"But now, there's clearly been a slight mishap." Aslan sighed in resignation, looking at Asagi with an apologetic expression.
"Because my skills aren't perfect yet, when I synchronized with those idiots, I set their goal to be loyal to me."
"But who knew their understanding of loyalty was to offer sacred girls to please me?"
As he spoke, Aslan looked at her.
Asagi was stunned, then rolled her eyes at him. She said irritably, "What's the point of saying that now?"
Aslan spoke in a rather dejected tone, "No choice. I had no hopes for those idiots' abilities. If only they were a bit smarter."
"But people who are already dumb don't get smarter just because they're controlled, right? When they act stupidly, it just makes others angrier. You have no one to complain to; you just have to endure it yourself."
"Seems like it…" Asagi looked at him with sympathy. She knew how unreliable the people at that vegetarian eatery were, how bizarre their thinking was. Thinking about it, being the Fourth Primogenitor wasn't easy for Aslan either.
At that moment, Aslan sighed, "If only there were someone smart, wise, capable, and loyal enough to help me manage those idiots, that'd be great."
"That's how it should be. We need to prevent this from happening again." Asagi sighed too.
But unlike his naive daughter, Sensai, catching the hidden meaning, immediately looked up, staring at Aslan in shock. "Your Excellency's meaning?"
See, how clever he was. He'd already called him Your Excellency. Aslan looked at Sensai with an amused smile.
"The position of Prime Minister of Itogami Island is still vacant. I wonder if Mayor Aiba has any ideas?"
He had ideas, of course he did. He was very interested. Right now, he was the Prime Minister of Itogami Island. After the Blazing Banquet, wouldn't he become the Prime Minister of the Night Empire? This was incredibly tempting for Sensai. He knew well the level of the three major Night Empires in the world. In other words, they held veto power over nearly all global affairs.
It was common knowledge that Primogenitors never handled affairs themselves. They were the type of hands-off bosses. This meant it was the true pinnacle of power. Rising to the top, truly reaching the top.
After weighing the pros and cons… or rather, just the pros, since there were no cons, Sensai looked at Aslan calmly. "I'm curious, what kind of Night Empire does Your Excellency envision?"
"Maybe an empire where everyone follows the law, with a clean government, hard work rewarded, and justice upheld." Aslan said casually, envisioning a harmonious, peaceful society under his control.
"Of course, if anyone gets in the way, just clean them up." Aslan waved his hand nonchalantly, then handed Sensai the authority to control the other executives and allowed him to use the Blacklight Virus power within his body.
Though it was something Aslan had casually infected, it wasn't hard for Sensai and the blacklight monster to display Six-Digit level power. In a world where only Primogenitors reached Five-Digit level as gatekeepers, this was indeed immense power. The other three Primogenitors in this world were probably only on par with Shirayukihime.
Even in close combat, they might be defeated by Six-Digit level experts. After all, vampires were Summoners, with all their combat power in their Beast Vassals.
"I understand. Please leave it to me." Sensai placed his hand on his knee.
With such power, if he couldn't do it, he might as well die and quietly become a blacklight monster.
"Then, I'll leave the rest to you, Minister Aiba." Aslan said with a smile.
"Huh?" Asagi was stunned.
The Prime Minister matter was decided so quickly? Wasn't that too hasty?
Aslan, seeing Asagi's confused expression, couldn't help but smile. It seemed Asagi hadn't realized she'd been "sold" by her father at this moment.
Otherwise, where would Sensai get the qualifications to become Prime Minister, even controlling the blacklight monster? Did she really think Aslan would be so kind as to give power to others for free?
For a position of this level, if Aslan dared offer the chance, the line of applicants would stretch from Itogami Island to Japan. All this was thanks to Asagi's identity as Cain's Miko, and Sensai naturally knew this.
This could also be seen as Aslan's guarantee to Sensai.
Cain's Miko status was quite important to Aslan. After all, to obtain the Cleansing, he'd have to deal with Cain and his Miko.
Even in the original story, Asagi's role was indispensable. Her hacking skills were often highly effective at critical moments. Even without her Cain's Miko identity, Asagi was a rare talent. From any perspective, Aslan wouldn't lose out.
"But, Asagi, do you have any other requests?" After settling Sensai's matter, Aslan looked up at her.
"As an apology for my mistake that affected you and caused psychological trauma."
"So, you can ask for one thing I'm capable of doing. As long as I can do it, it's fine."
Instantly, Asagi's eyes lit up with surprise. She'd been thinking about how to ask for his help. She didn't expect Aslan to be so kind as to give her a reason to ask.
This was a bit surprising. The considerate Aslan now was somewhat different from the Aslan she knew.
Asagi suppressed her excitement, pretending to be generous. "You said it, no taking it back."
After returning, she'd send all the incriminating evidence she'd investigated to her father. That wouldn't harm Aslan, right? At most, she could help with investigations for free.
Thinking this, Asagi looked at Aslan expectantly, awaiting his response. Aslan naturally said cleverly, "A Fourth Primogenitor doesn't easily take back his promises."
Hearing this, Asagi held back her excitement and asked hesitantly, "Then, what if I ask you to turn my mom into a vampire?"
Upon hearing this, Sensai was stunned, and even Aslan was taken aback.
Aslan and Sensai exchanged glances, and even Natsuki couldn't help looking at Sensai.
Aslan and Natsuki seemed to see a green hat on Sensai's head. Coincidentally, Sensai thought the same.
The atmosphere suddenly became very awkward. As it grew awkward, Asagi seemed to realize something was off and asked hesitantly, "Of course, that's not possible, right?"
"I don't want to be your stepfather, Asagi." Aslan said with a wry smile. Though it sounded absurd, it was the truth.
Vampires in this world needed a special urge to drink blood. Aslan admitted he might have feelings for Asagi, but he had none for her mother. He wasn't someone who inherited Prime Minister Cao's desires.
Asagi was truly shocked. She also realized she'd made an incredibly foolish request. Asking the Fourth Primogenitor to drink her mother's blood…
"Ahem." Asagi's face flushed, and she lowered her head to stare at the empty plate in front of her, not daring to say a word. But thinking of her mother lying weakly in the hospital bed, her expression gradually became resolute. She looked at him firmly.
"Didn't you say you wouldn't take it back? I'll convince my mom. You just need to turn her into a vampire."
"Isn't there another way?" Aslan flicked her forehead irritably, intending to snap the foolish girl out of it.
Sensai also realized something. It seemed the power Aslan gave him was enough to heal his wife. They didn't need to be so pessimistic.
"With just the power Minister Aiba has now, he can save your mother."
Aslan patted Sensai's shoulder, granting him permission to infect others. This time, of course, he could preserve the infected person's consciousness.
"Thank you." Sensai lowered his head, speaking in a hoarse voice. He didn't dare look up, let alone make a sound.
He was afraid if he spoke again, his foolishness would be exposed in front of his daughter. His fatherly dignity would be shattered.
"Alright, Natsuki-chan, are you done eating? It's time to go." Aslan looked at Natsuki, who was wiping her mouth, and Aurora, struggling with her ice cream, asking with a smile.
"Finished ages ago." Natsuki glared at him. If Aslan hadn't lingered with Asagi, she'd have gone back to rest already.
"Then let's go." With that, Aslan gave space to the father-daughter pair.
Asagi looked at her father, unsure what to say. But Sensai's refusal to meet her eyes reignited her rebellious streak.
"Minister Aiba, are you afraid to look at your daughter?"
Sensai froze, lowered his head, and didn't answer. Only after Asagi left her seat did a soft sobbing sound emerge.
Asagi's steps paused briefly, but she didn't look back, respecting her father's pride.