Ten years old, September, Anjo Castle.
A month has passed since I left Gifu Castle and returned to Anjo Castle.There are no signs of summer anymore, and the cool wind is enveloping the earth.
Some lonely air seemed to worry about the upcoming battle.
After bidding farewell to Grandma and Grandpa in Gifu, I took Princess Fujime and Princess Kai to Anjo Castle.
Among them are the families of the warriors who lost their lives in earlier wars, including strange ones.
Benefits for surviving family members that my father had left behind during his life.That was a big favor for me, and I have a responsibility to protect what they wanted to protect with their lives.Therefore, I decided to build a house in Kyoto or under Anjo Castle for the surviving family I wanted.
The strange thing is that I have to live in Kyoto.Her house is built so close to Myokuji Temple where the Shobei sleeps.
I've been sending a White Lily to check on her, but she's been feeling pretty well lately.Do you think it is a daily routine to go to the Tomb of the Shoei every morning?
Previously, she seemed to be managing something dangerous and forcibly.
That would be natural.I lost my fiancée.It is stranger to be healthy.
I was so worried, "Wonderful, why don't you go after Shoei?"
I know the sorrow of losing someone I care about.If I die... how easy it is.How easy it would be if we could follow them.
But people have to move on.
No matter how painful, no matter how painful, you must not stop walking.The future comes only to those who keep walking.
I'll make the future a little better.Let the people have hope for the future.That's my responsibility.
Looking down at the peaceful castle of Yasudo, I once again carved it into my chest.
After lunch, I was discussing the future policy with Kintetsu during the evaluation.In addition to us, there were only the elders Kwan Liu and Hosokawa Usai, which showed the importance of the meeting.
"This is the name of the Duke who served in the Tokubei Guard in the previous war.Thanks to Mr. Hosokawa's dedication, I was able to learn about the court's affairs relatively quickly.We came here together to inform the Three Wizards as soon as possible. "
"Is it...?"
The paper handed over by Kintetsu had dozens of names written on it, starting with the inner base.
Of course, not all of the names are here.Those who are used for miscellaneous purposes are already cutting the lizard's tail.Perhaps most of them are dead.
Therefore, I have to evaluate as the master that the work of Hosokawa Usai, which can be studied separately from Kintetsu, greatly influenced the achievements of this time.
"Kintetsu, thank you very much for your efforts this time.As the owner of the Oda family, I would like to thank you. "
As he lowered his head deeply, the guard rushed into a stop.
"This is it! You don't have to lower your head.He will succeed the will of the late Lieutenant General Gifu, and only move to correct the imperial court in the hope of the peace of Nippon. He and the Emperor are grateful to you "
"Konee Hall...."
"By nature, you are a young child to be protected by an adult.It's the poor adults who have to rely on their babies to lower their heads. Sincerely. "
Conversely, we are in a hurry to stop the Kintetsu who is lying flat.
"Here, Kintetsu! Raise your head!"
The elders begged me to respond to my voice.After seeing us like that, Kintetsu raised his head without hesitation.
"... that Kintetsu is also caught somewhere.You're going to be a parent and child in the near future, right? Although I am your stepbrother, I would like to give you my love until the death of Lieutenant General Gifu.Yes, you don't have to be tough. "
"... then, with my stepfather"
"Ho ho ho. Still stiff... now I'll give you a break?"
Kintetsu's... gentle gaze on his stepfather distracts him.My father-in-law's favor is pure pleasure, but it's ticklish.
Once he coughs up to change the subject, he gazes at Hosokawa Pyosai sitting next to his stepfather.When I saw Hosokawa Yusai lying flat in my sight, I rang a fan.
"Pygmy"
Haha
"I am very grateful for your efforts this time."
"Haha! Thank you!"
--But....
"Earlier in the war, you worked for the Oda family minister.His deeds are against his master, and, of course, they are a great sin for which he bears responsibility.But I gave you the opportunity to return the stigma to your usefulness.Based on the results this time, I was going to decide... what to do with the Hosokawa family. "
"Haha! I understand!"
There is a gap between one and two beats.Everyone's gaze gathers on me and Hosokawa Pyosai while the tight air dominates the evaluation period.
In the meantime, I smiled brightly.
"Hosokawa Usai, I order you to be the head of the Kyoto office.And I will entrust you with Katsuyoji Castle once again.I look forward to working as an Oda family minister in the future. "
"......!"
At the same time as I handed over my words, Hosokawa Usai rubbed his forehead against the tatami mat with tears.
"Sincerely... thank you sincerely, thank you very much for your happiness! This sauna! I will never waste the warmth of the Three Wizards! "
"I don't know... it's good to encourage."
"Haha!!!"
Behind the deep, flat pyramid, I now see a piece of paper bearing the name of the Duke.
"I was able to burn out the pus.How do we deal with this afterwards... that's the liver. "
"Are you going to execute me?"
When I say "No..." to the near left who suggests something noisy, I get wrinkles between my eyebrows.
"Even if you kill them, they will only leave you with a seed of grudge.We must change our values.We need to push the glorious part of them into a situation that we have to change.But there's not much left to do. "
So I look up at my stepfather.Then, as if you had read my thoughts, you were smiling deeply.
"Father-in-law, that's not all I need to know today.I want you to tell me what my stepfather came to Anjou Castle for. "
After some silence, the stepfather quietly opened his mouth.
"... on your left, as former minister of state, I came to convey the emperor's thoughts."
--About the main uniform and official position of the Three Wizards...