Chapter 106

The sun rose lazily over the horizon, casting a golden hue across the vast landscape as the troop of riders journeyed toward home on their horses. The gentle breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers, and the birds sang melodious tunes overhead.

Master Yonda, Kokohashi, Honda, Doctor Haishi, The Emperor, and the soldiers felt the warmth of the morning sun on their faces. A comforting embrace after a long night’s ride. They had been on the road for two days now.

As he rode, the anticipation of returning home to his wife, the queen, and his daughter sweetened the air, filling his heart with a mixture of joy and relief.

As he rode, the anticipation of returning home to his dying child and three other dying students filled his heart with great grief and anger. His grip on the reins tightened, and he smacked his steed, running faster ahead of everyone else. His anger was visible in his speed.

“You see, what you both do not know, is that Shinjuya is a fortress. For what has happened,