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(Previous episode, where Shia agreed to join Gi)
Shunran, did you finish persuading Choryo?
Karin-sama! Yes! Choryo became our ally just now!
I see. Good job... Cho Buen.
W, what?
From now on devote that skill of your for my conquest.
S, sure!
Good answer... Shuuran!
Yes.
Capture all the soldiers Choryo led.
Understood.
W... What'd you say! That's not what you promised!
...It's not different.
Wha...
...Sis. Just what did you explain to Choryo?
What you ask, I just said if she wants to save soldiers she should surrender and if she doesn't, we don't make any promises, okay?
Sigh... You sure are not good with words.
Indeed... Wasn't it a mistake to leave persuasion to someone who has muscles for brain, like Shunran?
What'd you say!?
Both of you, stop... Choryo. We're capturing your soldiers to add them to our army. Not to kill them.
What do you mean?
In other words... If Choryo becomes our ally, all of her soldiers also become our allies, is what we're saying.
...Ah. That's how it is! You sure do some clever things. (I thought it was an obvious course of actions though)
Oh, you understand? (...Are you serious?)
Anyone would, as long as they're not an idiot, right? The meaning of your action that is.
Though there's one who doesn't understand.
Heh... I think that's how Ton-chan is supposed to be.
Right. You understand Sis' charm well, Choryo.
Right?... Well then, now that I'm relieved, let's do introductions. Family name is Cho, name is Ryo, style name is Buen. Mana is Shia... If it's you, I don't mind you calling me with my mana.
Right... My name is Kakoen. Style name is Myosai. Mana is Shuuran... Pleased to meet you, Shia.
Kakoton, style name is Genjo. Mana is Shunran... I'll rely on you, Shia!
Good.
I'm Sousou-sama's right hand, Sousou army's strategist, Juniku. Mana is Keifa... yoroshiku.
Sure! Pleased to meet you! And then...
Sou Moutoku... Mana is Karin. Cho Buen, no, Shia, use your power by my side to the fullest.
Understood!
Well then, introductions are over. Shia. Can you organize the soldiers?
Sure! Leave it to me!...
What's wrong? You're looking around...
Ah, no... Ren... I just though what happened to Ryofu... I'm worried if she managed to escape.
She probably did. Be at ease.
How do you know?
Ryubi army, that was fighting Ryofu's army, acted strange.
What do you mean strange?
It looked as if they went with enemy plan on purpose... That was probably to let their opponent escape.
Now that outcome is decided, they probably wanted to avoid pointless battle... Well, it's also possible that Ryofu defeated Ryubi army's generals and escaped.
I see... Well, whatever it is, if Ren's okay, I don't care.
If you're relieved, start moving... Shia. Next is capturing Rakuyo.
...Rakuyo, huh... Say, I... can you remove me from front lines?
You can't point a blade at your old master, huh.
Me and Toutaku are not master and vassal. I was just asked for help... But, still, she was an ally, so, honestly, I don't want to fight her...
What are you talking about. You're already Karin-sama's retainer...
It's okay, Shunran... Shia, I'll grant your wish. Observe the battle from my side. However...
However?
Don't look away and remember how your past allies are getting killed... That's your role as an officer.
...You sure say harsh things.
Being in charge of people's lives and, sometimes, forsaking it... That's what being an officer means. Those who close their eyes to it are ***, even if they're skilled.
That's why, observe their life and death and burn it into your heart.
...Understood.
...I knew you'll understand... Keifa!
Yes!
We're moving troops towards Korou gate. Give orders to all squads.
Your will!
Shunran, Shuuran, confirm the damage to our troops. Cooperate with supply troops at the rear and make preparations fast.
Yes!
This time Sonsaku's probably going to get the merit again. We need to make our name in this battle... Think of a way to capture Rakuyo and don't forget supplies.
Capture Rakuyo and appeal to civilians, I see.
Right. Sousou's name, will be remembered not in Rakuyo citizens' head, but in their stomachs.
Understood.
...This farce called Anti-Totaku Alliance is finally approaching its end... When this battle ends I can finally start my conquest...