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"Yes, I've been thinking about this for a while, and I've devised a great plan, if I may say so myself. It will be held at the perilous Mount Takao, the place you've been so eager to visit," my father said.
"So that means…?" I muttered.
"Yes, it's both an Entrance Exam and an opportunity to conquer that energy-rich territory," he explained. "A large clan of Oni resides there, descendants of Shuten Douji, who have been causing significant trouble for both the orthodox and criminal clans here."
"So I'm going, then," I said.
"I knew you'd want to go, and you've earned the right as well," he said, smiling. "You'll also supervise the exam."
"Wow, Dad, you trust me that much?" I asked.
"Naturally, you've demonstrated your remarkable power," he said. "As a member of the family, you'll have responsibilities like these as well."
"Sounds great!" I said. "And there'll be many new faces. I'm eager to see what new talents we might discover."
