The Legacy System

Master Takeshiba had been expecting this, after all, this kid didn't have any morals, and limits so what he heard was the least of what he expected.

He didn't doubt, that even if he had a mother or some grandmother that he didn't know about, this guy would come and ask to marry her to become part of the family.

And he couldn't really blame him, because this was the way that the society worked, and if one didn't have the background of a big family, then his achievements were limited.

That or he would have to totally change the society and the powers behind it. Which clearly needed a long time, and a massive amount of wealth, and strength.

What this kid might have collected until now wasn't even 0.1% of what he would need to achieve his goal, and he knew and understood that.

For that reason, he was trying to work out an easier solution, a simpler one. But he wasn't just trying to enter the high society and try for bigger achievements.

No, he was striving for total power!

What surprised Master Takeshiba the most, was the kid's insight, even though the Takeshiba family was showing a lot of strength outside, most of the people thought they were just showing off.

There were rumors outside that the Takeshiba family was just trying to save face with their strength, as they had already deteriorated, and were much lower than they tried to show.

Of course, the source of the rumors was Master Takeshiba and his people, but the fact was that a lot of people were more afraid of the silent families than the Takeshiba's.

Yet this kid was able to understand where the true power and strength lied and had come to him, even though he was known as the most conservative guy of the bunch.

The kid's only problem was that he had never thought about the appearance of someone better, before him, such as Eric.

The biggest problem with regard to him though was an experience. This kid was truly lightheaded and thought that he would be able to reach an agreement if he showed most of his cards.

His confidence surpassed the normal boundaries, as it rose to overconfidence. This was clearly a big handicap, as most of the time overconfidence leads to death and destruction.

While Eric didn't seem as smart, ruthless, or usable as this guy, he seemed to be much more experienced and mature.

In fact, he could say that Eric was much more similar to him than this kid in front of him, and he was pleased with the decision he had already taken.

Thinking like this, he looked at the kid with a light smile on his face, as he said,

"It's true that I have another daughter, and it's also true that you are a truly capable, and sharp knife, but there are two problems that hinder me in grabbing hold of the knife.

The first is because my second daughter is in love with someone, and I have agreed to their engagement, so you are a bit late in that regard.

Second, is because I have my doubts in grabbing hold of such a sharp knife, as one day it might even cut my veins."

Hearing those words, Kisaki Haoru was a bit startled at first, as he had no idea about this, he had heard some news about Takeshiba Aika being in love, but the guy was a little nobody, a commoner.

There was no way someone like Master Takeshiba would ever accept their love. In fact, he would try to marry his daughter to whoever got in front of him, as soon as possible.

That was a big factor that he had thought would work out in his favor. So, if he took out the possibility of the guy being Eric, there was only left the idiot he disrespected earlier.

With these thoughts in mind, he said in a confident voice, and slight smile,

"Master Takeshiba I don't think that useless idiot nephew of yours is better than me, even though he has the status and background he has!"

What he didn't expect though was the fact that Master Takeshiba started laughing, as he said,

"Hahaha~! Do you really think I am handing my daughter to that guy? Aren't you underestimating me a bit too much, after all that praise kid!?"

These words clearly startled and confused Young Master Kisaki, as he started thinking of the possible grooms that Master Takeshiba might have selected instead of him.

But no matter how much he could think there were only his nephew and that Yuzuriha guy, but he was even more worthless than his nephew.

So, who could it be? No matter how much he thought about it though he was unable to think of a possible person, Eric was completely erased of the possible entries.

Looking at his confused, and wondering face, Master Takeshiba took the knife and handed it to one of the guards behind him, as he looked at him with a sly smile and said,

"Don't bother, you will never find out who he is! Let me give you a little help though, I am planning to announce the engagement tonight!

Don't tell anyone though, as this is my big surprise of the night!"

With that said he turned around and was about to leave the room when he heard Kisaki Haoru say in a serious tone,

"Are you sure about your decision Master Takeshiba? After all, you might be refusing a toast to drink a forfeit!"

He was on his last straws, as he even tried to use his potential to threaten him, but Master Takeshiba just laughed it off, as he said,

"Well if you can take care of him without anyone knowing, then who knows I might change my mind. But do remember one thing kid, nobody who threatens me ends in a good way.

So be more careful next time! Send your mother my regards!"

These were his last words, as he got out of the door, and left Young Master Kisaki Haoru inside alone to reflect on his words, and moves.

The reason he said his last words was because he was curious about Eric's true strength, and power. If he left him alone to grow under the shadow of the Takeshiba family, then he might bite him off.

For that reason, he needed to create a few enemies for him, while he looked from the side, and made his own evaluations of the situations.

In the end, he would let them clash together and then take advantage of the time when they were both hurt to place them under his control.

Even though Eric was becoming a part of the Takeshiba family, his surname wouldn't be Takeshiba, and he wouldn't be a true member of the family.

At the moment Eric was in a better position due to his special background, and products, but once they became unnecessary he wouldn't matter much.

So, no matter who it was, either Eric or Kisaki Haoru, it made no difference for him. He would marry his daughter to the one that rendered himself more capable and usable.

With these thoughts on his mind, Master Takeshiba returned to the party venue as it was almost time for the couple to enter.

He had spent a bit of time chatting with Young Master Kisaki and had arrived a bit late, but as soon as he entered, and reached his position, alongside Master Yoshida at the helm of the party, he gave the order for the couple to enter.

The moment he gave his sign, the orchestra started playing their instruments, and the whole atmosphere turned quiet because everyone understood that the couple was entering the venue.

Right at that moment, everyone turned their eyes towards the big main entrance from where the couple would enter, as the doors opened slowly.

It was right about that time that even Young Master Kisaki Haoru reentered the venue, and was looking at tentatively towards the door.

He was really curious who had beaten him in his game and had become his worst enemy without even understanding that himself.

Not long after the music started, and the doors opened, appeared the couple of the night. Grabbing each other by the arm, the duo was walking happily towards the venue.

As soon as they laid their eyes on them, the crowd couldn't help but let the sound of amazement escape their lips.

The truth was that since Yoshida Gina wore always baggy clothes, and dressed like a tomboy, they had never truly seen her beauty.

But now, looking at her like this, in the traditional outfit of a bride-to-be, made them all gasp in astonishment, she was truly beautiful.

She looked like a fairy that had left her forest and had deigned them with her presence. At the same time, Young Master Takeshiba Yuto was as handsome as always.

They truly looked like the couple of the year, as it took a little bit of time for the people to get out of their stun and start chatting and gossiping as the music continued, and the couple made their way towards the dancing floor to start their night with a dance.

What grabbed the attention of the crowd though, was the fact that even though the couple had entered inside and was waiting for the music to change to a waltz to start dancing the music remained the same.

This was the first time something like this happened at a party of the high society and even more in an engagement ceremony.

A lot of people thought that this was a blunder from the orchestra and everyone would start laughing in a moment when suddenly the main entrance door opened once again…