“It’s not so much a showdown as it is a mutual cooperation.”
“We may be different people, but we share the same destiny.”
Shirokane Kaguya didn't disagree with this point.
They indeed had the same destiny.
She believed that Sanzenin Nagi also received the power bestowed by the diary, just as she did.
Sanzenin Nagi cupped her chin in her hands.
“It seems like your status in the Shirokane family is quite low, isn’t it?”
“What do you mean, Miss Sanzenin?”
“Hee~ Do you want to take control of the Shirokane family?”
The moment these words were uttered, Shirokane Kaguya understood. She no longer had the hesitation she had yesterday.
“I can take control of the Shirokane family myself. If I can better control that power, I can use force to rule the entire Shirokane family, bring it under my control.”
“Eh~ So you have considered it?”
“Naturally, I’ve thought about it. Because of my past identity, I was not accepted by the Shirokane family, just a princess waiting to be married off. If I could escape this fate, I would naturally think about this problem.”
“But ruling by force won’t work. If you use harsh measures, most of your family members will likely believe that you should rule the Shirokane family because of your special status, but they will also interfere with your life.”
Shirokane Kaguya fell silent.
Indeed, even with great power, as long as she couldn’t completely control everything in the Shirokane conglomerate, the Shirokane family would still interfere in her life.
If she could be heartless and kill anyone who didn’t see reason, perhaps the situation would settle down.
But could she do that?
It would probably be difficult.
She might be limited by even more power.
She had to admit, trying to claim the position of the heir to the Shirokane family alone would be extremely difficult.
“So, Miss Sanzenin, is this what you’re proposing to me as a condition?”
“That’s right. If you wish, I can help you completely control the Shirokane family and become its heir.”
These words were huge.
Shirokane Kaguya would never believe it if anyone else said it.
But if it was Sanzenin Nagi speaking, considering the Sanzenin family’s political, economic, and commercial connections, Sanzenin truly had the strength to effortlessly help her become the heir to the Shirokane family.
Even if there were massive disagreements within the Shirokane family, as long as Sanzenin's name was brought up, and if they gave the Shirokane family a taste of their power, she believed that the vast empire the Shirokane family had built would crumble in an instant.
As long as the Shirokane family didn’t want to be completely destroyed, they would have no choice but to surrender to Sanzenin, kowtowing before them.
Thinking, silent, Shirokane Kaguya spoke.
“Is it because of the diary?”
“Yes. You should know that wealth is useless in the face of true power.”
Sanzenin Nagi’s blunt words resonated with Shirokane Kaguya.
Perhaps she didn’t fully understand the meaning of those words in the past, but now, possessing that terrifying power, she understood.
Wealth is nothing but the most useless thing in the face of true power.
Wealth and power are merely fleeting, only strength is everything.
“He told us his name. It’s his test of the diary’s rules.”
“But since he revealed his name and the city he lives in, it would be inappropriate for us not to actively reach out.”
“For him, our proactive approach, allowing him to record it in his diary, is also a mutually beneficial matter.”
By this point, Sanzenin Nagi’s stance was clear.
Shirokane Kaguya understood it perfectly.
“So, I’ll be part of the test.”
“Yes, after all, he doesn't know the specific members who have obtained the diary, so I need you to test the diary.”
“It seems the identity of the Shirokane family heir is quite cheap.”
“It’s already quite valuable. That’s a test for the diary host.”
Sanzenin Nagi puffed her cheeks in retort, causing a flicker of surprise on Shirokane Kaguya’s cold face, which then morphed into a smile.
“Indeed, comparing the heir of the Shirokane family to that person is truly reaching.”
Although that person’s identity was ordinary, his hidden strength was too high, so high that almost no one in the world could reach his level.
The mere heir to a conglomerate shouldn’t be compared to him.
“Right, Shirokane, did you try your luck with the lottery today?”
“Not yet.”
“Try it. I guess you won’t get anything good today.”
“I agree with that.”
Shirokane Kaguya and Sanzenin Nagi looked at each other, both taking out their diaries and spinning the big wheel.
The result was the same for both of them.
【Thank you for participating.】
Yes, not only did they not get anything good, they didn’t even get anything at all.
The two, having already guessed the outcome, had their faces twitch at the sight of these four words.
With a tacit understanding, they both looked up and saw the helpless look in each other’s eyes.
Sanzenin Nagi sighed.
“It seems our diary rules are different from his.”
“Yes, his rules are the rules of the host, the rules of the diary owner, and we only have the rules of the viewers.”
Shirokane Kaguya had the same realization.
“We observed him yesterday, and it was his reminder that made us get something good.”
“As the diary owner, he probably needs to establish a connection with us, or perhaps an increase in the number of people watching his diary would benefit him.”
“As for us, maybe we need to interact with him to get some good stuff from the lottery.”
“It all hinges on that person.”
Now they could be certain of a great deal, but there were still some things that needed to be tested directly.
But actively reaching out to such a special person gave Shirokane Kaguya a major headache.
She had never been the type to proactively interact with strangers, even in the past.
However, this wasn’t something she needed to think about now.
The heir to the Shirokane family.
That was what she needed to consider now.
“In the end, if we really have to contact him, Miss Sanzenin, are you going to transfer schools too?”
“Hmm……”
This question also caused Sanzenin Nagi to hesitate.
“There’s no way around it. If it truly becomes necessary, we’ll take the initiative and talk to him then.”
“Good.”
Shirokane Kaguya nodded slightly.
“So, Miss Sanzenin, when are you planning to make your move?”
“Of course, right now.”
Sanzenin Nagi grinned. She pulled out her phone and dialed her grandfather’s number.
“Old man, I need a favor.”
PS: New book, need data.