The battle between Yamada Nobuyosuke and Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu, among others, did not last long; it was interrupted after only a few exchanges.
"Empress Dowager Shoken!" As he deflected a bullet with his katana, Yamada Nobuyosuke looked towards the direction from which the bullet ca. There stood a group of soldiers clad in iji Era military uniforms and Empress Shoken, who stood behind them.
Although she was the consort of Emperor iji, she was also revered as Empress Dowager Shoken because she passed away after the accession of Emperor Taisho.
"These individuals are guests of the iji Shrine, and obstructing them at the gate hardly seems respectful to the Shrine," Empress Shoken said to Yamada Nobuyosuke, her words casting a weight upon his heart.
The two ghouls of the iji Shrine had always been the Japanese Governnt's trump card in suppressing the various supernatural entities in Tokyo, and while calling upon the ghouls was a troubleso affair, Yamada Nobuyosuke, as an official transcendent, had always considered them an asset to his side.
The deanor of Empress Dowager Shoken now clearly stood in opposition to his own, undoubtedly filling Yamada Nobuyosuke with a profound sense of malice.
Had the guardians of Tokyo, the two ghouls, also shifted to align with the demigod? As this thought crossed his mind, and recalling his conversation with the demigod, Yamada Nobuyosuke felt a deep sense of powerlessness welling up inside him.
But the situation no longer allowed him the luxury of retreat. Bowing to the Empress Dowager, Yamada Nobuyosuke spoke, "Your Majesty, it is not that we wish to disrespect the iji Shrine, it is simply that these individuals pose a threat to the safety of the world, and we must block their path."
"A threat to the safety of the world? With and His Majesty the Emperor guarding Tokyo, what could possibly pose such a threat? Are you suggesting the Aricans are coming again?" Empress Dowager Shoken, known for her gracious court etiquette and kindness towards court officials during her life, was rather unrciful in her confrontation with Yamada Nobuyosuke, "Stand down. Even if it were a matter of world safety, it's still no reason to intercept the Shrine's guests at the gate of the iji Shrine."
Following the words of Empress Dowager Shoken, the soldiers in front of her also cooperatively worked their rifle bolts, aiming the barrels at Yamada Nobuyosuke and his companions.
"Captain Yamada, what should we do?" Faced with such a situation, Kusanagi Ritsuko asked Yamada Nobuyosuke anxiously.
Yamada Nobuyosuke, looking at the soldiers aiming at him, was torn between his choices.
Even though the soldiers appeared to carry outdated single-shot rifles from the era of the First World War, Yamada Nobuyosuke had already felt that the bullets they fired were imbued with Divine Power; although each bullet was not exceptionally powerful, a volley from a squad of soldiers might make it difficult for him to erge unscathed, and he had no desire to encounter the might of an Empress who was also a ghoul.
"If Her Majesty insists, then we have no choice but to retreat," Yamada Nobuyosuke sheathed his katana and gave Kusanagi Ritsuko a slight shake of his head, signaling her to pick up the wounded and then turned to leave.
Watching Yamada Nobuyosuke and Kusanagi Ritsuko withdraw with their party, Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu let out a sigh of relief, dismissed the Shadow Warriors he had summoned, and then approached Empress Dowager Shoken. He gave a deep bow, "Thank you for your assistance, Your Majesty. My liege will surely be grateful for the kindness of the Empress Dowager."
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"There's no need for pleasantries, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is well aware of what your master is plotting. If this matter didn't also benefit Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and His Majesty the Emperor, she would not have aided you," Empress Dowager Shoken shook her head and let out a deep sigh before continuing, "Upon your return, rember to tell your master that Her Majesty the Empress Dowager hopes he will not create a killing karma because of this. After all, these are citizens that Her Majesty the Empress Dowager and His Majesty the Emperor ought to protect. Putting them in danger for personal desires is already improper, let alone... if it cos to taking their lives..."
Empress Dowager Shoken didn't finish her sentence and, after another deep sigh, turned around and returned to the iji Shrine, while the soldiers retracted their guns and marched away with her.
Seeing this, Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu glanced at Kojo Kyoko, and after tidying up a bit, continued driving the car, carrying the still unconscious Minami and Kohinata Kaori towards the Tokyo Skytree.
A ga of strategy ca to an end due to the intervention of a more powerful force.
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"Captain Yamada, should we continue to block them?" After retreating with Yamada Nobuyosuke and settling Tom Dumps Udenta's affairs, Kusanagi Ritsuko approached Yamada Nobuyosuke to inquire about their next course of action.
Yamada Nobuyosuke shook his head and said to Kusanagi Ritsuko, "Any further interception is futile. If that Demigod truly wishes for Minami and Inomata Naoki to et, our opposition will be useless. Rember, he is the one fully authorized by the Pri Minister to handle this matter; we are rely assisting him in the end."
"But if those two et, won't that cause unpredictable consequences?" Kusanagi Ritsuko felt deeply perplexed; she couldn't understand why Chen Yu would do this. Could breaking the boundaries of life and death possibly benefit him in so way?
"I think, Captain Kusanagi, you have misunderstood sothing. It's not that their eting will have unpredictable consequences or break the boundaries of life and death," Yamada Nobuyosuke looked at Kusanagi Ritsuko, pleased with the dedication of this excellent police officer from the tropolitan Police Departnt, but also couldn't help feeling a certain inexplicable regret, "They had t before, and even though they were bound by the Red String of Fate, it didn't pose a threat. We wanted to prevent them from eting to avoid them developing feelings for each other because only when the living fall in love with the dead does it break the boundaries of life and death, not rely because they can't see each other.
Of course, their eting increases the possibility of feelings developing between them, so it's best they don't et. But now that even the Ghoul guarding Tokyo is involved, there's nothing more we can do. Have the task force continue surveillance, and let's call it a night."
"Yes!" Despite her reluctance, Kusanagi Ritsuko, after hearing Yamada Nobuyosuke's explanation, could only dispiritedly order her subordinates to give up their blockade.
Seeing Kusanagi Ritsuko's reluctance, Yamada Nobuyosuke felt the sa. Although he had made so private deals with Chen Yu, this did not an Yamada Nobuyosuke had abandoned his duties or entirely sided with Chen Yu.
"Let's get ready and go et His Excellency the Demigod," said Yamada Nobuyosuke to Kusanagi Ritsuko.
"et him?" Kusanagi Ritsuko's face showed a hint of confusion, not understanding why Yamada Nobuyosuke wanted to see Chen Yu at this ti.
Faced with Kusanagi Ritsuko's doubts, Yamada Nobuyosuke answered, "To ask him what he really intends to do."
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