Synopsis

The Kochou sisters fell before Youko’s attack, their defeat swift and absolute. During the commotion, Rakushun was caught in the surge of villagers and knocked unconscious. As she prepared to flee, Youko considered ending his life then and there, preventing him from betraying her. But fear held her back; she dreaded the repercussions of being identified as a kaikyaku at the hands of the guards, and she ran instead. Deeper within the woods, Auzaru materialized, demanding to know why she hadn'