What loses is always evil!

                    ❛❛ Wait a second ——– you’re not one of the usual staff members in the rangers’ base ! ❜❜ Nagamasa pointed an almost accusatory finger at the bespectacled man. Fortunately for the two of them, the other rangers were away on a mission, having left Nagamasa behind. Nagamasa’s booming voice caught the attention of a couple interns, but that was all.    

                    ❛❛ Furthermore, I believe I know who you are, as well ! You’re that oft-fatigued man from Spirale with that large cell ph —– I mean, laptop ! It is a minor miracle that the security system did not detect you and vaporize you in an instant. Hmm...if you’re here, then that means that you must have found a way into this ‘show’. Which means that there must be a way out ! ❜❜ There was a part of Nagamasa that didn’t want to leave. The rangers had done so much for this city, and he wanted to continue to fight for justice alongside them. However, Nagamasa was needed elsewhere. Ichi was still in Spirale, wasn’t she ? And besides, the two of them were supposed to find a way back to Odani Castle from Spirale !

                   After joining the rangers, Nagamasa had come to notice how often civilians were in danger. He almost had to wonder ——– were they walking into hazardous situations on purpose ? Sure, if not for the forces of evil, these citizens wouldn’t be risking their lives. But wasn’t at least some of the blame on them ? Shouldn’t they have known to look out for the villains who assaulted the city at least once a week ?

                   Yet again, he’d spotted an ordinary civilian who’d put herself in harm’s way. Nagamasa broke off from the rangers’ group and sprinted towards her. He could hear the other rangers calling after him, but he ignored them. How many hapless victims had there been this week alone ? Why did this woman feel the need to add herself as yet another one ? Nagamasa was almost annoyed, but in the end, he had a sense of justice and duty he couldn’t ignore. Once he was within the stranger’s line of sight, he yelled out to her.

Truthfully, My Melody didn’t know her own age; but she was anywhere from 8 to 11 years old. The guy shouldn’t really stress over that too much though! “Oh you should definitely come and visit! A friend helped me install benches along the pathway so that when people visit they can have a nice rest, or a snack.” It was an ideal date spot. Well… as long as the forest pixies were feeling rather generous. “And…and! If you tell My Melo ahead of time, she’ll make some cookies for you and your wife!!”

                    ❛❛ That was rather kind of your friend ! I’m sure my wife will make use of the benches. Ichi’s physical condition has always been more on the delicate side, so she’ll appreciate being able to sit down. ❜❜ It was a little scary at times, how easily she fainted. Ichi could fight on a battlefield the whole day without a break, but at the first piece of bad news, she’d fall to her knees. Nagamasa always felt as though he needed to keep an eye on her.

                    ❛❛ Is that so ! I’m sure Ichi and I will enjoy your cookies. ❜❜ Nagamasa wasn’t much into sweets, but he was willing to eat a few cookies with Ichi. At the very least, he’d be happy to use the cookies as an excuse to spend more time with her.

💛 💜 ❤️ || kind stranger, well that CERTAINLY is a response. she does not know if she could consider herself that, but the compliment she’d still take. a curve of the lips at that; it still feels STRANGE not to be seen as a mere youkai. and while he does not listen, it is not maliciousness that drives, now suspicion! she supposes there’s still a STRONG desire to lend others aid in this world.

❝well, i cannot FORCE you to comply. you understood my information, that is all, i suppose, that matters.❞ and she cannot fault the man for his worries or his logic, for she has not seen or heard of koishi in days. BELOVED sister, please be SAFE.

eyes shut tightly. oh, it was not intended, she knows, the reminder of her own worries, but it is still FELT nonetheless. ❝i … admit that i have lost contact with one of my LOVED ones too. my younger sister.❞ an invisible WEIGHT upon her shoulders eases as she speaks, admitting that for however much she observes her surroundings, there would be no hiding on her behalf. ❝she may also be in cotes. perhaps searching together would be IMPERATIVE.❞

                    ❛❛ Your younger sister, you say ? That’s terrible. ❜❜ Nagamasa couldn’t help but think of his own elder sister. Had she noticed that he'd left Odani Castle ? Was she at all concerned that he’d disappeared without a trace ? As self-serving and pleasure-seeking of a woman as she was, Nagamasa doubted it. But even still, he wanted to hope that there was at least a small part of her that missed him.

                    ❛❛ If there’s even a chance she’s in Cotes, I agree that we should look for her together. By the way, what does your sister look like ? I’d assume her appearance would be similar to yours, but... ❜❜ Well, could he really jump to such a conclusion ? Nagamasa and his own elder sister were almost total opposites in appearance. He had dark brown hair and eyes and dressed in more traditional garments. Meanwhile, his sister had blue eyes and dyed white hair, and she wore a fancy Western-style green dress. Why had she made herself up to be like one of the foreigners who’d recently arrived in the land ? She wasn’t trying to distance herself from the Azai clan’s bloodline and its traditions, was she ?

Starting to understand things out of his explanation that he indeed came here from the mist at Spirale and led himself here at Fodlan, even if it’s not truly Fodlan. “I’m only here to visit my siblings who were passed away.” The fate of what truly happened to them is in secrecy that can’t be revealed by anyone. Lysithea was the only one who survived that ordeal, which cost her lifespan and gave her limited time through an ailing disease that will kill her soon. Having two or more crests is deadly to a human bearing with one crest or none.

Seeing him is pleasant to her though.

“Her name is Edelgard von Hresvelg. She’s the leader of the ‘Black Eagles’ under the same group name’s strike force.”  Edelgard leads the Black Eagles since her father’s time. Lysithea only joined because of her cause after being defeated in battle which leads to leaving the one she was originally belonged.

“Your incorrect description about her, you were lucky that Hubert isn’t here. He doesn’t like hearing wrong things about her. Since i’m going with her than Claude, you may come along.” After looking at the unnamed graves of her siblings one last time, she now heading to where Edelgard was.

                    ❛❛ Oh. Well, I’m sorry to hear that they passed away, however late my condolences might be. ❜❜ So that’s why he’d found her in a graveyard. How long had it been since they’d passed away, though ? Nagamasa guessed at least a week or two. It would take that long for someone to bury them and erect their graves, right ?

                    ❛❛ I see. So is she your superior, then ? ❜❜ Edelgard’s last name of von Hresvelg was different from Lysithea’s surname, von Ordelia. Therefore, Nagamasa figured that Edelgard wasn’t another of Lysithea’s siblings. He couldn’t rule out the possibility that they were cousins or more distant relatives, though. Still, based on how they’d interacted, they seemed at least a bit close.

                    ❛❛ Well, excuse me for making a mistake about someone I don’t even know ! Who is this Hubert, anyways, and why should I care what he thinks ? ❜❜ Despite the level of annoyance in Nagamasa’s voice, he wasn’t upset with Lysithea. He prided himself on being quick to identify and pass judgment on other people. The idea that he’d come to the wrong conclusion offended him and left him more than a bit embarrassed.

He only nods to confirm his true identity to him as he continued after. “A human grows old too, you know. Not forever, i stay young.” He’s pretty aware of how Nagamasa reacts to Ieyasu’s growth. Could be the time passed for long too much, maybe. Years do have passed since he was a teenager. Not only him that grows, so is Tadakatsu, even if he is merely a samurai robot with new improvements now.

“If one can defeat even the strongest of the warriors, it could have been shown that she’s improving as well. I think its normal.” It was true that Ieyasu had been stronger that he could surpass Hideyoshi but doesn’t mean he’s showing off. Of course not. He applauded on Oichi’s current feats without her old weapon. “Last time i saw her with the spear, now she can control those shadows well.” He was impressed, even. Now back to the messenger’s information on the attacker.

“Yes. That’s right. Ichi finds him interesting.” Even if still representing for Oda but now that Nagamasa was near with her, maybe she’d fight for him this time even allied to an another clan. At least, she’s happy that he will also fight for Tokugawa as well.

“I’ll plan to do that. I wanted to see what Odani Castle looked like today.” He will agree to arrange that too. Only hoped that the current could be friendly to allies, unless if it isn’t. For now, they have to prepare themselves for Sorin’s invasion. “For now, we have to prepare for what’s coming! I’m counting on you both.” Knowing that Nagamasa could still can face an invading army along with Oichi, he believed at them.

A sound of a moving tank could be coming this way along with a legion of Xavi followers in Sorin’s command.

                    ❛❛ Is that how that works. ❜❜ Nagamasa gave a huff of indignation. However, what could he do ? It wasn’t as though he could deny that Ieyasu had grown into an adult. Also, what if he was wrong about the amount of time that had passed since he’d been in Spirale ? Nagamasa had assumed he’d only been away for about five months. But could he assume it’d only been that long ? After all, Ichi had entered Spirale a month before him, even though they should’ve arrived at the same time. How well did time spent in Spirale match up with time spent in the Land of the Rising Sun ?

                    ❛❛ Ieyasu...just how long has it been since the two of us last fought together under my brother-in-law ? ❜❜ Did Nagamasa’s question made him sound a bit absent-minded ? Even still, he needed some reassurance. He’d like to hope that he was overthinking Ieyasu’s sudden leap into adulthood. He’d never paid much attention to Ieyasu, and they hadn’t spoken face-to-face often. Could Ieyasu have experienced a growth spurt within the past year ? Without Nagamasa noticing ?

                    ❛❛ From the bottom of my heart —– thank you. And I’m sure I can arrange for you to tour Odani Castle once we make it there. ❜❜ Thank goodness Ieyasu wasn’t asking too many questions ! Nagamasa wasn’t sure if he could’ve given satisfactory answers. Now that he thought about it, what would he say to his retainers and the people living at Odani Castle ? What would he tell his family ? Returning to Odani Castle after such a long time would create a lot of chaos. Nagamasa’s men would be reassured, of course. But there was no doubt they’d be worried about what had happened to him while he’d been gone. Nagamasa didn’t want to lie to his own men, but would they believe his story about Spirale ? Could they even begin to understand it ?

AND IN THIS MOMENT, HIS COMPANION brings to light a rather crucial point, as well. ishimaru does not take well the idea of having to PRETEND to be anything he’s not. such dishonesty is beneath him! but he isn’t against being friends with silver tongued individuals, either. he thinks that he could perhaps have grown fond of celeste over time. instead, there are just lingering regrets and pain and sorrow, that he could not prevent any of the ATROCITIES he’s witnessed.

❝i do not like that IDEA, either. i hesitate to even think about it,❞ he says honestly. if anything is a fault of ishimaru’s, it is his naivety. what if he ends up GENUINELY committing a crime? surely, his resolve would prevent such a thing! but … but what if it doesn’t?

at the mention of weapons, he frowns. he doesn’t much like them either, taking PRIDE in how his father would only excise force when it was one hundred percent necessary. his father who would not fall under the corruption of his grandfather! another sigh passes from his lips. ❝i do not like violence either, but it ACHES me to think of what they might be doing in there!❞ both hands ruffle short hair. ❝augh!!! why would they deem it legal for such an UNSIGHTLY establishment to be there to begin with!❞

                    ❛❛ Young man, sometimes those in charge are not as staunch defenders of justice as we wish they would be. That is to say —– the powers that be may be protecting this establishment. Or the owners of this Chillin’ Villain may have some sort of influence over them, instead. ❜❜ Nagamasa shook his head. He’d seen at least a few cases of political corruption back in his homeland. There were nobles who taxed their people until they had no choice but to commit evil to survive. Others overlooked criminals in exchange for some of their stolen goods and money. Whoever was in charge of Spirale must have profited from the Chillin’ Villain in some way.

                    ❛❛ Still, we cannot overlook the kind of activities that might be going on in that establishment. That is the important thing for the two of us to focus on. As distasteful as it may be for us to act evil, the good we can accomplish in the process will be well worth it. ❜❜ It wasn’t as though Nagamasa and this young man were actually going to become villains. They only needed to look evil enough to avoid getting kicked out of the Chillin’ Villain. He didn’t like the idea of having to rely on trickery to get in, but what could he do without his weapons ?

He’s not wrong. In this place, they’re all from different realms. The difference is, some are already familiar with hopping from one world to the next… that guy belongs to the ones who aren’t. “You’re right, I am a foreigner from a different world, and I used to travel between worlds before. Aren’t you the least bit curious about what’s out there beyond your home? I’m convinced that there are different worlds out in space in every realm. But the quarters might be different. I’d like to travel these alternate realms. You see, there are no new challenges for me at home.” Not since he broke into the Glat-Archives anyway. A shame, actually. He hums and shifts on the spot he’s sitting. “So, how’s your home anyway, considering you wish to return to it so badly?”

                    ❛❛ So you’re accustomed to traveling between different worlds ? ❜❜ Nagamasa raised an eyebrow. Up until now, everyone else he’d met was only used to a single world, like him. This stranger hadn’t come to Spirale of his own will somehow, had he ?

                    ❛❛ Well, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a bit curious about other lands. But I’m cautious as well. Strange people come from foreign lands, and they don’t always have the best intentions. ❜❜ The Xavists were the first to pop up in Nagamasa’s mind. Had they brought anything good to the Land of the Rising Sun ? No ! All they’d tried to do was convert the land’s citizens to Xavism and profit off of them. How could Nagamasa expect any better from any other group of foreigners ?

                    ❛❛ Although...I can sympathize with your desire to look for new challenges. In a different life, I might have left home in search of new challenges myself. Are you some kind of accomplished hero in the world from which you hail ? ❜❜ Now that Nagamasa thought about it, what happened to heroes after their stories came to a close ? He supposed it was only natural they would go out in search of new adventures.

“Trust me, none of us know what goes through their heads, and couldn’t imagine anyone would want to. They’ve got their reasons, I guess, but they’re a mystery. It’s little more than a pain for the people on the receiving end. I guess that’s one good thing about being an ordinary human with nothing all that noteworthy: there’s nothing to lose”. Not much of a consolation for him; a man who had been stripped of something, but appearing a regular human otherwise, she anticipated he’d not need to wait long to be back to his full arsenal.

“Sounds spooky. Mistwood gives off that atmosphere, which is why I never go alone. It’s a nice place if you want some peace, fresh air and to wander around among the trees, but it’s got its issues too. “If, by some miracle, someone were to get out, I’d find it difficult to imagine they’d allow communications with the rest of us. They could erase any evidence or advice sent. They’re not gods, but they’ve got a substantial amount of power at their fingertips. Too much, some would say, and I’m not inclined to disagree”.

They weren’t answers she anticipated they’d get any time in the near future, so dwelling was bound only to sour feelings. Instead, she concentrated on monitoring the creation of his account, nodding with approval with the process complete. “Oracle_Amaterasu. Offline, I’m Misaki Tokura. It’s nice to meet you, OmiLordofJustice". She might have enjoyed that bit of cheek rather than simply getting his given name.

                   Nagamasa frowned at the young woman’s statement about being an ordinary human. He was ordinary too, but...he’d actually lost a lot, thanks to this mysterious group ! His katana and buckler had been stripped from him, and he was only able to create small explosions. How was he supposed to use those explosions, anyways ? He didn’t want to hurt people or cause property damage for no good reason.

                    ❛❛ They can erase messages ? That’s terrible ! Someone could’ve escaped by now, but the rest of us would be none the wiser. Who’s to say they aren’t manipulating information in other ways, as well ? I could imagine that they even have a network of spies monitoring our communications. You’re right —– they have too much power. Who knows what sorts of evils they’re using it for ? ❜❜ The more Nagamasa heard about the group in charge of Spirale, the more he was convinced they were evil. What else could a group that kidnapped people and controlled a whole city be ? Once Nagamasa obtained some weapons, he’d track them down and eliminate them. That was the job of a hero of justice, after all !

his astonishment fell within the parameters of expectation, she’d no reaction to the disbelief in his eyes, the impulsive repetition of her answer. For a brief window, he appeared as though to see her as a ghost, but quick to amend his disposition and gather his thoughts. “There is nothing to forgive: mine is not an existence you are used to, so it stands to reason surprise would take the wheel. Some might even utter that such a timeline couldn’t be correct, but you did not refuse my answer. They could not be faulted — as you say, it’s an unfathomable duration”. A smile flickered, considering his partial lifetime against her full. “Indeed. The paradise of Avalon is the resting place for King Arthur’s body, to return once more when Britain would need her.

That country does still exist to this day. It lies, an island on the Western edge of Europe, far from Japan. Their journey was one of tremendous distance across the planet”. Her understanding of the present day Britain was secondary; information through research, word of mouth and the acclimation afforded by the Throne of Heroes upon her summonings. To witness it herself, she’d doubts it might be possible before the prophesized return. “What of your Japan?”

                    ❛❛ I’m guessing that’s what the legend dictated would happen to you ? Although...it really hasn’t come true, if you’ve ended up in Spirale. What is Avalon, anyways ? ❜❜ Was it a real place in the West ? Some sort of magical land ? Or was it more of a concept, like attaining enlightenment ? That last guess of his seemed doubtful, though. If King Arthur was going to be called back home at some point, then she wasn’t yet done with the material world.

                    ❛❛ Splendid ! I’m glad to hear that Britain has survived for so long. Although...if it’s in the westernmost part of the West, no wonder I’ve never heard of it. I’m not sure anyone has ever traveled from that country to the Land of the Rising Sun. ❜❜ Was it even possible ? If they could make several stops along the way, then it could be. But such a long journey could be risky. If no one had ever made the trip before, then they might have been afraid to try.

“That’s right. It’s still unclear how they’re able to reach out into so many different worlds and time periods, even different eras belonging to just one of those worlds, but it’s well within their power. For all we know, they might decide to bring a Nobunaga who doesn’t come from either of our worlds, but another altogether. That might actually make things even more complicated. It does take some getting used to when you find out what you thought about someone isn’t actually the case, and trying to adjust to there being more of one version is even more challenging". She daren’t bring up the Artorias; they might just prove too much.

“I understand it’s a lot to take in. It seemed better to give you a warning in case you came across her and she just casually dropped a revelation into your lap with her carefree attitude. It might be easier to consider that, in this place, just about anything seems to be possible. Logic and reality as we know them just don’t apply in the same way, so ‘expect the unexpected’, as they say: it could be the most effective strategy in preparation for any future curveballs. The Stars are responsible for you coming here, but they don’t summon you like a Master of my world. At least not that I’m aware of. It does always happen during an eclipse that can happen at any time of the day, so there might actually be some kind of ritual attached to it”.

Right.. Raikou. She’d best keep that one quiet too. “There’s quite a lot of outsiders here who come from a time falling around the end of the 20th Century or the beginning of the 21st — which would make your era a notable one well in the past. Just like you’re trying to contend with the truth about Nobu— the Nobunagas of the world I come from, it’s a surprise to meet with someone from a long time ago if you’re not used to it. We’re all in the same boat, as you say. Besides, you don’t have to be on another level to be considered a historical figure, but that’s a future for you to see for yourself”.

                    ❛❛ It’s difficult enough for me to try to imagine so many other worlds and eras. And yet these ‘Stars’...they understand how all of this works, and they can manipulate it themselves. It’s unbelievable ! I can’t imagine meeting a third brother-in-law of mine with a different personality. What would I even say to him ? Or her ? ❜❜ Nagamasa shook his head. He didn’t like being confronted with problems he could hardly understand, let alone deal with.

                    ❛❛ The other Nobunaga is...carefree, you say ? That’s not at all like the brother-in-law with whom I’m acquainted. Well, I suppose that’s why we’re referring to different versions, here. ❜❜ Even still, Nagamasa couldn’t stop himself from frowning. His brother-in-law was a serious man. He had goals he wished to accomplish and considered other matters unimportant. If he had important information to share, he’d share it properly. He wouldn’t drop a sudden revelation in someone’s lap without any warning ! How improper !

                    ❛❛ So...in brief, people arrive here in Spirale whenever there’s an eclipse. I suppose I should keep an eye out for anyone else who arrives from my world. All I can hope is that they’re allies of mine or my brother-in-law’s, and not agents of evil. ❜❜ The mention of a ‘Master’ and a ‘summon’ went over Nagamasa’s head, but he got the gist of the situation.

                    ❛❛ Even if you say that, though, I don’t feel like someone from the past. The Land of the Rising Sun in my memory is as crisp as ever. If anything, these 20th and 21st century people are from too far in the future ! I can’t even understand the things they carry with them or what they’re talking about, most of the time. That’s not the future, to me —– it’s more like they’re from a whole other world. Even if they do happen to hail from the future Land of the Rising Sun ! The whole thing is ridiculous, is what it is. ❜❜ No matter how much he harrumphed, though, it wouldn’t make his life simpler. Nagamasa was still stuck sorting out all these different worlds and time periods.

Glad to meet someone that isn’t as bad as the Medici Mafia or literally anyone from Double’s side from the Trinity at her world, which is a relief. He could be a good cause when the time she will need help from others. Hearing him fight for his brothers and sisters, which reminds of herself which is for Umbrella’s sake.

As she had heard about Maria Kyogoku’s true nature, now she reconsiders this time but relations will find out soon enough when that time comes, if ever. Hearing that he had aided her because she was the eldest, seemed understandable. Good or not, one has to be responsible and that’s him. 

“So she’s a cunning type of a princess. Thank you, i will be careful when she’s here.” A mind like Maria can be very contagious and dangerous at the same time. It’s not a lie. Since she knew Maria from him, now Nagamasa will need to know Umbrella in return.

“Umbrella might be a little girl but she’s pretty mischievous and somewhat spoiled but she’s not a bad person. Like me who wields a living umbrella, she carries Hungern, which was a living umbrella from my family which it requires to be sated.” Hungern’s design was pretty much grotesque with number of eyes and a gaping mouth on the top part. “Knowing that she has a strange connection to the Skull Heart, i’m doing my very best not to let her get close to it or at least she or myself will destroy it.” If there is another Skull Heart, she’ll destroy it so no one will be corrupted with it.

                    ❛❛ Yes. Though I hate to say it, it’s best to keep your guard up around my honorable elder sister. ❜❜ How many men and women had found themselves bewitched by her ? Nagamasa didn’t even want to try to count them all. The most unfortunate ones were the ones who lost something because of his sister. Their power, their wealth, their pets —– it always fell to Nagamasa to recompense them. He didn’t want Parasoul to end up among those unlucky victims.

                    ❛❛ So Umbrella’s your younger sister ? Well, young children do tend to be mischievous. However, I’m sure that, under your guidance, she’ll learn to be more mature and responsible. Although...what do you mean by a living umbrella ? And what exactly does Hungern require to be satiated ? ❜❜ The only ‘living umbrellas’ Nagamasa could imagine were the ones he’d heard of in folk tales. Family heirlooms that came to life after at least a hundred years ——– but did they exist in the Canopy Kingdom? Also, he’d never heard of them needing to consume food. What would they eat, anyways ? A shiver ran down Nagamasa’s spine. He hoped they weren’t monsters that consumed human flesh !

Mouri watched the other slowly process what he said. He silently looked down at the other. Honestly there was a smug satisfaction in his eyes. He managed to bring him to his knees without a weapon. Didn’t even have to trick the other. How delightfully satisfying. It was nice to feel on top after being so demoralized by being stuck here in the first place. 

He nodded not changing expression. “It was basically via firing squad the way I understand it. I don’t know why. I believe you threatened his ideals too much and he was afraid you’d somehow take Oichi out from under his boot. Of course Oichi stayed with them but when everyone passed…yes. She was alone. Almost in a childlike state…repeating odd phrases. The demon arms pretty much were always there dragging her around after that. If she fell they would pick her up like a doll. It was hard to look at her, frankly.” 

He looked away. Oichi’s dead stare into the distance like she was always waiting. How the demon king used her later on…he wouldn’t mention that for now. What pain? Surely you jest now? Everything you could think of. Brutal killings, scorching of whatever he touched. He is the demon king and acts as such. He destroys and kills. It’s all he knows.”  He nods at the last question. “We have people from many universes here. Clearly in the universe you’re from-” He got a stick. “You made different choices.” He drew a line. “I come from a place where you died.” He branched a line off then crossed out the end. Then he went back to the main  line. “You come from a world where you did not and I assume things are slightly different.” He drew another branch extending into nowhere. “Either way, we both ended up here. Does that make sense? Or is this too complicated for you?” He asked that last part with a note of condescension. 

He figured that part out pretty much within hours. Multiverse theory. It was something he had read even before arriving. The man consumed books like a starving person would consume food. 

                    ❛❛ How brutal...if you’re telling the truth, I can’t forgive my brother-in-law for killing me ! The two of us should’ve held the same ideals, so why would he believe I threatened his ? And if he was so worried about Ichi, why did he allow me to marry her and have her live with the Azai ? Although he shouldn’t have been worried at all —– I’m a great influence on Ichi. ❜❜ None of this made sense to Nagamasa or even to Mouri, it seemed. Sure, Nagamasa’s brother-in-law was a rather mysterious, quiet man. The reasons behind his actions weren’t always obvious. But why would he display such cruelty towards his own brother-in-law ?

                    ❛❛ What do you mean, ‘when everyone passed’ ? Just how much time went by since my supposed murder ? ❜❜ Sure, Nagamasa’s brother-in-law was middle-aged, but he was also in good health. He should’ve stayed alive for at least a couple more decades. Although...Mouri had said ‘everyone’. Had someone killed the rest of the Oda clan ? But who, and how ? 

                    ❛❛ I can’t believe it...why was Ichi left alone like that ? Why didn’t anyone take her in ? ❜❜ Nagamasa’s lips curled into a frustrated grimace as Mouri told him about Ichi. He was hoping she’d have more resilience, but he supposed it couldn’t be helped. She’d never been strong on her own. And if even Mouri was troubled by her condition, Ichi must’ve deteriorated quite a bit.

                    ❛❛ ...What are you talking about ? The brother-in-law I know would never go that far...we were supposed to fight evil together, not create it. ❜❜ Nagamasa’s argumentative questions were dulled with disbelief. The brother-in-law he’d been acquainted with was a great man, not a monster ! How was he supposed to accept this other side of him ? The one that had committed atrocities towards Nagamasa and many other people ? He watched as Mouri drew lines in the dirt with a stick.

So he evaded. As expected from Omi’s warlord on his finesse as never changed. No wonder Nobunaga made an arrangement marriage with his sister and the other for the alliance. Nagamasa had questions, Nobunaga in his sister’s body takes the answer all thanks to a mask.

“I am Nobunaga. You should have noticed it earlier but you were late to realize.” The possessed mask under his influence was still merely there. Nobunaga speaks as his sister’s voice was heard, much like it needs an exorcist to remove the evil spirit away but there is no exorcist present.

“If i wasn’t there to kill you personally, She will do that role for her brother.” The spear tightens and preparing for a next attack towards him. “You were supposed to be dead, but now i will have to kill you again. But fear not, it will be a swift death for you.” As serious as her gaze was, she’s in for the kill under her brother’s possession. A series of attacks coming for him with two pierces and a slash.

                    ❛❛ So it is you, brother-in-law. I was hoping against hope that it wouldn’t be you, but —– I suppose this is fate, isn’t it ? ❜❜ After what he’d heard from Mouri and Ichi, Nagamasa had grown suspicious of his brother-in-law. What kind of man would execute his sister’s husband and then force her to fight on hellish battlefields ?

                    ❛❛ You intend to use your younger sister against me ? Do you care nothing for her well-being ? What villainy ! ❜❜ Didn’t his brother-in-law have even a shred of a conscience ? Whatever grudge he had against Nagamasa shouldn’t have involved her in the slightest ! And yet here his brother-in-law was, using her like a mere tool. How had Nagamasa failed to notice how evil Nobunaga was until he’d arrived in Spirale ? Nagamasa dodged the first attack, but the second pierce clipped his shoulder. He then raised his wooden sword in an attempt to parry the slash.