Massacre of The Golden Witch Chapter 4

Gohda: Welcome to Rokkenjima, everyone. I am pleased to meet you. It is an honor that I got the duty to come here and welcome you.

Kyrie: Gohda-san, it has been so long...how have you been?

Gohda: I have been the humble and hard-working servant, just like you know me.

Hideyoshi: Wahaha. ANYTIME. If you think about quitting your job then just come and ask me anytime. I will employ you instantly.

Gohda: Thank you for your kind words, Hideyoshi-sama. It is a pleasure to be able to meet you again.

Shannon: ...Welcome everyone. I hope your trip was without trouble.

George: Huh? What was your name again...umm...let's see...Shannon, right?

Rudolf: Ahhh...Shannon-chan. You are getting prettier and prettier ~ .

Shannon: ...Umm....Thank you very much...

Rudolf: Oh, I should be the one to thank you. Being around younger girls is very refreshing, so to speak. These old hags really ruin the mood...Imagine travelling with them for hours and hours...

Kyrie: Rudolf-san...you shouldn't say things that will get you into trouble later.

Eva: Who are you calling old exactly?!

Rosa: Right, right...Nii-san should be punished ~ .

Rudolf: ...This is what I was talking about. Damn old women...

Kyrie: Don't worry everyone, I will put him in his place when we get to the guesthouse.

Jessica: I don't think you should bully Oji-san so much. I bet he always tries his hardest to please Kyrie Oba-san.

Rudolf: Ohh..Jessica-chan gets it. Finally someone who recognizes my hardships ~ . You are a good girl, Jessica-chan. Don't grow up to be like these harpies.

Maria: Uu--!! Ange is tooooooo sloooooow!! She will never catch me!! Hahaha!!

Ange: Onee-chan is cheating!! You won't get away with this!!

Rosa: Maria! Don't run too fast!!

Kyrie: Same goes for you, Ange! ...Those kids. *giggle*

It was a very peaceful and relaxing scene. They laughed and fooled around together. If someone saw this, they would think that the Ushiromiya family was just an ordinary family.

However...

Ange: GAH!! O-Onee-chan, you shouldn't stop all of a sudden!

Ange almost crashed into Maria as she was chasing her around.

Maria: .................Uu--. Gone.

Rosa: What is it, Maria? Did you lose something? Do you want Mama to help you?

Maria: ...Uu--. Gone. Uu!! Uu!! Uu---!!

George: Is she...looking at the ocean? What are you talking about, Maria-chan?

Jessica: Oh...you mean the boat we came with? Yes, it isn't here anymore.

Maria: No!! It is....gone!! Gone!! Gone!! Gone!! Uu--!! Isn't there!! Uu--!!

Ange: Stop it, Onee-chan! Tell us what is the problem!!

Eva: .....Huh?! She is right...the shrine isn't there anymore!

Jessica: You mean the one that was built on that rock, Oba-san? Yeah...it pretty much got destroyed during a storm.

Kumasawa: Ohohoho. A shrine that was built to protect this island from evil spirits...getting struck by lightning? Very, very scary. Indeed...ohoho.

Ange: Ev-Evil spirits?!

Maria: Uu--!! Misfortune is...coming...

Rosa: Quit it, Kumasawa-san. You are scaring the children.

Kumasawa: Excuse me, please. Old age makes me say weird things sometimes...ohoho.

Maria: ...Misfortune...

Hideyoshi: In any case, we should get going. We don't have time to waste here, no matter how beautiful the ocean is!

Gohda: In that case, please follow me.

The group led by Gohda left the harbor.

Not a single human could be seen there...only...a golden butterfly.

Beato: .........*cackle* *cackle* Ahahaha!! Nice, nice! Very soon...the banquet of blood can finally begin! *giggle*

Ronove: Milady, we are ready to carry out the first twilight. You only have to say so...

Beato: Now now, don't get too ahead of things, Ronove! I said "very soon"...Those humans have rather high anti-magic toxin levels...but during the night those levels will drop significantly...that is when we will surprise them and slaughter them like animals! *cackle*

Ronove: If you say so...What about our guest, Milady?

Beato: Hmm-mhhh...you don't have to worry about her. I will keep her entertained myself. I have a feeling we will be very good friends!! *giggle*

Ronove: As you wish...then...I will be waiting for your orders.

The demon bowed to his master then disappeared.

Beato: Hmph. Lady Bernkastel...

She was talking to the Heavens.

Beato: ...I hope you will enjoy the show we will put on! Because...I know I will! *cackle*



This is a scene that took place a long time ago. Krauss was away at the university, Kinzo was on a businness trip and Eva just left the island without a single word, minding her own business. The only non-servants on Rokkenjima that day were Rosa, Rudolf and their mother.

But their mother was terribly sick...she couldn't even leave her bed. And all of these events resulted in...

Rudolf: EAT IT!!

*slap* Rosa's cheek was bright red from the slap she received from her brother. They were standing in the rose garden.

Rosa: ...! ...I don't...want to...

Rudolf: Fuck! Do you think I care about what you want?!!

A kick...this time the attack was aimed at her stomach. She collapsed to her knees immediately...she was only a nine years old girl. Even if she tried to resist, her brother - who was in his teens - would have easily overpowered her.

Rosa: !!! Ahhh!! M-Mother!!! *hic*

Rudolf: What a cry baby...but you know what?! Nobody can protect you!! Hahaa!!

Another kick...it was her head that had to take it.

Rosa: Uwaahhhh!! *sniff*

She was crying as loud as she could, in hopes of someone noticing them and coming to her aid. But it was useless...

Rudolf: You know...you are really asking for it...if you could just do as I say then I wouldn't hurt you...

That was an obvious lie and both of them knew it.

Rosa: Uu---!! Don't hurt...me...Nii-san...please *hic* Uu--!!

Rudolf: Ah, that fucking "Uu" of yours always pisses me off...SHUT UP!!

He stomped on her head.

Rosa: ...aaaaa...g....h...

She could barely speak since her head was pushed against the ground by her brother's foot.

Rudolf: Haha!! This is where you belong...under my shoes!

Rosa: !!!

Rudolf: Now, now..lick it clean...

He let go of her head but his foot was in front of her face...

Rosa: Nii-san....

Rudolf: DO IT!

With a crying face, she started to clean Rudolf's shoes with her tongue.

Rudolf: Right, right! Lick them clean you whore!

She obeyed, having no other choice.

Rudolf: ...Good. Here is your reward.

The reward was...another kick in the face.

Rudolf: Now, can we finally get over our original issue? EAT IT!!

The reason Rudolf started to act violently was because Rosa refused to eat an insect.

Rosa: It...is disgusting! I don't want to...Uu--!

He grabbed her hair and pulled her up. Then, covered her nose...waiting for her to open her little mouth...and...

Rudolf: There!!

It was a repulsive thing. With six legs and a slimy body. It wanted to escape from Rudolf's grip, just like Rosa. But he forced the insect into her mouth...

Rosa: GUUH!!!

He didn't let her open her mouth again.

Rudolf: EAT IT! CHEW IT!! SWALLOW IT!!

The poor thing moved around inside her mouth...looking for a way to flee...but in the end..

Rosa: Ahhh!! *cough* *cough* Ahhh!!

...she ended up swallowing it accidentally.

She vomited all over the ground. Tears, snot and vomit stained her pretty clothes.

Rudolf: Hehehehe!! You liked it, didn't you?!! You filthy animal! Hahaha!

Rosa: Haaah....I hate you!! HATE YOU!! Haaah....

Rudolf: What was that? Did I...hear you right? You hate your own brother??! You ungrateful slut!

Rosa' little head was grabbed. Rudolf pushed her face into her own vomit.

Rudolf: Learn..to...show...some...fucking...RESPECT!

As an ending to the whole process, he smashed her head into the ground. Blood...mixed with vomit, tears and snot...

Rosa: .....ah....W-why?......

Rudolf: No particular reason. I just hate your face, that is all. Bye. *spit*

As a parting gift he spat on her.

However...this wasn't the worst thing that happened...

Rosa was playing on the beach with her stuffed animals. Hugging them and singing to them.

Rosa: Mr. Rabbit, you are sooo cuuuute!! *kiss* Ahaha!! What? You would like to sing with me again...? OK! Hehe ~ ...

Rudolf: Hey! The retard is playing with her toys again!!

Suddenly, Rudolf came into view. He was waving his hand at Rosa like every brother would do so to their little sisters.

Rudolf: What a nice party you have here...

Rosa: ...I am sorry but I don't remember inviting you...please go away, Nii-san.

Rudolf: You don't want to play with your brother? What on Earth is wrong with you?

Rosa: I just...

She couldn't finish her sentence because Rudolf's fist crashed into the side of her head without warning.

Rosa: Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!

She was in the sand...in a fetus position...holding her head that hurt like nothing she had experienced before...

Rudolf: Reaaaally now...what is up with you and dolls, seriously....You are nine years old for fuck's sake...and you still fool around with this crap...how pathetic can you be?!

He picked up one of the animals...it was a small, lovely stuffed elephant.

Rudolf: You don't have any friends and even your own family hates you!! ...But I will help you out a little...

With that...he tore the elephant...to pieces...

Rosa: Arrggg!! Ahhhhh!!! Noooo!!!! *sniff*

Rudolf: It is time for you to grow up...and your brother will help you to mature into a fine lady. Hehe...

The next one he grabbed was a dog.

Rudolf: This one is actually quite nice. Still, it has to go...

Rosa: Waaahhh!

Another destroyed toy fell into the sand...

Rudolf: Shit. These things are very crappy. I barely have to do anything and they come apart...talk about spoiling the fun.

Rosa: *hic* N-Nii-san!! STOP IT!! I will...do anything!! Just...stop....please!! I beg you...

Rudolf: Nah, you can't possibly offer anything to me that I already don't have or can't have.

Rudolf's prey was a cat toy.

Rudolf: Pfft. Give me a break...

The cat's head was bitten off by Rudolf!

Rosa: UHHHHHHHHH!!! *sniff*

Rudolf: *cough* *cough* Bleh...*spit* . Ugh, that was stupid of me...*cough*

He spat cotton pieces everywhere.

Rudolf: ...Anyway, we have only one left. Isn't this your favorite one? Mr. Rabbit, huh?! Hahaha!

Rosa: ...Not him, please....Nii-san...you can't do this...

Rudolf: Just watch.

Rosa: !!!!! Ohhhhh!!!!

Rudolf: HAHAHAHAHA!! Your face looks even more stupid now than it usually does! And that is really something! Hehehe!

Her face was very red from crying so hard. Her friends had been just killed, after all. In front of her very eyes. By the demon that was her brother.

She had no energy left in her body...she lied there...lifeless...crying...

Rudolf: What is with you? ...*sigh* Maybe...now that I got rid of those junk..I can help you to grow up...Ihihihi.

He jumped on her and teared her clothes.

Rosa: NII-SAN!!!!

Rudolf: I want to see your disgusting body...!!

Rosa tried to get away but Rudolf was much stronger. Her clothes were torn off...piece by piece....and she was there...naked...with her brother...on the beach...

Rudolf: Wow...your body is sure underdeveloped...even for your age...

Rosa: .........kkkk.....hhh......help....some...one....

Rudolf: Ihihihi....Rosa...you are...getting wet...

Rosa: W-what is...going on.....What do yo want...?! Nii-san....ugh...I don't...get..it...leave me..alone....

He was licking her flat chest.

Rosa: Haah...Nii-san....

Rudolf: Shut up!

*slap* He silenced her.

Her chest was very warm and Rudolf couldn't get enough of it. He sucked her little nipples.

Rudolf: ...Ahh...Let's do this...

He undressed himself...Rosa couldn't believe her eyes...

After that...he tried to put his penis into his little vagina...

Rosa: AHHHH!!!!! STOP!!!

She cried because it hurt her. She tried to escape again but was held down.

He attempted to put it in again and again to no avail.

Rudolf: Damn...Too fucking tight....Oh...then...

He tried her anus this time. It was tight, no doubt about it...but not an impossible task like her vagina.

Rosa: Nii-san....I don't understand...anything...*sniff*

Rudolf: ...AH!

His dick..slipped into her asshole. She screamed and begged him to stop but Rudolf had no intention to do so.

First, he moved his hips very slowly. However, soon they were moving at an incredible speed. Thrusting....pushing....as far up as he could...

Rosa: Gwaaahhhh! It huuuuuuurts, Nii-san!! HURTS!! UWAHH!!

Rudolf: Ah, God...so tight....

They were the only ones on the beach. Nobody could intervene and interrupt them.

Rudolf: Who would have...thought...that...the useless Rosa...actually...isn't that useless? Ohh....

He pounded her ass as hard as he could. He didn't pay attention to Rosa's words, screams or begging.

Rudolf: Ku!!

He cummed into her tight little ass.

Rosa: Ahhhh!! *hic*

Rudolf: Fu....that was...not bad...for a girl your age...Hehe.

Rosa: Ahhhhh!! Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!

Rudolf: ...I am gonna get going. You should come back and eat lunch with us...then again, Mother and Father will be really pissed if they see you coming back naked!! Haha!!

Rosa: Nii-san...Rudolf Nii-san!!

Rudolf: Huh? What?

As they were walking towards the mansion, Rosa came near Rudolf and began to talk to him.

Rosa: ...I am worried about you, Nii-san. You look very tired. Are you okay, honestly?

Rudolf: Hmph. Yeah, I am all right. I have told you guys before...It is just the lack of sleep. That is all.

Rosa: Really? You shouldn't push yourself too hard...

Rudolf: Did you forget? We are here on business. I can't allow myself to be weak at a time like this.

Rosa: ...Right. Even if one of the three of us younger siblings doesn't pay attention then Krauss Nii-san will easily deal with us.

Rudolf: Maybe tonight I can get some sleep.

Rosa: Hopefully. *giggle* You are amazing...always on top of your game and all...I want to be like you...

Rudolf: Ah...Rosa. I---I'm sorry.

Rosa: What are you talking about?

Rudolf: You know...the things I did to you back then...I am..sorry. I know it doesn't mean much to you...but...I am honestly..sorry. I regret everything...

Rosa: Nii-san....

Rudolf: An older brother shouldn't treat his younger sister like I treated you. It's...unforgivable.

Rosa: ................................Nii-san. I...I don't know what you are talking about.

Rudolf: ???

Rosa: You...never did anything bad to me. We...we always played together back then...you were very kind to me...And we loved each other dearly...

Rudolf: W-What?

Rosa: ...Don't you remember those fun times? We played with my stuffed animals...and you said you liked the dog very much. You were kind of cute back then. *giggle*

Rudolf: ....Rosa...

Rosa: That is right. The only mean ones were Krauss Nii-san and Nee-san. Those two always picked on us because we were younger than them...but you and me...we stuck together and helped each other always...

Rudolf: I....

Rosa: ...Do you remember? Haha. Nii-san, you are such a nice guy...you wouldn't be able to hurt me even if you wanted to. *giggle*

Rudolf: ..........................

Rosa: Hmm?

Rudolf: ...Thank you, Rosa. For...reminding your brother...of the good times. I...am grateful to you.

Rosa: Now now, don't even mention it ~ . Come on Nii-san, Maria and Ange-chan left us behind for good!

Rudolf: Ah!

Rosa grabbed her brother's hand and dragged him along, running after the kids.



The group - after finished observing the beautiful rose garden - went and put down the packages at the guesthouse.

The adults decided to go to the parlor in the mansion to meet up with Krauss and Natsuhi. They told the kids to do as they please until noon.

After considering all possible activities, they agreed on having a picnic on the beach. The four of them asked Shannon to come with them and help them.

Jessica: What a nice weather. It is hard to believe that there will be a typhoon coming this afternoon.

George: Yes, they said the typhoon would be here for a while...I don't think we will be able to leave tomorrow.

Ange: No school for me on Monday then!! Haha!

Maria: Uu-. That is right! No school! Maria hates school!!

George: Haha. You shouldn't say things like that, though I understand where you two are coming from. When I was younger I didn't particularly like school either.

Jessica: Wow! George Nii-san...wasn't always perfect?! Now I feel a lot better! You know how my parents always compare you to me and how they say I should be like you...but hearing this reminded me that you are human too.

George: I am sorry, Jessica-chan. Do you want me to talk to your parents? Maybe I can persuade them to stop with the comparison game.

Jessica: Don't even try. They are hopeless. Two hard headed and cold, stuck-up persons...they don't listen to me or anyone else for that matter.

George: Still, you shouldn't talk about them that way. I am sure they want what is best for you.

Jessica: If that was the case then they would let me get away from this cursed island. ...This place is really the den of demons and evil spirits.

Ange: "Evil spirits"? Like those Kumasawa Baa-chan mentioned earlier? About the shrine and all...

Maria: Kihihihihihi. Are you scared, Ange?

Ange: Ah, no...not really. I am...curious.

Jessica: Well, I didn't want to talk about it since I thought this would scare you two...but Rokkenjima used to be called Azukishima in the past...or so I heard from Kumasawa Baa-chan.

George: Azukishima...how unnerving...

Maria: It is said that fishermen avoided it because they were afraid of the evil spirits. Kihihihi.

Jessica: Oh so you know about it too, Maria.

Ange: Yeah...it is no surprise. Onee-chan is interested in this kind of stuff after all.

Maria: I also heard it from Kumasawa Baa-chan. Uu--.

George: Seems like you and I are the only ones left out then, Ange-chan. Haha.

Jessica: Though there isn't much else to say...in the end, it is just a legend.

Maria: Kihihihihi. I wonder about that.

Ange: Hey Shannon, did Kumasawa Baa-chan say anything to you about this stuff?

Shannon: Indeed, Ange-sama. I heard that shrine was built by a traveling monk to keep the evil of this island in check.

Jessica: ...Hmmm..Yeah, I totally forgot about that part.

George: I wonder how much of it is true and how much of it are lies that spread from misinfo and gossip.

Maria: ...It is true. Beato told me so.

Ange: Bea - who?

Shannon: Maria-sama must be talking about...Beatrice-sama.

Ange: Beatrice, Beatrice...oh...is she...?

Jessica: She is the witch of Rokkenjima, master of the night, Golden Witch or some nonsense like that...

Maria: Uu--. Don't talk like that about Beato! She exists!! Uu--.

George: Of couse she exists! We believe you, Maria-chan. So calm down.

Shannon: ...I agree with Maria-sama. Beatrice-sama...definitely exists.

Ange: ...Not buying it. Give me proof.

Maria: Uu--!! EXISTS!!

Jessica: Calm down, Maria. And Ange, don't start a debate over a thing like this...

George: Still, why do you two believe in her so much? Can you tell us?

Shannon: I don't know about Maria-sama but...I have seen many strange things happening on this island...

Jessica: ...If we are talking about strange things then yeah...I can confirm it...there are some rather...odd stuff going on here from time to time.

Ange: Like what? Let me guess...Windows closing by themselves and things disappearing? Mom told me those are only the results of humans' mistakes, no need for fairies or demons or witches.

Maria: Kihihihihi. Ange, you won't believe no matter what. I know your type. Always doubting everything and searching for a "hidden truth" ...but there isn't one. The fact is Beatrice exists and that is the end of the story.

Ange: You are waaaaay to confident in this, Onee-chan. Have you ever met with this so called witch to begin with?

Maria: ...I...haven't met her yet, actually. But the evidence is overwhelming! Uu--!!

Ange: If you mean the ghost stories that the servants tell each other...then sorry but that isn't evidence.

Maria: Uu--! Ange will get punished by Beato for not believing!

George: All right, all right. It is time to stop this conversation. Let's not fight each other. We are cousins, right? Apologize to each other now.

Ange: .........

Maria: ............

Shannon: George-sama is right. No matter what we believe in personally, we shouldn't fight each other over those beliefs.

Jessica: Yeah, yeah. Come on, do as Nii-san says.

Ange: I am sorry, Onee-chan.

Maria: ...Uu--! It doesn't matter! Maria forgives you! Maria also got a little carried away...Uu--!!

George: Heh. That is more like it.

Jessica: But whether or not Beatrice exists, I wonder about the legend of the gold...

George: Ten tons of gold hidden away by Grandfather? I don't know...seems pretty unlikely...

Ange: Ten tons of gold...that would be very hard to hide, right?

George: Haha. Yes, you are right. If Grandfather is telling the truth...where did he get it from? And where could it be now?

Maria: Uu--. If you want to find it you have to solve the riddle of the epitaph first.

Shannon: Yes, the one that is displayed under Beatrice-sama's portrait in the hall.

Jessica: Impossible. That is one hell of a brain-twister. I tried it numerous times but I couldn't even start it. It is too...vague.

George: Though if we look at it this way, it had to be a hard riddle. We are talking about 10 tons of gold!

Ange: Maybe we should have a go at it later this day...

Jessica: Yeah...if we run out of ideas and get bored then that riddle will always be there waiting for us to solve it.

Shannon: Ummm...Excuse me, everyone. But we should head back to the mansion now. Lunch will be ready soon.

Maria: Uu--. Maria is hungry ~ .

Ange: Onee-chan, we have just eaten those cookies...you shouldn't eat too much or you will get fat!

Jessica: *giggle* Yes...but it is fine to eat a little more from time to time. Especially if Gohda-san is the one who makes the food!

George: ...Now I am starting to get hungry too. Let's go everyone. We shouldn't make our parents wait.



Eva: I can't believe it...Natsuhi Nee-san's welcome is...without flaws this time. I am...honestly surprised.

Natsuhi: Thank you for the compliment, Eva-san. I tried my hardest this time and it seems like all that hard work had its fruit.

Kanon: ...Would anyone like some more tea or coffee?

The people in the parlor shook their heads.

Natsuhi: Kanon. You can go now. If we would like something then we will ask for you.

Kanon: ...As you wish, Madam. Now, if you would excuse me...

The young servant left the room while pushing the serving cart in front of him.

Rudolf: ..............................

Krauss: ..............................

Eva: .................................

Rosa: ...................................

Hideyoshi: ...............................

Kyrie: ......................................

Natsuhi: ................................................................

Rudolf: ...Now that he is gone...we can finally get down to business.

Krauss: I am all ears...

Eva: So Nii-san...how has Father been lately? Hmm?

Natsuhi: Father is as healthy as ever.

Hideyoshi: Are you sure about that?

Natsuhi: What is with this suspicious tone of yours?

Rosa: Listen Natsuhi Nee-san, Krauss Nii-san. Isn't it strange that we didn't have a chance to meet with Father last year?

Krauss: I told you already back then that he was in a very bad mood. I don't think I need to explain Father's mood changes to anyone here.

Kyrie: Still...it is Father we are talking about. He always took the family conferences very seriously. And he always showed up every time, no matter how bad his mood was at the time. But last year...

Rudolf: ...Last year was an exception. Exactly how bad of a mood was he in that caused him to skip an entire family conference?

Krauss: Believe me, it was a really bad one. And I have been dealing with Father for God knows how many years...

Hideyoshi: We don't doubt that it is a great burden to take care of Father alone. But...

Kyrie: ...You won't talk your way out of this so easily, Krauss Nii-san.

Eva: Kyrie-san is right! You fooled us last year but it won't work again!

Krauss: ?? What are you talking about?

Rosa: Nii-san, you are certainly a clever man. But you underestimated us. We aren't that stupid to fall for your tricks, even though you would like us to be!

Rudolf: Aniki, if I were in your place then now would be the time I confessed.

Krauss: I have no idea what you are babbling about!

Hideyoshi: Illusions can be an effective way to mislead your enemies. But their drawback is that they are just lies in the end. And lies don't last forever!

Eva: I have got to hand it to you that it was a very smart move on your part...yes, it WAS. But it is time to come clean now!

Krauss: Would you just stop talking in riddles already?!

Kyrie: I am going to make it convenient for everyone here and tell you clearly: Krauss Nii-san, we suspect that you have been lying about Father being alive. You used this lie to be able to gain access to the wealth of the Head.

Natsuhi: What?! How rude!!! Lying? Pretending Father is alive? Gaining access to his wealth? Baseless accusations!!

Krauss: ......

Rosa: Nii-san, I believe this is called embezzlement. And it is a very serious crime...

Rudolf: Aniki, you would be in big trouble if we took this to court. But we are willing to negotiate with you.

Krauss: Are you...blackmailing me?

Eva: Call it whatever you want! But I won't allow you to get away with this...unless you cooperate with us.

Natsuhi: I can't believe my ears! You all want Father to be dead so much that you believe your own delusions!! Say anything more and I'll throw you out of here!!

Eva: *sigh* You have the least right to speak up here, you womb!! You...throwing ME or anyone else out of this house?! Know your place!!!

Natsuhi: Grr...

Natsuhi was shaking as she was trying to hold back her emotions.

Hideyoshi: Natsuhi Nee-san...I am sorry but I am afraid this is more than just a delusion.

Kyrie: Don't worry, our conditions aren't anything scary or impossible. We tried to think up a deal that benefits everyone.

Rosa: So, what do you say Nii-san? Are you willing to listen to us?

Rudolf: Aniki, I am only asking you to be logical about this.

Eva: You have no other choice...

Hideyoshi: This is the best way, believe me. Don't waste your time thinking about it too much.

Natsuhi: D-Dear...

Kyrie: What is your answer, Krauss Nii-san? Are you interested?

Krauss: ...............................................Hehehe.

Eva: W-WHAT?!

Krauss: ...I am interested...in seeing your faces when you meet with the Head during lunch!! Ahahaha!!

Rudolf: Don't tell me...

Rosa: ...Father is still alive?!

Kyrie: Ugh...

Hideyoshi: Is it...true?!

Eva: You are just bluffing, aren't you?! The Head is dead!! Must be...This...is impossible...

Natsuhi: Hmph. Just like I thought. Nothing but a bunch of vultures...And to think that you wanted to say that my husband succumbed to greed...pathetic.

Krauss: Hahaha!! I have no intention of going along with your cute games. And I don't need to do it either. Because I didn't commit anything illegal, I didn't steal from anyone, I didn't commit embezzlement!!

Rosa: C-Can you prove that?!

Krauss: I don't need to prove anything. You are the ones accusing me ergo you need to present evidence if you want me to take you seriously. But since I didn't do anything, you can't prove anything either!

Eva: Tch....damn it..!!

Eva was the most frustrated one. She tore her fan to pieces to vent her anger.

Krauss: ...But I have to confess. Your theory isn't entirely untrue. However, it is very, very far away from the truth.

Natsuhi: Dear..what are you talking about?!

Eva: So you admit that you stole money from the Head?!

Krauss: No. Like I said, I didn't do anything illegal.

Hideyoshi: Then what the hell is going on?! I-I don't understand anything.

Kyrie: ...If he is alive then I take that we can meet him soon, right?

Rudolf: Y-Yeah! Now it is time for you to prove yourself innocent, Aniki.

Krauss: Haha. I guess so. He said he would be attending lunch.

Rosa: !! The Head will...eat lunch with us?!

Krauss: Correct. He is in perfectly good health, by the way. If you have any questions, you can ask him before lunch. That is, if he will be in a good enough mood to answer you. Hehehe!!

Eva: I-I will believe it only after I see it!

Kyrie: Seconded. Let's see how Father is doing with our own eyes.

Hideyoshi: I can't really believe it either...but it isn't impossible that he is alive. Now that I think about it, I wouldn't put it past Father.

Krauss: This is a rather...complicated situation. I think he will have a lot of things to discuss with you, especially...with you, Rudolf.

Rudolf: ! What is that supposed to mean?! Did I do...anything that displeased him?

Krauss: Haha. Just go to the dining hall and wait there. It is almost noon.

Rosa: Hey, Nii-san?! Where are you going?

Krauss: Isn't it obvious? To Father's study.

With a victorious smirk on his face, Krauss left the parlor.

Hideyoshi: Natsuhi Nee-san...can you tell us anything more?

Natsuhi: Honestly...I have no idea what my husband was talking about...

Since it was 11:50 they moved to the dining hall to take their places at the table. The cousins were already sitting there with Doctor Nanjo. Kumasawa and Gohda also stood in the room.

George: Oh, Father. How did the meeting go?

Hideyoshi: .....

Eva: George. Talk with your cousins for now.

George: A-all right...

George immediately noticed the negativity surrounding his parents. He realized it would be best to obey his mother's command.

Jessica: ...What is going on? Not just your parents but Rosa Oba-san, Kyrie Oba-san and Rudolf Oji-san too...did something happen?

Jessica whispered to him in a low voice.

George: ...I think it is very likely that your father has something to do with this...

Jessica: I hope that guy didn't pull off some nasty trick. ...But look, Mom looks confused too...I don't get it...

George: Maybe something happened to Grandfather? How has he been anyway?

Jessica: Dunno. I can't even remember when was the last time I saw him. It's like he is a phantom locked up inside that freaky study of his, not being able to leave it ever.

George: Hmmm...but he will come and eat lunch with us, right?

Jessica: If Dad told me the truth then that is the plan. But I have my doubts about this.

George: Do you think he will come up with some excuse in the last minute?

Jessica: Anything is possible at this point...

George: I have a bad feeling about this whole conference...

At that second, the door slammed open. Genji, Kanon, Shannon and Krauss came in. It was exactly 11:59.

Genji: Please everyone, stand up to pay your respects to the Head of the Ushiromiya family. His Honor is going to be eating lunch with everyone.

Everyone stood up like lightning struck them. Most of them were wishpering things at a low voice to their neighbors.

Then...the noise gradually died down....A deadly silence. It filled the entire dining hall. Nobody moved even an inch or dared to take a breath.

These seconds felt like eternity. Only the sound of the ticking clock could be heard echoing.

Finally, Genji spoke up.

Genji: ......The noble and wise Head of the Ushiromiya family....Ushiromiya Kinzo.

A man appeared wearing a cape. When he fully came into view...

Eva: WHAT IS THIS?!! Is this some kind of bad joke?!!!!

Hideyoshi: I....can't believe my eyes!!!

George: Huuuhh?! He is.....

Natsuhi: D-Dear! What is this supposed to mean?!!

Jessica: N-No way...

Rosa: Ahhh.......is this some kind of dream??!

Maria: Uu--. Maria doesn't understand anything ~ .

Ange: ....This can't be Grandfather...!!

Kumasawa: W-What an unexpected turn of events..!!

Gohda: M-Master?!

Kyrie: All right, now someone really needs to explain what is going on!!!

Kinzo: ...Welcome, everyone. Long time no see.

Rudolf: B.....BATTLER??!!!!!

Kinzo: ...Hey, old bastard. What's up?