"Your Majesty, the Seishuuin clan admits their mistake…"
Bowing deeply to Sora, the head of the Seishuuin family spoke with a hoarse and sorrowful voice, this time completely sincere.
Although she was furious that the other three families had used them and almost destroyed her clan, Suiko felt more deeply a sense of helplessness.
No matter how much she hated them, what good would revenge do?
It was already extremely difficult for a group of women to support a family. Among the four great families, the Seishuuin clan had always been weak; every other family was stronger!
If she sought a moment of satisfaction by fighting them head-on, the result would be a miserable defeat with no gains!
Seeing Suiko no longer glaring at them, the three family heads secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although they weren't afraid of the Seishuuin family, if these women really went mad and fought desperately, they would suffer heavy losses, and no one would benefit.
"Hehe… Head of the Seishuuin family, I told you from the start, I won't blame you."
Sora smiled gently and shook his head.
Seeing Sora like this, Erica and Liliana twitched at the corners of their eyes, feeling stifled, while Miss Kaoru cast a look of endless disdain.
Sigh, Sora actually felt a bit embarrassed. Compared to the scheming and ruthless family heads who even bullied women, he suddenly realized how noble, tolerant, and great he was…
A good man! Sora was truly a good man!!!
"I am friends with Ena, and we once made a promise: if I become the Demon King, Ena will be my knight. Head of the Seishuuin family, I wonder if you are willing to entrust your family's precious heir to me?"
Winking at Ena, Sora asked Suiko.
Although the answer wouldn't change the outcome—Ena would become his knight and woman anyway—since he had played the good guy, he didn't mind playing it to the end.
Besides, as long as Suiko was not senile, she would know how to answer!
"Yes, Grandma, I promised Sora I would become his knight. Grandma, please agree."
Smart Ena grabbed Suiko's arm with a pleading expression.
Compared to the Seishuuin family, this carefree girl naturally chose Sora. Being with Sora meant no worries, just fighting together happily. At home, she had to act like a lady and follow all sorts of rules, which was more painful than death.
Although Suiko was furious when she found out Ena had revealed the family's secret mission to the Demon King and even wanted to kill her, she still loved Ena dearly.
Tenderly touching the girl's forehead, Suiko knew this girl was the hope of the Seishuuin family…
"Ena being recognized by Your Majesty is her greatest honor."
Respectfully replying to Sora, Suiko then turned to Ena and said:
"Ena, from now on you are the King's knight, no longer a member of our Seishuuin clan. You must wholeheartedly serve the King and never disobey any of his orders, do you understand?"
Looking at Ena, Seishuuin Suiko's tone carried an unshakable decisiveness and sternness.
Suiko's words were absolute, and everyone in the room was stunned. Erica and Liliana both had a slight smile at the corners of their mouths, showing a look of relief that this old lady finally knew what was sensible.
The heads of the three great families exchanged glances, their expressions unsettled. It seemed Suiko had really been provoked this time and had taken such an extreme step!
It's one thing to make Ena the knight of Sora, but to outright expel her own granddaughter from the Seishuuin clan and completely hand over the family's heir was a huge difference…
"Grandma, I…"
Ena didn't expect things to turn out this way and was dumbfounded. Although she didn't like staying in the clan, she never thought about leaving it!
"Ena, you are a good child. Although you are smart and talented, the clan truly isn't suitable for you. From now on, you must obediently follow the King's orders, understand?"
Her tone softened as Suiko gently stroked the girl's cheek.
Ena's talent was unparalleled in the clan's history. The family had invested countless efforts and resources in her upbringing since childhood. This was not something that could be easily explained by simply saying whether she was willing or not…
In Ena's memory, her grandmother had never been this gentle and loving before. She always had a cold and stern expression, strict with both Ena and others in the clan.
Suddenly, Ena felt a sting in her nose and the urge to cry.
"Grandma, I understand."
In the end, Ena held back her tears and obediently replied.
She would never disobey her grandmother's orders.
Watching the grandmother and granddaughter, Sora's lips curved into a slight smile. He was somewhat surprised too. Although he knew Suiko would never refuse him, he didn't expect her to expel Ena from the Seishuuin clan and completely hand her over to him.
Indeed, women, though often vulnerable to being used or deceived, are also incredibly smart. They rarely make the same mistake twice, and sometimes their decisiveness and courage surpass that of men!
"Head of the Seishuuin family, I never like to take advantage of others for nothing. We both know Ena's value and importance to your clan."
"Make a wish. As long as it's within my power, I will fulfill it for your clan."
Having taken advantage many times before, though these words sounded insincere, Sora still looked righteous.
After being badly tricked by the other three great families, Suiko had come to her senses. Sora was quite satisfied with her performance just now.
Moreover, to ensure Ena would follow him peacefully in the future, Sora didn't mind being generous and promised to fulfill one wish for the Seishuuin clan.
Hearing Sora's words, Ena looked at him with endless gratitude. Though usually cold and aloof, the girl was not foolish and understood Sora's intentions were for her, which moved her deeply.
As for Suiko, she was initially stunned, then her face lit up with wild joy.
She knew she had not made the same mistake again and had finally won the bet!
Unlike Suiko's surprise and joy, the expressions of the other three family heads changed drastically!
Sure enough, when Suiko suddenly turned to them with a sinister smile, the three felt their scalps tingle and gasped in shock!
This mad woman, could she be planning to…
"Your Majesty, we…"
The three family heads stepped forward excitedly, their hearts pounding with nervousness and tension despite having faced countless storms before.
They had mocked Suiko's terrified face earlier, never expecting the retribution to come so quickly!
Not only the three family heads, but also comrades Mikihiko and Miss Kaoru were extremely nervous, their hearts in their throats. Both regretted coming along today. The situation was so turbulent and unpredictable—what kind of torment was this?
"Heh heh heh… The three family heads didn't send me a knight, so I won't grant you any wishes either."
With a half-smile, Sora teased the three family heads.
Actually, Sora was curious about what wish Suiko would make. Hopefully, she wouldn't ask him to help her take revenge and destroy the other three families.
Oh dear, that would be troublesome and too bloody!
"Head of the Seishuuin family, have you made up your mind?"
Sora smiled mischievously as he looked at Suiko again.
"Your Majesty, I have made up my mind."
Without any pretense, Suiko replied directly. With her voice, everyone in the room focused on her, some with teasing, some nervous, some anxious…
Ena blinked her big eyes, curious about what wish her grandmother would ask the King to fulfill.
"Heh… then say it. As long as I can do it, I will make it happen."
Sora smiled even more broadly and promised.
"Phew…"
Taking a deep breath and seeing the three family heads' anxious and pleading expressions, Suiko snorted coldly but felt extremely pleased inside.
Those old fools dared to use the Seishuuin clan as their pawn. Now you know what it's like to be afraid! Scared to death!
"Your Majesty, the Seishuuin clan has only one request: we hope to become a vassal family under Your Majesty. We sincerely hope you will not despise us and accept our clan."
Bowing deeply to Sora, Suiko's old and slightly hoarse voice echoed through the hall.
As her words fell, the hall fell silent again, and the atmosphere became strange.
The three family heads exchanged glances and sighed in relief. Although surprised by this outcome, it was better than madness. Their families had escaped disaster.
Mikihiko and Miss Kaoru also relaxed, feeling completely drained…
"Hmph!"
Seeing the three family heads' relieved expressions, Suiko snorted coldly, full of icy sarcasm and disdain.
If it were just herself, she would have unhesitatingly asked the Demon King to wipe out the other three families. But she was not alone; behind her stood the entire Seishuuin clan. As the head, she had to consider the whole family.
Even if they destroyed the others, what then? Maybe the Seishuuin clan would prosper briefly, but what about afterward?
The country's cake was big, not something a few women could devour alone!
Although people generally only talk about the Four Great Families, that is just because the strongest are those four families. There are many other somewhat weaker families and forces whose numbers are unknown.