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(Previous part with Kayu's fate remaining unknown)
So in the end that Sonsaku captured Shisui gate and got all the glory...
Kazuto: Well, that's true... but everyone knows that was only possible because Rinrin defeated Kayu.
You think so? If Rinrin worked hard and was useful that's okay I guess...
Kazuto: The battle is far from over. I'm sure there'll be time when everyone will notice and pay attention to Rinrin.
The battle is far from over, huh. I wish it would end soon...
Kazuto: It won't end, we'll make it end instead, right?
...Yeah. You're right, we're the ones who have to work hard.
Seeing all this power struggle between lords in the alliance, Touka probably thought of something, so she looked gloom.
Kazuto: And this is a single step for that purpose... We managed to capture Shisui gate...
Korou gate is next... Our greatest obstacle is waiting.
After a great obstacle yet another one... do we have information about Korou gate?
Yes. Guarding Korou gate is Ryofu-san, the strongest general of the world.
Ryofu... Her skill is considered to be peerless, that Ryofu!
Yes. And one general guarding Shisui gate, Choryo-san, was nowhere to be seen. She most likely retreated to Korou gate.
Choryo... Cho Buen, huh. I heard some rumors about her while I travelled and all of those rumors were praising her.
...That means the next battle will be with the peerless one and one rumored to be very strong, both in an unpregnable fortress...
And we have surprisingly stupid commander here.
Kazuto: Stop... don't say anymore...
From all those demotivating words, I could only sigh.
What's with the pathetic voice. No matter what is blocking our path, all we we need is to work hard to break through.
Kazuto: ...Even though, Colonel.
Huh? Colonel?
Kazuto: No, sorry. I just wanted to say it... indeed, Aisha has the point, but...
Even if we work hard, it's pointless if we achieve nothing... is what you want to say?
Kazuto: Yeah...
It'll all work out if we try hard... that way of thinking is naive.
Reality is reality. If we don't leave results, it's all the same as writing on the water. That's the truth, I suppose.
Kazuto: So... I'm trying to imagine a way out of this situation, but can't think of anything, so end up being more depressed...
There's no avoiding it at current situation...
It's a siege battle where strategies are limited, and we're still just a single force in alliance... That's all there is to it...
Even though, we can't just keep looking at reality in depression, right?
That's an argument... But all you planned can disappear from one Enshou's order. That's how reality works.
Even though, we shouldn't give up! Let's do what we can for now! (I'll win the actual battle with ease. It's still not hard)
Kazuto: Right... For now, let's wait for Enshou's orders.
Not like there'll be anything other than magnifecently march.
Kazuto: Yeah... that is very likely.
Enshou soldier: Message from main force! Ryubi army is to advance and line up in front of the fortress! After that act depending on enemy movement and magnificently destroy the enemy! That's all!
Kazuto: ...Sigh. (That was still better than last time)
Speak of a devil... but really, magnificently destroy the enemy is a good joke.
The funniest thing is that it's not even a joke...
Shuri started trash-talking too.
When it continues for so long, anyone would...
The opponent is that general Ryofu. Also Choryo-san... and, according to reports, there's a strategist Chinkyu... I feel the same as Shuri...
As I was trying to comfort two sighing strategists...
Kazuto: Chinkyu, if I remember correctly...
I'm trying to remember words I heard somewhere.
If I remember correctly, he was serving Ryofu, right? Top-notch... I guess not, but at least someone, who left their name in history.
Kazuto: Ryofu's force, Chinkyu's mind, as well as Choryo's strength... ugh. (Nenene's fire attacks are annoying, I gotta admit)
Trying to imagine the way to beat them I cannot avoid pathetic sounds.
But... We have to do it.
Just as Touka-sama said. Whoever that Ryofu is... I'll be able to defeat her. (Nope. Ren is never actually beaten. Noone can beat Ren)
Kazuto: Yeah. I'll count on you... is what I want to say, but I forbid Aisha from fighting Ryofu alone... this is an order.
Why! Don't tell me you think I'll lose!... (You can't beat her even in group)
Kazuto: I don't think you will... but please, just obide at least this.
At the world of Three Kingdoms I know, Ryofu was a true one man army.
If I'm correct... at Korou gate he fought Ryubi, Chouhi and Kan'u at once and they were still on even ground.
I'm too worried to send Aisha alone against someone like that.
Kazuto: ...In my world Ryofu's strength is known to be unordinary... I know Aisha is strong... but I don't want to even have a chance to lose her.
Master...
Kazuto: That's why... Promise me. Not only Aisha, but everyone. Don't fight Ryofu alone. Join forces, even if this is considered cowardly.
...I understand. If Master says that much, I'll follow Master's orders.
Huh? Aisha is surprisingly obedient!
Y, you fool, I'm always obedient!
Oh. Look who's talking.
Aisha-chan for SOME reason is only obedient to Master's words, right?
T, Touka-sama too is saying that!
Well, it's truth, after all.
Well, that just means Aisha-san is a girl too.
Shuri-chan, that was somehow not a good thing to say... (As expected, Hinari's the only one who doesn't bully Aisha)
Ugh... everyone's saying what they want! Master, say something too!
Kazuto: Hmm... well, this is nice too.
It's nice sometimes, is what it means.
Right, right. It's very nice!
Along with Rinrin's words, even surrounding soldiers started laughing.
I observed Aisha's face, blushed from all the laughter, enjoying this peaceful atmosphere.
It seems that laughter distracted everyone from the bad thoughts and soldiers' marching became a bit lighter.
Kazuto: This might actually work...
Feeling like that, we headed towards our last obstacle blocking us from reaching Rakuyo... Korou gate.
...They come.
Huh? Come... alliance, you mean? It's still too early for them to pass Shisui gate, no?
...(shake head)
They come...
Hm... Ren's intuition is correct at such times... Someone, come here!
Totaku soldier: Yes!
We're deploying. Get ready.
Totaku soldier: Huh? We're... deploying? We're not buying time sitting here?..
Even if we wait, there won't be reinforcements. After all, all the lords other than us are participating in alliance... Going outside on a rampage is better.
Totaku soldier: ...That's right. Understood! I'll make preparations at once!
Yeah, I'll leave it to you.
Totaku soldier: Yes!
Well then. Cho Buen's last great battle... I'll make some great death flowers. (By death flowers she means dying beautifully)
(I suppose some random rustling sounds)
Oh? What?
...Shia. Dying, not good.
Ren...
Win, live. That's good.
Well, that's true, but... honestly, for us, current situation is desperate. I think it's better to make death flowers bloom than living then.
Death flowers bloom, noone's happy...
But you live, someone's happy.
...I never actually thought of it like that.
Then think.
...Right, I'll keep Ren's words in mind.
...(nod)
But still... Enemy force is great. How do you plan to fight to live?
Defeat a lot. That's it...
Heh, how simple.
Simple. Ren, strong... but, Shia's strong too. That's why... it's okay.
...Battle is an easy exercise for Ren, it seems.
The fact that you don't understand that strength well, is another of Ren's cute points.
...Cute?
Means you're a loveable fellow!
Heh... It's okay if you don't understand. Well then, Ren, let's deploy!
...(nod)