Blossoms of the Dark

CLXXXVIII Selene: Coup

Trigger Warning:

- alcohol abuse

- blood

- whipping

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Coup d'etat.

A French word for the act of overthrowing the current party in rule and establishing one's own regime.

What I coordinated with Shigaraki and the rest of the League could be described with this word.

It is one satisfaction to successfully assassinate all my enemies standing in the way of my throne.

It is another, a stronger, headier pleasure to see physical proof of my victory.

As Hanada-sama informed me days ago, his lawyers have come to officially name as heiress.

A total of seven, all from the same firm. Including Hanada-sama and me, the nine of us are gathered in his private office at the manor. It is early morning now, but the process will take the entire day.

Not that I am complaining. In that box sitting on the center table is my opportunity of inheriting billions worth of yen.

The head lawyer begins by introducing himself and the rest of the team to me. Sasaki Reo. A softspoken man past the age of seventy. Despite the grey strands in navy blue hair and the wrinkles on his face, his chestnut-colored eyes shine bright with vivacity. He resembles a kind grandfather more than Daruma-san. Given his age, he most likely is one. The calm and soothing manner in which he speaks makes his company almost enjoyable.

Almost.

Because I cannot make the mistake of forgetting that he and his team are the people who help forge contracts for Hanada-sama and cover up his scandals. The same contracts and scandals where I was the barter piece. After the assassination, the doctors helped cover up evidence of the rape and miscarriage, but the lawyers were the ones who diverted attention away from the sexual crimes in the first place.

Althoguh, perhaps it was for the best that they did so. Otherwise, if my dirty secrets were revealed, I would be trapped even more than I am now. Hanada-sama does not have any relatives that would come to claim his property and me. However, I would become a warden of the state, and being underage, that would mean I would live with a foster family. A family who would definitely only be interested in my wealth.

And I am tired of being a moneymaking machine for anyone but myself.

Those are only a few of the reasons why I am swallowing my bitterness. Of course, I do not intend to remain silent forever. With money comes power. Once my signatures appear on all those documents, the time will arrive to play my trump card.

Sasaki-san provides an outline of the activities for today. He will begin by reading Hanada-sama's will in front of everyone. If I have any issue with any of the terms, now will be my chance to voice it. After that, he will walk me through the insurance policies, company operations, property and estate papers, and actions required to take during a criminal or financial lawsuit.

"From this day forward, you will be recognized as the successor to not just one of Japan's but one of the world's richest conglomerates," he declares. "You should feel proud, Hanada Selene."

Indeed, I do. I am overflowing with the emotion.

Though I cannot exactly say that without appearing shameless. So I give a weak smile and usher him to continue.

Strangely, his next statement is directed toward Hanada-sama and not me. "Are you sure you wish to sort all these affairs today, Hanada-san? There is so much that covering all of them in one day may be tiresome on you and the young heiress."