Chapter 153
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Chapter 153-1
[Part 1/4]
The diplomatic mission has set out. Represented by Middle Counselor (Chuunagon) Tokugara Masumichi of Senior Third Rank, three court nobles, and approximately 10 government officials are accompanying the delegation. In addition, there are 200 warriors (samurai), 24 exorcists, 80 individuals from the servant and Hidden Group, and over 300 laborers serving as caretakers, and more.
The delegation, consisting of over 600 members, is mainly composed of individuals not directly affiliated with the court, for political reasons. This decision may also be attributed to matters of prestige and military rationality.
From the court's perspective, even if Tengu can engage in meaningful conversation, they are ultimately considered mere creatures. There was no expectation of them being equals. Therefore, dispatching Middle Counselor (Chuunagon) as an mission was already an exceptional act of mercy, and it was inconceivable for the court to directly manage personnel, including guards, for such a mission.
Another reason is that many samurai and exorcist families from all over the country have entered the capital due to the high-pressure Joraku request. Many court nobles expressed reluctance to deploy armies near the capital for rebellion vigilance. Exploiting those who have visited the capital (Joraku), mainly rural individuals, serves to publicly illustrate the hierarchical relationship with the court.
The foremost reason lies in their military utility. The armies organized by the Ministry of War are fundamentally trained for interpersonal and large-scale combat. However, the upcoming venture is into a nest of monsters, making their deployment clearly unsuitable.
And the exorcist families, along with the warrior families in Fusō-kuni, originated from self-defensive farmers heavily armed for combating youkai during frontier colonization. Warriors in remote areas still regularly hunt and kill youkai, filling the gap left by insufficient exorcists. In this context, the decision to bring them along is accurate.
Besides, the warrior group that was mobilized this time was organized with personnel extracted from the southern regions. The warriors from the south are known for their wild and fearless nature. While the warrior families from other regions, such as the Western region, have been considered weak for a long time, they were indeed expected to be a significant force.
Yes, in terms of strength...
"Is this the room borrowed by the prestigious Onitsuki family from the Northern region?" The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.
The speaker's heavy accent and mocking tone made it seem like they deliberately emphasized their accent. It seemed to be a speech filled with sneering and sarcasm.
It is one of the rooms assigned to the Onitsuki family, a prestigious and influential family from the Northern region, in Fusō-kuni Center region, Mt. Anma town, along the mountain trail. Three warriors (samurais), who are outsiders, have come to visit there...
"Oh, samurai, is it? What brings you here..."
"Stop, Magoroku. So, what is it?"
I held back Magoroku, who was about to rush forward, and stood up. I responded with a slightly condescending tone, different from my usual self. It was the position of being dispatched as a guard from the Onitsuki family that made me behave this way.
...Or perhaps it was because I sensed that one of them was about to draw their sword.
"Hmph. I heard that a member of the Onitsuki family household was assigned to accompany the delegation as a servant. Could it be you?"
"...Indeed, it is me."
They probably predicted it from my appearance, but still, they deliberately asked, emphasizing the word "servant"... Well, they weren't exactly friendly in their attitude when they came here in the first place.
By the way...
"The other servants should be outside, shouldn't they?"
"I lightly touched their chins, and they fainted! It's truly disgraceful for the renowned soldiers of the Onitsuki family. They lack the spirit of being constantly on the battlefield!! With this, they can never fulfill their duty as protectors!"
In other words, they knocked them out with a punch to the jaw... Seriously? They're lying unconscious in the garden. Their bones probably aren't broken, but still, this is...
"Once again, such a rough visit..."
"Kukuku..."
The warriors laugh at my words, shake their heads, and deny them.
"No. I want to know. Why do you not show yourself when it is a time for you to earnestly fulfill your duties, despite receiving honorable and special treatment? Is it true, as the rumors in town suggest?"
"Rumors...?"
Upon hearing those words from Ukon, I felt a sense of unease and furrowed my brow. Southern region warrior twisted his mouth even more mockingly than before.
"Oh, nothing. Just some trivial rumors about a servant who receives treatment as if they were a respected household member... Apparently, it's a story about someone who gained favor through physical means."
The words spoken by Ukon were not appropriate for a conversation like this. It was a vulgar topic. Without thinking, Magoroku, who was standing behind me, held his breath. He had a stern gaze fixed upon Ukon and the others.
"...Do you understand that this is a disrespectful conversation? Are you planning to become enemies with the Onitsuki family?"
"It's just rumors, nothing more. Don't get angry. ...But I must say, the stories I've heard are quite amusing. Do you know what it's about?"
"...No."
Upon my denial, Ukon laughed even more. Then, he loudly raised his voice in a singing manner.
"Hahaha! Is that so? Well then, let me tell you!! According to the stories, your knees were three, and in the days when you serving the second princess, she was infatuated with the fairytale troupe, engrossed in those knees every night, harmonizing in——Oh!?"
A faint, dry sound resonated. I made it resonate. Through physical enhancement and stealth, I naturally closed in on Ukon, caressing his chin. Instead of caressing, I struck.
At the realization, my hand was already out.
"Nu, ah...?"
The impact on his jaw, infused with a hint of spiritual power, echoed through his skull, disturbing his sense of balance and momentarily leaving him sprawled on the ground.
Thud, the southern region warrior fell on his backside.
"W-what the...?"
The recipient of the blow couldn't comprehend the situation he had brought upon himself, dumbfounded. I looked down at him with a scornful gaze, immediately cursing his own recklessness.
"...I've done it now."
Uh-oh, this seems like it's gonna cause some serious trouble... I quietly mutters, feeling like a bitter bug. But I braced myself, anticipating the reactions to come, hurriedly gets ready to handle it.
"Ukon, what are you doing?"
"...Hey, Ukon, are you okay? Seriously?"
"Getting knocked down by that skinny farmer from the Northern region and falling flat on your butt!?"
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Chapter 153-1
[Part 1/4]
The diplomatic mission has set out. Represented by Middle Counselor (Chuunagon) Tokugara Masumichi of Senior Third Rank, three court nobles, and approximately 10 government officials are accompanying the delegation. In addition, there are 200 warriors (samurai), 24 exorcists, 80 individuals from the servant and Hidden Group, and over 300 laborers serving as caretakers, and more.
The delegation, consisting of over 600 members, is mainly composed of individuals not directly affiliated with the court, for political reasons. This decision may also be attributed to matters of prestige and military rationality.
From the court's perspective, even if Tengu can engage in meaningful conversation, they are ultimately considered mere creatures. There was no expectation of them being equals. Therefore, dispatching Middle Counselor (Chuunagon) as an mission was already an exceptional act of mercy, and it was inconceivable for the court to directly manage personnel, including guards, for such a mission.
Another reason is that many samurai and exorcist families from all over the country have entered the capital due to the high-pressure Joraku request. Many court nobles expressed reluctance to deploy armies near the capital for rebellion vigilance. Exploiting those who have visited the capital (Joraku), mainly rural individuals, serves to publicly illustrate the hierarchical relationship with the court.
The foremost reason lies in their military utility. The armies organized by the Ministry of War are fundamentally trained for interpersonal and large-scale combat. However, the upcoming venture is into a nest of monsters, making their deployment clearly unsuitable.
And the exorcist families, along with the warrior families in Fusō-kuni, originated from self-defensive farmers heavily armed for combating youkai during frontier colonization. Warriors in remote areas still regularly hunt and kill youkai, filling the gap left by insufficient exorcists. In this context, the decision to bring them along is accurate.
Besides, the warrior group that was mobilized this time was organized with personnel extracted from the southern regions. The warriors from the south are known for their wild and fearless nature. While the warrior families from other regions, such as the Western region, have been considered weak for a long time, they were indeed expected to be a significant force.
Yes, in terms of strength...
"Is this the room borrowed by the prestigious Onitsuki family from the Northern region?" The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.
The speaker's heavy accent and mocking tone made it seem like they deliberately emphasized their accent. It seemed to be a speech filled with sneering and sarcasm.
It is one of the rooms assigned to the Onitsuki family, a prestigious and influential family from the Northern region, in Fusō-kuni Center region, Mt. Anma town, along the mountain trail. Three warriors (samurais), who are outsiders, have come to visit there...
"Oh, samurai, is it? What brings you here..."
"Stop, Magoroku. So, what is it?"
I held back Magoroku, who was about to rush forward, and stood up. I responded with a slightly condescending tone, different from my usual self. It was the position of being dispatched as a guard from the Onitsuki family that made me behave this way.
...Or perhaps it was because I sensed that one of them was about to draw their sword.
"Hmph. I heard that a member of the Onitsuki family household was assigned to accompany the delegation as a servant. Could it be you?"
"...Indeed, it is me."
They probably predicted it from my appearance, but still, they deliberately asked, emphasizing the word "servant"... Well, they weren't exactly friendly in their attitude when they came here in the first place.
By the way...
"The other servants should be outside, shouldn't they?"
"I lightly touched their chins, and they fainted! It's truly disgraceful for the renowned soldiers of the Onitsuki family. They lack the spirit of being constantly on the battlefield!! With this, they can never fulfill their duty as protectors!"
In other words, they knocked them out with a punch to the jaw... Seriously? They're lying unconscious in the garden. Their bones probably aren't broken, but still, this is...
"Once again, such a rough visit..."
"Kukuku..."
The warriors laugh at my words, shake their heads, and deny them.
"No. I want to know. Why do you not show yourself when it is a time for you to earnestly fulfill your duties, despite receiving honorable and special treatment? Is it true, as the rumors in town suggest?"
"Rumors...?"
Upon hearing those words from Ukon, I felt a sense of unease and furrowed my brow. Southern region warrior twisted his mouth even more mockingly than before.
"Oh, nothing. Just some trivial rumors about a servant who receives treatment as if they were a respected household member... Apparently, it's a story about someone who gained favor through physical means."
The words spoken by Ukon were not appropriate for a conversation like this. It was a vulgar topic. Without thinking, Magoroku, who was standing behind me, held his breath. He had a stern gaze fixed upon Ukon and the others.
"...Do you understand that this is a disrespectful conversation? Are you planning to become enemies with the Onitsuki family?"
"It's just rumors, nothing more. Don't get angry. ...But I must say, the stories I've heard are quite amusing. Do you know what it's about?"
"...No."
Upon my denial, Ukon laughed even more. Then, he loudly raised his voice in a singing manner.
"Hahaha! Is that so? Well then, let me tell you!! According to the stories, your knees were three, and in the days when you serving the second princess, she was infatuated with the fairytale troupe, engrossed in those knees every night, harmonizing in——Oh!?"
A faint, dry sound resonated. I made it resonate. Through physical enhancement and stealth, I naturally closed in on Ukon, caressing his chin. Instead of caressing, I struck.
At the realization, my hand was already out.
"Nu, ah...?"
The impact on his jaw, infused with a hint of spiritual power, echoed through his skull, disturbing his sense of balance and momentarily leaving him sprawled on the ground.
Thud, the southern region warrior fell on his backside.
"W-what the...?"
The recipient of the blow couldn't comprehend the situation he had brought upon himself, dumbfounded. I looked down at him with a scornful gaze, immediately cursing his own recklessness.
"...I've done it now."
Uh-oh, this seems like it's gonna cause some serious trouble... I quietly mutters, feeling like a bitter bug. But I braced myself, anticipating the reactions to come, hurriedly gets ready to handle it.
"Ukon, what are you doing?"
"...Hey, Ukon, are you okay? Seriously?"
"Getting knocked down by that skinny farmer from the Northern region and falling flat on your butt!?"
Chapter 153-1Part 1/4 The diplomatic mission has set out. Represented by Middle Counselor Chuunagon Tokugara Masumichi of Senior Third Rank, three court nobles, and approximately 10 government officials are accompanying the delegation. In addition, there are 200 warriors samurai, 24 exorcists, 80 individuals from the servant and Hidden Group, and over 300 laborers serving as caretakers, and more. The delegation, consisting of over 600 members, is mainly composed of individuals not directly affiliated with the court, for political reasons. This decision may also be attributed to matters of prestige and military rationality. From the court's perspective, even if Tengu can engage in meaningful conversation, they are ultimately considered mere creatures. There was no expectation of them being equals. Therefore, dispatching Middle Counselor Chuunagon as an mission was already an exceptional act of mercy, and it was inconceivable for the court to directly manage personnel, including guards, for such a mission. Another reason is that many samurai and exorcist families from all over the country have entered the capital due to the high-pressure Joraku request. Many court nobles expressed reluctance to deploy armies near the capital for rebellion vigilance. Exploiting those who have visited the capital Joraku, mainly rural individuals, serves to publicly illustrate the hierarchical relationship with the court. The foremost reason lies in their military utility. The armies organized by the Ministry of War are fundamentally trained for interpersonal and large-scale combat. However, the upcoming venture is into a nest of monsters, making their deployment clearly unsuitable. And the exorcist families, along with the warrior families in Fuso-kuni, originated from self-defensive farmers heavily armed for combating youkai during frontier colonization. Warriors in remote areas still regularly hunt and kill youkai, filling the gap left by insufficient exorcists. In this context, the decision to bring them along is accurate. Besides, the warrior group that was mobilized this time was organized with personnel extracted from the southern regions. The warriors from the south are known for their wild and fearless nature. While the warrior families from other regions, such as the Western region, have been considered weak for a long time, they were indeed expected to be a significant force. Yes, in terms of strength... "Is this the room borrowed by the prestigious Onitsuki family from the Northern region?" The inaugural upload of this chapter took place via N0v3l-B1n.The speaker's heavy accent and mocking tone made it seem like they deliberately emphasized their accent. It seemed to be a speech filled with sneering and sarcasm. It is one of the rooms assigned to the Onitsuki family, a prestigious and influential family from the Northern region, in Fuso-kuni Center region, Mt. Anma town, along the mountain trail. Three warriors samurais, who are outsiders, have come to visit there... "Oh, samurai, is it? What brings you here..." "Stop, Magoroku. So, what is it?" I held back Magoroku, who was about to rush forward, and stood up. I responded with a slightly condescending tone, different from my usual self. It was the position of being dispatched as a guard from the Onitsuki family that made me behave this way. ...Or perhaps it was because I sensed that one of them was about to draw their sword. "Hmph. I heard that a member of the Onitsuki family household was assigned to accompany the delegation as a servant. Could it be you?" "...Indeed, it is me." They probably predicted it from my appearance, but still, they deliberately asked, emphasizing the word "servant"... Well, they weren't exactly friendly in their attitude when they came here in the first place. By the way... "The other servants should be outside, shouldn't they?" "I lightly touched their chins, and they fainted! It's truly disgraceful for the renowned soldiers of the Onitsuki family. They lack the spirit of being constantly on the battlefield!! With this, they can never fulfill their duty as protectors!" In other words, they knocked them out with a punch to the jaw... Seriously? They're lying unconscious in the garden. Their bones probably aren't broken, but still, this is... "Once again, such a rough visit..." "Kukuku..." The warriors laugh at my words, shake their heads, and deny them. "No. I want to know. Why do you not show yourself when it is a time for you to earnestly fulfill your duties, despite receiving honorable and special treatment? Is it true, as the rumors in town suggest?" "Rumors...?" Upon hearing those words from Ukon, I felt a sense of unease and furrowed my brow. Southern region warrior twisted his mouth even more mockingly than before. "Oh, nothing. Just some trivial rumors about a servant who receives treatment as if they were a respected household member... Apparently, it's a story about someone who gained favor through physical means." The words spoken by Ukon were not appropriate for a conversation like this. It was a vulgar topic. Without thinking, Magoroku, who was standing behind me, held his breath. He had a stern gaze fixed upon Ukon and the others. "...Do you understand that this is a disrespectful conversation? Are you planning to become enemies with the Onitsuki family?" "It's just rumors, nothing more. Don't get angry. ...But I must say, the stories I've heard are quite amusing. Do you know what it's about?" "...No." Upon my denial, Ukon laughed even more. Then, he loudly raised his voice in a singing manner. "Hahaha! Is that so? Well then, let me tell you!! According to the stories, your knees were three, and in the days when you serving the second princess, she was infatuated with the fairytale troupe, engrossed in those knees every night, harmonizing inOh!?" A faint, dry sound resonated. I made it resonate. Through physical enhancement and stealth, I naturally closed in on Ukon, caressing his chin. Instead of caressing, I struck. At the realization, my hand was already out. "Nu, ah...?" The impact on his jaw, infused with a hint of spiritual power, echoed through his skull, disturbing his sense of balance and momentarily leaving him sprawled on the ground. Thud, the southern region warrior fell on his backside. "W-what the...?" The recipient of the blow couldn't comprehend the situation he had brought upon himself, dumbfounded. I looked down at him with a scornful gaze, immediately cursing his own recklessness. "...I've done it now." Uh-oh, this seems like it's gonna cause some serious trouble... I quietly mutters, feeling like a bitter bug. But I braced myself, anticipating the reactions to come, hurriedly gets ready to handle it. "Ukon, what are you doing?" "...Hey, Ukon, are you okay? Seriously?" "Getting knocked down by that skinny farmer from the Northern region and falling flat on your butt!?"
