Type-Moon: In Another World, I Became an Alien God

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Yao met an acquaintance there.

The middle-aged man sat on the sofa in the living room, wearing a sophisticated suit that seemed out of place in the Western-style mansion.

Her figure was so thin that it was impossible to ignore.

At that moment, their eyes met.

"Huh? Oh, isn't this Yao?"

"Yes, I knew it. When I smelled the aroma of this tea, I knew it was you, Uncle."

Yao revealed a happy smile.

He hadn't seen her since the funeral of the Great Witch Maine two years ago.

Now, I meet this uncle again.

He was extremely happy.

"There's nothing I can do. I just got back here myself. The royal tea was one of her favorite black teas when she was alive."

"It's been two years... Yuzhu, how are you?"

“Yuzhu…she’s increasingly reluctant to be with me, but I can’t blame her. Although we are father and daughter, ultimately, we are still different in our positions.”

Uncle Kuonji's words carried a hint of helplessness.

His expression also revealed his loneliness.

Maine, a witch, chose to fall in love with an ordinary human, who is now the head of the Kuonji family.

That is, Kuonji Yuju's father.

Yao habitually called him uncle.

"Uncle, you've lost weight."

"Yao, give me some face, okay... Shouldn't I, as an elder, say this to a junior like you?"

"I'm worried about you."

Yao could tell that his uncle, Kuonji, was not in good condition.

Compared to the situation two years ago.

Judging from his appearance alone, Yao could tell that the other person had lost half his weight and his overall energy and spirit were very weak.

Since the Great Witch passed away.

My uncle has been unable to get over the pain of losing his wife and still misses Maine to this day.

Yao is someone who has already married in the Lostbelt.

To be honest, Yao couldn't even imagine his beloved's death, and his worry for his Uncle Kuonji was genuine.

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Are you worried about me...?

Uncle Kuonji gave a bitter smile.

Even a junior can see that I'm just putting on a brave face, which is enough to show how pathetic I am.

"Alright, don't worry about my affairs. People always have problems as they get older. What's important now is that Yuzu and I are back in Misaki. We probably won't be leaving again."

Uncle Kuonji was unwilling to talk more about his own affairs.

He then turned to talk about the reason for his return.

Today, the Kuonji Zaibatsu has moved its base back to Japan, choosing Misaki as its new location.

This was Uncle Kuonji's personal decision.

At the same time, it was also for the sake of having pearls.

Having lost his wife once, he doesn't want to lose his daughter. If Arisu stays away from the Kuonji Temple for too long, she might lose herself.

The mansion was used by the Great Witch to protect Yuzhu.

Previously, because he had to take care of Arisu, Uncle Kuonji would take Arisu with him on business trips to England.

As Yuju grew up, the problems became more and more obvious, and in the end, he could only return to Misaki.

Yu-ju is the last witch.

She carries the bloodline of the First Magician, making it impossible for another witch like Yuzhu to be born in the future.

Uncle Kuonji is the eldest son of the Kuonji Zaibatsu.

He defied public opinion to marry the great witch Maine, which created a significant rift between him and his family.

Now, he has moved the family to Misaki for his daughter's sake.

Although the Kuonji Zaibatsu did not suffer significant losses, it did not gain much benefit either.

There are many people in the family who harbor resentment.

It can be said that Yuzu was in a very awkward position in the Kuonji family, and many people regarded her as an ominous figure.

Not only did he cause his mother's early death.

The head of the family, who should have focused on the family business, ended up doing a series of troublesome things that were more trouble than they were worth because of this mother and daughter.

The family members within the Kuonji Zaibatsu are all wealthy individuals.

Because they control a large amount of resources and interests, the family members are actually least concerned about kinship.

In addition, Youzhu has a detached and indifferent temperament.

This made it even harder for her to get along with the Kuonji family, and their relationship was basically like that of strangers.

Even though she is the daughter of the head of the Kuonji family.

However, all that Yushu owned was the Kuonji Temple residence; she had no other possessions whatsoever.

This was the only thing her father could fight for for her.

"Yao, I'm sorry... I didn't have time to attend your father's funeral. I'm very sorry."

"It's alright, Uncle, you're already busy enough compared to what I'm going through. Don't worry about it too much. Although you and Youzhu didn't come, I think that with my dad's personality, he wouldn't blame me in the afterlife."

Yao is also the head of the family.

Compared to the large conglomerate of Kuonji in 093, where family ties are weak and internal strife is frequent, this is a different story.

The Aozaki family was clearly more warm and harmonious.

Moreover, he could somewhat understand his uncle's difficulties.

His beloved wife left him, and as a mortal, he not only couldn't understand his daughter who was born a witch, but he was also treated coldly with incomprehension by the blood ties of his family.

It can be said that his life was tragic.

He loved his daughter dearly, yet at the same time harbored unrealistic fantasies about his blood relatives.

If we really want to say what Uncle Kuonji did wrong...

There must be only one thing.

That means falling in love with the wrong person.

"Hmm... I won't say anything more."

"Yao, if there's anything you need my help with, just say so. After all, I'm still the head of the Kuonji family."

Uncle Kuonji felt guilty towards Yoh.

In the past, Yao was also a member of this ancient temple.

Aozaki's grandfather was a close friend of the Great Witch, which is why Yoh was able to study under her.

Yao took his place and accompanied Youzhu.

Even the news of the Great Witch's death was personally delivered to him by Yao.

Compared to his blood relatives who had disappointed him many times.

Rather, Yao is more like family to him, a family that even the reclusive Youzhu wouldn't reject.

"By the way, the Aozaki family probably has all the resources but no way to make a move, right? Let me tell you something only a few people know: the Ministry of Finance's financial restructuring plan is coming through soon..."

"Financial restructuring...at this time?!"

Yao was taken aback.

Although they possess the skills of a magician, they must still adhere to modern rules when taking action.

Even a powerful monarch like the Clock Tower needs a lot of money to realize his family's long-cherished wish, but where does that money come from?

Normally, it depends on the head of the household's business acumen.

A great magician may not be a great warrior, but he must be a great businessman who knows how to do business.

Wealth is the first hurdle to becoming a magician.

Yao is the head of the Aozaki branch family.

He had seen many of the businesses under the Aozaki Group, all centered around their own bank.

In Japan, this is how zaibatsu (conglomerates) operate.

Based on this, they horizontally control a series of industrial chains such as electronics, oil, food, and automobiles.

Some chaebols have as many as tens of thousands of internal companies.

They not only span multiple fields horizontally, but also form one industrial chain after another vertically.

The Kuonji family is a prime example.

They are a well-known export giant in Japan, holding a significant position in this sector.

The Aozaki Foundation is smaller.

They are far from achieving this level of internal circulation, but in recent years there has been a trend toward moving closer to that goal.

"That's right. In order to avoid nationwide financial risks, the Ministry of Finance intends to review all banks. At that time, many small banks will be forcibly reorganized and integrated into the subsidiaries of large banks."

In my view, this storm won't stop so easily; it will continue for a long time.

Uncle Kuonji made his point very clearly.

This is a financial battle fought without bloodshed.

Either you die or I live.

"However, there's no need to worry too much. I still have high hopes for the Aozaki family. I can still help you through this kind of storm. Why do you look so troubled? Is there something you're unhappy about?"

"It's not that I'm dissatisfied, it's just... I feel that I can try to make it on my own."

Yao knew that his uncle, Kuonji, wanted to help.

However, he also has the passion to make a living on his own, which is a man's pride.

He instinctively didn't want to rely on his elders' connections.

This is a very normal psychological state.

"Haha, hahaha... Yao, you haven't changed. You're still as stubborn as ever, believing that you can build a world for the family on your own. But now, this is not something that one person can solve."

Uncle Kuonji burst into laughter.

His gaze toward Yao was filled with admiration and nostalgia, like the passionate spirit of a young man.

Although he is foolish, he is not annoying.

Which man hasn't been like that?

"For you, achieving your goal is the most important thing, right?"

Sometimes you have to put your pride aside. Don't worry about the weapon you have; as long as it achieves your goal, that's what matters.

Don't mind my old bones.

That's all I can do for you now. Use me as a weapon in your hands.

Uncle Kuonji's eyes were bright and piercing.