I, Yorii Tsugikuni, Must Do Something Chapter 30

What's more, and more importantly, Yorii Tsugikuni currently shows no obvious hostility towards Night Raid, meaning there's a possibility of winning him over.

Under these circumstances, she naturally doesn't want to push things too far with Yorii Tsugikuni.

There's no need to continue fighting Yorii Tsugikuni over a doomed Ogre Ouka.

The retreat order was received.

Lubbock, who had been hidden in the shadows, made his move.

While the others were fighting, he had been setting up escape routes and traps on the periphery.

Now was the perfect time to use them.

"Retract."

Lubbock yanked the threads in his hand taut. His Imperial Arm, Cross Tail, was made from the body hairs of a Super Dangerous Species that legend says lived in the East Sea clouds. Not only were the threads incredibly tough, but they were also razor-sharp.

In past battles, his enemies often ended up being sliced to pieces by him.

Furthermore, when dealing with an enemy like Yorii Tsugikuni, who primarily uses a sword, the net woven from Cross Tail could provide excellent restraint, acting as a form of counter.

He wants to trap me?

Yorii Tsugikuni's peripheral vision caught sight of the threads closing in on him, and he began to take things more seriously.

The Sun Breathing Technique was instantly activated. The Nichirin Blade, which had returned to his side, began to burn with surging waves of energy.

"Snap!"

A sharp, desperate sound suddenly rang out.

Lubbock felt the threads in his hand go slack. Yorii Tsugikuni, who had just become a blur, reappeared in his original position.

"It's... broken."

Lubbock stumbled back, gazing at the severed threads of Cross Tail.

The pupils of everyone who had retreated to the alley entrance constricted in unison.

Without any hesitation, they continued their retreat. Lubbock was being covered by Nadjeshda's Imperial Arm, so they didn't need to worry about him.

Moreover, besides the net, Lubbock had also laid numerous traps.

Yorii Tsugikuni did not pursue. He could see that the direction the green-haired youth was fleeing was filled with traps.

Besides, Ouka, who was behind him, needed treatment.

"O-Ouka-sama."

"Someone, quickly call a doctor!"

Seeing Night Raid depart, the two members of the security team who had accompanied Ouka finally reacted to Yorii Tsugikuni's earlier display that had forced Night Raid to retreat.

They pushed through the surrounding onlookers and rushed towards Ogre Ouka.

Looking at Ogre Ouka, who was clutching his neck and struggling to breathe, they panicked.

It seems the hope of saving him is slim?

Even without turning his head, Yorii Tsugikuni could feel that Ouka behind him was fading fast.

Only after Ouka was taken away by the arriving doctor did Yorii Tsugikuni start walking back.

Whoosh!

Seeing Yorii Tsugikuni approach, the onlookers who had been gathered around immediately parted respectfully, creating a clear path.

The scene of this young man with special markings on his face single-handedly repelling Night Raid was deeply etched into their minds.

Should I go tell her about this?

As he walked back, Yorii Tsugikuni thought of Sayo.

Ouka was dead.

He had breathed his last just as the doctor arrived.

Knowing Sayo, she would be incredibly sad if she heard the news of Ouka's death.

Having never been comforted much since childhood, he was very poor at comforting others, which made Yorii Tsugikuni hesitate.

He could face the most ferocious demons, but he couldn't bear to see his friend in sorrow.

A small flower by the roadside was quietly blooming.

Yorii Tsugikuni reached out to pick it, but halfway there, he stopped.

He remembered how Sayo used to pick a flower to make a decision when she couldn't decide what to eat.

But then he suddenly felt that the little flower had finally bloomed.

Why should he subject it to the misfortune of withering prematurely?

Chapter 46: Winds Rise and Clouds Gather, Minister Honest's Attention

Without further hesitation, Yorii Tsugikuni began walking towards Sayo's home.

After all, Sayo would eventually find out about this matter.

"She's gone out."

Yorii Tsugikuni took a considerable amount of time to arrive outside Sayo's house.

He looked at the open doors one by one.

He searched inside but couldn't find any trace of Sayo.

After such a fierce battle, it was obvious Sayo must have received the news and gone out.

Unable to find Sayo, Yorii Tsugikuni didn't linger. He decided to return and rest.

Just as Yorii Tsugikuni was returning to rest.

The entire Imperial Capital became abuzz.

The news that Night Raid was repelled by a young man with red markings tattoos spread like a hurricane at an incredibly fast speed.

In almost an instant.

The name Yorii Tsugikuni was spread throughout the commoners, nobles, and upper circles of the Imperial Capital.

The most important reason for this stemmed from Night Raid.

Before Yorii Tsugikuni, Night Raid had been gaining considerable momentum within the Imperial Capital.

The Empire had dispatched many people to track them, but there had been no progress.

This had even led many to believe that Night Raid had no opponents within the Imperial Capital.

Of course, this was before Esdeath's return.

Therefore, in comparison, Yorii Tsugikuni, who had crushed the entirety of Night Raid single-handedly, naturally became the focus of heated discussion.

"Master, you're back."

Sayo was woken up in the middle of the night by the Imperial troops rushing through the streets.

She noticed that the books brought back by Yorii Tsugikuni today had not been touched by his doorway.

She realized Yorii Tsugikuni had not yet returned.

After waiting for a long time, she finally saw Yorii Tsugikuni coming up from the stairwell.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

Yorii Tsugikuni looked at Sayo's relieved expression.

His face, which had always been devoid of expression, softened.

"It seems something happened outside. I was a little worried."

"I'm glad you're alright, Master. The books for today are on your desk. I'm going back to sleep now."

Sayo adjusted the light in Yorii Tsugikuni's room, and the entire room became much brighter.

With Yorii Tsugikuni safely back, her heart was finally at ease.

"Mm."

Nodding, Yorii Tsugikuni sat down at his desk.

Compared to Tatsumi and Ieyasu, Sayo was clearly much more considerate.

Things seem to be getting more complicated.

The battle tonight was too sudden.

He hadn't had much time to think.

Now that he was seated, he began to ponder the entire course of events.

When he first arrived in the Imperial Capital, he was a complete outsider.

But as things slowly developed, he gradually became involved, unknowingly entangled with many matters and people.

He also gradually witnessed the complexity of the Imperial Capital.

Yorii Tsugikuni also began to slowly familiarize himself with the various factions within the Empire.

Tonight's operation by Night Raid made him witness the extent of the Imperial Capital's chaos.

Although, judging by Night Raid's usual modus operandi, they must have had a reason for killing Oka.

However, Yorii Tsugikuni did not approve of their brutal methods.

In his homeland, wars often occurred, so Yorii Tsugikuni fully understood how terrifying war was.

This also made him cherish peace dearly.

After living in the Imperial Capital for this period, he had seen much corruption within the Empire.

However, Yorii Tsugikuni knew that compared to war, corruption still had hope for salvation.

Once war breaks out, who knows how many people will die.

War is more terrifying than evil spirits.

Therefore, Yorii Tsugikuni did not agree with the Revolutionary Army's ideology.

"So, the person who defeated five Imperial Arms users from Night Raid was someone from the Guard?"

Inside a mansion.

A dark red carpet, a huge crystal chandelier, and golden tableware placed everywhere.

All of this was enough to show that the owner of the mansion was either rich or noble.

Minister Honest sat quietly on a chair in the hall. After swallowing a piece of blood-red fresh meat, he turned his gaze to Suzuka, one of the Four Rakshasa who had come to report.

"Yes, sir."

"His name is Yorii Tsugikuni, and he's an ordinary member of the Guard."

As a core member under Minister Honest, Suzuka came to report the news immediately after learning that a major battle had occurred within the city.

She knew that Minister Honest had been furious recently about how to eliminate Night Raid.

Minister Honest's distant relative had been killed by someone from Night Raid not long ago.