August, Tensho 9, Hakone
We were running along the city road incessantly. About twenty minutes from the inn to the girl's house, somehow we managed to get there in time!
The child group could have stayed at home, but I definitely need to go, and Fujihime and Kaihime insist on following me if I go. I was running out of time, so I had no choice but to let the adults hold me.
As I was running for about five minutes, I heard a voice from the side. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's not. Probably, she came to report.
''Report! The group approaches the destination! We're stranded, but not by much time!
"All right! Don't ever kill me!
"Gyoi!
With the hydrangea disappearing soundlessly by our side, we increase our running speed.
We are very aware of the fact that we are talking about direct interference without showing ourselves, but we are civilians. We can't be violent.
You'll be able to find a lot of people who are willing to carry out such a difficult task without looking uncomfortable. And the fact that you have succeeded in stalling them, even if only slightly, is commendable.
Thank you Hydrangea! Hang in there a little longer!
There's probably not even enough time left on our hands. ...... Shit! Please don't hurry!
The burning dwelling, the wailing, the mindless storm of rhetoric ...... By the time we arrived, the scene was already hellish and we stood there unconsciously.
Didn't ...... fit in between?
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more enjoyable.
I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it.
"Lord! If you hear screams, that girl might be alive!
With the words of the pine tree, the vision that had been darkened earlier becomes brighter and brighter.
Ha! I almost gave up in desperation on my own, and nearly gave up on a life that could have been saved .......
Damn! Don't be squeamish! Pull yourself together!
"...... Sorry! Let's go, guys!
"Gyoi!
We rushed forward, dismissing the townspeople in the back one by one.
There was a white girl and a man covering her to protect her, probably a family member from the report.
And the murderous townspeople surrounded the two, shouting abuse at them.
Get out, you monster!
"A bad harvest is your fault!
"You plague!
"She hasn't done anything!
"Shut up!
"Yikes!
"Brother ...... brother! Please wake up!
The girl's brother was knocked unconscious on the spot by the townspeople. The girl's face, crying out as if clinging to her brother, seemed to be lamenting the absurdity of this world.
There is no more time! Sensing this, I escaped from the arms of the pine tree and just run!
The townspeople are too excited to notice us, so we'll wake them up and bring them back to their senses, which they weren't supposed to do!
"Heh heh heh! The rest is up to you!
A girl in despair, when the devil's hand was about to attack her, I was able to get there in time.
Stop!
I screamed as much as I could and leapt in front of the girl. I spread my hands out to my sides and intimidated the townspeople with my grandfather's eye power.
I'm not yet able to intimidate others with my dominance like my grandfather, but I'm going to protect this girl! I made up my mind to do so and stood my ground.
"...... Heh?
Perhaps taken aback by the sudden appearance of a young child, the townspeople cry out in confusion.
I raise my voice again, taking advantage of the gap in their consciousness. While I'm gathering my attention, Matsusha will surely take care of it. All I can do is buy myself some time!
Why do you people damage the girl? It will be the same tidings of the same sun!
"......! That monster is a human? Don't be silly! There's no such thing as a blank slate!
"Yes! That's right!
The townspeople come to their senses and start hurling abuse at one another. The man in front of you now: ...... Is this guy leading the way!
With my sights set on the target, I stare at the man who seems to be leading the charge and take a step forward. Sane, I know it's a dangerous situation, but this is where I dare to push further! There's life in death!
What are you going to do with this girl? What are the reasons for doing this?
I ask him what he wants, and he smiles a dark, hair-raising smile.
"...... heh heh! This monster will be a tribute to the god. Offer it to the mountain god and we will be forgiven. ...... It was a sign! Isn't it an honor for this monster to die in our service? Hey, you guys think so too, don't you?
"Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!
I've never been so angry at someone before.
...... What the hell are these guys talking about? Are they monsters? Tribute? What good is dead? ...... You've got to be kidding me! Who the hell do you think you are! You're the freaks, aren't you?
It was so selfish, it almost made me furious.
All of these guys don't deserve to live, and as I was about to tell them off, I suddenly heard a small voice say, "Ugh.
Ugh ...... ugh ...... I shouldn't be alive.
It was like the buzzing of a small little mosquito, but it was the cry of a little girl in her grief.
This girl has taken these guys' words to heart. If this is the case, she will be scarred for life.
Then what I should do is ......!
I took another step forward and shouted to take all this anger out of my chest.
'You've got to be kidding me! You disparage us and try to kill us because we are different from you. Don't you feel ashamed of yourselves for imposing such a high standard of living? You silly little bugger!
"Without regard to your own behavior, you have made me into a monster, and now you want me to think about my own health? The most important thing! I will not allow you to be happy with your car on the ground!
"..................!
The townspeople were all silent at once. To be honest, I'd like to put the matter to rest now, but I don't have time to be bothered by these guys right now.
I turned to the girl and hugged her with all my strength. You're going to be able to get the most out of it. I just hugged her, hoping strongly that she would be able to stay with me.
You can go. I'm not going to listen to that foolish thing.
"But I have such pure white hair ......
"Yes.
"The skin color is also different: ......
"Yes.
"The color of my eyes is also different. ......
"Yes.
"...... I wonder if I can live with such a monster: ......
"Of course! You are not a ghost. No monster has ever shed so many beautiful tears! You may go. I'll take care of it, come with your brother.
"U...... ugh ...... ughhhhhhhhhh!
The girl continued to cry, as if clinging to her. She just continued to cry as if all the sorrow she had been experiencing was overflowing.
As it was, she was exhausted from crying and handed the sleeping girl to Matsu, who turned to face the townspeople. Before I knew it, Gen-an was standing next to me, and the townspeople were screaming in surprise. They must have known about Gen-an.
When Genan looked around at the townspeople, they all began to tremble at the same time.
You are the direct grandson of the former Ufu-sama and the son of Lieutenant General Gifu. High head, refrain!
"......! Ha, haha!
When I intimidated the townspeople with a volume that was unbelievable for an old man, they all fell down in unison.
I'm sure the townspeople's insanity was lifted by me and Genan's blackmail. When they came to their senses, they were shaking with fear as they realized what position they were in.
They were rude to you, Sambhosama, they were rude to you. We'll leave the matter to you.
......? No, Genan's words are a bit strange. No matter how much I'm a legitimate son of the main family, this is the land ruled by Hojo. I have no right to judge these guys.
When I realized that, I suddenly felt my anger awaken. Perhaps Genan was testing me. If I had let my anger get the better of me, I might have been judged unqualified to receive Hojo's teachings. You are a careless and careless person.
You are the objects of the hojo, and therefore you are the first person in the hojoke. You are your own people, therefore you are one of the best in the world.
"Haha!
When I glanced at Genan, I saw that he was somewhat satisfied with the situation. The tense atmosphere around me is gone, and it seems that everyone was worried about my movements.
It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time with them. I need to be reminded of that.
Sir, the two men we took in have suffered some trauma, but it looks like they will survive. We are bringing them to their quarters now.
"Thank you, let her relax.
"Will
I was relieved to hear from the pine tree.
It seems that we were able to save two lives. Thank goodness we were able to ...... in time.