Volume 5 Chapter 17 Yuuri Sets Out on a Journey (I)
──A Few Days Later──
It took some time until Yuuri was set to leave Hokurin.
She is the youngest daughter of King's younger brother, Ryougen-kun.
Traveling requires a certain level of preparation and formality.
Arranging for guards.
Preparing a carriage suitable for King's younger brother's daughter.
Checking which road to take to Kiryou town.
Preparing clothes, food, and spare horses needed for the journey.
The preparations were finished in a few days, thanks to Ryougen-kun's wealth and ability.
Both the carriage and the horses, as well as the clothes, were splendidly arranged.
All of this was to make it known to everyone that this trip was 'Yuuri's sightseeing journey.'
From now on, Yuuri will head to Kiryou town ruled by Moukou.
The goal is to investigate the connection between Moukou and the mysterious organization 'Golden Feather Syndicate.'
However, she cannot let Moukou realize her true intentions.
If Moukou finds out Yuuri and Ryougen-kun's intentions... he would likely hide all the evidence.
In the worst-case scenario, he might even harm Yuuri.
Of course, that possibility is low.
If Yuuri were killed, Ryougen-kun would never forgive Moukou.
Moukou would end up openly opposing Ryougen-kun──and by extension, Aika Country.
Even if Moukou was connected to the 'Golden Feather Syndicate,' he probably wouldn't do something so reckless.
However, anything could happen.
She wants to keep her investigative intentions hidden as much as possible.
This is why it was necessary to make it a luxurious trip.
'King's younger brother's daughter whimsically goes on a luxurious journey.'
'The spoiled daughter shows off her status to those around her.'
'Dressed in beautiful clothes, she behaves proudly.'
By acting like that, he can make the people around him let their guard down.
That was Ryougen-kun's idea.
Even so, the best bodyguards were prepared for her.
Raikou, a martial artist, is in charge of the bodyguards.
She's still recovering from her injuries, but she can do her job as a bodyguard.
As Raikou's assistant, Touri, the daughter of Gen Shuuyoku, was chosen.
She's been working as the traveling doctor-dearu Gen Shuuyoku's assistant for a long time.
Her health has gotten better recently, and she's also able to use Pressure Point Technique-tenketsu techniques.
She's the perfect person to be the best assistant.
In addition, Ryougen-kun chose powerful soldiers to be Yuuri's bodyguards.
Yuuri's maids were also carefully selected.
Some of them even have knowledge of martial arts.
They will definitely protect Yuuri.
And beside Yuuri, 2 girls were placed.
One of them is Ryuu Seirei, who is also Yuuri's friend.
Seirei is mainly in charge of liaison officer duties.
Because Seirei can control birds, she can quickly deliver messages.
The other one is Fuu Senkou.
She is Yuuri's advisor.
Her role is to give Yuuri advice when she's in trouble.
Yuuri calls Senkou 'My (Watakushi no) military advisor'.
Senkou was very embarrassed, though.
Before they left, Ryougen-kun met with Fuu Senkou.
He wanted to test how much knowledge and wisdom she had.
Ryougen-kun and his close aide, Tanshi, along with Ryougen-kun's guests, asked Fuu Senkou some questions.
They asked her about the contents of the books stored in the library.
Fuu Senkou answered their questions smoothly.
It was as if all the content of the books she had read was stored in her head.
"...After some training, my memory has gotten better than before,"
Fuu Senkou said that.
Ryougen-kun whispered in surprise, "It's like a thousand volumes are crammed into that little head of hers."
He had decided to place Senkou by Yuuri's side as an advisor.
Ryougen-kun ordered Seirei and Senkou to "treat Yuuri as a close friend."
It's not rare for a royal daughter to go on a sightseeing trip with friends.
If the 3 of them grew close, it might also lull Moukou into a false sense of security ─ that was Ryougen-kun's plan.
Ryougen-kun did everything he could to protect Yuuri.
And so, on the day before departure, he spoke with Yuuri.
"The preparations are ready. This should be good."
He said.
He didn't say much.
He didn't try to hold back either.
It was because he knew Yuuri's decision was firm.
Yuuri replied.
"Thank you for listening to my selfish request."
She said.
After that, the two of them simply exchanged a bow.
No more words were needed.
Ryougen-kun, who had seen many talents.
Yuuri, who had observed people next to her father.
Such a pair probably saw right through each other's hearts.
After a short conversation, Yuuri left.
Watching his daughter's back, Ryougen-kun let out a deep sigh.
"...Raikou. I'm counting on you... Please protect Yuuri."
Ryougen-kun covered his face with both hands and whispered.
Those were the words of a father, not just the King's younger brother.
"...Gen Shuuyoku, Kou Tenhou, Sui Kaou. I hope you will help Yuuri from the shadows. Please... protect my daughter..."
Ryougen-kun continued to murmur such words alone.
Soon, the night passed, and the next day arrived ─
It was time for Yuuri's group to set off.
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