Chapter 7: The Real Emperor
From taking Tenno Riko away to signing the contract with her, Cheng Xiaoyu took no more than ten minutes. Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru were still recounting what happened last night with Naoko Ieiri, and Yaga Masamichi was still arguing with the high-level sorcery experts.
Originally, Cheng Xiaoyu planned to discuss the next plan with Tian Tianlizi after she fell asleep.
Because time was limited, the child was asked to make a choice that changed the course of his life without knowing why. It can be said that he was tricked by Cheng Xiaoyu into signing the contract.
Cheng Xiaoyu knew that she did it completely on purpose.
Because she had to tie Tianlizi to her boat no matter what. Once the contract was signed, there was no need to worry about Tianlizi not taking the initiative.
Even if Tenriko later disagrees with the contents of the contract she signed, it’s okay. As long as it is within a reasonable range and both parties agree, the contract can be revised or even cancelled.
Even if it cannot be cancelled... the condition that Cheng Xiaoyu paid when signing the contract was that "she would let" Tian Tianlizi live. The "let" here means "agree". As long as Tian Tianlizi was not killed by Cheng Xiaoyu, it would not be considered that Cheng Xiaoyu violated the agreement.
No. 233: [Aren't you still trying to trick the girl? What's the difference between you and a black-hearted boss?]
"I'm just kidding you with good intentions. Do you think this condition is reasonable? She keeps it a secret, and I risk my life? If I were really a bad person, why would I have gone straight to Fushiguro Shinobu and asked him to accept it yesterday..."
Cheng Xiaoyu and 233 paused in their chatter, and she suddenly remembered that she had forgotten something.
Fushiguro is very good!
When she approached Fushiguro Shigekiru, she didn't know that there might be higher-dimensional creatures involved, so she reminded him to stop.
But now even I, an outsider, am restricted in every way, so can Fushiguro Shinobu still stop?
.......
"What do you mean this mission can't be canceled?"
On the balcony, Fushiguro Shigeu was leaning on the balcony, becoming increasingly impatient with the tone of his leader.
"Reason? I don't need a reason. I just think this role is too troublesome and I'm too lazy to take it. I don't want to take it and fail, which will lower my performance."
Hearing the noise coming from the kitchen getting smaller, Fushiguro Shiro realized that he had not been able to control his voice and the two little kids inside had heard the noise.
Thinking of that serious kid Hui who was cooking with a stern face while tilting his head to listen to the noise here, for a moment, a smile appeared on Fushiguro Shiro's face.
But it was only for a moment, and Fushiguro Shigeki returned to his usual cynical fake smile. He lowered his voice to ensure that the two children could not hear, and spoke coldly to the person on the other end of the phone.
"So what if I received the deposit? At worst, I can just ask you to lend me some money and I'll return it. They don't need me to do this job alone, and I don't need this employer either."
After the conversation last night, Fushiguro Shier came back overnight and even "asked" for an indefinite leave for the two children.
As someone who has been involved in the underworld for many years, Fushiguro Shier is well aware that both his employer and his opponent this time are no simple matter. He must ensure Hui's safety until the situation is completely stabilized and clear.
"The deposit will be doubled... I think that's the rule. Fine, but I don't have that much spare money. Ask them when the latest they can accept the payment..."
As Fushiguro Shigeki was speaking, a golden light suddenly flashed in his eyes. Someone was standing behind him!
The sense of crisis developed through years of fighting allowed Fushiguro Shige to react instantly. He immediately turned around and retreated, but just as he raised his fist to hit the invader in the face, he recognized the man's face.
The person in front of me is the strange woman who appeared out of nowhere last night. Now she is holding a golden... Is that a gold bar?
[Take it.]
The woman made this mouth shape and threw the gold bar as thick as her forearm to Fushiguro Shier, then glanced at the phone and continued to make mouth shapes.
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Fushiguro Shigeki lowered his head and tapped the gold bar in his hand, and found that it was indeed real gold.
I don't understand why, but why not take advantage of someone giving me money?
Whoever pays is the employer, so Fushiguro Shier clutched the gold bar and said to the other party: "Refund if you want! Anyway, I won't do this mission."
After saying that, Fushiguro Shier hung up the phone. His dark eyes narrowed slightly as he scrutinized this strange woman. "It looks like you're planning to have a detailed discussion this time?"
"Let me make this clear first. I turned down the original commission because of your interruption, so the cancellation fee will be paid by you."
Cheng Xiaoyu smiled calmly: "Sure, as long as you can push off this task."
Over the years, Cheng Xiaoyu has been making a lot of money from all kinds of rich evil people whom she can't stand, based on her excellent quality of "I'm here now". She never shows mercy and never hesitates to pluck the feathers from the passing geese, leaving the skin behind.
In response, Cheng Xiaoyu said: "I am the emperor! Those who angered me didn't get their entire clan executed, but just lost some ill-gotten gains. These people should be celebrating!"
After years of accumulation, Cheng Xiaoyu, who is addicted to hoarding, has accumulated a staggering amount of wool, no, property.
It's not just Cheng Xiaoyu. Many experienced employees will subconsciously store some things during the task so that they can be used for subsequent tasks.
The main thing employees use to spend in the company mall is "points". Precious metals like gold are not worth "money" in their eyes - there are many planets in the universe that are made of gold. If you are short of gold, just go up and dig a few shovels. The refresh rate of this stuff is as high as the dogtail grass on the roadside.
After being exposed to such an environment for a long time, Cheng Xiaoyu can now spend money lavishly without batting an eyelid, which is really cause for celebration!
Fushiguro Shier was suspicious: "But why is there a 'Tanaka Precious Metals Industry Co., Ltd.' logo engraved on this gold bar? Are neon gold bars also popular in the other world?"
Cheng Xiaoyu smiled but said nothing.
It seems that those gold bars were stolen from the Black Organization during a previous mission. If those gold bars had consciousness, they would definitely be relieved to know that they have returned to their hometown where they can see Sakura (Sakura).
If time permits, she can "stop by" and take advantage of those guys who are doing things behind her back to make some money.
Anyway, I'm here.
...........
"Since you're so rich, why didn't you just bribe me?" Fushiguro Shier pocketed the gold bars and stood in front of the balcony window. "I don't know who said my wishes wouldn't affect the plan, but it still took all this trouble. It really makes me laugh."
Cheng Xiaoyu pinched her throat and said, "Then you better be careful. After all, filling a tooth is very expensive. You might not be able to manage this money well~"
Fushiguro Shiji: "........"
Was she in this mental state before? Why did she seem a little crazy after not seeing anyone for a whole night?
"Okay, no more jokes."
When Fushiguro Shiro was thinking about whether he should fight first to empty the water in the other party's brain, the strange woman said seriously again.
"Because I discovered the situation is more serious than I thought. An unknown powerful entity is forcing the "important characters," including you, to act out his 'drama.' I can't compete with that guy. It's better to open it up than to block it. I might as well come here and ask you to cooperate in the play so that I can expose that guy's true colors."
"Of course, just like I said last night, I won't force you to join. But in that case..."
"But then you won't be keeping my son safe, right?"
Cheng Xiaoyu explained the matter to Fushiguro Shier: "It's your life that's at stake. Your son's 'script' is not here now. To ensure that the future 'drama' can be staged as he wants, that thing will not let Fushiguro Megumi die."
"That's what you told me?"
Fushiguro Shier did not expect that Cheng Xiaoyu would directly publish this information that could be used to control him.
"If you want to ensure my joining, it would be better to just agree to it."
"I've always believed in honest dealings and don't engage in deceptive behavior with people in my own camp. As I mentioned before, I won't force you to cooperate with my actions, so of course I'll disclose all the risks I can upfront."
After saying that, Cheng Xiaoyu lifted her hair and smiled brightly. "How about it? Are you fascinated by my heroic spirit of abiding by the labor law and contract law even when I have to work overtime?"
Fushiguro Shiji: "Not at all." I can sense your rapidly declining mental state.
Normally, Fushiguro Jyouji would have made some jokes and ridiculed him, but he was in no mood for that now.
Just as he was feeling annoyed, Fushiguro Shiro's cell phone rang again. After he answered it, the words on the other end of the phone made Fushiguro Shiro feel a chill down his spine.
"Why don't I remember signing a treaty that says 'you must complete the mission or you'll get tenfold back'?"
Although Fushiguro Jyouji usually seems nonchalant when accepting tasks, he has been doing this job for so long after all, it is impossible that he doesn't even know the rules that strangle his lifeline!
That’s not right… Speaking of which, he has no recollection of signing the clause about returning double the deposit… Then why didn’t he notice it before?
But no matter how sure he was that he had not signed such a treaty, the contract sent by the contact person did have his signature and even fingerprints on it. It even said that "the debt collector can recover the debt by any means and in any form, and the debt can be passed on to blood relatives." This thing is essentially the same as a hunt warrant!
Fushiguro Shier hung up the phone and asked, "Is this the work of those 'high-dimensional creatures' you were talking about?"
Cheng Xiaoyu nodded. "Not only can it distort reality on a large scale, it can also distort other people's memories and thoughts on such a large scale. It seems that this high-dimensional creature has a great influence in this world. It may have escaped from a neighboring world."
"My memory wasn't modified along with those guys. Was it you who did it?"
"That can only be considered my passive state. I don't belong to this world, and I carry with me laws that don't belong to this world. People who frequently interact with me have a high probability of being temporarily immune to this abnormal reality distortion to a certain extent, or like you, sensing something is wrong."
"It seems I have no choice but to cooperate. I don't want to be controlled to death by this inexplicable thing."
Fushiguro Shigeki shook hands with Cheng Xiaoyu politely.
"What's your name? Since you want to cooperate, at least give me your real name."
"I can only tell you my last name is Cheng, and you can just call me Ghost."
"I can't cancel the mission to assassinate the Star Plasma. I'm afraid if I continue to resist, 'that thing' will take coercive measures. So, what do you need me to do for the next action?"
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