Chapter 429 - POLITICAL MARRIAGE (2/2)

Taiki did not respond for a long time.

”There is another way to amass enough power to gain your freedom.” He added.

”What is it?” Kaito asked

”The Iekami clan needs to join in a political marriage. You can simply join the family directly without fighting. Once you are recognised as a member, you can gain power by marrying someone from one of the other elite families. If you are amenable, I have a suitable candidate in mind.” The tone was sedate.

Kaito felt anger colour the edges of his vision. It was obvious that this Taiki had already researched his background, but he still made the suggestion. The very words made him feel like this uncle had dishonoured his Akira.

”It seems I have wasted my time with you.” He said, standing up.

Taiki also stood up. ”I thought you might not be interested in that second suggestion, so I already set the wheels in motion for the first choice.”

There was a soft knock on the door followed by the low sounds of boots on the tiled floor. Kaito turned and faced a group of men in black clothing, holding simple tranquiliser pistols in their hands.

”What is this?” He asked.

”We have already concluded that the situation we find ourselves in has only one solution. According to the rules, all external champions chosen by clans can train as dėsɨrėd on Martial Island, but they must remain under guard through the entire period.” Taiki said in his usual proper tone.

Kaito took a stance to fight back, even though he thought it was futile. However, he did not expect to feel the pinprick of a tranquiliser dart from behind. His so-called uncle had taken action against him before he had a chance to test the strength of the men before him.

He fell back towards his chair and clutched the table for stability. He looked at Taiki Iekami with dark eyes while the other man retained his sedate expression. He did not seem like he felt anything at shooting his nephew in the back.

”One day, I will make you regret your actions,” Kaito said through the last wisps of his consciousness.

”I hope so,” Taiki said as he stepped closer and leaned close to his ear. ”And I hope you will be able to get revenge for my sister and your mother because I cannot.”

Kaito was not comforted by the statement. His wrath grew even more as his eyes closed involuntarily. Once again, his mind held on to Akira. His sweet Akira…

”Thank you, Guardian Iekami. It seems like he would have been a difficult one to handle.” One of the men spoke up.

”Naturally, he is special. After all, he is my nephew.” Taiki responded coldly. ”Treat him with care. I will train him personally.”

”Yes, Guardian Iekami.” The men responded in unison.

As Taiki watched the men take away Kaito, he felt a weight on his heart. He could almost feel a heavy stare from his sister from beyond the grave. In truth, he wanted to treat his nephew well, but he could not abandon the Iekami family.

He hoped that his faith in Kaito was not misplaced.