I, Yorii Tsugikuni, Must Do Something Chapter 44

He slowly walked to Sayo's side, a mechanical hand gripping the hilt of the sword, and stood still.

"Thank you, Master."

Sayo had originally planned to go with Yorii Tsugikuni.

However, she was a little disappointed when she found out Yorii Tsugikuni was busy. But seeing Adai diligently guarding her side.

She quickly became happy again.

After reporting the matter of the revolution army's involvement with the foreign tribes.

The task that was originally handed over to the Guard Department was quickly returned to the assassination unit.

The very busy Guard Department returned to its normal state.

The next day.

Yorii Tsugikuni arrived at the orphanage he had visited before, as per his agreement with Sayo.

The orphans here were the children left behind by those who sacrificed themselves in the Guard Department.

Initially, Sayo's father took care of this place, but after her father passed away, it was handed over to Sayo.

"Brother Yorii is here."

"Brother Yorii, why didn't Sister Sayo come?"

Seeing Yorii Tsugikuni appear at the orphanage entrance, the children who were playing inside the orphanage all ran up to Yorii Tsugikuni.

Surrounding him.

"Sayo is a bit busy."

Yorii Tsugikuni looked at the dirty, tender little faces. He didn't show any disgust.

He thought for a moment about the expression Sayo usually had when facing these children.

Then he forced a smile.

"Is Brother Yorii feeling unwell?"

Seeing Yorii Tsugikuni's strange expression, a little girl looked at him with wide, curious eyes.

"I'm fine."

Hearing the little girl's words, Yorii Tsugikuni was a little taken aback.

But he quickly understood that he would never be able to replicate Sayo's exaggerated expressions.

Yorii Tsugikuni liked children. The innocence of these children made him feel comfortable.

After distributing food to the children, Yorii Tsugikuni sat down by the playground where the children usually played.

He quietly basked in the sun, watching the children play happily. His cold face seemed to melt like ice into water, ripples appearing, and a smile bloomed.

"Meow!"

A black and white kitten leaped down from a tree behind Yorii Tsugikuni.

Then it squatted on a log next to Yorii Tsugikuni.

"You're here."

Yorii Tsugikuni didn't turn his head to look. He greeted it casually.

His eyes were still on the children in the playground.

"Just taking a stroll, came to sit here for a bit."

Chelsea knew her changes couldn't be hidden from Yorii Tsugikuni.

After learning that Yorii Tsugikuni's strength was so great that it was impossible to defeat, she no longer had any intention of pretending in front of him.

"Regarding the revolution army's cooperation with the foreign tribes."

"I just found out."

Chelsea's voice was very soft. The playing children didn't notice at all that by the side of the playground.

There was also a human turned cat talking to Yorii Tsugikuni.

"This might be a secret of your organization."

Yorii Tsugikuni reached out his hand, and a ball flying from a distance fell into his hand.

He tossed it gently, and the ball in his hand returned to the children's circle.

"Thank you, Brother Yorii!"

"I'll tell Akame and the others about this."

Chelsea licked her cat paw. In the eyes of the children looking from a distance, she showed no awkwardness at all.

Although Chelsea hated the Empire, she also disliked the foreign tribes.

The conflict between the Empire and the foreign tribes had lasted for over a thousand years.

The hatred from this period was already etched into the bones of every Imperial citizen.

After learning about this, Chelsea felt a mix of emotions.

"Thank you for the books you sent."

Yorii Tsugikuni didn't offer much commentary on the matter.

Everyone had the right to choose their own path.

His discovery of the cooperation between the foreign tribe and the revolutionary army was purely by chance.

As an outsider, Yorii Tsugikuni was able to view the situation more objectively.

He didn't have the same complex emotions as Chelsea.

"Meow!"

Chelsea left.

Even though she really enjoyed sitting on the playground with Yorii Tsugikuni, basking in the sun without a care in the world.

For an ordinary person like her, the prolonged use of an Imperial Arms was too much.

Her body simply couldn't handle it.

During this rare moment of relaxation, Yorii Tsugikuni let his mind wander.

For once, he wasn't thinking about anything, simply enjoying the sun and watching the children play.

Evening.

A few small red clouds drifted across the sky.

"Children, I'm here to see you!"

Sayo and Kobi entered from outside the orphanage.

Before she even arrived, her voice echoed throughout the entire orphanage.

Hearing Sayo's voice, all the children swarmed towards her.

Yorii Tsugikuni personally saw several children run out of their worn-out shoes, only to turn back and find them.

It was clear that these children were very fond of Sayo.

"Thank you for what happened today."

"I'll treat you to ramen tonight."

After spending some time with the children, Sayo and Yorii Tsugikuni slowly walked back.

Chapter Sixty-Five: Attack Incident, Esdeath's Challenge

At their usual ramen shop, Sayo ordered two bowls of ramen.

For Yorii Tsugikuni's bowl, she specifically asked the owner to make it vegetarian.

"Goodbye."

"Mhm."

After finishing their meal, the two parted ways at the intersection.

Since their residences weren't far, Yorii Tsugikuni soon arrived at the alleyway leading to his mansion.

"Master."

Tatsumi and Ieyasu were already waiting in the alley.

Anger was evident on both their faces.

"Sayo was almost injured today."

"A swordsman attacked her, but Adai managed to stop him."

Ieyasu tightly gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Yorii Tsugikuni could clearly sense the anger in his tone.

"How is Sayo?"

After hearing Ieyasu's words, Yorii Tsugikuni's previously gentle expression turned cold.

His brow furrowed slightly.

"I'm fine, Master."

"That guy has already been sent to prison."

Sayo came out of the house with Adai. Apart from a slight scrape on her forehead, she had no other injuries.

"I'm glad you're alright."

Yorii Tsugikuni carefully examined Sayo.

Seeing that Sayo was unharmed, his initial worry began to dissipate.

However, he decided to properly investigate why that guy had attacked Sayo.

'Who could it be?'

Yorii Tsugikuni furrowed his brow.

Speaking of which, they had apprehended quite a few people recently.

If it was someone with a grudge, there were actually many.

Therefore, Yorii Tsugikuni wasn't entirely sure who it was.

"Captain, something big has happened."

"Everyone in the prison has vanished."

Just as Yorii Tsugikuni was pondering, a member of the security team rushed in from outside.

His face was pale, and his expression was flustered.

"Vanished?"

Yorii Tsugikuni looked at the reporting security team member with some confusion.

Without further hesitation, he, along with Sayo and the others, was led by the reporting security team member directly to the prison under the jurisdiction of the security team to check the situation.

Before long, they arrived at the prison.

Unlike before, when the prison was filled with apprehended criminals, not a single person could be seen there now.

"There's no damage, and the chains are all intact."

"It's too bizarre that these people just disappeared."

Ieyasu examined the heavy locks on each of the prison cells.