Sophia watched him closely, wary of his next move.
She knew her little brother too well to trust that innocent smile on his face.
After a moment of silence, Chronos spoke, his voice low and calculated.
"This could work to our advantage," he said.
"If we can present Crown Princess Omikami with an opportunity to deal a major blow to her brother's ambitions, she may be willing to work with us."
Sophia's eyes widened.
"You're suggesting we get involved in their family drama?"
"Only if it benefits us,"
Chronos replied.
"The only way to eradicate this problem is uprooting the Yamamoto Group in Onogoro, and the Crown Princess would be happy to help."
Sophia thought for a moment before nodding in agreement.
"I see your point," she said.
"But how do we get her on board?"
Chronos grinned.
"Let me handle it."
Sophia couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement at the prospect of such a daring plan.
"Alright," she said, a small smile playing on her lips.
"Let's do it."
"Excellent! Please give Crown Princess Omikami a call. I wish to discuss a proposition with her."
Chronos said, his grin widening by the second.
Sophia rolled her eyes inwardly but retrieved her comms device nonetheless.
Soon enough, a shimmering figure coalesced in the center of the dining table, gradually taking on the form of the regal princess.
The image flickered for a moment before stabilizing, and suddenly, Crown Princess Omikami appeared before the Astral siblings.
With long red hair cascading down her back and piercing eyes that seemed to glow with a quiet strength, she was stunningly beautiful and imposing.
She was in a traditional white kimono with a red obi, adorned with intricate gold and silver embroidery that glinted in the holographic light.
The fabric flowed around her with a graceful elegance that only added to her already imposing presence.
"Why have you suddenly called darling? Do you miss me that much?"
A cheeky yet gentle voice echoed from the holographic projection.
Sophia resisted the urge to roll her eyes and replied,
"This isn't for myself, but for my little brother Chronos, he wishes to make a proposition to you."
A moment of silence followed,
"You mean your little brother Chronos? Isn't he three years old?"
Omikami asked incredulously.
"Indeed, he is young, but he is also remarkably intelligent and insightful for his age. Just hear him out will you?"
Sophia said, her tone tinged with a hint of exasperation.
Chronos turned Sophia's Comms Watch toward him and said,
Chronos seized the opportunity and turned Sophia's Comms Watch toward him.
"Greetings, Crown Princess Omikami. I'm Prince Chronos Astral, and it's an honor to speak with you,"
He said with a charming smile.
Omikami smiled back, charmed by the young prince's precocity.
"Ho ho, aren't you the cutest?"
She said, covering her mouth with a graceful hand.
"I'll cut to the chase. What would you be willing to give in exchange for an excuse to eradicate the Yamamoto family?"
Chronos asked with a serious tone.
Chronos' brows furrowed slightly, he knew it was hard to take him seriously at the age of three, but time was of the essence..
Omikami's eyes shifted from an angelic grace to a sharp and piercing gaze.
"My oh my… aren't you an interesting one, tell me how do you plan on doing this and what do you want in return?"
She inquired.
Chronos maintained a steady gaze on Omikami's hologram and spoke with a calm tone,
"I honestly don't mind sharing the details of the plan but there's a short window for the opportunity and the clock is ticking, so pardon me for being crude."
He continued,
"We both understand how much crippling your younger brother's right hand is worth to you. All I ask is that if I manage to present a good enough excuse for you to remove them…"
"My terms are as follows: I require ownership of all property and companies belonging to the Yamamoto Group within your kingdom. I also need the ability to conduct personal business within the Kingdom of the Onogoro with the support of the Royal Family."
Omikami raised an eyebrow skeptically.
Despite the intelligence and shock reflected in her eyes, the Princess's calm and confident demeanor remained unshaken.
"That's quite an audacious demand… even for an Astral. While I admit, Prince Susanoo has increasingly become a thorn in my flesh, I don't yet see much gain…"
"Especially when it's a three year old claiming that he'd be able to help me up-root an organization with several decades of history and the protection of the second-in-line to the throne."
Chronos maintained his composure, unfazed by the Crown Princess's skepticism.
"You have nothing to lose in this gamble, as for seeing gain…"
"If I'm able to achieve what you've failed to do in decades at the age of three, imagine the benefits to solidifying your reign with me as a future ally. Not to mention the support you'd garner from your court, your crown will be untouchable."
Omikami took her time, unaffected by the moment of silence.
She had been studying Chronos carefully, scrutinizing his body language, the way he spoke and the deal he proposed.
The expression of the experienced and beautiful princess was one of professionalism and knowledge, reflecting the years of experience and success she had earned through hard work and dedication.
She was a force to be reckoned with, and her facial expression conveyed this message loud and clear.
After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Princess Omikami nodded, the seriousness in her expression dissipated back to her initial vibrance,
"I'll bite, Sophia either has an extremely deluded little brother or a scary one…"
"Regardless, you've piqued my interest so I'll give you the chance to back your words."
Chronos let out a smile and proceeded to fiddle with some of the options within the holographic communication system. He then signed his signature on the screen and said,
"Do look through the contract generated from our exchange, if all is acceptable do sign off and we're good to go."
"HAHAHA… Sophia, your baby brother is as shrewd as he is cute isn't he? I hope he doesn't let me down or you better think of how to repay me for my precious time…"
Princess Omikami chuckled as she signed off on their agreement.