We villains all have invincibility written on our faces

What am I talking about!

ps: The speed at which the bounty increases is a bit scary, this is different from what I expected.

Chapter 95 Unite Everything

Why? ? ? ?

Yuzi's face fell at a speed visible to the naked eye. He or she had prepared himself to be scolded or even abused, but Krieg's words made his mental preparation go to waste, and he felt indescribably uncomfortable.

The eagle-riding people lowered their heads even deeper, they could not bear to watch any longer. The whole Ashina country knew that Lord Genichirō was not a scholar who would feel sad about the times. For Ashina, he was a ruthless general. Lord Genichirō would not bring up this topic for no reason. He must have some deep meaning. Miko's reaction was too eye-catching. With Lord Genichirō's ability, he would probably play Miko in the palm of his hand. Miko, who had always refused Lord Genichirō's requests, was going to suffer next.

"Surprised?" I was surprised too! Krieg roared in his heart, but he still pretended to be calm and composed. "Look at these magnificent buildings, haven't you ever wondered who built them?"

"Mr. Genichirō, Ashina has always been the land of the Ashina people. It took you several generations to build such a magnificent building. I understand your determination to protect this country, and I believe in the strength of the people of Ashina. However, using the power of Dragon's Heritage to face the inner court is not a good idea. The power of Dragon's Heritage is not what you imagined. It is a curse that will cause the recipient to become neither human nor ghost. I hope you can consider it more," Miko responded sincerely. He thought he had heard Genichirō's hint, but there was indeed almost no relationship between him and Ashina.

The name Kuro is an abbreviation without the "genfuku," which is the name given before the ancient Japanese coming-of-age ceremony, equivalent to a nickname. Miko is the ninth child in the family, hence the name Kuro. Since Kuro was adopted, the origins of his parents remain a mystery, but he is believed to be related to the Minamoto no Miya, a rival faction of Ashina. Strictly speaking, Miko's behavior is not considered treasonous; he has no connection to the country itself; rather, Wolf is the true treason.

No, I'm really curious about this.

Krieg looked at the scenery outside the castle tower. The sky was blue and white clouds were flying. The tiles on the roof were piled up layer by layer, extending to the end of the sight, like waves that suddenly stopped when they rose.

He couldn't understand. Even during the heyday of the Japanese Warring States period, the castle towers built were only a fraction of this building's size. Even in the 21st century, these structures would require national coordination, modern technology, and a massive amount of manpower and material resources, taking years, if not decades, to build. How on earth did this country accomplish this? And this was just the castle tower. The buildings at Senpoji Temple were even more outrageous. It was possible that they were built by aliens. If Krieg wasn't overthinking it, then there was something extraordinary about this world.

"I don't need to sign an immortality contract with you, Miko," Krieg said something no one expected. "The immortality contract has too many limitations. I don't want to turn into a tree in the end. But in return for me giving up the power of Dragon's Heritage, you have to lend me your ninja for a while. I know he is very strong. The strong should live freely in the sun, instead of falling drowsy in a dark corner like a mouse."

", you mean, you need Wolf's help?" Miko, who wanted to continue persuading, was stunned and stared at Krieg blankly. He didn't understand why Genichirō had changed his nature today. He clearly brought him to the castle tower, but told him that the power of Dragon's Heritage was no longer important?

Even the surrounding eagles shook slightly.

"You can't believe it, huh?" Krieg turned to look at Miko. "Jiulang, during the battle with the inner court, I realized that human ability has its limits. The more you scheme, the more you realize that humans have their limits... unless you become a being that transcends humanity."

"I don't understand," Miko shook his head. Although he looked like a determined guy, he was still young and sometimes afraid. As for Genichirō today, he could sense the passion and madness deep in his heart, which almost suffocated the child. "What do you want to say, Genichirō-sama!"

Krieg took a deep breath and said loudly: "I'm not a human anymore, Yuzi!"

What! Not only Miko was surprised, but also the silent Yotaka people.

"I've figured it out. The power of Dragon's Heritage can only be contracted with one person. The one who can truly resist the Inner Court won't accept this power. Even if I accept this power, I won't be able to intimidate the Inner Court. Instead, I'll drag the remaining people of Ashina into a slow death." Krieg walked over to Miko and placed his hands on the railing of the castle tower. The gloves brought a warm touch. "There's not only the power of Dragon's Heritage in this world, but also Jingcheng Water, Transformed Water, and Insect Attachment. Each of these methods can achieve a certain degree of immortality. My own immortality alone won't be enough to stop the Inner Court, but as long as a few key figures are immortal, I have the confidence to stop the Inner Court's offensive. As long as more than half of the soldiers are immortal, I have the confidence to make Ashina belong to the Ashina people forever!"

"So I must unite all the forces that can be united, whether it's your ninjas or the land gods of this land, whether it's the crooked monk of Xianfeng Temple or the nobles of Genji Palace. Win this war first, and then think about the future!"

Once I defeat the Imperial Court, I will kill all the forces outside of Ashina Province. After all, every last one of them will be killed, and no one is innocent.

Krieg's grand plan obviously shocked Miko, and also shocked the Yoshitaka people. They always knew that the Lord of Ashina, whom they watched day and night, had gone astray, but they never thought that Lord Genichirō would have such an idea. Sure enough, the hope of Ashina Country all depends on Lord Genichirō!

If they knew that Krieg planned to feed them water from the Source Palace, they probably wouldn't think so, but now only Krieg knew what the plan was.

Miko was silent for a moment. He knew this was Genichirō's biggest concession. Just as he was about to make a decision, Krieg spoke again, "I know you want to sever the immortality. For me, when the inner court is defeated, I and the soldiers who sacrificed themselves for Ashina will also need to sever the immortality. I will ensure that everyone in Ashina can survive in human terms, so our interests are aligned."

Now that things have come to this, Miko can only agree with Genichirō's suggestion, "Okay, the wolf will obey your orders. I hope Genichirō-sama can keep his promise."

"That's natural."

ps: It’s Saturday now, I started updating during the day today, and now I owe 3 chapters.

Chapter 96 How do you understand

The negotiation between the two took only a few minutes. In fact, Miko did not have much choice. After all, he did not know the plot of the game. At this point, Miko had not read the books in the castle tower. If he wanted to cut off the immortality, he could only rely on Krieg's help, so the two quickly reached an agreement.

Speaking of which, the protagonist Wolf injured (killed) the king, so why can Miko and Wolf still stay in the castle tower so brazenly? Isshin, why don’t you just put in some superficial effort? Krieg was speechless.

The next step is to awaken the wolf, and then complete the side quest on Yuzi's side. Krieg is also very curious about the event of severing the immortality, which is obviously more inclined to mysticism. Anyway, severing the immortality is just a piece of cake after defeating the inner court. I believe that the master and servant will not mind having one more onlooker. As for losing, there is no need to think too much about it since everyone will die together.

"Find a place for Miko to live nearby. Since Miko and I are allies now, don't throw him into the Moon Viewing Tower. The environment there isn't as good as here," Krieg ordered the Eagle Guards. "Notify the ordinary soldiers and team leader Yamauchi Shigenori there and have them report to Lord Oni-sama. We don't need to waste manpower near the Moon Viewing Tower."

"There's one more thing. Go ask Yamauchi Shigenori if they know how to seal the hole in the Moon Viewing Tower wall. Go ahead."

Is Master Genichirō angry? The hawks lowered their heads, not daring to observe the king's expression. After receiving the signal to leave, they quickly left with Miko in tow.

What should I do now, go see the monkey in the temple or meet the sleeping ninja?

Or do some research?

Krieg thought about it and finally chose the last one. There were still two weeks before the main storyline started, and other things could be delayed for a while, but the research on immortality and totems required preparation now.

In the original story, the water that Genichirō consumed was actually upstream water mixed with numerous impurities. The red eyes of the koi in Shuisheng Village are also due to the fact that the water flowing down from upstream is not genuine source water. This polluted, inferior source water can also corrode the host's body, causing madness and aggression. However, this doesn't mean that pure source water can't be found downstream. Bodhisattva Valley, home to the Lion Ape, possesses pure source water.

Although the lion ape is good at using feces to attack and has a similar interest to a certain gorilla that holds concerts in the desert, the area near the fragrant lotus should not have been contaminated by this beast.

The fragrant water lotus is a blue and white lotus that grows deep in the collapsed canyon. It blooms in places where there is a accumulation of rich source water. The reason why Daoshun has never developed the real water of transformation is because he used the inferior water source from downstream. How could the water of transformation developed by Akame of Shuisheng Village be without side effects?

The Bodhisattva Valley where the Lion Ape is located is guarded by the Snake Eyes Clan. Even the Ranbo Clan who can climb walls and run on rooftops cannot get close to it. However, if they can kill this beast and get water, it will be fine. However, if they want to kill the Lion Ape, they need to kill the centipede in its body first, so this matter goes back to the premise of seeking the Immortal Slash.

It’s so troublesome, I might as well just rush through.

This was just one of Krieg's daily complaints, but this fleeting complaint provided him with a genuine inspiration. There's really no need to follow the plot. Although I'm currently Genichirō, I have access to far greater resources than Genichirō! As long as Wolf can deal with the invading ninjas, the remaining inner court red guards can be largely stopped with the help of the White Snake God. Adding magic scrolls and a few undead beings will solve the problem. If all the named characters in the plot consume the Transformation Water, can this problem be solved?

Yes, Krieg slapped the railing with his hand, cracking one of the railings. The cracked wood chips were blown outside the castle tower by the wind. Krieg figured out what he was afraid of. What he should be afraid of is the inner court!

"One of you come down!" Krieg said to the sky, "Hurry up!"

What happened to Lord Genichirō? The hawk tribes looked at each other in confusion when they heard Krieg's order. The Lord first let Miko go, and then vented his anger on the castle tower. Looking at how strong Lord Genichirō's hand was, is it possible that something is going to change in Ashina Country?

It's over, this is going to be a big disaster.

However, this may not be a bad thing. Lord Isshin has ignored state affairs for a long time, and he still refuses to give up his dignity as a warrior and bow to the power of Dragon Heritage. But Lord Isshin knows that Lord Genichirō is sincere in wanting to save Ashina, and is willing to sacrifice his own reputation to protect the leader of this country!

Now, everyone in Ashina firmly believes that Master Genichirō can lead Ashina back to its former glory. Master Genichirō has become an unshakable spiritual force in the hearts of the Ashina soldiers. As ninjas who monitor the entire city, they are most aware of Master Genichirō's current high status. The leader of the Yoshinori group looked at his companions and signaled that he would go down in person. Even if Master Genichirō wanted to do something out of the ordinary, they would have no choice but to follow him!

The leader of the Yotaka clan descended gracefully, his masked head drooping until it touched the ground. "Give the order, Master Genichirō. For you and this country, I am willing to sacrifice everything!"

Why is this guy bowing his head so low? Krieg narrowed his eyes. Is this guy planning a rebellion? No, according to the game, the Eagle Guard will only attack randomly when they turn red-eyed. Could it be that during this period, Genichirō had his subordinates take the water of transformation?!

Ah, why is Master Genichirō looking so? The hawk-watching hawks who were secretly observing through the hawk tubes averted their eyes, but they could not suppress the excitement in their hearts. Master Genichirō had already led his troops to repel several attacks from the inner court. So, was he going to make that decision now? Is a country where everyone is immortal going to appear today?

The leader of the Takashige clan waited quietly. He knew what a difficult decision Master Genichirō had to make. This country was beyond salvation. Everyone, from the lowest-ranking soldiers all the way up to Master Genichirō, knew this. In that case, Master's wish was my wish. Even if I couldn't regain my human form, the Takashige clan was an organization created to share Master Genichirō's worries! The Takashige clan would follow the established path until it reached a dead end!

Because from the day the army set out, they considered it an honor to sacrifice themselves for the country and a shame to be afraid of death. This is the honor of dying and the shame of not living!

"About Transformation Water..." Krieg had no idea what these people were thinking, so he could only speak as slowly as possible, trying to probe. According to what happened in the Red Demon and the dungeon, Genichirō had been experimenting with Transformation Water for a long time, and he couldn't be sure whether the Eagles had taken it.

"We will obey." The leader of the Eagles raised his head. Even through the mask, the heat in his eyes made Krieg feel like his face was burned. "Long live Ashina!"

P.S. I spent an entire afternoon writing according to the game's plot, and then discovered a lot of bugs. Many of the designs couldn't be skipped, so I deleted 4300 words. Let's just rush through it! A time traveler is no less capable than anyone else in their lifetime!

Chapter 97: Change of Thinking

Krieg immediately realized that this guy had misunderstood, but as the king now, in order to maintain the image of Ashina Genichirō, he could not make too big moves. Just when Krieg wanted to open his mouth to stop him, the leader of the Yoshitaka clan had already taken out the small bottle under him, lifted the lid and was about to pour it into his mouth.

The Beach Boys

The substitute was faster than any other action. Before the liquid in the bottle was poured into his mouth, the fish hook had already been embedded in the bottle mouth. The leaders of the Eagle Group had never expected such an accident. Krieg raised his hand and brought out the bottle and held the bottle directly in his hand.

It's like water. These eagle-riding people actually carry it with them. Even if they are determined to die, the people here are tough. With such determination, there is nothing wrong with doing anything.

The leaders of the Yotaka clan were all thinking about the bottle that had just flown out of thin air. How did Genichirō do that? Did he develop some new power?!

"Sir, what was that just now?" The leader of the Eagle Group looked at Krieg, the fire in his eyes growing stronger and stronger.

It's a substitute. Krieg really wanted to answer him like this, but unfortunately he couldn't. However, the question asked by the leader of the Eagles was not meaningless. At least Krieg understood that the people here could not see the existence of the substitute!

This is interesting. It feels great to be reckless, but it feels even better to ambush others. These two joys combined together create the most enjoyable experience!

"They're just some little tricks I developed, not worth mentioning," Krieg said with a mysterious look. He found that he seemed to have underestimated the image of Genichirō in the eyes of these people. It seemed that not only the ordinary soldiers of Ashina, but even the Yoshinori people regarded Genichirō as their only hope. In other words, everyone in Ashina was a die-hard fan of Genichirō.

Is this also a small trick?

The leader of the eagles was thrilled. He had trained for years to monitor the entire city, and yet Genichirō-sama hadn't even come close to him, yet he'd already taken the Transformation Water from me. If Genichirō-sama wanted to remove my weapon, it would only take a flick of his hand. What if Genichirō-sama aimed for my head? Wouldn't that mean my life and death depended on his whim?

Looking at the fanatical and twisted eyes of the Eagle Leaders, Krieg fell silent.

He himself likes the character of Genichirō very much. He has dedicated everything to the country and is even willing to sacrifice the people. Maybe what he did was wrong, but at least he can be said to have devoted himself to the country.

But now, Krieg was a little confused.

Everyone here only trusts Genichirō. But Genichirō, as a man of faith, only trusts his grandfather, the Sword Saint of Ashina. He doesn't trust himself, who has been scarred by Tomoe's Thunder training, nor does he trust himself, who has won every battle against the inner court. This kind of emotion is simply twisted, a betrayal to those who trusted him!

As the actual supreme ruler of Ashina, Genichirō actually relied on his grandfather until the end. Until his death, he dragged his seriously injured body and said that he still couldn't do anything. He committed suicide without any fear of death. Since he was no longer afraid of death, why couldn't he believe in himself?

As for the poor terrain of Ashina, it is surrounded by water and cliffs. From the sharpshooters and poison gas of the Snake Eyes Clan to the abyss where the White Snake God resides, the Red Army is only fighting to avenge their leader Tamura Shuzen because they are determined to kill him. As long as the traitor Owl is killed and Isshin dies of illness according to normal history, as long as they are tough enough, the decision makers in the inner court will have to take this small place if they are kicked in the head by a donkey.

If it weren't for the real protagonist Sekiro for comparison, Genichirō would be the template of the protagonist, from the coolest Thunder of Tomoe to the Black Undying Slash. Even the so-called lack of talent for the Ashina Style is fake. The Ashina Style has only two distinctive moves, the Cross Slash and the Single Slash. Genichirō's free Seven Combos include all of them. The alien beauty teacher Tomoe completely trusts his first fiercest general, Oni Kobu. Since he is already so powerful, why doesn't he try to distrust himself!

What you can't do, I will do!

I will defend the country that you cannot defend!

"Call all capable craftsmen. I want them to redesign the city's defenses," Krieg issued orders methodically. He knew they would follow through. "Find some skilled hands. No, have the warrior generals go down to the sewers. There's a rat that's slipped in there. Ask it what it knows. Make sure they don't break any teeth."

"We also need to find a team to go to the Poison Swamp and transport the poisonous soil to the Ashina border. The Snake Eyes in the Iron Cannon Fortress are still our people. Have them talk to the Snake Eyes in the Collapse Canyon. If possible, bring all the Snake Eyes back and use them as long-range defense. Discuss the details with Lord Ghost Punishment and tell him that the city defense system is completely in his hands. If the Snake Eyes don't obey, forget it. Once we have dug out the poisonous soil, we should evacuate. Don't waste our energy on these things."

"Do you know where the inner court's troops are?"

"We're still a long way off, and we won't arrive for a week at the earliest," the intelligence officer, the Jiying Clan, was well aware of this. As their leader, he had a comprehensive summary of the intelligence. "The news of Isshin-sama's serious illness spread far and wide. The Imperial Household immediately assembled and set out upon hearing the news, but the Red Guards didn't rush. Instead, they advanced steadily. I guess they plan to wait until Isshin-sama is too weak to fight before launching their siege."

"Is that so?" After thinking about it carefully, if Sekiro had not defeated Xuanyilang, and Owl had not realized that his chance to become famous had come again, he would never have attacked while Isshin was still alive. Ashina Castle could have been delayed for at least another day or two. This is a hero among traitors!

Krieg knocked on the railing. "The heavens can see things that we on earth can't. Do you think there's anything unusual about this city?"

"Yes," the leader of the Jiying tribe raised his head. "The news of Master Yixin's serious illness spread too quickly. We suspect someone deliberately spread the news."

That must have been done by Owl and the Lone Shadows, Krieg nodded to indicate that he understood. He himself didn't have any good solution. He had no chance of winning against professional killer ninjas in an open terrain, but Sekiro still had that ability. If it didn't work, he would pass the message to Isshin who was seriously ill. Even Daitengu, who was able to fight against wolves before his death, would have no problem if he just killed a few fatter rats.

"Don't worry about this, I have my own plans."

"Yes, Lord Genichirō."

"Don't be so reserved. We need to support each other from now on. This city needs everyone to survive. I can't do it alone. Go ahead."

"Yes," the leader of the eagle group took the order and left, and the black and white feathers disappeared on the spot while shaking.

Chapter 98 True Sight

Even after confirming through Hayabusa that all the hawk-riding people had left, Krieg still pretended to be calm and let out a cold breeze. He didn't breathe a sigh of relief until he walked down the castle tower and walked down the stairs to the ground.

As expected, I still don’t like giving orders. Compared to controlling a huge force, I prefer the power to belong to one person. This character trait is a flaw. Maybe it would be better to support a puppet force?

Krieg pinched his index finger. Perhaps this was his limitation. He didn't know how long this conscription would last, but he had already experienced such excitement in the other world, so it would be better to lie down at home and combine work and rest.

However, in this world, since he has inexplicably become the lord of Ashina, he must do his best, otherwise what is the point of coming here.

Try your supernatural abilities first!

[No higher will is detected. You cannot use or learn how to create totem power.]

[No high-level totem creatures detected, you cannot create additional totems]

Krieg's face darkened. In addition to the Thunder of Ba, he also had to learn the introductory knowledge of totem power, but now it seemed that this reward was a bit unreliable.

[Reward conflict, compensation has been issued, Hayabusa's totem level has been raised to level 2]

Did they move to the Pokémon set? Could this be a hint that I could tame the White Snake and embark on the path of a summoner?

This is a scam!

The falcon that had been secretly observing from the corner of the castle tower flew back to Krieg's shoulder, jumping from the left shoulder to the right. Its eyes were obviously much more lively, its silver appearance became dull, and its feathers began to flutter gently with the flow of air, making it look more and more like a real creature.

[Totem creature: Hayabusa (second level), synchronizes thermal vision to wide-angle mental scanning, which can exist at the same time as the holder's vision. The Hayabusa's off-body range is extended to two kilometers, and the scanning range is fifty meters.

A sacred tool for battlefield reconnaissance, the price of the Hayabusa remains high even though most Silver Lanterns can only afford individual totems.

Bonus: True Sight

What you see is the truth, but be careful when opening it and don’t explore unnecessary truths.

This effect seems quite powerful? And it specifically targets illusions?!

Krieg immediately dropped his moral compliments, praising the true essence of humanity. The upgraded Hayabusa could be used to deal with Owl. While he didn't know what it meant to upgrade out of thin air, judging by the prompts he received upon entering this world, it seemed the Gate Master who issued the quest was impatient.

Now think about what is missing and what unnecessary arrangements are there.

Fortunately, all the information is gathered in the castle tower, and Krieg easily found all the information. Although many of the words are incomprehensible, it is good to have a detailed map.

Just by looking at the map, Krieg felt that he had taken things for granted. In this magical version of Japan, all parts of the country were short of supplies, but the small place of Ashina was rich in iron ore. Even the lowest foot soldiers had real swords in their hands. It was hard to say whether this was a good thing or a bad thing. Although Ashina's strength had been greatly improved because of the existence of iron ore, if the Imperial Household wanted to rule the country for a long time, it would never let go of a country with iron ore.

The total population of Ashina Kingdom has only a few thousand people so far. Ashina is now like a child walking in the downtown area with gold in his arms. If the population is a little larger, it would be impossible for a neutral country to become a professional exporter of ironware. According to the determination of the Imperial Household, as long as there is any force that can deal with Ashina, they will be eager to show their fangs.

Buying things is not as fast as robbing them, especially since Ashina is not the last stumbling block to unifying the country. It is a gold brick that will not resist.

I'd better think on the bright side. I'm not a local. War, like stand-in warfare, is all about supplies. Although Ashina has been plagued by years of war and is now so impoverished that people have to eat wild vegetable dumplings, the Red Army's logistics can't be much better. After all, this is a long-distance campaign. Even if the Red Army's logistical capabilities are incredible, it won't go smoothly in Ashina's easily defendable and difficult-to-attack terrain. I don't know how it happened, but Ashina isn't very large, but all four seasons can be found in this small area. It's a pipe dream for the Red Army to reach the main city intact.

We have to find an opportunity to burn some food and grass. Krieg thought of Sekiro's ability to climb walls and climb roofs. He is the most useful tool in the world. It would be a waste not to make good use of him.

Eating only vegetarian food won't be enough to fight. There are so many black chickens in Ashina, and I wonder what they ate to grow to human size. If they're edible, let the soldiers use them as their staple food. Even if the taste isn't right, as long as the seasoning is strong and the meat is chopped finely, it'll be fine. Eating vegetarian food and then eating meat for a long time will cause diarrhea. It would be better to boil the oil and use only the protein. Boiling oil can also be used as a weapon to defend the city. This should be done sooner rather than later. Perhaps I should seek the pharmacist's advice. Yongzhen is either with Isshin or at the temple with the Buddhist sculptor.