Bang!
As a waterskin was hurled viciously outside the tent, a muffled roar erupted from within.
"That bastard!"
Inside the tent, Vermilion Bird, his face utterly grim, glared sinisterly at the guard who had delivered the news below him!
His gaze was icy and menacing, leaving the guard trembling in silence as he knelt on the ground with his head lowered, not daring to make the slightest movement.
Beside them, Zuo Nara, whose expression was likewise troubled, stepped forward and waved the guard away. After hesitating for a moment, he said to the sinister-looking Vermilion Bird.
"Lord Vermilion Bird, this is merely the enemy spreading wild rumors to confuse the masses. I believe Lord Sensui will not distance himself from us because of this."
"Furthermore, these rumors also disparage Lord Sensui. At a time like this, Lord Sensui will only do his utmost to slaughter those rebels. That is actually to our advantage!"
Hearing this, Vermilion Bird shot him an impatient glance and said in a low voice.
"Of course I know that!"
At that, he let out a heavy breath. His expression remained dark as he gritted his teeth and said.
"I simply cannot stand that bastard still resisting stubbornly at a time like this. Pass down the order: whoever captures Aikawa Nobunaga alive will be rewarded with a hundred houses!"
"I will skin that bastard Aikawa Nobunaga and grind his bones to dust!!"
Hearing this, Zuo Nara lowered his eyes and bowed deeply in acknowledgment. Just then, Vermilion Bird fixed his gaze on him and suddenly said in a deep voice.
"By the way, Zuo Nara, regarding the matter I had you investigate before—I recall you telling me that the Divine Tree's disturbance was related to Ancestor Country, correct?"
Hearing Vermilion Bird's question, Zuo Nara lowered his head