Imperial Favor

Over the next few days, Li Qinwu wanted to take a look at Kyoto.

He wanted to investigate the strange situation in this world. In Bamboo Grove Village, the only clue he could obtain was that Power Sword.

From that Power Sword, he learned that the Imperium of Man had once established a regime on this planet.

But for some unknown reason, the Imperium of Man's influence had suddenly vanished without a trace, and the entire planet's technology had regressed to Earth's 1K to 2K era.

Peach Blossom Mountain, next to Bamboo Forest County, was about thirty kilometers away. From its summit, one could look down and see Kyoto in the distance.

Li Qinwu wanted to visit Kyoto. Perhaps he could uncover more useful information there.

After he told the magistrate of Bamboo Forest County about his plans, the magistrate hurriedly stopped him.

"My lord, you must not! Kyoto is not somewhere mountain folk like us can go!

"Without household registration approval, commoners like us will be punished by association if we enter Kyoto!

"If you enter the capital without authorization and are caught by the samurai lords, Lord Genpei's entire family, who took you in, may be arrested and beheaded!"

Fuck, what kind of terrifying regime is this? Entering Kyoto without permission gets people arrested and beheaded?

Seeing that Li Qinwu's expression had soured, the magistrate hurriedly comforted him.

"My lord, there is no need to worry. The weather has been getting colder these days, and winter will soon arrive.

"After winter comes the Monster-Slaying Festival. Kyoto will collect the heads of the large monsters beheaded during winter and display them to reassure the people.

"At that time, Kyoto will open its gates to the surrounding populace. If my lord wishes to go to Kyoto, you need only wait