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Soldier: Chouhi-shogun has defeated the enemy squad! They will now go on pursuit!
Understood. Tell Rinrin-chan to not go too far.
Soldier: Understood!
Soldier: Report from Kan'u-sama! All squads are defeated. She will continue the battle!
Yes. North army should be in command of Ryoko-shogun. Defenders are struggling, so go aid them.
Soldier: Yes!
Good job, Shuri-chan.
Yes. But, with this... we repelled Enjutsu-san's first attack somehow.
Right. I was worried when I heard report about huge army... but it seems we'll manage thanks to Shuri-chan's strategy.
It was a reckless strategy, but Aisha-san and Rinrin-chan managed somehow. But, there's still Enjutsu-san's main force left and...
...Sonsaku-san. It'll be tough.
Anyway, how to fight Sonsaku-san's force... Against someone like Sonsaku-san, strategies like this time won't work.
Hmm. I wonder if it was a mistake to make Pairen-chan and Sei-chan watch the fort...
But, there are other countries too. We couldn't leave the castle to Hinari-chan alone...
True...
Touka-sama! Is Touka-sama here!
Eh? Sei-chan!? Why are you here...?
Sei-san? Did something happen to the castle?
Oh, Shuri's here too... what, you ask! Enshou made her move! (This is an alternative event that makes them flee to that southwestern area)
Enshou-san!?
Ah, but we thought Enshou-san will fight Sousou-san for sure...! (Good job there, Fuu)
We're busy fighting Enjutsu, so maybe she got greedy...
What happened to the castle? Is everyone safe?
They only passed the border so far. Hakukei-dono and Hinari are making preparations for siege... but our chances are slim.
What should we do, Shuri-chan...
...Anyway, now that we repelled the first attack, let's call Aisha-san and Rinrin-chan back. And we need to rethink our policy...
Enshou crossed the border of Ryubi's country, Joshu. After hearing that, we held an emergency meeting with strategists.
...I see. Reiha.
Kazuto: Huh? You're not very surprised.
It was possible, after all. I didn't expect for her to actually do it though.
Did she see Ryubi busy fighting Enjutsu and found it an opportunity?
...She probably just didn't want for Enjutsu to have Joshu all to herself.
Kazuto: It's not like they're children... (They are, pretty much... Miu, even physically)
They're no different... Fuu, can I have more tea?
Yes.
Kazuto: So, what should we do now? (Get more tea? It's a good idea, actually, I'll go check...)
What we discussed before is how to fight Enshou if she attacks soon.
Of course, since we assumed they'll attack us, we have to reconsider it. (They'll attack you anyway eventually)
I want to hear everyone's opinions. What should we do next?
An army that attacked Joshu has Enshou, Bunshu and Ganryo. We can invade Nanpi while they are away.
Enshou and Enjutsu have large armies, but they don't have much of a foresight, so we can ignore them.
But, Ryubi will stand in Karin-sama's way someday. I'd say we should use this, invade Joshu and defeat Ryubi.
Kazuto:
Kazuto, what do you think? (I'd say you wait for now. Or send half of the force to Nanpi)
Kazuto: Eh, me? (The only place for Touka to flee is Karin's land)
That's right... I want to hear your opinion.
Kazuto: Hmm... ally with Ryubi, who worries about this continent's future and defeat unreasonable Enshou and Enjutsu is our safest bet, I'd say...
Kazuto: ...Fuu, what do you think? (True, defeating everyone you can't possibly allow to win first is a good option)
Don't sleep!
...I'm not sleeping, okay?
Kazuto: No, you were obviously sleeping.
...So, are we beating up Ryubi-san? Or are we robbing Enshou-san?
Oh. So she was listening. But...
Kazuto: ...You sure put it so it sounds wrong.
But, that's society's opinion. I don't plan to bully the weak or steal someone's victory. It's time to gather strength and wait for their next move.
Kazuto: ...Don't you plan to make Ryubi indebted to you?
Not now.
Kazuto: Now, huh... but won't we lose the chance meanwhile?
Then, it would only mean she's that little of an opponent. If she requested for help is still okay, but if we were to make an act of goodwill, it'll mean nothing.
Kazuto: Well... you're right.
But... historically, Ryubi escaped to Shoku... but she has Enshou north, Enjutsu south and Karin west. Surrounded, she has nowhere to run.
Her only comeback is to escape by sea, right...?
Advance! Our target is Ryubi's stronghold!
Reiha-sama... was that really okay?
What?
Well, Ryubi-san-tachi are in trouble fighting Enjutsu-sama... (Yeah, after letting Fuu's castle live, attacking outnumbered opponent...)
That's none of my business! First of all, it's Ryubi-san's fault for getting so cornered by Miu-san!
Right. It's survival of the meatest... how sad.
Shouldn't it sound a bit different?
...Really?
Then... even if you say that in a cool way, it doesn't sound so.
And, giving this wide land to Miu-san alone... I had a meal recently and this would make my stomach hurt!
So in the end it was on a whim...
Call it a flash of inspiration.
It sure is unspeakable...
Anyway, Ryubi's castle to the south should be empty now! Let's make it ours while we have the opportunity!
Yeah!
You're too quiet!
Yeah!
Oh!? Reiha attacked!?
Yes. Spies reported that she was spotted near Joshu borders.
U... unthinkable! You don't normally still victories like this, right!?
Sonsaku! Did you say something? (Those two have the weirdest relationship ever)
Not really.
Anyway, if we waste time now, all good places of Joshu will be Reiha's! (Sheren hates Miu right now, but eventually she'll try to be friendly with her)
Sonsaku, attack with your troops. Beat up Ryubi and make Joshu mine! (But Miu will be gravely afraid of Sheren and shivering in panic instead)
Yes, yes.
Just say "yes" once!
Yes.
...Enjutsu is serious too.
Everyone's tired from that battle... If even stronger opponent arrives next, we won't be able to win.
And there's castle too. Hakukei-dono and Hinari are there, but they will be unable to stop Enshou with just castle soldiers.
Shuri-chan. Do you have some good plan? (Poor Pairen, losing stronghold to Reiha TWICE)
I do... I guess.
Oh. You do?
...No, it's no good. If we use that plan, there'll be a lot of casualities.
But... to overcome this crisis... we'll have to deal with casualities, no?
Sei! What are you saying!?
However, Aisha. If we have no other options, that's our only decision, no?
Shuri. Leave that strategy to me... I'll do it well.
Sei... you...!
It's the matter of priority. You and Rinrin have to protect Touka-sama and Shuri... but me alone is no big deal.
...No.
That's no good! No good! We will all survive!
However, Touka-sama. We have no other options, so it can't be helped...
...We do. Just one.
Touka-sama...? You don't mean surrender...? (Just two then)
No. We won't surrender... Enshou-san-tachi's methods are wrong...
Then, what...?
Shuri-chan, you said before...
...Yes?