21st Century Necromancer

Chen Yu was not an arrogant person, of course, he was not a low-profile person either.

His lack of arrogance was the result of good upbringing from his parents, and before that incident, before he obtained the "Multiverse Universal Necromancy Spell Compendium," he had no reason to be arrogant—being just an ordinary person.

As for after he began studying necromancy, the myriad spells and formulas were even harder to memorize than the review materials for college entrance exams. Juggling exam preparation and learning necromancy, twenty-four hours in a day were simply not enough. Where would he find the time to be arrogant?

But Chen Yu was not inherently a low-profile individual.

Although he would not purposely showcase himself, Chen Yu also was not one to hide his abilities. Initially, due to various concerns, he opted for a low profile in China, but that was a matter of choice; otherwise, he would not have attempted to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Tokyo Medical School, nor would he have stirred up so much trouble now.

Ultimately, Chen Yu could accurately gauge the situation: when to act on impulse and when to maintain a low profile. Yet fundamentally, he was someone with a touch of pride.

However, for him now, a bit of pride seemed to be permissible. Under thirty, a University Hospital professor with research likely to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine, a transcendent individual with impressive capabilities, and blessed with a beauty that others might spend a lifetime pursuing without success, Chen Yu had it all. Why couldn't he be proud?

Jounouchi Hiromi certainly felt that something about Chen Yu was different. Usually, he was a gentle person, courteous to both patients and colleagues alike. But tonight, she sensed that Chen Yu seemed somewhat less polite with others.

But Jounouchi Hiromi didn't mind this change. As a doctor, it was necessary to be gentle and kind to patients, to soothe their pains; yet in everyday life, Jounouchi Hiromi felt Chen Yu was perhaps too modest. While she could sense the pride within him, Chen Yu's pride was restrained, rarely manifested openly.

Perhaps it was cultural differences—in Jounouchi Hiromi's eyes, having talent naturally justified pride, otherwise graduates of the University of Tokyo Medical School wouldn't look down upon those from other departments of the University of Tokyo.

Japanese society was also highly tolerant of such behavior. To the Japanese, a genius was always right—once you proved your talent, you were entitled to do what you wished.

That's why, when Osamu Dazai repeatedly attempted suicide with women, Japanese society was always lenient toward him, to the point that when he finally succeeded in a suicide pact with a female reader, people only lamented his passing without condemning his promiscuous behavior.

Of course, adhering to Japanese women's traditions, Jounouchi Hiromi would not criticize her fiancé. How Chen Yu chose to live his life, the attitude he maintained, was his freedom; Jounouchi Hiromi wouldn't interfere. Yet deep down, she hoped that Chen Yu would show more dominance and confidence—in her eyes, he previously seemed not confident enough.

However, the aura Chen Yu exhibited today made Jounouchi Hiromi's heart flutter a bit, for it was this sharp and dazzling Chen Yu that truly fulfilled the image she had of him in her mind. Although she also liked the modest and courteous Chen Yu, which woman wouldn't prefer her chosen man to be more radiant and self-confident, becoming the center of attention under the spotlight?

With this thought in mind, Jounouchi Hiromi's smile grew even brighter, and she seemed to glow all the more, hanging onto Chen Yu's arm, looking stunning beyond words.

"What's the matter, Hiromi? You seem to be in a very good mood," Chen Yu said in surprise as he looked at his fiancée, curious about the change in her mood.

Jounouchi Hiromi smiled sweetly at Chen Yu with a hint of coquetry and said, "It's nothing, I just think today's Mr. Chen Yu is especially handsome!"
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Hearing Jounouchi Hiromi say this, Chen Yu didn't say much, simply reaching out to encircle her slender waist, enveloped by a dress, and pulling her close to him.

"Welcome, distinguished guests, to the gathering held by the Mingyue Society. This event is the first official meeting between the members since the founding of the Mingyue Society..." On stage, Kyuuzai Ryousen was making an opening speech, welcoming the attendees.

Listening to Kyuuzai Ryousen's speech, Jounouchi Hiromi asked Chen Yu with some curiosity, "Mr. Chen Yu, I remember seeing this Kyuuzai-san in the lab; isn't he one of your researchers? What exactly is your relationship with this Mingyue Society?"

"The Mingyue Society is an organization founded at my behest by Ryosen-kun and two other subordinates of mine, originally to recruit some manpower and expand some connections. However, it's clear they're much more capable than I had expected," Chen Yu didn't hide anything from Jounouchi Hiromi, explaining to her while also expressing his admiration for Kyuuzai Ryousen.

"So, you mean to say the Mingyue Society is actually an organization you put together, Mr. Chen Yu? That name isn't very pleasant, though. 'Mingyue' has a poetic feel to it, but adding 'Society' makes it sound like some second-rate violent group," Jounouchi Hiromi joked lightly, a playful glint in her eyes. "Besides Kyuuzai-san, who are the other two subordinates you mentioned just now?"

"The other two subordinates are Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu and Kojo Kyoko. Kyoko is in charge of security at the venue today, so she's probably making her rounds now.

As for Yoshiharu-kun," at this point, Chen Yu's gaze shifted to the entrance of the hall, where a group of people were entering one after another, led by Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu, each emanating the aura of transcendent beings, "he has arrived."

Jounouchi Hiromi also noticed the group of people that walked in; indeed, they were conspicuous. After all, even in Japan, it was rare to see people dressed in hunting attire and wearing black caps, styled like Onmyoji, in modern society.

However, after recalling what Chen Yu had once told her, Jounouchi Hiromi thought for a moment and then confirmed with Chen Yu, "Mr. Chen Yu, these people wouldn't happen to be real Onmyoji, would they?"

"Didn't I introduce them earlier? One of my other subordinates is Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu, whose last name is inherited from that great Onmyoji, Abe no Seimei!

Those who just arrived should be from the Tsuchimikado Family," Chen Yu explained to Jounouchi Hiromi, and as he did, the Tsuchimikado Family members took their seats to one side of the venue, while Tsuchimikado Yoshiharu himself walked towards Chen Yu.