Chapter 3

The Darkness in the Light is the 3rd chapter of the Game of Familia: Kazoku Senki manga.

Summary
Sasae tell his spirits that he intends to make his sisters "Saviour Gods" and comments they have been already on the right track. He sees Manako taking on the sword instructor Jida. Jida manages to disarm Manako, but using her martial arts, Manako still manages to win. People surround her interested in her fighting style and wants she to teach them. Sasae comments that others has also become popular with Kanae helping with the stronghold defense and Hinana inventing new weapons. Sasae explains that he will become their shadow and do things they can't and cover their weaknesses. The spirits wonder what weaknesses they have, but before Sasae answers, visitors arrive at the stronghold.

Sugar in maids uniform serves Ru, asking him if he can grant them the things she asked before, but he pours wine on her head asking her since when she can ask him for favors. He reminds her of his position as investor. Sasae wonders why Sugar is obeying him and Sairarul explains that the war against the Dead Mell is not official and they need investors to support the war. As Ru puts his hands on Sugar, Manako comes and kicks him. Ru realizes she is a person from another world and states that the stronghold will no longer receive any support or supplies, unless Manako comes tonight in his room. Sasae then confronts Manako realizing that she intends to go to his room for the sake of the people, but he knows things won't go well.

Manako goes to Ru's room, but asks him they switch places as Sasae may come and cause trouble. They go on top of the south tower and Manako leaves Ru take the lead. He tells Manako to take her cloths and starts having fun, but suddenly Manako turns to clay doll and Sasae appears behind him. Sasae threatens him and gives him two options: supply the stronghold immediately or kill him mysteriously and make a clay doll of him that will supply the place. Ru tell him that there are stronger people and they will realize his magic, but as he turns, he sees the three king spirits and freezes in fear.

On the next day, Ru quits and a new investor takes his place, who supplies the stronghold. The spirits then realizes the girls are too kind and can attract people, and that's their weakness as they lack ruthlessness.

Characters

 * Sasae Hatsushima
 * Melty Rho
 * Aquasphere
 * Ken Rouga
 * Manako Hatsushima
 * Kanae Hatsushima
 * Hinana Hatsushima
 * Jida
 * Ru
 * Sairarul
 * Sugar Manish