Astartes of the Bear School

Chapter 1554. The rebels rise up!

The fact that she could use the [Full Moon Killing Technique] and [Four Direction Slash] so smoothly showed that Ah Xiu had already made up for the skills she lacked.

She was only one step away from coming into contact with the so-called [mystery].

Tsukahara Bokuden's preliminary assessment of her two months ago was correct. The foundation she had accumulated through hard work in those elementary martial arts was enough for her to dabble in advanced martial arts.

In the courtyard, Qilin was lying in a small artificial pool that was not even as high as its ankles.

The unique and elegant temperament of this ancient dragon race is such that even when it lies in a small pool with its mane wet, it can still give uninformed people a sense of holiness and elegance.

The fluffy ball was also moving around in the dojo, holding two small wooden swords that he had sharpened himself.

It had originally wanted to immediately learn the martial arts that were flourishing in this world, but unfortunately Tsukahara Bokuden had no guardian spirit.

Ah Xiu and Wu Ming do have guardian spirits and can communicate with kittens, but their education level does not support them to do teaching work.

I can’t summarize my insights and knowledge in a way that I can pass on to others.

The kitten could only scratch its chin with its hind legs and sigh, then practiced the fighting skills of the New World hunters on its own, thinking that it would open its eyes again when its boss came back and had some free time.

Through the open window on top of the castle tower, Fujiyoshiro looked with envy at the two extremely talented women in the dojo below, as well as the equally eye-catching Kirin and fluffy ball.

This envy was not because Fujiyoshiro longed for personal strength.

In fact, as far as he is concerned, he is now fully devoted to his life ideal of "achieving great achievements".

It would be great if one had outstanding personal martial arts skills, but if this does not affect his ability to realize his ideals, then there is nothing to force.

But the key issue is: the Japanese archipelago today is a very typical personal dependency society.

The reputation, honor and disgrace of a minister depend on his lord.

Especially for someone like Fujiyoshiro who has no family support or additional background.

Basically, the favor of the lord and the consensus formed by bystanders on "how high or low he is in the eyes of the lord" are the most important pillars of his power.

There is no doubt that Fujiyoshiro is now at the peak of his career in Lushan City.

Although he still maintained his friendly smile and demeanor, his temperament and that face which was not good-looking but full of life made it easy for people to get closer to him psychologically.

But Fujiyoshiro is a smart man. He may not have received a very thorough education, so he cannot clearly explain where his power comes from and how to maintain it.

However, he felt with keen instinct that he had to keep pace with his lord and even constantly demonstrate this closeness and coordination to the outside world, so that his power could become more stable and grow upward.

We have to admit that some people are born sharp and can use their intuition to find truths that others can only explain by summarizing historical experience.

Even though he only handles paperwork and conversations all day long, he still carries this set of contemporary armor mixed with southern barbarian style with him at all times to demonstrate his military spirit. That's it.

Because although Lan En controlled the city in an irresistible manner through government affairs and personnel management, his style was that of a decisive warrior.

In addition, his strong physique and ferocious strength have caused a deviation in his image in the public eye.

"A beautiful general who is like a god or Buddha"

Over the past two months, more and more people in Lushan City have begun to spread this rumor.

The key point is "military general", so Fujiyoshiro has to make himself look like a military general.

Moreover, Fujiyoshiro himself knew that although for government affairs and personnel management, managing a city of the size of Sagiyama Castle was as easy as fiddling with a puppet in the palm of his hand for the lord.

But the lord seems to be more interested in improving his martial arts and learning Yin-Yang magic.

The opinions of bystanders and Lan En's actual interest made Fujiyoshiro feel distressed.

"Ah~" he grumbled in a drawn-out voice as he pulled his head back, "If I were as strong as Wuming or His Highness Hidechiyo, I would surely be able to get closer to the lord."

After feeling dejected for a while, Fujiyoshiro patted the handrail of the cart to cheer himself up.

"Don't be depressed! It's easy to lose your ambition! You have to protect it!"

Fujiyoshiro shook his head as if trying to regain consciousness, and at the same time, he put force on his feet and continued pushing the cart.

The maids and samurai with small surnames in the corridor also stepped aside and bowed their heads to greet him. They could not hear clearly, nor did they dare to listen to what Fujiyoshiro was muttering.

After all, no matter how friendly and kind you act, you are not on the same level as them.

"Cinnabar, mercury, and silver grass." Fujikichiro pushed the cart while carefully turning over a pile of small boxes on the top layer of the cart. "Practicing Yin-Yang magic really costs a lot of money!"

Fujiyoshiro, who came from a farming family, was shocked by the cost of learning Yin-Yang magic.

Onmyoji has been a highly respected profession in the Japanese archipelago since ancient times, and there are many descendants of nobles who practice this profession.

These basic materials alone were difficult to find in the agricultural era when resources were scarce.

In fact, theoretically speaking, these things are hard to find in the entire Lushan City.

After all, compared to the Kyoto area which has been developed for more than a thousand years, it is not wrong for Mino to be called a countryside.

But when Lan En asked for these things to be supplied to him, there was no ripple in the entire Lushan City, because the value he created by leading this city in two months was far beyond what a few precious materials could match.

Fujiyoshiro first pushed the cart and delivered the household registration-related documents to the corresponding office, and then chatted with them in a casual manner as a urge.

Then he pushed the empty cart and prepared to go to the higher floors of the castle tower to give Lan En the materials for practicing Yin-Yang magic.

He gave these things last because he wanted to have a reason to stay with Lan En for a while longer after delivering them.

He now cherishes every opportunity to spend time with his lord.

But just as Fujiyoshiro was pushing the cart and preparing to go up the newly built slopes inside the castle tower, a loud noise came from the lower level through several floors.

The voice was a little distorted because it had passed through several floors, but it was still a man's voice, and the emotion in the voice sounded a little hysterical.

It is human nature to watch the fun, and when Fujiyoshiro turned around, he saw that the side doors of the corridor he had just walked through were all opened a crack, and then heads of various heights popped out, searching towards the stairs.

In fact, this is the third floor of the castle tower. Judging from the voice, the man has probably just entered the door. It is impossible to see anything from the stairs.

But people who are just watching the fun never care about this.

In the courtyard and dojo behind the castle tower, the people who were originally practicing also stopped and frowned as they looked towards the main body of the castle tower where the noise came from.

As soon as Fujiyoshiro took a glance out the window, he put the cart aside and ran downstairs two steps at a time, stepping on the floor!

A little disturbance or noise is not a big deal.

But what do you mean by startling Lord Hidechiyo and Lord Wuming? !

What is the identity of Princess Hidechiyo?
That's the daughter of Saito Michizo! It's because of this daughter that the letter of appointment as acting city lord was handed over to the lord!
Fujiyoshiro immediately got furious!
What about Wuming? Fujikichiro is not really sure whether Wuming and Lan En have a close relationship or are just ordinary friends.

If it were two months ago, he would probably have been thinking about whether he should persuade Lan En in private.

After all, this power was obtained from His Highness Hidechiyo's father, your father-in-law.

Even if you have lustful thoughts, you should be patient for a while and pretend to be pure and loyal. He is your adopted son! Isn't it normal to keep your head down under the eaves?

This is how big businessmen adopt sons-in-law, so the rules for a big country must be even stricter.

But two months later, to be honest, Fujiyoshiro felt that the letter of appointment as acting city lord was a bit unnecessary.

With your ability, even those famous cities in the world can't do anything to you? It's just a piece of cake!

When you have real ability as your backing, the legal basis seems less important.

However, Fujiyoshiro still didn't dare to neglect Axiu and Wuming at this time, and immediately rushed down with all his worldly protective gear clanking.

"Excuse me~"

He always seems very polite and friendly when he is on the road.

When Fujiyoshiro rushed to the first floor hall of the castle tower, he saw a confused and disheveled samurai in front of him, with blood and black ash on his haori and face. He looked very embarrassed.

At this time, on the first floor of the castle tower, many newly opened government offices and the clerks inside were staring in shock at the samurai who broke in.

The samurai also stared in a daze at the castle tower which had changed drastically.

Unconsciously, he lowered his weight, his eyes wandered, his tongue licked his cracked lips, and his hand vaguely reached for the hilt of the knife at his waist. He looked like a frightened bird.

Fujikichiro, who had just hurried down, undoubtedly became the backbone of the petty officials. Everyone looked at him. The samurai also turned his attention to him.

Fujiyoshiro was obviously a live player. With the double pressure of the sudden situation and everyone's attention on his shoulders, he actually became calmer and more organized.

"Which lord of the Akechi family is the one with the family crest of [Water-colored Kikyo] on the collar of the Jinhaori?"

Fujiyoshiro said in a deep voice, and at the same time, he straightened his slightly messy armor without leaving any trace, appearing more majestic.

"What happened? Why are you so panicked? How can you make such a loud noise in the castle tower?"

The first few sentences were quite polite, but the last half of Fujiyoshiro's sentence was a direct scolding!
Although he had only been in power for two months, Fujiyoshiro, who with the help of Lan En could control the officials in Lushan City at will, was still very majestic at this time.

Unexpectedly, the samurai who broke into the castle tower were not weak at all.

He reached his hands, which were covered with blood scabs and black wrinkles, into his breastplate, pulled out a piece of letter paper and held it high.

"I am Akechi Jubei Mitsuhide! While Master Dosan is out investigating the rampant demons, the traitor Yoshitatsu suddenly raises an army when he sees the situation is not good! Gather your men immediately and follow me to reinforce! Anyone who delays will be executed immediately!"

Akechi Mitsuhide held the letter in one hand and the knife in the other. The shocking news and his own murderous aura shocked everyone.

There was silence.

However, as a person who dominated the scene with his momentum and voice, Akechi Mitsuhide frowned after a while, and his hand holding the hilt of the sword turned white from the force.

This is not right!

he thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)