Restricted Death

Chapter 37 Rukia's Anxiety
Kuchiki Byakuya's words instantly made Rukia's brain freeze for a few seconds.

Didn't they say that they were looking for her because the noble master of the Kuchiki family took a fancy to her?
What does adopted son mean?
Could it be a new trick used by those noble lords?
She felt that her thoughts were not enough, so she looked at her president with a puzzled and pleading look.

Xin, who had known this would happen, was not surprised. After noticing Rukia's look, he asked, "What do you mean by adopted son?"

Although the old man from the Kuchiki family was somewhat dissatisfied with Xin's meddling, his inquiry was a good opportunity for him to explain.

"From now on, Miss Rukia may bear the Kuchiki surname and regard Master Byakuya as her brother. Master Byakuya will also regard Miss Rukia as his sister."

Rukia now understood what it meant, but she had no idea why they did this.

I am just an ordinary student of the Spiritual Arts Academy, an orphan from the remote area of ​​Rukongai, Xudiao. My talent and character are not good. How could I be favored by the Kuchiki family?
She was not overwhelmed by this unexpected surprise. Something strange was going on, which made her feel even more uneasy and made her more suspicious of the real intentions of these people from the Kuchiki family.

She could only continue to rely on Xin, subconsciously clutching the corner of Xin's clothes.

Shin looked at Byakuya Kuchiki and helped to ask Rukia's inner doubts: "Excuse me, Vice Captain Kuchiki, why does the Kuchiki family want to adopt Rukia as their adopted son?"

In fact, Byakuya Kuchiki was paying attention to Rukia's reaction throughout the whole process, and he also saw Rukia's reliance and trust in Shin.

He felt a little complicated. The girl in front of him, except for some differences in temperament, looked exactly like his deceased wife.

If he hadn't known that Rukia and Hime were sisters, he would have found it hard to believe that there were people in the world who looked so similar.

He didn't intend to tell the truth, and the old man beside him explained, "We are impressed by Miss Rukia's character. After Miss Rukia comes to the Kuchiki family, she can continue her studies at the Spiritual Arts Academy and enjoy better learning resources and living conditions."

Sounds like a totally good thing.

Rukia still had a sense of unreality as if she was dreaming. As one of the four nobles in Soul Society, she could have such an intersection with him.

To her, the vice president of the student council, Kasumigaoji Kogoro, was already a nobleman of extremely respected status.

The Kuchiki family seemed to have finished their words and were waiting for Rukia's response.

But seeing Rukia's awkward and bewildered look, the old man seemed to understand. He glanced at Kuchiki Byakuya and said, "This matter is indeed of great importance. Miss Rukia may not be ready yet. You should seriously consider it."

Rukia took a deep breath and then took a step forward.

"it is good."

"Then we'll take our leave now and come back to ask for your decision in three days."

Kuchiki Byakuya took one last look at the letter, then turned around and left the room. Everyone in the Kuchiki family followed him out of the office.

Listening to the footsteps coming from the corridor getting farther and farther away, Rukia suddenly deflated and leaned against the desk.

She raised her head: "President..."

Xin slowly said, "The Kuchiki family is the most distinguished noble family in Soul Society. Tracing back history, their existence is even older than the Gotei 13 and the Spiritual Arts Institute. They can even influence the will of the Central Forty-Six Chambers."

Rukia pursed her lips: "Is the president trying to persuade me to agree to this?"

Xin asked calmly, "Don't you want to?"

Rukia said in a daze, "I don't know. This does sound like a great thing, but I always feel that it really shouldn't fall on my head. The reason the Kuchiki family just gave didn't seem to be directed at me. If this is the case, the president is much better than me..."

Xin laughed and said, "Maybe they just want a girl."

These words made the worry on Rukia's face deepen, and she thought of the cold face of Byakuya Kuchiki just now.

To be his sister?

Too far away, too fake.

Xin realized that his words might have caused her to misunderstand again, so he reached out and gently touched her head.

"Rukia, in matters like this, just follow your true inner thoughts."

But Rukia didn't know what she was thinking. She felt that no one should refuse, and it seemed that she should too. Her worry came from the absurdity of this matter. She wanted to know the true thoughts of the Kuchiki family, a thought that would convince her. Should she refuse?
If I refuse, will I appear to be too ignorant of the current situation, and will it bring me disaster?
At this moment, she wanted the president to make the decision for her. Whether he agreed or refused, she was willing to obey and trust him.

But how can such a decision be casually thrown to others? Wouldn’t this put pressure on the president?

The warm touch of the president's hand on her head could not dispel Rukia's inner confusion at the moment, but if it weren't for him, she might have been even more flustered.

If the president hadn't been here just now, I really wouldn't know what to do.

"Rukia, don't worry. You can take your time to think about it. Didn't they give you time to think about it? I can also give you three days off from the Student Union."

"...President, what if it was you?"

Xin raised his eyebrows slightly. In this world, strength is respected. To be honest, if he were just an ordinary person and encountered such an opportunity, he would definitely agree to it. But since he has a system, such things don't matter to him.

"I haven't thought about it, but I think I'll agree." Xin said with a smile.

"..."

Rukia lowered her head and whispered, "I understand..."

For Nobuyuki, it doesn't really matter whether Rukia becomes the adopted son of the Kuchiki family according to the original plot, except for the fact that there is indeed a benefit.

The future of the student council can be handed directly into Rukia's hands.

Maybe that's all.

Overall, it was a good thing for Rukia, but because it came so suddenly and Rukia was completely unaware of the situation, she felt worried and uneasy about it.

Rukia was a little absent-minded throughout the afternoon class.

Until Renci came to see her after class.

"Hey, Rukia!"

Renci's face was still full of vitality and enthusiastic smile.

Seeing the sadness in Rukia's eyes, he asked curiously, "Rukia, what's wrong with you?"

Rukia was silent. She was hesitating about how to tell Renji.

Renci joked, "It's been two or three months, you haven't adapted to life here yet, have you?"

Rukia said, "The Kuchiki family wants me to be their adopted son."

Renci was stunned: "What did you say?"

"...The Kuchiki family, one of the four great noble families, came to see me a few days ago and told me today that they wanted me to be their adopted son." Rukia said slowly.

The Four Nobles...

Such words are too far away for Renci.

He didn't have time to think about it, but a look of surprise appeared on his face: "This is good, Rukia!

"..."

Rukia stared at him in amazement.

　My cousin is getting married today and I drank a lot yesterday.

　　Excuse me.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)