New law of Beast Taming-Chapter 390 - 391: The Bargain [pt1]

Chen was at a loss for words now. Whatever he had planned to do next escaped his mind. Yoko Tsurugi had fooled his plan in the most unexpected way possible.

And yet, Chen could not find it in himself to feel disappointed in what happened. Yoko Tsurugi’s cheeky grin also made him forget the purpose of this experiment - to revive Amane. But when he remembered about it, it made him feel guilty.

"Hmm, looks like the tour is finally over. Your collection has many exciting things, but I should not touch them. Like this electro-plasma gun, you are keeping out in the open. How many walls do you think it can blast away?"

Chen ended up laughing out loud once he heard Yoko’s question.

This woman had been too close to death, and all she did in return was crack jokes. It made Chen feel the foolish ideas he had until now.

’Well, since my plan failed this time, I must find another way to call Amane’s soul back to life. But until then, I guess I can enjoy my friendship with Yoko Tsurugi a little more.

"Yes, it’s time to head out now, Miss Tsurugi. I had fun with you, and I appreciate you keeping my father company. It’s been a long time since he last met someone. I am sure that father was lonely."

Chen thanked Yoko with a slight bow. He was happy with the outcome of the day.

Yoko cheerfully walked out with him as well. She linked her arms with Chen, not letting him know anything was wrong.

The employees who saw Chen and Yoko kept their mouths quiet. They knew better than to babble and die for no reason.

But one of those employees tried to look at Yoko once with impure eyes. He wanted to know what was special about Yoko Tsurugi.

That turned out to be the worst decision of his life. His eyes met Yoko’s as he looked up, and breathing became more demanding for the man. The impact of Yoko’s gaze and the pressure of her presence was too much for the poor man.

No one moved to help that poor man until the hallway was free once more. Then, the scientists threw the unnamed man into the medical wing.

"I am afraid that this is it for today, Miss Tsurugi. I would like to welcome you to revisit me in the future. Please let me know if you need anything."

Amane had been about to walk out of the room when she paused. She looked at Chen, finally remembering something, and turned around.

"Ah, I completely forgot all this time. But there is something I want you to do for me. Hand me the goddess’s core from the rift. You know, the one you ripped out of Hortencia’s grave and was supplied to you by Sean."

"I want to help Sakura, and I need that core to make things work."

Amane held her hand out in a demanding manner. She left no space for a refusal, and she looked strong.

Such a strong response took Chen aback, and he stepped back. He did not know what to say to Yoko regarding this.

He did have Hortencia’s core with him. But he had plans for that core. He could not hand it over whenever he wanted to.

And the core did not belong to him. It belonged to his father, and it had returned to his father as well. Chen had no ownership of that core.

"I am afraid I cannot fulfill your wish. The core you are looking for is no longer in my possession. If you want that core, you might have to make a second visit and a formal enquirer. And I cannot guarantee that it would work as well as you want."

Chen warned. He knew how hard it was for his father to part with anything he owned. Hortencia had difficulty begging his father to hand that core over.

"I see. So, you do not want to hand your core over, huh? Seems like I will have to take things into my own hands now. Don’t tell me that I did not warn you."

Amane warned, and Chen wanted to ask her what was happening when the lab behind him blew up.

The section that blew up was an empty wing, so no one got hurt. There was also no fire, which caused enough panic people to start running around.

"Wait, what! Miss Yoko, did you do that? How did you-? No, why did you do that? Do you know how many people are currently residing in this residence? What would happen to all of them if you caused such trouble?"

Chen asked. It was weird to be the one to have a moral compass in such a situation when he generally lacked any. But that was what he felt now.

Chen was usually rock-hearted, but he was not cruel. He cared about his people and workers as much as someone in his situation could worry about them.

"If you are so worried about all the people in the lab, then you don’t have the time to worry about and ask me questions. I have not hurt anyone yet, but I will not hold back next time."

"The only way to stop me is to give me what I want. The result is in your hand. So, think about what you want to do from here and let me know your decision. I can keep this up the whole day."

Amane warned, and Chen frowned. His heart warned him that Yoko was right. She was a madwoman who would do what it took to fulfill her ambitions. There was no stopping her madness.

But Chen could not give in to her demands. He had promised his father always to pick her side and to protect Kori’s secrets. The goddess’s core fell into that category as well.

’I am sorry, my dear workers. But I will make sure your death is not useless. The next people I appoint in your place will be taught how to escape a disaster.’

Chen gave up and allowed Amane to do what she wanted. He was no longer going to argue with her. Her passive aggressiveness would not benefit her in her path. Experience tales at novelbuddy

"Looks like you finally gave up. Now, get out of my way. I will look for that core myself."

Chen’s heart skipped a beat when Yoko walked past him. But he was sure she would only destroy another part of the building.

But she kept on walking…and walking. Yoko was heading toward the building in front of him.

"What the hell do you think you are doing? Is destroying the building not enough? Do you have to head toward the building as well?"

Chen asked with an annoyed expression. His body had suddenly gained momentum, and he held Yoko’s hand to pull her back.

He was not afraid of anything then and was ready to counter anything Yoko threw at him.

But when Yoko turned to face Chen, her eyes were blank, and her expression looked dangerous. Her presence did not feel natural, and Chen stepped back in fear.

"Don’t poke your nose into useless business. Be glad that you are alive and not my enemy. Otherwise, I would have no problem going after you as well."

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Chen took a step back. He did not want to protest Yoko anymore. His legs gave way, and he fell to the ground. He looked at Yoko’s tall back, and his body refused to move.

Meanwhile, Amane needed to be thinking more. Her instincts had zoned in on getting Hortencia’s core back. It was no longer just because Sakura needed that core. Amane had a feeling she would need that core soon as well.

But Chen refused to cooperate. Amane had to take matters into her own hands.

She allowed her instincts to lead her around until she found the clearing where the core was. Familiar Wisteria flowers hung in the clearing but had changed from their signature bluish-purple to pinkish-red. The sky had also taken a darker tone due to flowers all around her.

"Oh! Looks like you decided to visit me so soon. What brings you back to me? Was it my charming personality? Or is it my company?"

"Or, have you come for this…"

Chen’s father held her hand out, and a shining orb rested in her hand. Hortencia’s core looked calm on that big hand. Amane wanted to reach out and take it.

Her instincts stopped her from doing so for the first time. Amane’s instincts were cautioning her not to trust this person and to not go near her until she knew what this person wanted.

"What’s wrong? Don’t you want this core? Hmm, maybe I read you wrong. I was so sure that you wanted this core. Well, I guess this is useless now. I can crush it’s power and absorb it-"

"Wait a minute. What are you? If you can touch a goddess’s core so casually, then you cannot be an average person. You better tell me your real identity before I forcefully make you."

Amane warned while not taking her eyes off the core. She wanted that core at all costs.

"Hmm, that’s a good question. Why don’t you try to guess what my real identity is? You can have this core. But I doubt it will help you with what you want help with."

"Once you have exhausted all the other options, come and find me. I will help you out. I am here for that purpose."