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In a lounge in the JS Research Institute's front hall, Hinatsuru Akina called her daughter, who had just finished playing Go, there and talked with her for a long time.
In the blink of an eye, more than an hour has passed.
"Kasan, it's almost nine o'clock. Are you going to stay at the JS Research Institute to rest tonight?" Hinatsuru asked curiously.
"Um.."
Hinatsuru Akina pursed her lips and shook her head, "No, we have to go back. The main business office in the hot spring town of Ishikawa Prefecture can't be left unattended."
"Oh..." Hina Tsuru let out a soft "oh," and then stared intently at her mother with her large, sapphire-blue eyes.
Although it wasn't said, some information was vaguely revealed.
If you go back now, Kassan, it will be very late if you don't leave now!
Hinatsuru Akina's face showed a rare hint of embarrassment, but seeing her daughter looking at her like that, she couldn't explain any further. So she stood up and said, "Alright, that's enough for today. You go back and rest. I'm going to find your master, say a few words to him, and then I'll be back."
"Don't you want to go out and see me off together?" Ai the Hina asked, tilting her little face up.
Hinatsuru Akina patted her daughter's head and politely declined, saying, "Mother, I'm not a child anymore. You should go back and rest."
"Hi~!"
Chizuru Ai could only nod her little head, wave goodbye to her mother, and leave.
Hinatsuru Akina breathed a sigh of relief, went outside, and stepped into her wooden clogs with her clean white socks on her feet.
To be honest, she was also a little confused.
Normally, since she was here, Luo Chen would definitely come over and keep her company. It wasn't that he had any other intentions; it was just a matter of politeness.
And it was the same the previous times.
She absolutely refused to admit that she was still craving Luo Chen's pastries...
I don't know what trouble he's run into this time, but he's been delayed.
Hinatsuru Akina wondered if it was because during the previous entrance battle, another elementary school student ran out in tears, which caused some kind of accident?
"If it's the young master, he should be able to handle it, but we can't be sure, after all, 523 is still too young."
Hinatsuru Aishina decided to go and see if Luo Chen was really in any trouble, so she could lend a hand.
Having visited the JS research institute several times, she was undoubtedly very familiar with the area.
Follow the corridor all the way to the end.
Because it was nighttime, everything was quiet. The only difference between this chess room and the others was that there were two people standing outside.
One is Ms. Murasame, and I also know the other, Akina Hinatsuru, whom I've met once. She's supposedly a newly recruited housekeeper at the JS Research Institute.
"Lady Hinatsuru?"
The worried-looking Murasame-sensei greeted Hinatsuru Akina as she arrived, but her mood was not as high as usual.
"Hello, Mrs. Hinatsuru." Misaki Ayuzawa greeted her politely.
Hinatsuru Akina didn't seem to care about their attitudes. She pointed to the room and asked, "Is your young master inside? Why is he still guarding outside so late? What happened?"
Teacher Murasame hesitated for a moment, but did not hide it.
Hinatsuru Akina left a pretty good impression on her. Besides, Akina was a loving mother and a true strong woman. Perhaps she could be of some help right now.
"Lady Hinatsuru".
Teacher Murasame sighed softly and said bitterly, "The head of the Yasha God Clan and President Moonlight came earlier, and then, the young master played a game with President Moonlight..."
Chapter 163 The lady is so virtuous!
"President Moonlight...you mean Moonlight Seisei of the Shogi League?"
Hinatsuru Akina frowned.
"Lady Hinatsuru actually knew?" Murasame-sensei was slightly surprised.
Hinatsuru Akina said, "Even if you don't know anything about shogi, Gekko Seisei's reputation is still legendary. But why would your young master want to play against him?"
She vividly remembered that when she was very young, Moonlight Saint was already incredibly powerful, sweeping across the Japanese Go world and winning the title of Five-Time Eternal.
Over the years, Moonlight Saint has also accepted challenges from some geniuses.
The result was bizarre!
Those arrogant and brilliant geniuses all perished after their battles with him. At least nine out of ten never recovered, as if they had suffered some tremendous shock.
That is why Moonlight Saint has stopped playing against newcomers for many years, and the few times he has made a move, it was only to touch the opponent's hand.
These facts alone are enough to show how terrifying this person is.
But today, Moonlight Saint World has made another move?
What do you mean? Are you deliberately trying to suppress Luo Chen?
When Hinatsuru Akina asked that question, she was subtly suppressing her anger and rage because of what she was thinking about.
Ms. Murasame was a little embarrassed and said in a low voice, "It seems that the young master himself strongly requested it."
"Then even the Holy World of Moonlight can't just agree rashly!" Hinatsuru Akina emphasized, then paused, realizing she had been a bit out of line, coughed lightly, and asked, "And then your young master just did that?"
"Yes."
Ms. Murasame murmured with great concern, "I've also heard about what happens to those geniuses who play against President Gekko, so I'm very worried."
"Didn't you go in and take a look?" Hinatsuru Akina asked.
"No, after President Moonlight and Ms. Ikeda left, the young master came out once and reminded me not to go in and disturb him," said Ms. Murasame helplessly.
"I go."
Hina Tsurugi walked straight ahead.
"Alas! Lady Hinatsuru!"
Ms. Murasame was worried. Although she sometimes joked with Luo Chen, she also knew his temperament; he was a man of his word.
They already said no entry, so if we still go in, wouldn't that be...
"Teacher Murasame〃々~"
Misaki Ayuzawa quietly tugged at the hem of Murasame-sensei's clothes and whispered, "Let Mrs. Hinatsuru try it out. The young master only said we couldn't come in, he didn't say anyone else couldn't come in."
"Ok?"
Ms. Murasame was taken aback, nodded speechlessly, and sighed softly, "I was just too worried and confused. Now I have no idea what to do. Well, that's fine too."
"Okay, please relax!" Ayuzawa Misaki helped Murasame-sensei massage her shoulders. In the JS Research Institute, Murasame-sensei was practically her mentor, and she respected her very much.
……
Squeak.
The door was pushed open.
It quickly closed again.
Luo Chen, who was sitting at the chessboard lost in thought, raised an eyebrow: "Murasame-sensei, didn't I tell you not to come in and disturb me? I'm fine."
"It's me, young master."
Hinatsuru Akina took off her wooden clogs at the doorway, walked over in her clean white socks, and knelt down opposite Luo Chen.
"Lady Hinatsuru?"
Luo Chen was slightly surprised, then remembered that Hinatsuru Ayana had also come today, and he hadn't gone to properly take care of her yet.
"I'm sorry, Mrs. Hinatsuru, I..."
"It's alright, young master has his own things to attend to. My wife and I have already received a lot of care, so there's no need to worry about these things," Hinatsuru Akina said with a smile, anticipating what Luo Chen was going to say.
Luo Chen blinked and didn't say anything more.
Do you have tea?
Hinatsuru Akina asked.
"Yes, would you like some, Mrs. Chuhe? I'll go make some for you." Luo Chen stood up.
"Let me do it."
Hinatsuru Akina spoke first, smiling at Luo Chen, "I suppose the young master hasn't yet tasted my tea-making skills. Why don't you let me demonstrate them today?"
Luo Chen was a little confused, and subconsciously watched Hinatsuru Akina go towards the tea tray in his line of sight.
Once the other party had started skillfully brewing tea, he belatedly asked, "Lady Hinatsuru, you didn't come here specifically to take care of me, did you?"
"Young Master, please don't overthink it. I'm not too worried about your duel with that Moonlight Saint. The reason I'm doing this now is..."
Hinatsuru Akina paused slightly as she poured the tea, then added two words, "Thank you."
Luo Chen: "Hmm?"
"It's out of gratitude, isn't it?"