just push it by force.

Remember thishumans think about things by their own standard. Kouzuki-san is very cautious and deliberate, isnt he? Thereforehe thought that the traitor would be acting with such deep thought

Margo-san explains.

Noits wrong. Kouzuki-san intentionally shows us a biased perspective, and see if we will reach the truth or not

Jii-chans testing us

Either waythe case this time is supposed to be unforeseen even for Kouzuki Noboru. I dont think that Kouzuki Noboru is connected with Cesario Viola before

TrueViolas visit to Japan has been decided because Nei-sans file has been leaked out.

And compared to thatKouzuki Noborus cooperation is too early.,

PerhapsKouzuki Noboru has been planning a coup for a long time, and may have infiltrated his pieces in Kouzuki security service? Thats when he happened to catch information that Cesario Viola would be coming to Japanthen, they ask who could connect them and he decided to act to cooperate together in a hurry?

Yeahits been a long time since the suspicious people have entered the Kouzuki security service guards.

Thats Kouzuki Noborus preparation for a coup before.

Tsunodas father and Takagis father have already been persuaded.

ThenCesario Violas visit started Kouzuki Noborus plan.

Thats how it happened.

Then theres someone who connected Kouzuki Noboru and Cesario Viola?

Seki-san asksNei-san laughs.

Isnt that obviousits Miss Cordelia!

The mysterious woman who suddenly appeared with the other pair of white Viola

Perhapshes an executive of the upper organization supervising Cesario Viola.

It seems Miss Cordelia has been explained to Seki-san while they were waiting for the elevator to arrive.

She didnt ask any further questions

Umu. Thats quite a good reasoning

Looking backchief Tanizawa is in front of the door.

Hes applauding us

It is asKakkasaidyou people are quite talented

Does that mean?

Jii-chan already knows that Kouzuki Noboru is the traitor?

Knowing thathes testing if we can reach the same reasoning?

Enter

Chief Tanizawa calls the top elite guard member in the room.

We will be taking Tsunoda and Takagi. The other people will be evacuated to another room. My guards would be taking charge, not the security department

Chief Tanizawa tells the executives.

Haa? Interrogation? Its already night, you too

Leaking a sigh, Tsunodas father cracks a joke

Its not that much. Were just going to make confirmations. Most of it are already known

Chief Tanizawa says calmly

Its about time my men come in contact with Kouzuki Noboru-san whos hiding in his villa in Hakone

As expected

Jii-chan knew it all from the start.

But, to be honestits a pity that three traitors have appeared from the board of directors

Chief Tanizawa instructs his subordinates with his eyes

The two guards tries to bring Tsunodas father and Takagis father.

Ah, Ill go too

The son, Takagi Fuuta tries to stick with his father

I-I

Tsunodas stunned by his fathers betrayal

He didnt know about it

Tsunoda, you stay here

Kouzuki Souji says.

Souji-sama?

Kakkasaidbonds from childhood are important The father and sons are different people. I have never doubted your loyalty. Stay by our sideTsunoda

Prince factions bosss words, Tsunoda

Souji-samaI, I!

Tears fall from his eyes.

Kouzuki Satoshi pats the back of Tsunoda lightly

Yeahyou are you

Tsunodas father turned to Kouzuki Souji

Sorryplease take care of my son

He bows his head.

Thats nothing to worry about Dont mind it

Kouzuki Souji tells Tsunodas father

Tanizawa-kunjust who is this kid? Your subordinate? Hes with Seki-san and Fujimiya-san but

Kouzuki Soujis father looks at us, then asked.

No way. I dont hire high school students

Then, who are you?

The eyes of the room gathered at us

Its Kuromori!

Nei-san smiledthen said

Kuromorithat Kuromori?

EhFather, you know them?

Kouzuki Souji asks his father but

Theres no way he would tell about Kuromoris brothel to his son

No, thatstoo early for you!

What are you talking about, father?!

Yeah, it seems that the executives of Kouzuki group are familiar withKuromori

Actually, theres no one from them who has ever bought a prostitute in the mansion but.

But, why Kuromori house?

The manager of prostitutes come into this placeMichi rampages, and everyone had a reasoning contest.

Kouzuki Soujis father shows his doubt.

Wellyou can askKakkafor that

Margo-san pushes the troubels to Jii-chan

Anyway, evacuate in hurrywe should think that Takagi-san and Tsunoda-sans phone has already sent the specific location of this room to the enemy

Seki-san hurries the executives.

Now, everyone in here should start moving according to my instructions, Goto, Kashimada, take care of them

Roger

Chief Tanizawa orders, and the top elite men begin guiding the executives and the young mern.

As expected, youre Shirasaka Yukino!

Kouzuki Satoshi brings Tsunoda and comes in front of Yukino

Now what?

Yukino answers annoyed

Lets date next time. I know some good shops

Kouzuki Satoshi invites Yukino but

No, youre not my type

Yukino rejects coldly

I seeby the way, you know it dont you?

Kouzuki Satoshi looks at me.

What?

Youre definitely going to bring some Otoshimae

W-What?

You dont get it? Are you an idiot? Youre the lady killer who made these guys princess fall. Hes saying that he wont allow you to not pay Otoshimae!

Yukino explained.

We can just have a party hosted by Yo-chan!

Nei-san speaks fro the side.

Eat and drink all you canthats fine isnt it?

Kouzuki Satoshi shows a grinning face

Of course, are you ladies coming too? Dressed as a bunny girl or something!

I wont do that! Its Yo-chans Otoshimae after all!

Nei-san laughs.

Yo-chando you want me to wear bunny girl suit?

No, dont want

We dont want to see that either!

Then, lets make it a friendship party between men!

A mens only party?

Well, fineanyway, youre gonna pay your troubles, okay!

Saying that, Kouzui Souji takes Tsunoda and head to the evacuation line.

ButI dont have money to open a party though

Those guys wont settle unless its a high class shop.

Just borrow some money from Katsun or Sensei. Its for Mii-chan after all!

What?

If Yo-chan doesnt show that hes generous then Mi-chan would be ashamed

I see

If Misuzu aims to be the owner of Kouzuki house

Then, she has to be with those students even if she doesnt like it.

Rather, they have to become good subordinates.

I cant afford to have her have ill relationship with them because of me.

Got it. Ill think about it

Consult it with Mi-chan and Ruri-cha! Of course, you can consult with us too!

Yeah

Misuzu and Ruriko wont know what kind of shops they would give okay to.

No, if Im not hospitable beyond their imaginationits not just me but Misuzu would also be made fool of.

Money isnt a problem.

Its something that must be done as a successor of Kouzuki.

When the executives and their children left the room

Chief Tanizawa comes to us.

I understnad why Ootoku-san and Choumoto-san are nowhere seen

Seki-san tells the chief

Oh?Where do you think the two are?

They were guarding Misuzu-sama and Ruriko-samas parents, right?

Thats it

Chief Tanizawa admits.

The fact that Kouzuki Noboru started a coupmeans that at the same time they attack the hotel, Ruriko-sama and Misuzu-samas family would be attacked as well.

In order to kill all of the successor candidates, you have to send the assassins at the same time.

Ootoku and Choumoto shows asKakkasguards in the theatermaking the enemy careless

From the theatereach of them secretly moved to protect Misuzu and Rurikos family.

Therefore, we cant see Ootoku-san.

I thought that its okay to have you and Fujimiya-kun asKakkasguards

Chief Tanizawa looks at the two.

ItsKakkasimperial order why we came out

Reika tells her boss.

I know. Kakkanotified me. By the way

Chief stares at Reika

Fujimiya-kunwhy are you dressed like that?

Reikas not on her usual British gentleman look

Shes wearing a yellow jersey on top and bottom

Her face has no make up

Ive thought about various things

Reika bows her head to her boss.

Im reflecting on myself up until now

Reflecting?

Up until nowI have been a woman whos drunk on her ownaesthetics

Reika

ThereforeI took off my false armor and decided to start over from such a figure!