SCIAW: Chapter 539/540

Chapter 539: Control the Entire Japan

At this moment, everyone present could clearly feel that the young man in front of them was truly a god.

Although his attitude had not changed, the unusual tone in his voice made everyone sit up straight.

Ren rubbed his temples.

"Then let's get to the point."

"The main reason for coming this time, besides the choice of path, is their idea of building a city."

When speaking of this, Ren still could not help but sigh.

"To be honest, I think their idea is too simple. But since they have decided, then building this city is not a problem."

"However, some things are not up to them. Even with sufficient funds, they still need help."

"Therefore, I think Fujiwara might be able to control the entire Japan."

This sentence exuded overwhelming dominance, stunning everyone present.

To intend to control an entire country just to build a city, what kind of arrogance was that?

But neither General Fujiwara Shota nor Fujiwara Kenichi, nor anyone else, felt that the young man in front of them was joking.

From what they already knew, it was clear he had the ability to silently seize control of a country's government.

"Of course, this is a very troublesome matter, so I need to confirm first... are you interested?"

This topic jumped straight to the idea of seizing control of Japan's government.

"Naturally, we are interested."

Maho gave her answer directly without hesitation.

Fujiwara naturally had great interest in advancing further, and seizing control of Japan was a direction they hoped to pursue.

In the past, Maho would not have entertained such extreme thoughts.

After all, Fujiwara's development had been smooth and stable. Even without extreme measures, no one in Japanese politics would intentionally suppress them.

But given this opportunity, Maho could understand her father's and father-in-law's thoughts.

Just do it.

Ren was not surprised by the answer.

"Aunt is truly a strong woman, agreeing so directly."

Maho accepted the compliment without ceremony.

"You flatter me."

"If there were no opportunity for further advancement, our Fujiwara would keep proceeding step by step. Continuous accumulation, continuous stability. Even if Toyomi, Chika, and Moeha do not achieve much in governance, Fujiwara can still remain stable."

"But now that the opportunity is right in front of us, choosing stability would be disrespecting the opportunity."

Only when there was no opportunity would Fujiwara choose steady accumulation. If opportunity existed and they still chose stability, that would indeed be disrespecting it.

"Since that is the case, Aunt's path choice can already be determined."

Ren thus confirmed her path, and she would not need to choose it herself.

"Since Aunt has chosen this path, the only Sequence she can choose is Spectator."

"There is no need to reach demigod. Reaching Sequence 5 allows entry into dreams, and even modifying dreams to implant suggestions."

"This ability can help Aunt complete some impossible tasks and handle unnecessary troubles."

"This is indeed my best choice."

Maho also understood that, given her identity and status, the Spectator path was most suitable.

Even at the beginning, a Spectator's abilities could give her a lot of help.

As for High Sequence abilities, they could help her family solve many difficult problems.

Especially since this help was subtle, it could be considered fundamental to seizing control of Japan's government.

"I can directly bestow High Sequence abilities upon Aunt. Even beyond demigod, reaching Angel is possible."

Hearing this, Maho's heart sped up, but as a diplomat, she possessed a strong heart and steady emotions.

Even if she was tempted, she understood that power without cause often came with a corresponding price.

"So the price will also be extraordinarily high, right?"

"Yes. Bestowal is power given without cause. Although my bestowal can grant Aunt power beyond the conventional, the price paid is extraordinarily high."

"Bestowal differs from the Beyonder characteristics Fujiwara has experienced. Bestowal is safer, but excessively powerful force often causes the recipient's mind and body to mutate. Even if this is not my intention, that power will act instinctively."

"Losing oneself and gradually deteriorating into a monster that only retains power is also common."

Hearing this, Maho showed no change in emotion. She clearly understood that obtaining power close to that of a god required an unimaginable price.

However, doing so would be more trouble than it was worth.

"More trouble than it is worth."

Maho shook her head slightly. She found such a price difficult to accept.

Obtaining temporary power was not enough, even if that power could accomplish many things.

But the price was simply too great.

Ren nodded slightly.

"It is truly not worth it, but Aunt's current situation definitely requires at least Sequence 5 abilities."

"So, to make up for that, I thought of a simpler way to handle this."

Then his finger tapped the table, and the hard surface became viscous. A pure black kitten sprang up from the tabletop.

"Meow."

The little black cat let out a cute meow. It slowly walked over and squatted in front of Ren.

Ren actually liked the little black cat quite a lot, especially one that could understand him. He gently stroked its head, then raised his eyes.

"Directly bestowing that power upon Aunt would affect her. But bestowing it upon it will not impact Aunt much."

"It is a medium for power. Through its power, Aunt can temporarily use Sequence 5 abilities."

"This differs from direct bestowal, so this form will not affect Aunt."

"But its power can be used for no more than half an hour each time. That is the limitation."

"How about it?"

Maho glanced at the little black cat on the table. She naturally would not think it was ordinary. Able to bear bestowed power and let her use Sequence 5 power, this kitten was also extraordinary.

However, this was indeed a very good solution.

"I believe this should be the best method."

Although there were limitations, as long as the power was used properly, half an hour was enough to do many things.

(To be continued.)

Chapter 540: I’ll Trouble You

"Go."

"Meow."

The little black cat let out a cute meow, squinted at Maho with a helpless look, then jumped into her shadow.

"So, that black cat is very intelligent?"

Maho naturally noticed its reluctance and immediately understood that it possessed a certain level of intelligence.

"You could say that."

"This little black cat is actually the materialized form of a certain substance. Because I particularly like cute animals like cats, it appeared before me in that form."

Ren briefly explained the cat's situation.

"As for how to use the power."

Ren stood up from the sofa.

Maho immediately understood and knelt on the ground.

He raised his hand and held it above Maho's head from a distance, bestowing the power.

A large amount of information poured into Maho's mind.

Information about the Spectator gradually flowed in, and at the same time, her previously solidified spiritual body began to loosen. Her spirituality was activated.

How to use the power of the little black cat hidden in her shadow also became clear.

Is this Chika's usual state?

That inexplicable focus and observational ability made her clearly feel herself transforming from an ordinary person into something beyond.

Maho clearly felt the information her eyes could capture was unimaginably vast, something she could not have imagined before.

Her gaze swept over her three daughters sitting properly beside her.

Unexpectedly, Mother also has such a radical side.

Maho knew her decision was sudden and very radical.

Hmm, Ren looks completely different when he is serious.

Chika's focus was always a bit unusual. Maho could accept that.

This boy Chika often mentions is quite handsome.

Maho's expression became a bit hard to maintain.

Why are my second and third daughters, who usually seem normal, so strange in their focus, while my eldest, who often seems improper, is focusing on my decision?

Putting these thoughts aside, after confirming the abilities she had gained, Maho was filled with emotion.

This ability was truly unusual.

The personal power of a Sequence 9 Spectator was not strong, even extremely weak.

But in observation and interpreting the true inner activities of others, it was beyond imagination, like a scholar who had immersed themself in psychology for decades.

No, even a scholar of decades could still make mistakes, but this power would not.

And beyond the Spectator's ability, there was also the power of the little black cat in her shadow.

As long as she connected with the cat, she could directly use Sequence 5 abilities.

Although there was a time limit, Sequence 5 was the strongest below demigods. With it, she could do many things she could not in the past.

"You can stand now, Aunt."

Maho slowly rose and bowed again.

"I'll trouble you, Amamiya-san."

"Mm. Next is Toyomi-san."

Ren nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Toyomi.

Toyomi stood up.

"As for Toyomi-san's future path, it has actually already been decided along the way."

Ren's opening remark slightly surprised Maho. She had not expected her eldest to have already settled on a choice.

"Considering Fujiwara is a ruling family, I think the Bard Sequence is the best choice for Toyomi-san."

"Bard, Light Suppliant, Solar High Priest, these three Sequences lean toward religion, and together they lay the foundation that Toyomi-san can become a cleric and priest of a church."

"The Bard Sequence is the path of praising the sun, possessing the sun's inclusiveness and credibility. Therefore, after advancing to Sequence 6, Toyomi-san's profession will gain the key ability of this Sequence, Notary."

Everyone in the Fujiwara family paused slightly, understanding dawning on their faces.

Notary was indeed a profession with strong governing colors.

From the name alone, one could already infer that its ability would be stronger than imagined.

"To create contracts, acting as the Notary of the contract. As long as both parties agree to the content, it can maximally ensure no one violates it."

"Because once a contract is made by the Notary's hand, and both parties agree and sign, then even a Sequence 5 cannot violate the contract. Even a true demigod would need to pay a considerable price to break it."

This ability is truly terrifying.

Once a contract is signed, even a demigod cannot defy it. This contractual power was indeed frightening.

This gave Maho some ideas.

"...Amamiya-san, what if a contract is forcibly signed?"

"The binding force of a contract is relative. A Notary can play tricks within contracts, but signing requires autonomy, not coercion. Otherwise, how could it have such strong binding force?"

Just as expected.

Maho nodded slightly. She knew that contracts could not be forced, or they could not form such terrifying binding.

But even with that restriction, she understood how much Toyomi's power could help the Fujiwara family.

Even without coercion, with the right method, a contract could be established.

Even if the contract was equal, it would still be beneficial to Fujiwara.

Because once a contract was set, it would not be easy to undo.

Not only Maho thought this way. The two elders and Daichi also understood that Toyomi's choice of Sequence was correct.

Inclusiveness, motherhood, so that was what it meant.

Toyomi now understood the meaning of what had been said in the car earlier.

Although the preceding professions were religious, the first three directly established her position within a church.

Only after gaining a certain position could she better exercise the rights of a Notary.

As a cleric, or even a priest, acting as the Notary of a contract, she would establish contracts in a relatively fair environment.

A social notary notarizes promises and agreements in the ordinary world, while she, in the name of the divine, personally witnesses the establishment of contracts agreed on by both parties.

The difference is that the former might still be evaded, but the contracts she witnesses are not to be defied.

Toyomi knelt like her mother, hands clasped, as if praying to a deity.

"Amamiya-san, no, Lord God, I'll trouble you."

At this moment, she picked up a faith she had never had before. From now on, her world had one more deity to believe in.

"Mm."

(To be continued.)