Book 5: Chapter 63: Lily tours the Fuyutsuki (part 2)

The shoguns son1!?

In the crowd, the demons were on the edge of a riot, but their tempers cooled immediately. Though the Fuyutsuki was not under imperial control, the shoguns name still had an impact, even more so than the emperors.

Lily knew that the top three powerhouses of the Heian Dynasty were the Lord Chief Advisor Fujiwara no Ayaka, the great Shogun General, and Rokuhara Tandai.

Ah, to think its the son of the shogun, didnt recognize you, sorry. Though her words were appeasing, the tone was full of apathy and carelessness.

The crowds reaction was normal to Juzaburo, but Lilys reaction surprised and infuriated him.

Woman, who are you? He coldly stared at Lily. With her height, his line of sight naturally fell on her b.r.e.a.s.t.s, those peaks filled him with wicked thoughts.

Kagami Lily. Since she dared to rescue the ame-onna, she was naturally not afraid of revealing her ident.i.ty.

Kagami Lily? Juzaburo scoffed at her, Hmph, whered this shameless woman come from? To dare come here and play? Do you even know where this is?

What, Im not allowed to partic.i.p.ate in the auction?

One of Juzaburos attendants informed, Lord, I heard that this Kagami Lily is the woman who solved the arcane biwa case, I think she works under the Fujiwaras.

Oh? I heard that a woman solved the arcane biwa case and cooperated with other samurais and onmyoji to repel the Rash.o.m.on. To think that was you? I really cant imagine, the way you look suggests youre a heros lover, but to think youre a heroine. Only, youre following the Fujiwara clan?

Juzaburo looked at Lily with a weird smile, A samurai, actually following the Fujiwara clan, ahahaahahahaAHAHAHAHA!

Juzaburos laughter roared out, The Fujiwara clan is a bunch of weak willed scholars who only know how to dance. That woman Ayaka is somewhat capable, but the men of the Fujiwara clan are tras.h.!.+ What can you hope to accomplish in the Fujiwara clan? Kagami Lily, follow me, I guarantee you enough resources, whatever treasures you want, this young master will buy! Juzaburo stepped forward to grab Lilys hand but missed as she stepped back.

Young master Juzaburo. Riku stepped forward coldly smiling, The fifth floor awaits, everything has been prepared, the best ladies await you! Juzaburo gained interest hearing about the best ladies, though he had interest in Lily he could do nothing to her now, but just leaving would leave a bad taste in his mouth.

Fine! Ill spare you today, Kagami Lily, wait for me to beat up all the dogs of the Fujiwara clan in the Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorial.

Its the Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorial, even if youre the shoguns son, you cant randomly attack people like that.

Nn? Hearing Lilys words, Juzaburo and Riku were taken aback.

Riku recovered quickly, he who worked in the Fuyutsuki was more familiar with the information exchange, he was well aware of Lilys origins. Ah, young lady, youre a bit unaware of this.

Hm?

Riku explained, The most important event of the Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorial is the martial compet.i.tion! The best way to commemorate the legendary warrior Yos.h.i.+tsune, is to have young warriors display their martial prowess.

Martial compet.i.tion?

Thats right, this is the greatest martial compet.i.tion in Heian-kyo every ten years! Not only does this compet.i.tion commemorate Yos.h.i.+tsune, but it is also a search for promising sprouts who can hold high the banner of Yos.h.i.+tsune! All the major factions are competing, you can say that any young warrior confident in their own power will compete.

Lily slowly nodded her head in understanding, So its like that

Thats right, the ultimate victor will not only win the highest honors for your faction, but you will also be bestowed with an official rank, besides that, treasure will also be rewarded. Its rumored that this years rewards are unusually great, greater than previous rewards. excitement shown within Rikus eyes.

Rewards? Lilys interest spiked.

To think that you dont even know this, but then you cant be blamed for that. Juzaburo scoffed at Lily, How about it, when the Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorial starts, come watch me beat those Fujiwara dogs, if I win the champions.h.i.+p, I may just forgive you, but Juzaburo looked Lily in the eye, Youll have to follow me! Otherwise in this Heian-kyo, you wont have a place to run.

Lily looked at this Shoguns son, her heart conflicted. This person was full of wickedness and absolutely did not meet her standards. Lily really didnt want to yield, but if she interacted with him too much, even if she wouldnt suffer a disadvantage in a martial clash, wouldnt it be indecent?

She still chose to yield a bit, coldly replying, Follow you? Thats not impossible, but that will have to wait until you defeat me.

Defeat you? Juzaburo was taken aback, A woman wants to compete against me?

No, I will partic.i.p.ate in Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorials martial compet.i.tion.

What!?? You???

Juzaburo roared with laughter, As expected, the Fujiwara clan really relies on women! The likes of you will partic.i.p.ate in the martial compet.i.tion? Dont think you can defeat me with a couple of tricks. No, a woman like you should go dance for the memorial, youll surely raise the mood of the memorial! Martial compet.i.tion? Hah, do you think I wont strip you down on the compet.i.tion field? Hahahaha!

Juzaburos samurai followers also laughed with him.

Young lord, you may be imagining too much, that little woman will probably lose in a few rounds, she wont even get the chance to face the young lord!

Well, that would be a shame! Juzaburo thought, How bout you beg me, Ill find a method to get you to the formal compet.i.tion? You wont lose too much of Fujiwaras face. How about it?

Young lord Juzaburo, Lily really admires the ancestors of the Minamoto, especially Lord Yos.h.i.+tsune. However, I really wonder which senior taught you, could it be that you think a victor is determined through talking?

What did you say? Juzaburos eyes instantly froze over.

Young lord Juzaburo, since the young lady has said she would partic.i.p.ate in the martial compet.i.tion, then how about resolving this in the martial arena. Today, were all here to play on the Fuyutsuki, theres no need to kill the mood. Young lord, the fifth floor awaits, we have a virgin cat girl waiting2. Riku persuaded with a sly but graceful smile.

Cat girl!? Juzaburo couldnt disguise his perverted interest.

Lily couldnt help but feel disgusted. The country was a mess, and these high ranked officials were only interested in perverted entertainment.

Kagami Lily, though you made this lord very angry, you are still the most beautiful shapely woman this lord has seen! Wash yourself and wait for the end of the memorial. When you are defeated, yield to me and become this young lords woman! Juzaburos small eyes were full of l.u.s.t as he stared at Lily, he did not have a hint of the dignity a shoguns son would have.

Though Lily wanted to respond, Rikus eyes warned her not to. Lily decided to endure, instead of a word battle, it would be more enjoyable to settle it on the battlefield.

Ahahahahaha! Ahahaha! Lets go, the cat girl awaits! This lord will fuck her to death!

Juzaburo walked up the stairs accompanied by his attendants and Riku laughing triumphantly.

The crowd gazed on Lily, there was schadenfreude, pity, ridicule, gloating, the crowd had all sorts of opinions. Lily ignored it all, she pa.s.sed the great hall and walked up a set of side stairs. She had not come here to engage in hostilities, but since this Yos.h.i.+tsune Memorial had enticed a shoguns son, then the rewards must be extraordinary. But in regards to battle with the pinnacle warriors of the younger generation, Lily had no confidence. Instead of worrying about sc.u.m, it was better to practice and increase her powers.

She had come to the Fuyutsuki to purchase a treasured set of undergarments and other necessary treasures and materials. This auction was of great importance to Lily.

She went directly to the third floor. This floor was the gambling floor, high-grade liquor bars, top kabuki theaters, brothels and all sorts of entertainment.

Lady, would you like to enter? A white cloth wearing green skinned frog started soliciting her. This frogman was not much bigger than a regular frog, but that voice wasnt small.

Lily took a look, in front of her was a wooden door with a yellow lantern hung on it, on the lantern was a big Card word, it was a casino. Lily had never gone gambling before, she was a bit curious. Of course, Lily wasnt foolish, she only planned to play a bit, to experience a bit and waste some time. She had no plans on earning money, down that path laid the houses trap. She had only heard of gamblers going bankrupt, never of the house going bankrupt.

Then

Lily followed that tiny frog into the casino. It was a bit noisy, and had many different rooms within. All the doors were open, and it seemed as if different games were being played in them.

She entered a bigger room playing dice. It was the only game she knew. There was a big table, surrounded by 7-8 gamblers.

Welcome young lady. The dealer on the table looked quite haggard.

This was a very strange demon, on the bottom was a wolf. He was carrying a demon on his back who looked like a mix between a fox and a wolf, but they all wore human clothes.

Miss, do you want to place a bet? You can bet with gold or magatama fragments, we dont accept silver or copper. If you want to bet with copper, go to the first floor. The wolf said, the demon on his back said nothing, but slyly looked at Lily.

Ill play, but before that, why dont you explain the rules to me.

Robinxen: GASP!

Robinxen: DONT WASTE THE POOR THING ON THAT!