I, Yorii Tsugikuni, Must Do Something Chapter 38

"That's just because Master doesn't like eating meat."

"Ieyasu, how long have you been in the Imperial Capital? You've put on a whole circle of weight."

Tatsumi and Ieyasu, holding the same piece of meat, started to fight over it. Tatsumi, having secured the meat, teased Ieyasu.

After being transferred to a small captain position in the Guard, they could now eat the food provided by the Guard for free every day.

Every time they ate, Ieyasu would stuff himself until he couldn't fit any more food. As a result, even though Ieyasu trained a lot every day, he still looked like he had gained quite a bit of weight.

"You two are fighting even at the dinner table."

"Can't you just eat properly?"

Sayo glared at the two of them as they fought over food at the table.

Their bickering had never stopped, not even when they were back in the village.

However, Yorii Tsugikuni on the side found their squabbling quite amusing.

Looking at them, he was reminded of his brother.

If only he could be like this with his brother, how wonderful that would be.

Since I've regained my youth, have my family members also regained theirs?

While eating the rice ball in his hand, a thought suddenly crossed Yorii Tsugikuni's mind.

Although the idea was absurd, he felt a sense of anticipation.

If that were the case, his life might just change.

"Oh right, when I was out on patrol today, I saw a lot of refugees heading into the city."

"It seems there's been a famine in the southern regions."

Sayo suddenly remembered something while eating.

For Sayo now, work had become a part of her life.

Therefore, even while eating, she would involuntarily think about work-related matters.

"Speaking of which, I wonder how our hometown is doing."

"For the past few years, due to droughts in many parts of the Empire, many areas haven't had a harvest for several consecutive years."

Hearing Sayo mention refugees in the Imperial Capital, Sayo became a little worried.

They had all been away from their hometowns for several months.

"Once we get paid, we'll send money back."

"Hopefully, there won't be another severe drought there this year."

Sayo's mention of her hometown caused Tatsumi and Ieyasu to stop their roughhousing.

They became serious.

If it weren't for the villagers back home pooling their money to send them out, the three of them would never have been able to come to the Imperial Capital.

A famine?

Sayo's news made Yorii Tsugikuni think of many things.

Throughout his life, he had encountered numerous famines, and after each famine, outbreaks of plague and war often followed.

Therefore, he felt some concern about the future situation of the Empire.

On the streets, carriages were traveling rapidly.

From the elaborate decorations on these carriages, it was clear that the people riding in them were either wealthy or noble.

Carriages from various directions eventually converged in front of a luxurious and heavily guarded mansion.

Many people quickly disembarked from the carriages.

Without exchanging greetings, these individuals soon entered the mansion.

After entering the mansion, they began to wait quietly in the reception hall.

As time passed, the number of people reached as many as several dozen.

Judging by their attire, some were merchants, some were officials, and many were nobles, yet not a single person dared to speak loudly.

They seemed to be waiting for some important figure.

"Greetings, sir."

"We implore you to dispense justice for us."

The people in the reception hall waited anxiously. The servants had brought tea for the fifth time.

Honest, with a face full of authority, walked in.

Upon seeing Honest appear, everyone who had been waiting in the hall bowed to him. They all kept their heads down, not daring to meet Honest's gaze.

"Speak, what has happened?"

Honest took his seat on a chair in the waiting room.

His indifferent gaze swept over everyone in the hall, his tone filled with authority.

If Yorii Tsugikuni were here, he would surely be very surprised. The Honest before them now was completely different from the one he had seen before.

"Many of our people were arrested by Yorii Tsugikuni's security team."

"He, a mere captain of the security team, didn't show you any respect at all."

An official stepped forward to explain their reason for coming to Honest.

His son had harassed a commoner girl in the Imperial Capital, and the girl later jumped into a river and died.

When Oka was still around, this case had never been settled and was still under investigation.

However, as soon as Yorii Tsugikuni took over the security team, he quickly concluded the ongoing case.

His son was also quickly arrested by the security team.

During the arrest, he had also subtly indicated that he was promoted by Minister Honest.

But to his surprise, it had no effect at all.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: A Different Honest, Plans for the Future

"Oh?"

"So it was because of this matter."

Hearing the official's words, Honest's eyes narrowed slightly.

He gently tapped the armrest of his chair, still looking at everyone in the hall without much change in his expression.

"If he did not violate the laws of the Empire, then you may all withdraw."

"I advise you all to handle your own affairs and not involve me."

After a moment of thought, Minister Honest slowly spoke. Although he showed a slight smile compared to his previous expression, the pressure he exerted on everyone was even greater.

After hearing Honest's words, everyone present could hardly believe their ears.

They hadn't expected Honest to back down on this matter.

This was something that had never happened before.

Moreover, they could also detect a threat in Honest's words.

This made everyone realize that Yorii Tsugikuni was more troublesome than they had imagined.

Soon after Honest stated his position, he left the waiting room.

"Why are you letting Yorii Tsugikuni go unchecked, sir?"

Suzuka followed behind Honest, and when they reached a secluded spot, she asked curiously.

"Compared to those incompetent fools, someone like Yorii Tsugikuni is a true sharp weapon."

Honest fiddled with the thumb ring in his hand. He had been in politics his entire life.

Naturally, he knew very well that things like "face" were not worth mentioning when one could have a powerful expert as a protector.

As long as Yorii Tsugikuni didn't openly oppose him, he wouldn't easily have unpleasant dealings with this young man.

'However, even the best sharp weapon needs restraint.'

As he slowly walked towards his study, Honest began to ponder.

As a high-ranking official of the Empire, he had manipulated power and people's hearts his entire life, and he was naturally experienced in managing subordinates.

In his opinion, this rough gem that was Yorii Tsugikuni still needed some polishing.

Late at night.

After a small gathering with everyone.

Yorii Tsugikuni returned to his residence.

As it was still early, Yorii Tsugikuni sat at his desk and read a book.

"Stranger approaching... stranger approaching."

Adai's green pupils suddenly lit up, and a mechanical prompt sounded in the room.

Yorii Tsugikuni gently patted Adai's head. He had already sensed the arrival of the person outside the window.

"This is your Imperial Arm, its detection ability is quite strong."

A moth flew in through the window, and with a slight flash, Chelsea appeared before Yorii Tsugikuni.

Looking at Adai holding a wooden sword and staring at her, although the mechanical little person before her seemed somewhat amusing, she inexplicably felt a trace of Yorii Tsugikuni from the mechanical little person.

And it was full of threat.

"Why are you here?"

Seeing Chelsea appear, Yorii Tsugikuni looked at her with some confusion.

He had made it very clear last time that he didn't want any involvement with the Revolutionary Army.

"I was passing by, just wanted to take a look."

Chelsea sat down on the bed next to Yorii Tsugikuni.

Her main task recently was to interact with Yorii Tsugikuni, although it wasn't just passing by as she claimed.

Yorii Tsugikuni shook his head. He gently patted Adai, a mechanical arm resting on the hilt of his wooden sword.

Adai showed clear hostility towards Chelsea, a stranger.

In fact, after imitating him for a while, Adai's strength was now roughly equivalent to Tatsumi's.

Yorii Tsugikuni had also grasped the special nature of this Imperial Arm.

That is, it grew by imitating the Imperial Arm user themselves.

As for how much it could grow, Yorii Tsugikuni couldn't be sure.

"You've been searching for something, haven't you?"

"Perhaps we from Night Raid could be of assistance."

Seeing that Yorii Tsugikuni was no longer paying attention to her, Chelsea didn't get angry. Based on the intelligence Lubbock had provided earlier, and their few interactions, Chelsea had realized that Yorii Tsugikuni seemed to be looking for a certain place.