Volume 1 Chapter 34 'General Skybear' Kou Eishin, Fighting At The Northern Border
──With the army of 'General Skybear' Kou Eishin──
"It was just as Tenhou said."
Kou Eishin, Tenhou's father, was watching the fleeing Jinkyo Tribe's army.
He thought he had come quickly, but the enemy had responded just as fast.
Still, they managed to crush the enemy's plans and drive their forces away. That was a good enough result for the battle.
"But, Seirei, you didn't have to come here."
Eishin asked the girl next to him, Seirei.
"Your pigeon delivered Tenhou's letter. That's how we found out where the enemy was. You were helpful enough. There was no need for you to push yourself."
"...It seems like Tenhou-niisan was fighting too."
Seirei replied in a small voice.
A white pigeon was perched on her shoulder. It was the one she had given to Kairyou.
It had delivered the letter from Tenhou half a day ago.
The letter mentioned that Kairyou had fought against the enemy and included information about the Jinkyo Tribe.
It also contained Tenhou's guess that the main enemy force might be close to the border.
Based on that information, Eishin figured out the enemy's location.
It wasn't difficult.
The pigeon had also brought a copy of a report from Ryougen-kun's subordinates.
That report briefly summarized where the Jinkyo Tribe had appeared disguised as bandits.
Eishin used that to pinpoint the enemy's position.
"Did they really abandon their weapons, food supplies, and even their horses to escape? They probably won't invade for a while now."
Especially, taking the horses was a big deal.
For the Jinkyo Tribe, horses are friends and a means of transportation.
On top of that, a large amount of food supplies and livestock were left behind. Gathering that much must have been tough.
The Jinkyo Tribe has lost all of that.
They can't carry out large military actions until the next harvest.
The fact that they were so well-prepared means the enemy was planning to invade Aika Country with full force.
It was truly lucky that we were able to prevent that.
"Is this also thanks to Tenhou defeating the enemy? But..."
When did Tenhou learn such martial skills?
Six months ago, Tenhou was weak, unable to sense 'ki' energy.
Yet now, Tenhou has become strong enough to defeat the Jinkyo Tribe's generals.
He understands that he trained under Ryougen-kun's guest, but can someone really grow this fast...?
"I think my brother has amazing talent."
Seirei suddenly said.
"I... I want to serve by brother side forever. I believe he is someone who will change the world. I want to help big brother."
"Yes. However, it seems His Royal Highness the King's younger brother is also targeting Tenhou."
"His Royal Highness the King's younger brother too, right?"
"That's right. There was talk about sending Tenhou as an envoy to a foreign country. They want him to accompany a noble. It would be hard to refuse."
"...I want to go too."
"That would be difficult. It's an important duty for the country."
"I see..."
"Does Seirei really want to serve Tenhou that much?"
"Yes, Father."
"I see. By the way... I was told to ask Gyokushi, 'Is it enough for Seirei to just serve Tenhou?' I don't understand the meaning, but I need to have an answer by the time we return to Hokurin... Hmm? What's wrong? You look troubled. Eh? 'Is Gyokushi Mother being mean?'... Is that so? Hmm... I don't really understand..."
And so──the battle between 'General Skybear' and the Jinkyo Tribe in the northern land ended in the victory of 'General Skybear.'
The Jinkyo Tribe lost not only a few soldiers but also weapons, horses, and a large amount of supplies.
Furthermore, the fact that the strongest, Zeng Taiga, lost an arm shook the Jinkyo Tribe.
After that, discussions about peace with Aika Country began to spread within the Jinkyo Tribe.
However, the star reader of the Jinkyo Tribe said,
"The stars of the great nation will fall. The fate of Aika Country's destruction cannot be changed."
──As if it was destined from the very beginning.
──In Aika Country, a great chaos will occur within ten years, and the Jinkyo Tribe will have a chance to move south.
All the divinations done in Aika Country keep giving the same answer.
──'Aika Country is in danger.'
Without knowing the reason, the rumors continue to spread among the people.
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