At Tatsumi's words, Ieyasu gave a dry cough, then grinned and slung an arm around Tatsumi's shoulders, planting one foot on top of Tatsumi's. "Isn't that right, Tatsumi?"
"Enough."
"You two fight everywhere you go."
Seeing Tatsumi grimace in pain beneath Ieyasu's foot, Sayo rolled her eyes at them and pulled the two apart. "Don't disturb Master."
"Master wouldn't mind."
"Tatsumi and I are just strengthening our bond."
Ieyasu silently withdrew his foot, then glanced at Yorii Tsugikuni with a grin before the two left the office.
"Ahh... the weather is so nice today!"
"Ahhh... this feels great... Don't go too far, hey!"
Before long, Ieyasu's miserable screams, mixed with sounds of delight, drifted in through the window.
Clearly, Tatsumi had begun his retaliation.
The way the two of them strengthened their bond had always been this touching.
Noon.
Since the Security Force had to take part in the Imperial Arms User selection.
Yorii Tsugikuni brought Ran and Sayo to the venue to make preparations for the assistance work afterward.
Because so many people would be participating in the Imperial Arms User selection.
It was being held in one of the Empire's original arenas.
There would also be a great many spectators during the event.
"It has been scheduled for three days from now."
"Our task this time is mainly to maintain order among the spectators."
Following behind Yorii Tsugikuni, Ran explained the Security Force's assignment for this operation.
"Mm."
Yorii Tsugikuni nodded slightly and continued into the arena.
The Empire's so-called arena was actually a place where people fought Dangerous Species. It was usually very lively.
Now, because the Imperial Arms User selection was about to be held, it had become unusually quiet.
Even so, waves of Dangerous Species roars could still be heard.
"Captain Yorii, you're here too."