Ayanokouji Kiyotaka 194

Title: There’s Something More Terrifying Than a Witch in a Mortal Body

Dinner was about to begin, and everyone was seated.

Echidna immediately locked her position next to Ayanokouji. She wanted to sit beside him.

“Kiyo~ We’re close contractors now, so how about this—“

“That’s Betty’s position.”

Before Echidna finished speaking, Ayanokouji answered directly.

“But isn’t Betty sitting on you?”

Her eyes shifted to his thighs, while Beatrice was sitting in that position naturally.

“Yes, but that doesn’t affect the fact that this position belongs to Betty.”

Ayanokouji continued expressionlessly, “On the other side is Emilia, your seat is in that corner.”

He extended his hand and pointed right in front of Clind.

On the way back to the mansion, he also informed Clind. Although he didn’t allow him to do anything to Echidna, he could allow Clind to perform some minor actions, such as adding a little hand towel water or something to her food.

Clind naturally refused this, which he considered inappropriate for his role as a housekeeper.

Ayanokouji won over Clind not just because of his fight. With strength, Clind himself was equivalent to a layer of restraint on Echidna.

With Clind there, Echidna shouldn’t dare to act rashly.

“Really, Betty, you are my daughter~” Echidna didn’t want to sit near Clind, and ultimately wanted to play the help card.

But Beatrice didn’t agree.

“Don’t talk to Betty, you’re fake!”

Beatrice didn’t look at Echidna, and she didn’t even look at her directly.

Although her appearance was somewhat similar, in her eyes, what was in front of her was

This woman was not the real Echidna.

The real Echidna was someone who cared deeply for others.

“Too bad.” Echidna pouted.

If she kept talking, it would only make the situation more embarrassing, so she finally acted honestly.

She sat in front of Clind.

Feeling the terrifying aura of a killer behind her, Echidna’s forehead was sweating.

Clind just smiled politely.

Dinner started soon, Roswaal placed a plate of meat pie and pushed it forward to Echidna, he turned to look at Ayanokouji:

“Ayanokouji-sama, what are your plans for the future?”

“After that, we will...”

As Ayanokouji spoke, Beatrice held a fork, put a little food in her mouth, and turned to look at him.

“Kiyotaka, ah~”

Ayanokouji also ate the food very cooperatively, and after swallowing, he continued: “Next, we need to regain control of the power in the capital. At the same time, weaken the power of other candidates for the throne as much as possible.”

He quickly explained his follow-up plans to everyone.

Now that Felt has withdrawn from the throne selection, and the Sword Saint family has chosen to join, this has become a major problem for Emilia’s camp.

But compared to the scene in the video, the progress now in the royal capital is not very fast.

In the video, Ayanokouji used Elsa, using threats, bribes, deception, and other means to win over as many officials in the royal capital to his own camp, and using the White Whale method to control the entire Karlsten family, eventually controlling the entire royal capital.

And now Ayanokouji needs to find a way to regain the initiative.

“For now, let Emilia talk to various important officials, meet them and win over as many as possible.”

The easiest way is to let Emilia take the initiative to contact various officials. However, this is also the least efficient method.

In a situation where everyone has seen the illusion, the competitiveness of Emilia’s camp has also become much smaller.

Of course, Ayanokouji knew this.

This was just a way to temporarily fool Emilia.

Ayanokouji certainly had other countermeasures – but he couldn’t state them yet. At least not in front of Emilia.

If Emilia knew, she would definitely stop him.

“Yes! Leave it to me!” Emilia nodded enthusiastically.

“Wherever Sister Emily needs help, I will do my best to help.” Annerose said very seriously.

“That’s impossible, Annerose~” Roswaal said with a smile, “As the head of the Miload family, you have to take care of the mansion management~”

The natives in Arlam Village and Sanctuary have joined, so of course there are many things that need to be settled, as well as production lines and territories.

Things like resource extraction are a bit complicated. However, even though Annerose is still young, she already has the skills to handle this.

This is why Ayanokouji chose to allow her to come here.

Because, while everyone is out doing their thing, one person has to be able to handle logistical matters.

“But... I obey Father.”

Of course, Annerose wanted to be with Emilia, but she wouldn’t violate Roswaal’s orders. She was much more mature than she looked.

Dinner ended soon, and Emilia and the others had returned to their rooms.

During that period, Ayanokouji brought Roswaal, Otto, and Clind.

After reaching Echidna’s room, they began to discuss their next plan.

A plan known only to a few of them.

“The possibility of success in negotiating with Emilia-sama is very low.” Clind leaned against the wall, he stood in a position close to Echidna, while sitting on the bed next to her.

Echidna quietly moved away from Clind.

“That’s right.” Ayanokouji said calmly,

“I already have a plan, Emilia can’t know about it.”

“Can I participate in the secret plan!”

Roswaal was happy that he could participate in this plan, which meant that if Ayanokouji trusted him, his own value would be affirmed.

“So, Ayanokouji-sama, what’s your plan?”

Roswaal narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at him curiously.

“To give us an advantage in the royal capital, we not only have to increase our influence in the royal capital.” Ayanokouji said as his eyes lowered.

Looking at Echidna’s face, he should have already guessed his plan.

“It’s also possible to reduce the influence of other forces.”

With a smile on her face, Echidna nodded slightly.

“So.” Roswaal shifted his gaze and continued to ask, “Then Ayanokouji-sama, what do you think we should do?”

“Blaming others is the easiest way.” Ayanokouji said slowly, “Think of ways to destroy other people’s reputations. In this case, their influence will also be greatly reduced.”

“Then, what should we do?” Otto asked.

“Priscilla’s own reputation isn’t very good. It’s said that she has already married many people, where the husbands died after marriage, at least a little bit stirring public opinion. Spreading that she deliberately killed her husbands, not to mention her last husband was a prominent figure in Lugnica to deal with Priscilla.”

Ayanokouji began to explain his plan.

“Anastasia is now gradually starting to control the management of the royal capital market. This should be a situation that the Council of Wise Men doesn’t want to see and they don’t know about our cooperative relationship. So we can secretly contact the Council of Wise Men to curb Anastasia’s development in the royal capital, using this as a reason to get their support. Although Anastasia has mastered many techniques, but only a small part of them. Her identity is her biggest weakness.”

“Besides, although Crusch herself seems perfect, it’s not necessarily true. I’ve also heard about some experiences Wilhelm has made many mistakes in the past, such as Felt who is a descendant of the royal family, but is now found in the slums, this fact cannot be separated from Wilhelm, and his son Heinkel is a notoriously cruel person.”

“Although the two have nothing to do with the Astrea family, their blood relationship is absolutely no way to erase the relationship.”

Listening to those words, Clind clenched his fist and there was a hint of fear in his eyes towards Ayanokouji, but at the same time there was also a hint of respect.

Although Clind didn’t think that the methods used by the other party were right, in terms of results, using such methods in political struggles would not yield results. After all, showing mercy to an opponent is only self-torture.

Ayanokouji found the identity of each candidate for the throne very accurately.

Weaknesses, and think of ways to overcome them, so that he can get out of a completely disadvantageous situation.

Thinking carefully, when Ayanokouji first came to this world, it was clear that he was a notorious villain who was being hunted, but now he has managed to cover up and begin to dominate the overall situation.

This person is very terrifying.

Although he only has a mortal body, his mind is more terrifying than anyone else’s.

Perhaps even above Echidna.

Perhaps the real Echidna was being utilized, Ayanokouji was a more dangerous existence.

Fortunately, he didn’t have the same greed as Echidna, so this wouldn’t cause serious damage to the world.

If not...

“Besides, the Karsten family is too powerful, we can choose to get closer to them, and I have laid the foundation.” Ayanokouji continued, “But if that doesn’t work, we need to figure out a method to weaken the Karsten family’s power.”

“What should we do?” The curiosity on Roswaal’s face grew even bigger.

Now that the White Whale has been defeated, the actions of the Witch Cult are unpredictable and uncontrollable.

The assassination organization can no longer receive commissions.

What are the ways to weaken the Karsten family?

Echidna showed a meaningful smile: “By the way, the time has come.”

Ayanokouji saw Roswaal’s expression and continued: “There’s still one option, an enemy who should appear at this time.”

Roswaal suddenly realized, “Great Rabbit!

“That’s right, I remember Emilia mentioned the content of her illusion. Maybe it’s during this period that Great Rabbit is attracted to Roswaal’s magic in Sanctuary.” Ayanokouji said.

“That’s right.” Roswaal nodded.

There was a time when he used absolute information gaps to deceive Ayanokouji. This also directly caused Beatrice’s death.

Only once.

And at the end of the illusion, another self also paid for it with his life.

Ayanokouji was actually using Great Rabbit as a tool to be used for himself?

But, is this really possible...

Great Rabbit is an existence more dangerous than the White Whale and the characteristics of infinite division are not discussed.

Although in the illusion, they found a way to kill Great Rabbit, but it’s still too difficult to use it.

“We can lure Great Rabbit to the territory of the Karsten family. If Crusch is forced to fight, many soldiers will surely die as a result.”

“But Ayanokouji-sama, how do you do this? Although magic power is the favorite food of many Great Rabbits, but let me guide them little by little, it’s not practical to go that far.” Roswaal explained, “This is a monster that will devour all life, and it’s not easy to control.”

“The answer is very simple.” Ayanokouji while walking towards Roswaal,

“We pack it up and take it away.”