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As we took our position on the planned battlefield, a cloud of dust has raised before us.
She's finally here... (Doesn't seem like Sui hates Karin anymore)
With Sui's words, everyone looked to the front.
...glup.
A glupping soing could be heard from everywhere...
Maybe I swallewed my salvia without noticing as well.
In this tense atmosphere, Sousou has organized her army before us.
Banners waving in the wind. From the forest of flags, a single banner seperated from the enemy formation.
Kazuto: That's...!
Sousou... san...
Ryubi, Sonsaku! Show your courage and accept my challenge for debate!
...Master.
Kazuto: Yeah. You can go... just tell her how Touka feels. (Would be a nice trolling to go himself though)
Yeah...!
After nodding strongly, Touka went in front of the army, answering Sousou's call.
I have the courage!
Aah, here she goes... Will you be okay, Touka?
It's okay. I have a lot to say to Sousou-san, after all.
Well said, then Ryubi. Listen to what I have to say.
Ryubi, Sonsaku. To get rid this country of dark clouds is the dream of civilians. And a duty of nobles.
That's why I fought until now. Why do you get in my way? (I couldn't agree more there. There's only one point Touka has)
Unifying this country is of top priority. If it becomes one, we can perpetuate peace.
Why do you resist, without understanding that? Especially forming an alliance to protect your own merit, it's an obstacle to this land!
That's wrong!
We worry about this country's future as well! That's why we formed alliance with Sonsaku-san and trying to stop this war!
Sousou-san's cause... I understand the principle behind it well. But the more you to realize it, the more this land gets involved in war.
That's just wrong!
Unless you unify the land, there won't be true peace! And history is a proof to that!
As long as several countries exist on the continent, there will be ploying and, as result, chaos.
Disturbance was only stopped by unification under one emperor. And everything after it, as well!
Shin Dynasty fell apart, it all came to protecting your own authority, which resulted in stripping people of their lives and dreams.
And that long nightmare only ended by unification under the emperor.
Peace with multiple countries is an illusion. Understand it's but a dream!
Indeed... Sousou-san might have a point. But, right now due to Sousou-san's cause, people have to grit their teeth and endure, despite wanting to cry!
Are you going to discard such people for your cause? I can't do so! (That wouldn't have happened if they surrendered though. So Touka's could pretty much stop the war, but didn't and now complains, huh?)
Now is not like before! Sousou-san, Sonsaku-san and I! None of us will do things that make people suffer.
That's why! There's no need for unification!
Kindness to others, present in all of us. A heart that holds this country precious! That alone is enough for people to live!
People's hearts tend to change. You can't build peace on it! (So does a heart of an emperor, smart girl. You don't make a point)
If you want to protect this country! Ryubi, Sonsaku. Submit to me! If you do so, there will be peace right away! (Valid point)
It's wrong... That's pointless! (The only valid point of Touka's logic incoming)
If you unify the country under one person, if something happens to him, that peace will crumble easily. That has no meaning! (Finally, a valid point)
Only if we reach understanding can we achieve everlasting peace!
That's why... Sousou-san, make your army fall back and abandon your cause!
You're telling me to abandon my cause?... Because Sou Moutoku sees the truth, I go on conquest. That's what my cause..!
...continuous debate. Touka saying her views and Sousou saying her views.
Both of them had a point... Even acknowledging them, kings couldn't abandon their own path - a dilemma.
That dilemma kept growing as the exchanged words.
Their own ideals... and other ideals. They could've held mutual respect, but understanding was impossible. Especially since the aimed for the same goal...
It's already impossible to resolve it with words alone... while I was thinking like that, listening to their debate.
GiGoShoku soldiers: Reporting! (Impossibru situation. And, as always, best timing reports solving everything)
As two armies were facing each other in tension, soldiers of all three countries has arrived in panic.
Gi soldier: B, border to the west was breached by a giant army of Goko! (Sure, solve every problem with an intrusion of an unknown country)
Shoku soldier: Southwest as well, Goko's army...!
Go soldier: South as well! Goko army has topped the border and are heading north with an irresistable force!
Eh!?
What'd you say!?
What!?
Gi soldier: After topping the border, Goko army has passed many castles and are eradicating all humans soldiers and civilians alike. They are performing massacre! And their estimated amount is one million!
Shoku soldiers: Estimated amount on southwest is also one million! They are also killing everyone in the castles they capture.
Go soldier: South the same! A one million army are like locust, capturing the land! There is no limit to their violence!
Shoku soldier: This is a complete invasion! Goko is not only trying to capture our territory, but Gi and Go as well!
Gi soldier: At this rate, our country's future...! King, your orders!
...Sousou-san! (Yeah, I have the same "wtf?" face as Karin)
There's no time for us to be fighting! Our country is in crisis right now!
We need to stop fighting and protect this country from external threat! (Which EXTREMELY conveniently appeared right now)
This is! The duty of a ruler... no, a duty of everyone who lives in this country and loves this country, I think!
I'll go! To protect this country! To protect everyone who live in this country! (Everything suddenly got very simple. Clear evil that you need to fight, huh)
Master!
Kazuto: Yeah. Let's go... Aisha, Rinrin, go to the southwestern border! Sui and Tanpopo take cavalry and go west! Sei and Pairen south!
Kazuto: Let's stop enemy invasion no matter what! If we don't, this country has no future!
Your will!
Yeah!
Leave it to me!
Yes!
Sure!
Okay!
...Wait.
Kazuto: Eh?
...There's no way Ryubi army can stop three million alone. (Well... GiShokuGo together would be less than a million, to be fair)
Shunran, Shuuran!
Yes!
Go southwest with Kan'u and Chouhi.
Sousou-san...!
Eh... but we cannot ignore the west...
It's the base of my army, so we'll defend it... That's what a sincerity is.
...So you're taking off the veil of a conqueror.
Shuuran's words has broken my chains... I'll act as myself... For the sake of this country's future.
Your will... That's the visage of our dear lord. We'll devote our lives to support you.
Thanks... Sonsaku.
What? (Extra-calm Sheren)
...What will you do?
I'll protect Go. That's my duty.
...Well, I'll also protect friends of Go, that's my pride, okay? (*** epic phrase there)
Sousou-san... Sheren-san...
Kazuto: Thanks, you two...
It's too early to thank us yet, Hongou. (I like how there's none of this "Ugly man" from first game)
That's right. Let's annihilate Goko first... They will pay for touching our country.
Kazuto: Yeah... Let's go! For the people of this country... To protect the future of this country!