57 Shi Xue (1/2)
”I should start from the start of the story. Personal order was released around a week ago. But more important is the background of this. Apparently, Washuu Tsuneyoshi ordered several elders of the clan to go to some excavation site in China, that was newly founded. They are mobilizing for its huge amount of mercenaries and various contracted killers.”
To this Lucien paled. He was already suspecting reason why was Washuu Clan searching some ruins in China. They probably found Ancestral site of the Shi Xue Clan and some heritage there. Like Aeon House, even Shi Xue Clan had their own heritage and techniques they taught to their descendants. Now it was probably found by Washuu Clan and they want to obtain for their purposes.
For Lucien, this was critical information. Not only for him but even for entire Aeon House. Now he could officially request for support, but he knew it was meaningless. He would need to leave in the shortest amount of time and it would be troublesome to coordinate with reinforcements then.
”Continue, Arima-san. This matter is more serious than we have previously thought.”
Arima nodded his head, corrected his glasses and continued talking.
”They already left, two days before from what I have managed to find out. Their entire force is composed of around two hundred to three hundred people. Core force is, of course, elders of the clan and some clan members. Inner force is created by members of Vasuki, I must apologize that I don't know an exact number of agents sent there. And outer force, even though they are weakest in individual combat but they are most numerous are mercenaries they hired. But they would hire more in China, probably some local ghoul gangs would join them after some bribery or they would force them.”
Summarized Arima their numbers. Lucien wasn't very worried about a high number of low-leveled ghouls cause he could just slaughter them like ants. But he was worried about agents of Vasuki and elders of Washuu Clan. They were real problems to deal with.
”The numbers won't be problems. Ghoul mercenaries are usually around B-rate or A-rate, to me they won't be any threat as I could slaughter them with kagune daggers and telekinesis in a short time. But the elders, they are a totally different matter. Do you know at least how strong they are approximate?”
Asked Lucien. Only elders of Washuu Clan where the problem. Other ones were just resources for blood essences.
”I can't say, but I can guarantee they won't be weak. Even by my standards.”
Answered Arima. Not weak even by his standards. That sounds rather bad.
”Can I ask you Lucien-san, what could they found there?”
Asked Arima with a curious voice. It must be told he was curious about what Washuu Clan found there. What forced Washuu Tsuneyoshi to mobilize several elders and tens of strong agents of Vasuki to send them all to some ruins in China? He himself couldn't answer, he could only guess, but he was aware of that Lucien would probably know the answer.
”As you may know this, Aeon House has several legacies or techniques meant for their descendants. Same goes for the Noble House of the East, Shi Xue Clan. Washuu Clan probably found Ancestral Site of the Shi Xue Clan where they stored they legacies during that event. So they are trying to excavate the ruins and obtain those things there.”
Explained Lucien. Arima being smart and intelligent person knew the consequences of this thing. If Washuu Clan manages to obtain something which would enhance its strength, even more, it would have terrible results for everyone else.