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Chapter 138 – Severance Between Parent and Child

“So, why was it today?”

“Isn’t it obvious? Servants and guards aren’t allowed in the family council, and it’s the perfect opportunity since even Ryuuya, who’s the strongest in the family physically, isn’t here. On top of that, during the meeting, because of counterintelligence concerns, even the number of people waiting in the adjoining rooms is kept to a minimum.
At any other time, you’d at least have Shizu by your side. Most of your attendants also double as guards. The same goes for the people around me. And around your great-grandfather as well.”

He must have anticipated my question, his explanation flowed smoothly, like water down a board.

“I figured that about Shizu and a few others, but… there are more guards than I thought.”

“That’s right. Well, once this whole thing settles, we’ll talk about it in detail.