I Don't Like Oda Nobunaga Anymore.

On the Maybach.

The old butler gripped the steering wheel even tighter, using the fastest and most stable driving skills he had ever possessed to get the girl away from this place.

He didn't want to disappoint that man's expectations.

The king himself went to the battlefield, so how could a retainer live in this world if he couldn't even fulfill that man's last request?

There was a rifle and a knife in the passenger seat of the car.

The old butler was old enough; he had served Kambara Shuichi's father and witnessed his death.

He was the Kambara Shuichi's wedding to his wife and also witnessed Kambara Yuu's childhood.

The old butler had no children in his life, and to him, the Kambara family was his kin. Now, the man he had watched grow up was also stepping onto the battlefield of their family's destiny.

No matter what perspective you take, the elderly person will find it difficult to accept.

He would fight alongside the head of the Kambara Family, facing either victory or defeat; only this choice would ensure he had no regrets.

But he was asked to do it by that man.

Kambara Shuichi told him to run with Kambara Yuu, so he had to run faster than anyone else.

Whether he wanted to or not, he couldn't refuse Kambara Shuichi's final request.

Anything that hinders this goal, anything that wants to harm Kambara Yuu, must first get past the gun and knife in the butler's hand.

The girl sat obediently in the back seat, gazing at the scenery receding into the distance, her expression revealing nothing of her emotions.

"Grandpa Butler, you know Dad likes Oda Nobunaga, right?"

Kambara Yuu's words pierced through the roar of the Maybach's engine; her voice sounded somewhat ethereal and unreal at that moment.

"Yes, Miss Yu. Lord Kanbara has admired Oda Nobunaga since he was a child," the old butler replied.

Actually, he was lying. Kambara Shuichi started liking Oda Nobunaga ten years ago. Before that, instead of any historical figures, if you asked him about Oda Nobunaga, he would probably only mention anime characters with the name Oda Nobunaga.

However, since Kambara Shuichi wanted to project a tall and reliable image in front of his daughter, the old butler naturally chose to cooperate.

It's so good to like Oda Nobunaga.

You see, the end of a hero's life is always so heartbreaking, making people unconsciously miss his deeds and words.

How wonderful it would be if I could stay remembered like this forever.

"I see. Butler, I don't know why, but I suddenly don't like Oda Nobunaga anymore."

The girl who once told Su Qing'an, "Because my father likes Oda Nobunaga, I also like Oda Nobunaga," is now saying this.

The old man suddenly felt a pang of sadness, but with a kind smile on his face, as if he didn't understand the meaning behind the girl's words, he spoke words of life philosophy as if giving earnest advice.

"It's alright, Miss Yu. Life is always like this. You won't like someone for too long, whether it's a historical figure or a real person. Lord Kanbara was the same way before. You'll always find someone else you like."

But in this world, you might say that most of the time, life philosophies are used to comfort people.

Why does Kambara Yuu need comforting?

This is a question whose answer can be obtained without thinking.

Because she knew that Kambara Shuichi might not be able to return, since the girl hadn't been able to bring back anything she had left behind there during those ten years.

When she came out, she had nothing in her hands, and the trunk of her car was empty, as if she had left Kambara Shuichi and the past behind in that ancestral home.

It's also like...

After that, the girl's life was without those toys and photos, without those dolls with various names on them.

And Kambara Shuichi is gone too.

She thought she used to hate that ancestral home. Although the girl was very sensible, the feeling of being constantly confined still made her occasionally kick pebbles to vent her frustration when no one was around.

But now she suddenly begins to miss those times when she had complaints in her heart, but also moments of joy and anticipation.

"Ring ring." The old butler's phone vibrated, and a ringtone sounded.

The old man hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out and took the phone. His usually steady expression changed, and his fingertips trembled slightly.

The number displayed above is the landline number for the Kambara Ancestral Home.

The call connected, but the old housekeeper didn't choose to speak immediately.

The other party remained silent for a while.

"... Butler." It was Su Qing'an's voice. The young man's voice was slightly hoarse at the moment, as if he had just gone through a long and arduous journey and was filled with suppressed fatigue.

"Come back, the Living Doll have been killed by us."

The old butler and Su Qing'an both remained silent and did not continue speaking.

The Maybach gradually slowed down and finally stopped at the side of the road. The headlights illuminated the night ahead, but darkness still enveloped the area like an abyss.

After a long silence, the boy gave the answer.

"... Mr. Kambara, he died in battle."

"We couldn't save him, we're sorry."

He died in battle.

Kambara Shuichi is dead.

In the silent space, the old butler and Kambara Yuu simultaneously received the answer.

He tried his best to suppress his grief and coldness deep in his throat and heart. The old butler knew that the person who was more heartbroken than himself was this girl.

"Miss Yu..."

The old man turned to look at the girl who was bowing her head and remaining silent. He gently called her name, but then found himself speechless.

What can I say to comfort you?

If you say that Lord Kanbara's wish has been fulfilled, and that you are still alive, he will be happy in heaven and will have no regrets.

It's a good thing that the fate and tragedy of the Kanbara Clan have finally come to an end.

They say that Lord Kambara has paved the way for your future, and the funds he left behind are enough for you to squander for the rest of your life. You are free; the world is vast, and you can go to many, many places in the future.

But in the end, he realized that all of this was meaningless.

For this little girl, no amount of comfort could overcome the reality of her father's death.

"Grandpa Butler, I'm alright." The girl raised her head, her expression sorrowful, and her voice trembled with sobs.

But in the end, she still didn't cry.

Actually, Kambara Yuu really wanted to cry, even though Kambara Shuichi had touched her head and said before leaving that his father wouldn't be able to stay by Xiao Xi's side anymore.

She had long known that there was Kambara Shuichi would not survive.

But how could I not be sad?

But the man said that Xiao Xi was a very strong child.

Then you can't cry.

The girl stubbornly clung to this sorrow, refusing to show any sign of vulnerability or helplessness.

It was as if they were imitating that man's strength and will.

She told herself, "I can't cry, I can't cry."

And then she really didn't cry.

Kambara Yuu took a deep breath, looking at the worried expression on the old man's face, and said:

"Grandpa Butler, please take me home."

"Take me to meet my dad."

After nodding silently, the old butler said to the boy on the other end of the phone:

"Mr. Su, we understand."

"Okay, sure."

The call ended.

Then the Maybach's engine broke the silence of the night once again.

Kambara Ancestral Home.

"Is this really alright, Mr. Kitahara?" Su Qing'an put down the microphone and spoke to the silent man beside her.

Kitahara Shin.

This man, who chose to fight to the death, ultimately failed to hold that line of defense.

When the two arrived at the Kambara Ancestral Home, the villagers, in order to find Kambara Yuu quickly, did not stop to kill him.

Kitahara Shin and several mercenaries collapsed to the ground, their massive blood loss and injuries bringing them to the brink of death.

Finally, Satou Yunona quickly used her powers to remove the bullet and heal his wounds, thus saving his life.

"Mr. Su, Miss Yu is a strong child," Kitahara Shin said.

The man still vividly remembered the scene of him wailing like a child while looking at Kambara Shuichi's body, but now he had regained his composure.

He understood that there were still people he had to protect with his entire life.

Just like when he went to war, Kambara Shuichi said that if he died, he would take care of his parents.

Now that Kambara Shuichi is dead, then as a retainer and friend...

She also has the duty to serve and protect the person who is by Kambara Yuu side.

"Okay, then you can rest and wait here for a while." After saying that, Su Qing'an and Satou Yunona walked into the room where the communication equipment had been placed.

Because Kambara Shuichi had deliberately calculated the power of the Gatling gun, he specifically instructed the two on the location of their belongings in the room to avoid being affected by it.

In fact, the Gatling gun's power was indeed as exaggerated as he had imagined. All the houses in that area were violently torn apart, and a small part of the Kambara Ancestral Home was now in ruins.

Su Qing'an opened the silver-white box and entered the password.

A blank projection appears.

After the number was entered, and after waiting for about three seconds, a girl dressed in a nun's habit appeared on the projector.

Looking into those familiar azure eyes, Su Qing'an politely said:

"Headmaster Theresa, it's been a long time."