May 15th, 12th Year of Heavenly Majesty Tachibana Snow
The noise heard from the outside reveals that the Oda army is approaching the end of his nose. I don't think I've been given much time.
"Apparently, it was you who brought in the Oda army."... it's snow. "
"...... Your Highness, there is no future in Otomo's house at the earliest. Please, cut your stomach cleanly."
”...... I see, you betray me too”
"............"
With a somewhat reprehensible voice, Tsuji leaned down while biting his lips.
This is the choice of Tsubaki. It is too cruel a choice to leave those who obstruct Taiping's world in the castle and kill all the lords. I got lost many times. I repeated my questioning over and over. Persevere in loyalty to the Lord and fight the Oda family to the end. Or shall we spend the time that is left for the people to atone for the great sins which the Lord and the Lord have committed?
... an unanswered question. There is nothing wrong with either of them. The former is right as a samurai, and the latter is right as a man.... I can't answer lightly. I made up my mind to throw up blood.
"... your son's life, unfortunately, cannot be saved." Together with you, you will play a proud final role in this Azure Castle. As for the late princess, I promise that this road snow will be safely taken from Usuki Castle.... there's no other way to survive, but it's still too pathetic that such a young child who doesn't go to the end of the year will lose his life without knowing why. If you sincerely hope to save your life, the Oda family will not kill your child in darkness. "
"... hmm, I see"
"...... That's why, please feel free to draw the curtain to Otomo's house." With all due respect, the snow on this road will serve as an intermediary. ”
I couldn't stand the gaze of urging you to stay ahead, and I kept going all the way to the end. The thunderclap that supported my weight trembled slightly. It's like reflecting your heart.
Bite your lips as you bend down.
Tsubaki will continue to regret this choice in the future. You have chosen the way to betray your people.
But this path is the best choice for a bright future. My lord, considering the people, this was the only way...
(That's why, please cut your belly clean like this. Even if the sins you have committed cannot be eliminated, the pride of the Otomo family will surely be recovered by this road snow, even if it takes decades. No matter what kind of bitterness you taste, no matter how you expose your innocent shame, you will live, live, survive, and do your best for the people who live in this Hinomoto. And leave the Otomo family to later generations. It was undoubtedly the efforts of the Otomo family that enriched the Toyoko nation. It wasn't all bad behavior. Believe in the Day when the people will be forgiven.
With tears of determination, the sword's trembling stopped naturally. At first, I could assure you that I could chop off your neck without getting lost. And it was decided that the death should bear the sin. I decided to walk to Hell for you.
This is... my last allegiance to my dear lord.
However, your reply was far from what I expected.
"Ku... Kuku... Kuhahaha!"
And, my lord?
He continued to laugh like a madman, covering his face with his hands. Breathing in the unfamiliar atmosphere, the master suddenly raised his face.
".........!"
I was horrified by the mad eyes peeking through the gap between my fingers. It is not a good idea for people to do solo.
"Kukukuku... you're a stupid man, Snow Path. You don't know anything about me."
- You're the one who dies here.
When you quietly told him, he took out a short gun from his pocket and aimed it at him.
"I don't want a proud death." If you want to kill your son and your youngest daughter, you can do it yourself. I'm not interested in where they're going. Yu leaves this place to hide and crosses the sea with the help of the missionary. And one day, you'll be able to dance back with strength. Once again, it was to create the Kingdom of God in this Ninomoto!! "
"......?!"
When you vigorously declare, you take a step forward. Take a breath without thinking of the unusual situation. The appearance of full of confidence felt as if I had anticipated the betrayal of Kaoru.
Tsubaki spins his words with extreme caution so that he does not understand the inner agitation.
"... Already, Usufu Castle is completely surrounded by Oda troops, and it is probably only a matter of time before the enemy reaches Honmaru." I can't do anything about it at the earliest. "
"Kukukuku... Now, how about that?"
The lord laughed and walked between the chairs. And when I thought that I had kicked something, the sole crashed into the wall and broke apart. What jumped out was a pot. This smell on my nose... it's not supposed to be oil!
"If it is holy oil used for rituals, you can stock up on oil in the chapel without being suspicious." The arrangement of oil has already been finished since last night. Along with that, the gunpowder was also deployed.... I'll just use this one afterwards. "
"......?!"
Breathe. Cold sweat travels through your cheeks. It was the powder ball that you took out of your pocket. A chapel with large stockpiles of oil and gunpowder in a long sole with a fuse. If you look at this situation, even children will understand what you are going to do.
"Well... are you going to blow yourself up for each of these chapels?!" Don't be ridiculous!! No matter how much firepower is raised with oil and gunpowder, it is impossible to destroy more than 10,000 Oda troops with one such gunpowder ball. It must be Mt. Kannoyama who has done a great deal of damage to a single platoon. Are you going to kill your dog?! "
"Bullshit! Who would die in a place like this?! Besides, I know that such a small workmanship will not destroy the Oda army!... but it's going to be a waste of time."
As he gave a vicious smile, he slapped the floor with his toes.
"This chapel has a cellar. Hidden passages have been dug, and missionaries who had already stayed in Azuma Castle have escaped. By now, you'll be ready to sail and waiting for me.”
What's the matter!?
Certainly, I have not seen any wonders and missionaries today. I thought I was in the church, but I already ran away!
"If the Oda army breaks through the gate leading to Honmaru, we will reach this chapel by ourselves. This chapel is locked tightly... If I had dropped the Heavenly Palace and there was no one left, I would have doubted this chapel. They'll surround us with soldiers and encourage us to surrender. After all, they can't bear to want this neck."
He stroked his neck with his right hand.
"A testament to the crusade of the morning enemies. Looking ahead, the Oda family would like proof that Yu definitely died. Then the soldiers will gather in this chapel like worms.... and as soon as I lit this powder ball and threw it into the chapel, I escaped through the hidden passageway in the basement. With this amount of oil and gunpowder, it will be as powerful as blowing up a building. Of course, the rest of them in the basement were intact. On the contrary, the Oda troops that surrounded the chapel will suffer enormous damage. In the midst of screams and chaos, Oda's army bursts out in search of an extra neck from a pile of scattered rubble and shattered meat! Ha-ha-ha! There's nothing more pleasant than this!! Nice!! Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!"
".........!"
This one hadn't given up yet. I'm serious about overcoming this situation. If that's the case, no matter how many people die... it doesn't matter who dies. Like you're playing with your life.
Then, as if you were somewhat satisfied by continuing to laugh madly, you suddenly turned your muzzle towards me.
"But before we get out of here, we have to clear the traitor, right?"... yes, it's you, Dao Snow. "
His fingers touched the trigger and a bullet was fired at him without hesitation.