New law of Beast Taming

"Yoko Tsurugi, there have been too many reports regarding you these last few days. You are trying too hard, but we want you to rest now."

"Regarding your mental health and social welfare indexes, we have decided to pull you out of your seat and make the Tsurugi family an independent unit run by democracy. I hope you will comply with our decision."

Elder Dao coughed into his hand to distract everyone from what he was speaking. He needed Yoko Tsurugi to be especially distracted before she could concentrate on his words.

He was confident that he turned Yoko Tsurugi’s attention away from the topic when she said nothing. She was quiet and calm, just sitting in her seat.

’This is it. I know that Yoko is distracted these days. It was the right decision to use this time and force her to take a break.’

Elder Dao still needed to be finished. He wanted his role in the new council to be solid, so he continued to speak.

"We are not asking you to stay out of the politics forever, Miss Yoko. But the recent happenings must have taken their toll on your mental health. We want what is best for you. And currently, what you need is rest."

’Rest and never come back. Nothing would be better for you to remain in your place and never return.’

Elder Dao was excited now. Not only were the other elders keeping quiet and letting him take charge, but Yoko Tsurugi was also not saying anything. It meant that he had won this gamble, and he was happy.

"Y-Yoko, you need to calm down. I know you are unhappy with our decision, but maybe you should pull your pets back a bit. I don’t feel so comfortable sitting in the middle of these blood butterflies."

As soon as Elder Dao heard Elder Fushi’s words, his eyes flew open, and he looked around. Small but beautiful-looking butterflies surrounded him.

These blood butterflies had filled the room quite well, and there would be no way to escape them.

"What is the meaning of this, Yoko Tsurugi? Are you threatening us? Have you truly lost your mind?"

Elder Dao wanted to be happy to see the proof of Yoko losing her mind, but he was terrified for his life. He was not sure how long he could keep himself alive if these butterflies decided to attack him.

"Hmm, and how do you plan to control the family when you cannot even control a single beast species? Let me remind you all: I am the head of the family because I can be one."

"The one I am handing this charge to also can head this family. Nothing you say or do would change these facts."

Amane reminded the elders while the blood butterflies filled the space. The elders wanted to argue, but there was nothing they could say.

Since the iron was hot, Amane decided to end the tyranny of these fools right then and there.

"Since we are on this topic, I should address this problem now. I found the old records of this family, and I want to point out that there are a lot of mistakes. There has been too much fraud going on."

"As such, I will be stripping this family elders of their right to manage money and decision-making from this point forward. I want you all to sign this contract that ends your role within this family."

The butterflies placed the contracts in front of all the elders. The elders looked startled to see the agreement. Most of the people looked uncomfortable and annoyed with this new development.

Even Akabe looked taken aback when he got the contract. But unlike the others, he had accessed the risk and sighed it first.

Elder Hao also did not hesitate to sign the contract. It was relatively fair to him, and he did not lose many assets. All his money was still his to own.

But the other elders were angry and afraid. Those directly dependent on the Tsurugi house’s influence were devastated and wanted Yoko to reconsider her decision.

"Yoko, this is not a funny joke. There is no way we are signing away our rights. Do you know how much we sacrificed for this family and its position? You would not be here if it were not for us…"

Elder Dao started his monologue, but Amane was not in the mood to hear him yelp.

Those who were intelligent and capable had already signed the contract after reading it. They knew that these terms were better than any terms they could have gotten.

But those not keen enough to catch this continued to resist Yoko’s decisions.

"I see. So, you do not want to sign this contract? Then, we shall do things the hard way. I will change the contract in front of you and give you five minutes to sign this new one."

Yoko snapped her fingers, and the butterflies changed the contract before the elders. The elders looked at this new contract and felt their blood boil.

This new one was too harsh, leaving the elders no rights or money.

It was worse than signing away their life for the elders. And there was no way they would accept it just lying down.

"The decision is up to you. I am not going to wait around for long."

Amane warned, but the elders were happy with their decision. They had found their answer, and it was to resist Yoko Tsurugi.

"Well, you made your decision. It is time for me to do what is necessary. Remember, you were the ones who chose this path for yourself."

The elders were gleeful at first. They knew there was nothing Yoko could do to make them sign these contracts.

Or that was what they believed to be the case. But it became apparent soon that it was not the case.

The elders, who had no problem controlling themselves until now, felt their hands move independently and sign the contract. The binding magic washed over them, and they all panicked.

They knew they had not willed their bodies to move and sign the contract. Something had forced them to do this.

"Y-You! How are you doing this? What kind of witchcraft is this? Why is my hand moving on my own?"

Elder Fushi asked as he finished signing the contract. He was not the only one who complained and called foul play.

"How would I know your thoughts when you signed the contract? But one thing is for sure - you signed the contract. Now, you have nothing to do with the Tsurugi family anymore. From this point on, the elder system has been abolished."

Amane reminded the elders who had been stripped of their rights. They did not look happy or satisfied to hear such a decision.

"You tricked us. There must be some kind of foul play at work. We do not accept this decision. We will take you to court, and you will lose this case."

"Yoko Tsurugi, you have gotten too arrogant for your good. You need to be knocked down a peg or two. Get ready for a court case now."

The elders had already made up their minds about this conflict. They were sure they were in the right, and some foul play had been involved.

But Amane already knew that she would not get caught for her methods. She had used the blood butterflies to control these elders.

And blood butterflies left no residue after they were used. It was safe and sound to use such creatures.

But that was not all. What Amane needed to see from this display was the loyalty of these elders. And just as she expected, no one was on her side.

These elders were useless. There were two elders here that Amane could use - Elder Hao and Elder Cornia. They accessed the situation quite early and signed the first contract.

She would make sure to keep them working for her, but not at the influential level they were currently at. She would make them an employee and advisors for the time being.

"Are you listening to us, Yoko Tsurugi? We are dragging your ass to the courtroom. Are you sure you want this on your record?"

It wasn’t brilliant for the elders to talk about Amane’s case records before her. She did not care about her image half as much as these elders thought she did.

But still, Amane looked at Akabe Tsurugi and his tried self. The one who looked most haggard and exhausted in this room was him. And for good reasons as well.

"Akabe Tsurugi, you need not participate in our internal strife. You can spend your days relaxing beside Sakura. Sakura will take half of her responsibility as soon as she can."

Amane assured the elder, and Akabe looked taken aback. There was gratitude in his eyes, as well as mixed emotions.

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"I…thank you. I don’t think I am in a condition to play around anymore. If you want me, I will be by Sakura’s side."

Akabe Tsurugi made a quick escape without looking back. He did not even know what he had been doing in this council meeting in the first place. After all, he no longer had a conflict with Yoko Tsurugi.

"Ugh, this is it. I will make the call and file for an official court case now. I know it is the only way you will take me seriously."