"Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!"
I had come to the royal capital, Xianyang, to attend a ceremony to award those who had served in the service. The people standing on top of the high walls were waving their hands.
"Ugh..."
Sleepy... In the end, we stayed up until morning.
"Guren-sama, what an incredible cheer."
...How can Gyou still have such a smile on his face when he was bobbing his hips and sucking my dick right up until the moment he came?
The switch is too quick. Is it really the same person? I'm in sage mode and I'm tired and sleepy... Ah, I don't want to receive the reward, I wish someone else would come instead...
"Hmm, I guess so."
"...It seems like a pain."
"It's annoying, or rather, I'm sleepy. It's someone's fault."
"What!? Guh, even Guren-sama was enjoying it!!"
"Huh? You're the one who's been blackmailing me so many times."
"I asked you out because you seemed interested! Don't you understand that?!"
"You're so bold. You were saying things like, 'Guren-sama, please rape me more♡♡' in a sweet voice."
"I-I didn't say that!!"
"Oh dear? Have you gone mad from doing too much?"
"Better than Guren-sama!!"
...This stupid cunt always says one thing and then another.
"When I get back, I'll rape you until you pass out again."
I tried threatening him in his ear so that the others wouldn't hear. I couldn't kiss him here, so this was the only way to keep him quiet.
He'll probably say "Thanks!" with his cheeks red. After all, he's probably not going to get on the bus after all.
"...♡♡That's exactly what I wanted♡♡"
No way... this guy got on.
Why do you look so happy? It's obvious you're trying to hold back a grin. The corners of your lips are twitching.
This guy is so annoying, it's causing me stress.
"...It kind of pisses me off, so I'm not going to do it."
"Huh?! No, that's not okay! You're the great general, so you have to take responsibility for your words!"
"Well, then I'll give you the rank of Great General."
"No need!! I'll get it myself!!"
"Haha, I wonder if you can get it? You're just a small fry on the bed."
"I... I mean, that has nothing to do with the war!? I did achieve some military merit this time, so maybe I'm a general?"
"Huh... Maybe it's the General's damn brat?"
"I'm not a brat!!"
It's fun to grab and play with him. His face turns red and he yells, just like a real kid.
...No, in the world of his previous life, Jugo is still just a kid.
If you think about it, it's amazing that Gyou can take command in a battle where tens of thousands of people die at once. If I didn't have cheats, I wouldn't be in battle. I might not even be able to kill people.
I'm only able to fight because of the fully automatic battle system, but without it I might not be much stronger than any other kid around here.
"I'm already fifteen. I'm a grown-up now!"
"...That's right. He's a fine adult."
"So you're a brat--huh?"
When I stroked Gyou's head, I could feel the smooth texture of his hair.
I wonder how she managed to keep this smooth black hair beautiful in such a short space of time. During the Warring States period, there were no convenient things like shampoos or treatments...
I didn't realize it, but Gō is a very hard worker.
"Wait, what's this all of a sudden... Ah, please don't pat my head."
"I thought you were trying your best. Ah, did you not like having your head patted?"
"...No."
"Okay then, I'll stop."
"Please don't stop. You know I'm kidding."
This guy is really cute.
Looking at him like this, he looks like a child his age.
...Come to think of it, why did Gyou go into battle? Women often get into trouble when they go into battle, so they don't usually go out.
"Guren-sama, we've already arrived. I'd be happy if you'd pat my head, but... Ah."
Before I knew it, I had arrived at the place where rewards were being given out.
I feel like asking why she's fighting despite being a woman... but never mind. I leave my horse with my subordinate and head up the stairs with Gō, who has achieved military merit, and a few others. ...I wonder what the purpose of these pointlessly long stairs is?
Is that really too disrespectful?
Once we reached the top of the stairs and entered the area where the awards ceremony was held, we found many civil servants with small mustaches inside the space.
"Oh, there are a lot of civil servants as usual... hmm? More than usual."
"Aren't all the influential people of the Imperial Court gathered here? This achievement is that great."
"Hmm... Was this Santendon thing really that amazing?"
"Yes, Lan Xiangru is a formidable opponent that even the great generals of the Qin state, such as General Bai Qi, General Hu Shang, and General Sima Cuo, were unable to defeat. I have heard that the Great King himself met Lan Xiangru twice and was amazed by his courage and wisdom. And so, Lord Hongren defeated Lan Xiangru, a man who even the Great King acknowledged. This is undoubtedly a great achievement. Also, it is not the Three Heavenly Bowls, but the Three Great Heavens... remember that."
"He's already dead, so you don't need to remember."
"Haa... it's just Lan Xiangru. Two of the Three Great Heavens are still alive."
There's no need to be so shocked that you sigh...
Even if I learn about the enemies in battle, I'll just become prey to the fully automatic battle anyway. Instead, I'd be missing out if I didn't learn about cute girls, or the daughters of samurai families who want to build friendly relationships with me.
"Guren-dono, it's been a while."
While I was thinking about this, an unknown civil servant spoke to me.
"Who are you?"
After saying that without a moment's hesitation, the civil official gave a wry smile.
"You've got to be kidding me... It was Mudo who promised to put in a good word for Guren-dono fifteen years ago so that he could be promoted to commander of 3,000 men."
Who are you?
I don't remember anything from 15 years ago. If she was a beautiful woman, it might have remained in the back of my mind, but I don't remember being an old man.
"I don't know, get lost."
"Oh, no, you really don't remember?"
"I don't know, get lost."
"Th-That can't be... I tried so hard..."
The civil servant trudges off, his back hunched.
There's a sense of melancholy about it, but I really don't know. Maybe she approached me pretending to be an acquaintance, hoping to connect with me. You see guys like that every once in a while.
"Do you know him?"
"No, I don't know."
"But you spoke to Guren-sama as if you had met a friend after a long time..."
"I don't know any old guys like that."
"...Really? Maybe you just don't remember?"
"You're so suspicious. You really don't know anything. The only civil servant I know is the commander-in-chief."
"...Isn't that a problem in itself?"
Huh? Do normal great generals have acquaintances among civil servants?
With all the war going on, you're running around and can't even go home properly, so you don't have time to make any civil servant acquaintances.
Actually, you don't really need him, do you? We've been able to get by without him up until now, so I'm sure it won't be a problem.
"Lord Guren"
"Hmm? What's the matter?"
Suddenly, a gong was struck. The sound reverberated throughout the entire hall, and the noisy civil servants all fell silent.
"Everyone, bow!!"
It seems that the rewards ceremony is about to begin.
"The Great King is entering the palace!!"
The great king appeared with those words.
This old man, clad in golden formal attire and with a dignified face, was none other than King Zhao, the great king of the Qin state.
He is known as the "God of War" and is feared both at home and abroad.
"That's the Great King..."
"Is this your first time seeing it?"
"yes"
It's something you might only see once in your lifetime, so it's not surprising that it's your first time seeing it.
If a military officer achieved military merit, they would be rewarded with a medal, but in recent years there have been many major wars, so there have been many simple ceremonies held near the front lines.
Because of that, Gyou never even saw the Great King until he became a commander of 5,000 men. Well, I guess it's fine if he doesn't have to meet a war-crazed guy who created the Six Generals system or something.
"The first meritorious service goes to General Guren, who led the Qin army to victory."
Oh, I've been called. I guess I'll go then.
"The general will be promoted to two ranks, and will be given 3,000 gold coins and 20 treasures--"
There's more gold and treasure than usual, which makes me really happy.
Hmm? Are there still any left?
"And I'll give you Byakuren Castle!!"
Huh? What? Seriously? Wait, what? A castle...? I'm the lord of the castle?
No, no, no, no...
""Aaaaaaahhh!!""
In stark contrast to my feelings, the civil officials cheered so loudly that the entire hall shook.
This isn't a reward, it's a punishment.
That's the worst. It means more work.
Hey hey hey... I'm not as smart as Hu Shang. But I'm a man who became a great general through my own military might.
I hate to say it myself, but I'm actually pretty stupid. Even in my current territory, I just leave the management to my subordinates, and I've never used my brain in battle. Do you know why people call me the God of War?
Because his only redeeming quality is his fighting ability.
Military strategy? Strategy? Tactics? She doesn't know.
"It was a noble cause, Guren. You killed Lan Xiangru. Thanks to you, the state of Qin will prosper even more."
The Great King said this proudly and powerfully.
I want to say no. I want to say, "I don't need a castle."
But I can't refuse. It's a reward from the Great King, and it's a token of his appreciation for me... If I say no and am thought of as "disrespectful," then my life will be over.
He may be pursued by the Qin state for the rest of his life.
"Thank you"
Then I have no choice but to accept it.
Thinking about it calmly, becoming the lord of the castle might be a good thing. In addition to the salary of the great general, I would also have a salary as the lord of the castle, and I would have more money to spend. I would also have more subordinates than I have now.
Using my duties as the castle lord as an excuse, I might not have to take part in troublesome battles... so when I think about it, it's not so bad after all, is it?
I'm starting to get excited.
I'll ask Gōni about the location of the castle later. At least Byakuren Castle isn't near the front line. I've never heard of it.
Thinking that, I returned to my original position.
Thank you for reading.