Chapter 1229: The Third True Ancestor Declares War on Japan
The singing lasted for a full half day.
Finally, after Fuyuki Kiriya's pleading, Eiji reluctantly let her go.
"...By the way, where is this?"
Fuyuki Kiriya lay weakly on the bed, her dazed eyes scanning the surroundings.
It appeared to be a very spacious bedroom, but there was no furniture around, making it feel quite empty. In this nearly hundred-meter-wide room, there was only the large bed beneath them that could accommodate over a dozen people.
Halfway through the singing, the two had suddenly found themselves here.
Because she had been so engrossed in singing, she hadn't noticed at all.
"Prison Barrier."
Eiji got out of bed.
With a mere thought and without any visible movement, the beachwear he had been wearing earlier automatically materialized on his body.
"Prison... Barrier...?"
Fuyuki Kiriya fell into deep thought.
That's right.
When he had last appeared as the Fourth True Ancestor, he had publicly taken ownership of the Prison Barrier.
And since the Prison Barrier was a space within dreams, it was only natural that its appearance could be freely altered.
"Then, if you leave me inside the barrier, return to the surface, and then release me, wouldn't I be able to survive?"
"Exactly."
Eiji turned around, looking at her with a smile.
"Moreover, even without relying on the Prison Barrier, I have other ways to bring you up."
"...Was I tricked?"
Fuyuki Kiriya suddenly realized.
"Yep."
Eiji nodded.
"...Well, this isn't so bad either."
After a moment of silence, Fuyuki Kiriya chose to give up.
When it came to being an entertainer, she admitted defeat!
Still, rolling in the sheets with the Fourth True Ancestor wasn't exactly unacceptable.
It's just that the first time was a bit painful.
"What if I get pregnant?"
Fuyuki Kiriya touched her lower abdomen.
There hadn't been any contraceptive measures, after all?
"Then you'll be the mother of my child!"
Eiji crouched down and picked Fuyuki Kiriya up.
His fangs extended, piercing into her neck.
Blood was exchanged through the fangs.
In an instant, the blood of the Fourth True Ancestor surged into Fuyuki Kiriya's body, the scorching blood making her entire body feel almost feverish.
"The blood companion of the Fourth True Ancestor... Did I hit the jackpot?"
Feeling the power brought by this blood, Fuyuki Kiriya's pure white fangs extended as she sighed contentedly.
...
The next morning.
Eiji returned to Azure Paradise using Divine Footsteps.
Shortly after, a fully composed Fuyuki Kiriya appeared beside him.
"See you back on Itogami Island."
Eiji waved to her, then took a step and vanished from Fuyuki Kiriya's sight.
Fuyuki Kiriya naturally waved back in farewell.
"First, I'll deal with Kyuushu Happiness Enterprise and rescue Eguchi Yuudachi."
Fuyuki Kiriya stretched and headed toward the company headquarters.
Judging by how refreshed Eiji looked when he left, he had probably already taken care of Leviathan.
Kyuushu Enterprise must be in chaos right now. Presenting some criminal evidence would easily bring the company down, which wouldn't be difficult for the Imperial Demon Agency.
Better wrap things up here quickly and then head to Itogami Island for some fun!
Come to think of it, although Kousaka Sayaka had always been by his side, she seemed completely unaware of everything. Despite being a latecomer, she was somehow far ahead!
Fizaki Kiriya couldn't wait to tease Sayaka!
"So many messages?"
She opened her phone, and a barrage of notification sounds exploded like cannon fire.
Having been trapped in the Prison Barrier until now, there had been no signal there at all.
She opened the messages.
And then froze.
"...Well, well."
Her eyes widened as she let out a silent sigh.
Among all those messages, one line stood out glaringly.
So much so that she wondered if she had jinxed things with her own words.
"The Third True Ancestor Declares War on Japan!"
The sea breeze blowing toward her suddenly seemed to grow more turbulent.
Meanwhile.
"I'm home."No sooner had Eiji returned home than he saw Nangong Natsuki and Astarte sitting solemnly before the television that had been installed just days ago."
"Natsuki-chan, aren't you going to work today?"
"Day off."
Natsuki beckoned to him.
"Come here!"
"Coming!"
Eiji obediently walked over.
The news broadcast on TV immediately caught his attention.
Across the vast Pacific Ocean, ten colossal vessels were advancing steadily.
Eiji recognized them.
They were Chaos Bride's submarine carriers—massive warships with the scale of aircraft carriers that could not only submerge but also demonstrate formidable combat capabilities rivaling maritime fortresses. They were the primary weapons of Chaos Bride's naval forces.
Countless destroyers and cruisers escorted them as the entire fleet majestically sailed toward the opposite shore.
"Since the declaration of war this morning, the fleet set sail immediately. It's clearly premeditated. According to Chaos Bride's statement, the Japanese government has severely violated the Third True Ancestor's dignity. It appears their resolve for war is firm, and how long this conflict will last remains unknown..."
"Who knows what the Japanese government has done? The dignity of a True Ancestor cannot be provoked. Don't those in power understand such a basic principle? This concerns Japan's very survival!"
The experts invited by the television station were loudly condemning the Japanese government.
"The Japanese government has been continuously sending envoys since yesterday, trying to establish communication with the Third True Ancestor."
Natsuki's tone was icy.
She had access to firsthand information far more timely than the news.
"But all the envoys were turned away without even meeting the Third True Ancestor. At this rate, the two nations will likely engage in naval combat by tomorrow at the latest."
Natsuki turned her head, her serious gaze focusing intently on Eiji.
"You've met Giada?"
"Which time are you referring to?"
Eiji chuckled lightly as he sat on the sofa.
"The first time was a year ago, and the most recent was just yesterday."
Before Natsuki could press further, Eiji provided the answer in detail.
"Tch! So, you told her about what happened five years ago?"
Natsuki's expression instantly darkened.
"Hahaha, that's a huge misunderstanding!"
Hearing this, Eiji burst into hearty laughter.
"Garda had already known about the Japanese government's conspiracy long before meeting me. I didn't tell her anything - she figured it all out herself! The blame can only fall on the Japanese government for being so foolish as to underestimate the Third True Ancestor, don't you agree?"
Nangong Nayue remained silent.
Indeed, the fools were the Japanese government, actually thinking they could control a True Ancestor - such audacity!
Both Garda and Eiji were essentially victims in this matter.
They had every right to demand answers from the Japanese government.
Even declaring war on Japan outright, as Garda had done, was completely within expectations.
This was precisely why the Japanese government had always treated the Narcissus Incident as their highest state secret!
But now, this secret had been exposed, and the Third True Ancestor herself was leading her fleet to attack Japan.
No one could be blamed for this situation.
They had brought this calamity upon themselves!