After saying goodbye to Yoimiya and Hailing, Ayaka walked alongside Muramasa on the night-shrouded street, her steps light and cheerful. Just then, his senses were slightly triggered. Not nearby, but in his distant workshop. Though he no longer needed the mana supplied from there, the sensory barrier was still functioning properly. It seemed someone had entered his house…
"By the way, Mr. Muramasa." As he was sensing this, Ayaka suddenly asked, "Regarding the story just now, I'm still a little curious about some parts. Could you please explain them to me?"
"You don't have to be so formal." Hearing her respectful tone, he felt goosebumps. "Just ask whatever you want. Though I'm guiding your swordsmanship, I can't stand this constant politeness."
"Is that so? My apologies, I'm used to it…" Realizing her words were also a common social pleasantry, she stopped herself and changed her tone. "Then, Muramasa?"
"Yes." This time, he just gave a short reply.
"Yes, Muramasa. About the story... in the fog, how could the people of Watatsumi Island so accurately hit the general of the Tenryou Commission?"
"Because I've met the general of Watatsumi Island before. The man has the physical characteristics of a canine." When he had accepted the commission from Watatsumi Island to forge swords, it had been this general who had come to negotiate. "And when the wind was in their favor, although the Shogunate army didn't notice, their scent had already been completely captured."
"I see. Then the later arrow with elemental power, was that also shot by that general as he approached the shore?" Ayaka was quick to learn. To accurately hit someone on a ship that hadn't yet docked, that was the only possibility. Once the general was found, they could launch a decapitation strike.
"Yes. As for why they didn't choose Kujou Sara—that woman's golden reputation is too conspicuous. Everyone knows she's a formidable warrior." If she were the target, they probably wouldn't even be able to intimidate the tengu. "And, I'm afraid they didn't really intend to succeed in the decapitation, did they?"
"Hm?" Hearing him say this, Ayaka was a little confused. "Did they fail on purpose?"
"Well, something like that," he explained. "Even if no one had blocked that arrow for him, it wouldn't have killed him. At the very least, the leader of Watatsumi Island's goal is definitely not a fight to the death with the Shogunate army." If the eldest son of the Kujou clan had died in this battle, the option of peace talks would have been completely eliminated. "Though this is just a bit of my life experience."
"It feels like you know a lot of things, Muramasa." Ayaka's eyebrows curved down as she listened, a gentle smile on her face.
"Not really. As a smith, I just have to deal with all sorts of people." As he spoke, he was thinking of the many people he had met 'after death'.
"Can you tell me about it? Your past stories." Ayaka's topic suddenly changed. She had rarely heard stories from other nations, let alone other worlds.
"The past... my life before, I've almost completely forgotten it."
Life before... She had heard reports about his identity before, but hearing it from him directly was a strange feeling. But then, she noticed something odd. "Completely forgotten?"
"Ah..." He paused. It wasn't that there was anything to hide, but it was difficult to explain. "It's a long story. For me, it's like a dream." How could he explain to such a young girl that his life was just a borrowed, false thing? "On the contrary, the experiences after I died and was summoned feel more real to me." He only had one memory of being summoned. Perhaps 'Muramasa' had been summoned many times, but for him, there was only that one.
"If you want to know, Miss Kamisato, I can tell you a little about it."
"Yes, I would be grateful." As he spoke, Ayaka heard him use that form of address for her and subtly bit her lip, but she didn't say anything.
"...Hm?" A shadow fell over her beautiful face, which made him think about what he had just said. He couldn't help but marvel at how delicate a young girl's heart was. "The Land of Fae, and the Land of Gods... which one are you more interested in, Ayaka?"
She was stunned for a moment, then smiled. "Then, let's talk about the Land of Fae first."
…
Before the Kamisato Estate
"And then I was by that little girl..." As he was speaking, he saw the brightly lit estate in the distance. An old maidservant was already waiting at the gate, her composed demeanor not at all worried.
"We have been waiting for you." The maidservant in the kimono bowed slightly to them. "Miss Kamisato, your bath has already been prepared."
Not only did they have a servant wait, but the bath is already ready? He was about to marvel at the ways of a great noble family when he noticed Ayaka was just as surprised.
Seeing his young lady's expression, the maidservant said, "The master knew you would return on your own. After learning that you were with this gentleman, he calculated the time. And, Sir Senji Muramasa, the master also has some matters to discuss with you."
"I really can't hide anything from my brother, can I?" Ayaka's smile was a little embarrassed, but she turned to Muramasa. "Well then, I will go and prepare for my bath. I'll take my leave first." She bowed to him and added in a small voice, "The story, please continue it next time." Then she ran into the house, losing some of her noble lady composure.
"Honestly, she's still just a little girl." After glancing at her retreating back, Muramasa headed straight for the main house.
Every time he came to the Kamisato Estate, he would meet the head of the family, and they would always talk, though the length of their conversations varied.
"What's the matter?" If it were something simple, he could have just had the maidservant outside tell him. To be specifically called in, it must be something unusual.
"The ninjas of the 'Shuumatsuban' have recently gathered some intelligence." This time, Kamisato Ayato didn't even bother with pleasantries and went straight to the point. "Two Fatui Harbingers have been spotted in Inazuma at the same time. And in their conversation, they mentioned something about you. About how to hunt you."
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