Land of Fire Capital, Tenshukaku.
As the Daimyo's residence, this palace was decorated in magnificent splendor.
It was built entirely from machilus nanmu, its surface traced with countless lifelike patterns in gold thread.
The incense burners burned around the clock, releasing wisps of subtle fragrance.
Not only that, the Daimyo had spent a fortune constructing a Yin-Yang Pool within the palace, filling it with milk and fine wine.
On ordinary days, he invited countless young musicians and dancers to perform here.
Today was no exception.
Decadent music drifted from within the palace as the Daimyo, leader of an entire nation, reclined in an opulent chair.
A smile covered his face as he watched the dancers below perform.
They were all young women he had gathered from across the country.
After long training, they possessed graceful figures and were proficient in both instruments and dance.
At this moment, their bare feet stepped upon the wine and milk.
They wore nothing but thin, snowy-white gauze, like a layer of cool, luminous moonlight.
A touch of crimson adorned their delicate faces, while their crystal-like lips and teeth seemed fragile enough to break at a breath.
Their dancing forms were hazy and indistinct, stirring endless fantasies.
They were like fairies, like spirits!
The Land of Fire's Daimyo was practically boiling with excitement!
"Beautiful! So beautiful!!"
The Daimyo opened his mouth and praised them without pause.
Seeing how excited he was, a maid beside him softly pressed herself against him.
"As long as Lord Daimyo is happy."
Her voice was soft and sweet, like a feather gently teasing the soles of the Daimyo's feet.
As she spoke, a woman on his other side lifted her slender jade-like fingers and brought a translucent cherry toward his mouth.
The Daimyo immediately chuckled, opening his mouth to eat