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The gates were opened before us and we occupied Kochu's castle.
Kazuto: We've finally managed to get a break, huh... Shuri, how are our troops?
We've prioritized treatement of soldiers. Those who are safe are eating right now. Also, replacements are arriving from the rear.
Then, I suppose we're done marching for today, right?
Yes. Because we were chased by Sousou-san, soldiers didn't get any time to rest. I think we should have a break here.
But, if we take too long, won't the road to capital get closed?
That's true... But, if we march while tired, we'll only get hurt.
Kazuto: That's true... Okay, then, we're taking a break for a day. And while soldiers are resting, we make strategy for the next battle... Is that okay, Touka?
No problem... But, where will the next battle be?
If you consider the route to the capital... somewhere around Bagun, Koyo or Batong, right?
I suppose those three are correct... But, I want to hear Shion-san's opinion.
Ah, right... Can we ask you?
Ask anything.
Pairen-dono has suggested those three routes. Out of them, which will be the easiest?
Let's see... If you think only of difficulty, Koyo or Batong.
You say it as if there's a serious opponent at Hagun.
Yeah. But... What I'd suggest to Touka-sama is that Hagun. (Of course. One does not simply avoid a chance to get Kikyo)
Kazuto: Hm? But, there's a serious opponent at Hagun, right? Then, shouldn't it be better to avoid it?
Exactly because she's a serious opponent, I want Touka-sama to meet her... Hagun's prefect Gengan and her subordinate Gien.
Want me to meet... Do you mean they'll become our allies too?
Yes. We are a close friends. So I think she'll understand if you explain properly.
If we can persuade her, it'll be faster than Koyo or Batong.
No, capturing castle would be faster at those two.
But, if you manage to persuade Gengan, all the castles on the route to capital will automatically belong to Touka-sama.
So she's that respected.
Yes. There's only one problem...
Kazuto: Problem? What problem?
They have both ability and respect, so they are pretty stubborn... I'm not sure if they'll obediently respond to persuasion.
Probably, testing our power by fighting will be their decision.
So, if we show them our power, they'll get persuaded, huh...
What a cranky people.
That's how people, confident in themselves, act.
But, you can trust such people, who have their own judgment criteria.
Kazuto: Pairen is correct... Good. Let's go with Shion's suggestion. Please take care of the preparations for persuasion.
Your will.
Kazuto: Everyone else, as we're resting, make preparations to depart tommorow.
Your will.
Kazuto: Shuri and Hinari, check supplies within the castle. (Why not just ask Shion? It's her castle, after all)
Yes.
Well, everyone. Let's recover stamina for tommorow's departure. Master too, even though Shion-san joined us, don't do too many weird things, okay? Be sure to not be tired.
Kazuto: As if I will!
Oh. I don't really mind though.
Kazuto: ...Huh!?
Hehe... dedicating themselves to their lord is a vassal's duty, right?
Kazuto: ...(glup)
Ghm!... Shion. Please stop seducing Master.
That's right! Just because your breast is big, don't hog him all to yourself! (Wat? According to town events, Sui shouldn't think of that yet...)
How nice... to have big ***. (I'd say Koihime game's case is a bit TOO big...)
Kazuto: Whoa, everyone's exaggerating. I'm not being seduced! I'm not! Really!
And Mylord started saying excuses desperately.
(I suppose it's a sound of bells ringing)
Kazuto: I, it's true!
Gengan-sama! A report that the castle Kochu protected has fallen to Ryubi army has just arrived!
What? When? (AWWW YEAH, Kikyo. She's damn epic grand warlord poet lady)
According to the scouts, the gates were open by today's noon.
Didn't last even half a day... To capture a castle Shion protected that easily.
That means Ryubi army's reputation isn't for nothing, I suppose...
That too, I guess... Enya. Did you ask how the castle was captured?
No. I didn't recieve precise report yet.
How careless... Fine. Call the scouts here. I'll ask them directly.
Yes! Right away.
Someone of Shion's level opened a castle after only half a day... What is this widow thinking, I wonder.
Did she surrender...? I know Shion denied current system. And, indeed, I hold the same opinion about it.
Hmm... I cannot read the situation...
Kikyo-sama, I've brought the soldiers.
Good job... Report in details on how the castle was when it has fallen.
Gengan soldier: Yes. After sieging General Kochu's castle, Ryubi army proceeded with blazing speed. It was only a matter of time before castle falls.
Gengan soldier: At that moment, General Kochu approached Ryubi army with a white flag and it appears they were talking about something.
Gengan soldier: And at the same time, a lot of civilians climbed castle walls and started welcoming Ryubi.
Gengan soldier: And shortly after that, Kochu-dono led Ryubi army into her castle...
...I see. I understand now. Good job reporting. Get some rest.
Gengan soldier: Yes!
Just what happened there, I wonder.
...Enya. If you don't understand yet, you won't become a good officer, okay?
Yes... I'm sorry.
...Probably, she decided to surrender, after seeing how people desired Ryubi.
Ugh... General Kochu made a rash decision...
...Shion might look gentle, but she's a woman with backbone. Even if people desire that, she won't surrender easily... In other words, it's just that Ryubi is someone of such greatness.
Rumors of Ryubi have reached even this Hagun, after all... We also should watch out so civilians won't fuss.
There's no need for that. Everyone understands that Ryubi is superior to that Ryusho brat.
I, I see... Then, Kikyo-sama will surrender to Ryubi army like General Kochu?
I cannot stop people for wishing for happiness... if citizens decide to welcome Ryubi, there's no helping it.
But... Hehe, that has nothing to do with us warriors. We'll have to welcome her with a battle first.
Right! After all, that's how Kikyo-sama is supposed to be... Noone's going to surrender without even crossing blades!
Yeah. I want to confirm someone Shion approved of with my own eyes... Enya, don't delay preparations for battle.
Understood!