Chapter 134: Yalong!? This Craftsman Is Incredible!
Chapter 134: Yalong!? This Craftsman Is Incredible!
The ceremony venue was packed with people.
The main seats were filled with the elites of the Kimura family.
At the VIP table, all the notable families associated with the Kimura family were present.
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"I heard that Takuya contracted a powerful shikigami this time."
"Yes, it's said to be a salamander. Much stronger than Takumi's Dark Tiger."
"I wonder if Master Sosuke can reclaim the family's lost honor from last year?"
"Last year was a disgrace for the Kimura family. Takumi's shikigami was gone before the ceremony even started. He became a failure and fled to the Dragon Kingdom."
"I thought the Kimura family had no more talented successors after Takumi's accident, but Takuya really proved himself. He surpassed his younger brother in just one year and took the lead."
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At the Ceremony Grounds…
Takuya stood confidently before a cage of one hundred disaster beasts.
The results of this inheritance ceremony had already been decided.
By tradition, the heir must fight five disaster beasts of equal level in succession.
During these battles, the heir must demonstrate the full power of their shikigami to gain the recognition of the clan.
If more than half of the family approves, the heir officially succeeds.
But this year, Takuya was already halfway there.
For the past year, he had gained the recognition of most of the clan.
And his true strength?
No one had seen it yet—not even his parents.
Today, he would let everyone witness his power.
Today, he would prove himself.
Today, he would show the world that his brother was nothing compared to him!
Today, he would declare that he is the true genius of the Kimura family!
And that his shikigami far surpassed everyone's expectations!
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Near the Ceremony Grounds…
At the closest location to the ceremony's main stage,
Local media reporters narrated the event live on air.
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"Ladies and gentlemen!"
"Takuya is full of confidence today, determined to claim victory!"
"I know everyone is wondering…
What kind of shikigami has Master Takuya contracted?"
Will it surpass his younger brother Takumi's Dark Tiger?"
Can he defeat five disaster beasts of equal level in a row?"
Let's watch and find out!"
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But in reality, not many people were watching.
The Kimura family had long lost its prestige.
If they hadn't paid for the coverage, the local TV stations wouldn't have even bothered to report on it.
And those who were watching?
Most were just bored individuals looking for entertainment.
Others were rivals of the Kimura family, hoping to see them humiliated once again.
After all, last year's Takumi incident had been hilarious.
Now, everyone was curious.
Would Takuya bring shame to the family this time?
The audience waited eagerly, hoping for another spectacle.
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At the VIP Table…
Among the guests of honor,
Tanaka, the Vice President of the Lin Chuan Association, sat in attendance.
Last year, the Association President himself had come in person,
But after the humiliation at the Kimura family, he had refused to return.
So, instead, he sent Tanaka.
Lin Chuan Association was a powerful underground organization,
Its influence rivaled that of the local Self-Defense Forces.
The Kimura family had ties with this organization,
Which was precisely why the Dragon Kingdom's military needed someone to infiltrate them.
Tanaka looked at the Kimura family head, Sosuke, with a smirk.
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"Sosuke, last year, our president personally vouched for your family. He lost face because of you."
"He was embarrassed, so he refused to return. Instead, he sent me."
"I hope you won't disgrace us again."
"Tell me now—are we going to have another disaster like Takumi?"
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Sosuke looked tense, but his tone remained confident.
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"Absolutely not. Last year was an accident."
"We never expected Takumi's shikigami to be sabotaged like that."
"The head of security took responsibility and committed seppuku."
"This time, I am personally overseeing Takuya's security."
"If you see him standing here, that means everything is under control."
"And, Vice President Tanaka, I guarantee that Takuya's shikigami will impress you."
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Tanaka raised an eyebrow.
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"Oh? I heard that Takuya's shikigami is a Salamander—stronger than Takumi's Dark Tiger."
"But what makes it so special?"
"I've asked before, but you never told me."
"Are you still trying to keep secrets from me?"
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At that moment, Nanarai, Takuya's mother, spoke up with a smug smile.
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"Mr. Tanaka, my husband kept quiet because he didn't want Takuya to be targeted like Takumi was."
"But I assure you—compared to Takuya's shikigami, Takumi's Dark Tiger is nothing."
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"Oh? That strong?"
Tanaka leaned forward, intrigued.
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"Well, the ceremony is about to begin."
"Why don't you see for yourself?"
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At the Ceremony Grounds…
Takuya raised his hand,
A portal of light appeared.
From within, a massive four-legged creature crawled out.
The crowd gasped.
Atop the salamander's head were two sharp, curved horns.
A symbol of evolution—
A sign of draconic transformation.
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Tanaka's eyes widened in shock.
"A Yalong!?"
"Takuya has contracted a Yalong!?"
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Nanarai beamed with pride.
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"Vice President Tanaka, do you see now?"
"This is why my son was chosen as the heir."
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Meanwhile, in the audience, chaos erupted.
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"A Yalong!?"
"Takuya's shikigami isn't just a Salamander—it's a Dragon Salamander!?"
"Incredible! The Kimura family is rising again!"
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At the News Station…
The male reporter, who had been half-heartedly covering the event,
Suddenly sat up straight.
He had originally thought this was just another paid broadcast.
No one had even wanted to take this assignment.
But now, he realized…
He had just accidentally covered something huge!
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"A Yalong!? In a live broadcast!? This will boost ratings by at least 0.5%!"
"And with Takuya reaching Level 3 in the Contracted Yalong Shikigami, this story will blow up!"
"This is going to be a goldmine!"
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And just like that,
The Kimura family's inheritance ceremony was about to become the center of attention.