The Pivot Wood Black Tortoise
Yamato Kingdom, Bunitania Embassy.
After breakfast, Ye Zhiqiu carried Na Nali, accompanied by the diplomat, and sat in the imperial car that they came from. They left the embassy together and drove towards the outskirts of Tokyo.
With the introduction of the diplomat, Ye Zhiqiu and the others found out that although the Shumu family was the most powerful family in Yamato, and even said to have blood relations with the Yamato royal family, their main family was in the suburbs.
Pivot Wood Shrine! This was the place they were going to.
The road was getting narrower and simpler, and the modern high-rise buildings were also getting fewer and fewer. After passing through the buildings with a big flavor, the car carrying Ye Zhiqiu and the others finally stopped at a huge staircase.
There was not even a parking lot here! Ye Zhiqiu carried Na Nali out of the car and looked at the high stairs in front of him. At the end of the stairs, there were two huge stone pillars. In the middle of the stone pillars was a huge plaque. On the plaque were four traditional Chinese characters-Shuki Shrine.
The diplomat also took Na Nali's wheelchair from the back of the car and walked to Ye Zhiqiu.
" Your Highness Prince Zhiqiu, Your Highness Na Nali, let me..." The diplomat looked at the long stairs and kindly walked to Ye Zhiqiu's side, bowing and suggesting.
"No need! Feeling Na Nali hugging him tightly, Ye Zhiqiu didn't wait for the diplomat to finish and directly rejected his kindness.
"Please come with me. Prime Minister Shuki is already waiting for the arrival of His Highness in the shrine!”A Yamato man who was leading the way saw Lelouch and the diplomat finish their conversation and walked over with a hunched body. He nodded and bowed as he spoke. Then, he took the lead and walked up the stairs. Lelouch carried Nunnally and climbed up the stairs.
Ye Zhiqiu, who was carrying Na Nali, walked through the long stairs effortlessly and arrived at the entrance of the shrine.
The Shuki Shrine was very old. All the buildings were made of wood, just like the ancient shrines seen in movies. Following behind the Yamato man, Ye Zhiqiu and the others walked along the clean bluestone aisle and arrived at the gate of the shrine.
"Sir, the two majesties of the Bunitania Empire are here!”Yamato, who was leading the way at the entrance of the shrine hall, said respectfully to the people inside.
"Invite them in!" A vigorous and heavy voice of a middle-aged man came from the shrine. Then, the Yamato man pushed open the door and welcomed Ye Zhiqiu and the others in.
A middle-aged man in a kimono was sitting on a cushion at the end of the shrine dojo. The man's eyes were closed. He had a slightly plump physique, a slightly bald and wide forehead, and his hair was combed into a three-seventy split. He was no different from the Yamato that Ye Zhiqiu and the others had seen before. Although he was kneeling, his tall and straight back and unmoving body gave off a heavy and oppressive feeling.
The Yamato who was leading the way took a glance at the man sitting at the end of the dojo. His pupils shrunk abruptly as he bowed respectfully. Then, he maintained the same posture and retreated slightly.
"Prime Minister Shuki, I'll leave the two majesties to you!”The diplomat didn't go in, but said formally at the door, then turned to Ye Zhiqiu and said,""Your Highness, this subordinate will be leaving now. If you need anything, please send someone to tell me. I will try my best to arrange it!”
Ye Zhiqiu did not answer, but gently put Na Nali on the wheelchair and pushed it into the shrine.
The diplomat bowed respectfully again and turned to leave.
As soon as they entered the dojo of the shrine, Ye Zhiqiu finally knew why they didn't come in. In this training hall, there was a gloomy atmosphere that made people feel uncomfortable. It was oppressive and dark.
"Welcome to Japan, Your Highnesses. I am Xuanwu of the Pivot Wood!”The moment Ye Zhiqiu and the others entered the dojo, the middle-aged man sitting at the end slowly opened his eyes and looked at the three people in front of him, especially the youth pushing the wheelchair.
A deep voice rang out in the quiet and spacious training hall. Na Nali, who was in the wheelchair, subconsciously shrank back and grabbed Ye Zhiqiu's hand tightly.
"Nice to meet you. I am Zhi Qiu V Britania! And this is my sister Nunnally VI Bunitania!”Lelouch held Na Nali's small hand and replied. His child-like tone spread out from his mouth, instantly destroying the strange aura in the dojo. The gloomy and oppressive feeling immediately disappeared, and the fear on Na Nali's face disappeared as well.
"Hello! I am Nunnally VI Bunitania! Please forgive me for not being able to get up!" In the direction of the voice, Na Nali lifted the corner of her skirt with one hand and bowed politely.
"As expected of the legendary Prince Zhiqiu. I have never seen such a demeanor and temperament in my life. The emperor of your country actually sent such an outstanding heir to Japan. It seems that the empire is not as terrifying as you think!”The Xuanwu didn't care about Na Nali. He looked at Ye Zhiqiu and praised him. The legendary genius of the Bunitania royal family did not disappoint him. In other words, Ye Zhiqiu's performance was much better than he had imagined.
"Is that so? But Yamato was more disappointed than I had imagined!”However, Ye Zhiqiu shook his head disappointedly in the face of the Xuanwu's praise.
"At first, I was wondering why this country had not fallen despite being so rotten. When I saw you, I understood! You are like an ant queen, constantly working hard to maintain this gray pyramid society and slow down its decay.”Ignoring the expression of the Xuanwu, Ye Zhiqiu continued to speak.
"Ant queen? Not bad, a very good name. The current Yamato, from a commoner to a high-ranking official, is indeed the same as what you said! "Even I…" A hint of surprise flashed through the eyes of the Xuanwu. Then, he nodded, his voice filled with helplessness and self-mockery. In just one day, the other party had seen through Yamato's current situation. This made him, as the prime minister of Yamato, feel a little uncomfortable.
"Is it worth it? You should know that if this continues, other than slowing down the time of Yamato's destruction, the outcome will not change! Yamato would definitely become a colony of the Empire!”Ye Zhiqiu shook his head. Although the man in front of him was not bad, compared to that man, he was far from enough. Using a small country to fight against the Empire that was at the height of its power was like trying to stop a chariot with a mantis's arm, hitting a stone with an egg.
"Of course it's worth it. Under the immense pressure, Yamato can rise from the ashes! If Yamato is really destroyed, then at least let him be destroyed by my hands!”Ye Zhiqiu's words seemed to have struck a soft spot in the heart of the Xuanwu, causing him to stand up excitedly and reply loudly.
"Oh, can you do it? Change a country!" However, facing the excited Xuanwu, Ye Zhiqiu only sneered disdainfully.
"Although I can't change this country, I can now decide the fate of you and your sister!”Facing Ye Zhiqiu, who couldn't be treated like a child, the Xuanwu was clearly angry. He, who regarded Zarulu as his greatest enemy, was actually forced to lose his composure by the other party's underage son. As the Prime Minister of a country, even someone as arrogant as him could not help but feel a little angry out of humiliation and threatened.
"Is that so? Can the current Yamato really decide my fate?”However, this would only make Ye Zhiqiu more disdainful. The current Yamato did not dare to do anything to him as a hostage, because the current Yamato did not dare to welcome the arrival of war. Therefore, his answer was even more tit-for-tat and impolite.
"Men, bring the two majesties to the guest room at the back. From now on, they will live there!”Clearly, the Xuanwu didn't want to continue this topic. He shouted outside.
"Yes, Lord Pivot Wood!" A young girl wearing a kimono walked in, bowed to Ye Zhiqiu and the others, then turned around and led the way. Ye Zhiqiu didn't continue to provoke the Xuanwu. Now that Na Nali was here, he didn't have to fight with the man who controlled their lives.
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