Synopsis

Youka continued recounting the tale of Taiki to Keiki and Youko. As Goson’s men seized Taiki, Sanshi attempted to intervene but was wounded in the effort. Then Lord Shinkun materialized, revealing his divine nature. The captors halted, bowing low as Youka stepped forward to reclaim Taiki, and Shinkun issued a stern warning against their return. The following day, Youka informed Taiki that the time for choosing a ruler was drawing near, and that he would discern the rightful sovereign through