Inauguration
Author: Hasan Danakum
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Gero rushed to Goto when he heard that Ran had been promoted to the King's bodyguard. A very prestigious position and full of pride. Whoever gets this position, will not be underestimated again. Goto was not surprised in the slightest by Gero's arrival. He had already predicted that Gero would meet him.

"Master, why does Ran always stand out?" asked Gero.

Goto who was making a clay bowl didn't answer. He put the bowls on a tray neatly then he put them in the furnace. After that he looked at Gero with a smile.

"Don't you stand out too?" Goto asked back.

"What do you mean?" Gero was confused.

“Just think about it, ever since you became an eternal rival with Ran, you always stood out among your other friends. You have passed Kaju and Taka too. After graduating they both just became farmers. While you are already a royal samurai.”

"But still I can't surpass Ran."

"You're so focused on going beyond one person that you forget you've surpassed many."

Gero then fell silent. Goto smiled broadl
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