A grand torii gate, vividly painted in bright vermilion. That was the appearance of the Demon Gate which the Mitsurugi family had protected for three hundred years. The moment the Demon Gate came into view, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t deeply moved. The younger me overcame the trial ceremony to become a…
Upon hearing Hakuro’s concerns, Doga crossed his arms and growled deeply. “Mount Ganzan and the gatekeepers, huh? I would like to say it’s impossible, but I can’t be sure what a desperate person might do. It’s not impossible that they would ally with those scoundrels out of sheer hatred for Nakayama.” “But, Brother Hakuro, how…
Some of the Mount Ganzan soldiers who had surrendered to Nakayama raised the banner of rebellion, with the orphaned child of the deceased King Gien as their figurehead. Upon hearing this news from Hakuro, Doga cocked his head in surprise. “You said ‘orphaned child’ just now? The male children of King Gien should have all…
The appearance of King Azuma of Nakayama is ordinary compared to his three brothers. He does not possess the overwhelming aura that Dogu has, commanding legions of troops, nor does he give off the impression of remarkable acuity like Hakuro. Furthermore, unlike Kagari, he does not project an indomitable spirit that faces any adversity head-on.…
This happened a little before Sora, Claira, and Ursula entered the Demon Gate. The vast desert that spread inside the Demon Gate was called the Kikai by the Kijin tribe who lived in this land. The Kikai was vast, but most of it was a barren wasteland, and the area where the Kijin could live…
“So, something like that happened while I was unaware,” Ursula sighed deeply as she listened to the story from Sora and Claira on their way to the Demon Gate. She had heard some of the story from her superiors, Shukuya and Dialt, but most of it was speculation, or just a surface touch of the…
“Claira!” “Ursu… wah?!” As soon as she stepped into the room, a female warrior rushed to embrace Claira. Caught by surprise, Claira was unable to finish her greeting. Watching from nearby, the only thought that crossed my mind was, “Who?” Well, I knew who the woman was — Ursula Utgarza. I had been informed beforehand…
It was a garden of exquisite beauty. The view was colored by the intermingling red and green leaves of autumn, and the sound of the flowing water into the pond tickled the ears. The pouring sunlight was accompanied by a faint chill, clear and crisp. The water surface of the pond, reflecting the sunlight, shone…
Gilmore Berch was frustrated. The reason was a report he had just received. It stated that Sora Mitsurugi, who had been bestowed the Signet Ring by the emperor, had been seen in the port town across the river with Claira Berch. The fact that Sora would arrive with Claira was within Gilmore’s predictions. However, he…
Having obtained the permission to pass through the Demon Gate from Emperor Amadeus II, I said my farewells to the Emperor and Prince Shion, and left the imperial palace with Baron Jeed, who serves as the prince’s mentor. The sun had long set due to our extended conversation with the Emperor. Upon returning to the…