Chapter 18

[Age 13: As the future son-in-law of the Kamisato Clan, you took on many family duties.]

[Since Kamisato Ayato was busy with official matters and preferred to stay out of the public eye, the task of appearing at public events to uphold the Kamisato Clan's image was given to you—who was both good-looking and adept at socializing.]

[Age 14: Ayato discreetly asked you to attend a funeral—Kaedehara Kageharu's.]

[The Kaedehara family had long been affiliated with the Kamisato Clan, sharing a deep historical bond.]

[Although the Kaedehara family bore undeniable responsibility for the untimely death of the previous Kamisato Clan head, the Kamisato Clan still attended the funeral out of respect for past relations.]

[At the funeral, you met the late Kageharu's son, Kaedehara Kazuha.]

[You hit it off during your conversation and learned that Kazuha planned to dismiss his retainers and become a wandering ronin.]

[You wished him a pleasant journey, though you couldn't help feeling a twinge of envy.]

[You carried a debt of gratitude to the Kamisato Clan, meaning you might never have the freedom to roam the world like this boy.]

[Age 15: Kamisato Ayaka had grown into a graceful young lady.]

[When you were engaged, she had been a naive child, but now she had blossomed into a dignified, virtuous girl.]

[What young maiden doesn't harbor romantic feelings? Kamisato Ayaka was no exception.]

[Her feelings for you grew stronger with each passing day.]

[Her current dream was to become a supportive partner to you.]

[She managed your daily affairs so well that you had no worries while striving for success outside.]

[Confronted with Ayaka's deep affection and dedication, you felt a pang of guilt.]

[Even now, you only regarded her as a sister, not as someone you had romantic feelings for.]

[To ease your guilt, you tried to treat her even better.]

[Your attentive care made Ayaka feel blissfully happy, and she only loved you more.]

[Thus, the two of you became caught in a cycle of growing affection.]

[You could only reassure yourself that since you intended to marry her in the future, you would never let her find out the truth.]

[Age 16: The situation in Inazuma grew increasingly tense. The nation's supreme authority, the Shogunate, issued a "Sakoku Decree," effectively isolating Inazuma and cutting it off from the outside world.]

[The Raiden Shogun sealed the waters around Inazuma's islands with a massive thunderstorm. No one could leave, and no one could enter.]

[As a member of the Kamisato Clan, the Yashiro Commission had to fully comply with the Shogunate's policies.]

[You felt an unsettling sense of foreboding. The Shogunate's proclamation seemed like a prelude to something bigger—there was bound to be a significant move coming.]

The Vision Hunt Decree was looming.

Kael remembered how oppressive the atmosphere in Inazuma had been while playing Genshin Impact. He hadn't liked it then, and the life simulation felt no different now.

Now that he was tied to the Kamisato Clan, he'd been dragged into Inazuma's political struggles.

If he wasn't careful, he'd meet a grim end.

Unfortunately, the life simulation's Sensory Mode was severely limited.

He could only activate it twice, for one hour at a time.

Otherwise, he could have used Sensory Mode to enter the life simulation and avoid dangers at critical moments.

[Request received. Attribute points can now be exchanged for Sensory Mode time. Each hour of Sensory Mode costs 5 attribute points. Exchanges are not limited by use count. Would you like to proceed?]

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"Yes, proceed!"

[Attribute points have been successfully converted into Sensory Mode time. Please use this service wisely to deliver the sharpest twists.]