In Fuuto: Starting as a Kamen Rider 01

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However, upon hearing this inhumane plan, the two princesses of the Sonozaki family reacted in completely different ways.

Very different.

Sonozaki Saeko still wore that same cold expression that hadn't changed in ages.

Her delicate face showed no emotion whatsoever.

It was as if the plan her father spoke of was nothing more than a trivial matter.

But deep within her heart, a surge of overwhelming joy was brewing.

Blood rushes faster through the blood vessels.

opportunity!

This is a golden opportunity!

She knew that her best chance to offer her "absolute loyalty" to that mysterious "master" had finally arrived!

This project is practically a stage tailor-made for her.

She could even clearly feel her fingertips trembling slightly from extreme excitement.

She forcefully suppressed the excitement that was about to burst through her disguise.

His gaze remained calm and serene.

Meanwhile, on the other side, there's Sonozaki Wakana.

Completely shocked by her father's cold and ruthless words, her pretty face turned as white as paper in an instant.

The blood had completely drained away.

She looked at her father in disbelief.

The father who was once tall and dignified in her heart now seemed so unfamiliar.

That's terrifying.

But when she realized that the target of this vicious plan was Su Chen.

The man who held a special place in her heart.

A naive, even somewhat unrealistic, desire to protect her beloved suddenly ignited in her heart like a faint flame rising in the darkness.

This inexplicable flame gave her unprecedented courage.

Almost instinctively, she took a small step forward.

"Father!"

Wakana's voice trembled slightly, but her tone was surprisingly firm.

She was the first to stand up.

"Please let me go!"

She naively believed that as long as she went to Su Chen's side, she could gain his "trust" by relying on her "special feelings" for him.

She even fantasized about resolving the almost irreconcilable conflict between her family and Su Chen.

Perhaps she could even persuade Su Chen to switch allegiance to the Sonozaki family for her sake.

What a wonderful vision.

What an unrealistic fantasy.

"you?"

Ryūbei's cold gaze shifted to his youngest daughter.

A deep disdain flashed undisguisedly in his eyes.

There was also a slight, almost negligible, disappointment.

In his view, his youngest daughter, apart from inheriting the beauty of the Sonozaki family, was otherwise good for nothing.

Naive.

weak.

madness.

Just then, a cold yet oppressive voice suddenly rang out.

Sonozaki Saeko immediately stepped forward, perfectly blocking Wakana's path.

She rebuked him sternly in a tone that exuded the authority of an elder sister, leaving no room for argument:

"Nonsense!"

"Wakana, step back!"

Her performance officially began at this moment.

She turned her head sharply, looking at her younger sister with a furious expression.

Those beautiful phoenix eyes were filled with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

His gaze was so sharp it seemed he could see right through Wakana.

"You stupid girl!"

Saeko's voice rose a few decibels, carrying a deliberately feigned anxiety.

"You have no idea how dangerous and terrifying that man is!"

Do you think this is some kind of children's game?

"If you go, he'll devour you until there aren't even any bone fragments left!"

Every word she spoke was firm and resounding.

Every expression was perfectly executed.

She perfectly portrayed the image of an older sister who loves her younger sister dearly but is also angry at her sister's lack of ambition.

She turned around.

Facing Sonozaki Ryuheibei.

Then, he bowed deeply, almost at a ninety-degree angle.

His attitude was extremely humble.

His tone, however, was tragic and resolute.

"Father!"

Her voice trembled slightly, as if she were under immense pressure and grief.

"How could we let a naive and ignorant child like Wakana take such an extremely dangerous mission!"

"All along, it has been me, Saeko Sonozaki, who has been handling all sorts of dirty, shady, and blood-stained things for the family!"

"My hands are no longer clean!"

"This time, it is up to me, the eldest daughter, to shoulder this responsibility that belongs to the Sonozaki family!"

Her impassioned speech, filled with a sense of family honor and a spirit of sacrifice, was so righteous and eloquent. She was willing to sacrifice herself to protect her younger sister.

So touching.

It was as if she truly was the great and selfless eldest daughter who would give everything for her family.

"do not worry!"

Saeko suddenly raised her head, her eyes burning with a "fearless" spirit.

"I will definitely complete the mission!"

"I will definitely bring that man's heart back to you intact!"

This textbook performance, worthy of an Oscar, successfully moved everyone present (if there were any other bystanders).

At least that's how it looks on the surface.

The innocent and carefree Sonozaki Wakana was the first to be affected.

She was so moved by her sister's sudden and selfless "protection" that she burst into tears.

Crystalline tears uncontrollably slid down from the corners of her eyes.

She choked back tears, her voice broken and thick with nasal tone:

"elder sister……"

She never imagined that her usually cold and strict sister would protect her so selflessly at a time like this.

In an instant, all the past grievances and estrangement towards her sister vanished.

All that remained was a heart full of gratitude and guilt.

After a brief silence and deliberation, Sonozaki Ryubei finally nodded slightly and agreed to Saeko's plan.

His gaze lingered for a moment on Saeko's face, which was filled with "resoluteness" and "loyalty".

After all, in his view, his eldest daughter, Sonosaki Saeko, who was cunning, ruthless, and equally powerful, was indeed the best candidate to carry out this dangerous mission with a slim chance of survival, rather than his innocent and naive youngest daughter, Wakana.

At least, he could bear the consequences of Saeko's failure.

This would also better achieve the goal of confusing Su Chen.

A barely perceptible, cold smile even appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Everything is under control.

The plan had already been quietly finalized amidst the undercurrents of change.

Next, everything points to a grand "performance" that must be realistic enough to deceive all prying eyes.

The audience for this performance included not only various factions from Fengdu.

Moreover, there is Su Chen, who possesses the "all-seeing eye" and seems to be able to see through everything.

Any slight flaw could cause the entire plan to collapse.

The pressure was invisible, hanging over everyone in the Sonozaki family, especially the two lead actors.