Chapter 144: Objections ruled out!

"While he is poor, and has no background, he is a sharp genius that has been able to become the owner of those new Restaurant chain called the Fragrance Hall.

But even though he is such a genius he is also courageous and brave and is a person able to die for his love. Something that truly shocked this conservative me!

So, I decided to accept their love and affection, and at the same time make a great statement for their relationship, and engaging them tonight.

I know that my surprise tonight might have stunned you all, but I would like to ask you all to understand me, and bless the couple."

His words left the crowd speechless! Since when had this sly snake become such an emotional being? Was he okay mentally?

Everyone would rather believe that he had done all this just to make fun of Eric and then throw him away like a dirtbag than really believing all this.

On the other hand, Master Takeshiba turned towards his 'brother' Master Yoshida as he said,

"My brother I am sorry to have done such a thing tonight, as this should be the night of our kids, but Aika is my loved daughter too, and I had to make this public.

Lest people start spreading rumors behind her back and try to spoil my Takeshiba family honor."

Master Yoshida was completely startled himself, as even he didn't expect such a thing to happen. Amongst all the people in here he believed to be the one who knew his 'brother' best.

And yet, even he couldn't make sense of what was going on, and what had truly changed with his 'brother' for him to make such a move.

He was racking his brain, but there was nothing he could find, no reason, no plot he could think off that this 'brother' of his was playing.

This all didn't make sense, but he had to recollect himself and say something because the ball was now on his court, and how could he betray his own 'brother'. So, he said in a solemn but low toned voice,

"It's true that this is a bit unexpected, and also a bit unsavory to say in the least, but at the same time, I can't judge your decisions, as it truly surprises me this new side of yours.

All I can do and say is to bless the couple, and wish them a long happy life!"

While he said those words, he was staring at the couple, and especially at Eric. Since his 'brother' was serious about this then surely this kid had something special, that he needed to uncover.

What surprised him more though was the fact that Eric was looking at him seriously for a moment, and then just showed an embarrassed smile to him, as if apologizing for his weird look.

But that wasn't important right now, he didn't care about that, what he cared about was if Eric was able to see something through him.

He had tried so hard until now to hide everything as much as he could, and a lot of blood was spilled, so to have his secret discovered like that would truly be a huge boomer.

But Eric didn't say anything, and his attitude seemed completely normal, and there was also no change to his expression.

A young man his age shouldn't be able to stay that natural and calm after revealing even a small part of his secret, it was unthinkable.

But his line of thought was once again broken by the words of Master Yuzuriha who didn't seem like he could accept this, even if it was only in the eyes of the public as he said,

"Master Takeshiba what you are doing is a deep offense towards our society and rules. Not only is this kid not from our society, but also a foreigner.

There might be people in here thinking that you are colluding with the foreigners, and are betraying our country.

Surely you aren't doing something like this, are you?"

He said his last words with a bit of a threatening voice, but he didn't expect Master Takeshiba to smile at his words, as he said,

"Of course not, I Takeshiba Tomiyasu am a man that loves his country, and would rather die rotting than betray my country.

As for those low and stupid people who make those kinds of accusations, and assumptions, I would just simply tell them to ask Satoru Old Man, he can testify that he is clean!"

His words once again surprised the crowd, or to be more exact surprised the part of the crowd that knew who he was talking about.

Uncle Satoru was a not much-known figure, but to those that knew him, he was a symbol of courage, strength, and love for the country.

If he dared to testify that Eric was clean, then who would be able to argue about it. Once again Master Yuzuriha was beaten in arguments.

But while most of the people would get stuck on this fact, there were other people who were more interested in something else.

Why would someone like Uncle Satoru testify for some poor chap like Eric? Things didn't really add up at the end of the day.

The people who caught on this hint surely were thinking deeply about the situation, but there were people who were more concerned with what was happening, as Young Master Shiba Yahiko jumped from his place,

"Uncle how could you allow the lovely cousin Aika to marry this poor useless guy! This is certainly some kind of bad joke, you surely wouldn't allow this to happen.

Why are you accepting it? Is Cousin Aika pregnant? If that is the case I am prepared to take responsibility for the child, Uncle, but please don't condemn cousin Aika like this!"

His words clearly cause a massive wave of rumors around, as everyone started to think of what he said as probable.

That would really justify what was happening, after all, if Takeshiba Aika was pregnant, and couldn't abort would be a great shame to the Takeshiba family, and even more, if she wasn't married.

As soon as his words sounded through the crowd though, his mother pretended to be angry at him speaking like that, as he shouted at him,

"Yahiko know your place! You don't have the right to speak in here, and say stuff like that!"

Then turning towards her brother, Master Takeshiba she said in a fake sorry voice,

"I am sorry brother, Yahiko spoke out of turn! But you must know that he has had a liking to your daughter for a long time now, and can't accept this situation.

I ask you an apology on his behalf, but his words do make sense! Is that truly the case brother?"

Master Takeshiba didn't seem bothered by their remarks, as he had expected them. He didn't though that the person saying those would be his little sister, but it didn't make a difference.

He just looked at them like they were just speaking empty words, and said with a calm and collected voice,

"That is certainly not the case, and I don't plan to prove my words to you because at the end of the day this is a family matter even if it were the case.

I am sure that you don't think that your brother is a liar, do you, dear sister?"

While his words seemed warm and sweet, one could clearly feel a bit of coldness, and distance in them.

He was making a stand, since she had decided to be a part of the Shiba family, and protect that family's interest, then she was just as a stranger as a Shiba.

Seeing that the more this continued the more stupid words, and arguments would be done, Master Takeshiba decided to put an end to it, and make his stand clear as he said,

"Dear friends I must say that this Takeshiba is really happy and flattered to see you care and worry about me and my family, but I have to say that my decision is final and set in stone.

Now, if you will allow me to announce the continuity of the evening, and ask for your blessings to the couple!"

This was enough for him to clarify his situation, and also show support to Eric in public. Like this, he would be able to better maneuver in their negotiations.

The crowd of people seemed a bit unwilling but no one dared to speak more, as even the big families seemed to have lost their argument wars.

They didn't really know what to make of this, but one thing was for sure, that unwritten rule about the big families to not marry outside their circle was abolished, and unrest would follow.

On the other hand, Eric had just stayed quiet, calm, and collected all the time, as he decided to let his father-in-law do the talking for him.

He was assured of the value he had for him, and that guy would find a way to protect him no matter what. At least as long as he still had value for him.

And at the moment, one could say that Eric was the most precious treasure walking around, and he would be an idiot if he let go of him.

For all those reasons, Eric had just decided to stay out of this, as he just pretended to change his expression with the flow of the words, and the situation.

But all this time he had been concentrated on something else, or to be more exact on someone else. He was totally focused on Master Yoshida, and his…