After leaving for a few days (?), the Female Judge finally returned to Honmaru with the six Fu Mourning Gods who had gone out with her that night.

During her absence, Honmaru was running in an orderly manner. Both the candlestick Kiri Kotada and the Pressed Cut Hasebe are very trustworthy in keeping the Honmaru up and running. And the garrison of the mountaintop shrine, which is in charge of Kiyomitsu and Stability, did not have any problems.

It seems that although the Female Inquisitor's mission was initially rushed to the midnight march to attack the shrine on the top of the mountain, the final result was quite successful.

When it was time for dinner, the government of the time had already arrived. Kitsunosuke received the notice and enthusiastically announced that the government of the time had confirmed that the time-space confusion related to the Battle of Azuga Shizan on May 4 had been corrected, and that this season's Inquisitor Conference would recognize the female inquisitor who took over the established Honmaru and made outstanding contributions to the sudden mission.

Being so commended by the seemingly harsh government of the time, the female judge didn't seem to be very happy.

She also ate very little for dinner. Compared with her previous relaxed, calm, and energetic posture, she seemed a little silent, revealing a little tired.

She didn't immediately ask Hasebe to report on the operation of Honmaru in the past few days, but entrusted Hasebe to maintain Honmaru for another day as a close attendant, because she needed to rest.

In this case, if all the swords were forged by the Inquisitor or obtained on the battlefield, Hasebe would have been so worried about death that he would have immediately become nervous, racking his brains to get the Inquisitor up as soon as possible and regain his former vitality.

However, this Honmaru is in a special situation, and although Hasebe is the main one, the level of personal feelings will still have a subtle impact on his attitude towards serving his master—in other words, he will do his duty to complete all official duties, but the mental depression caused by this personal emotion? I am sorry, he sincerely hopes that the Lord God Inquisitor will get out of this bad influence as soon as possible, but he has not yet decided what attitude to deal with this matter, and whether he should intervene or not.

But in fact, his moderate politeness, respect, and sense of distance are exactly what the current female inquisitors need.

For a long time, perhaps because he was accustomed to the need to complete tasks alone, and how much psychological pressure would arise when completing tasks also needed to face and adjust alone, Liu Quan did not think that others had any obligation to help comfort him in the situation he had to face.

What's more, come to think of it, those vague comforts may not be so needed.

For example, when she was outside Aizu Castle, could it be that when the deputy chief touched her head and said, "It's so pitiful, don't be sad," she would wipe her tears, quickly forget about the Koichi who had stayed behind and swore to live and die with Aizu, and happily follow the remaining Shinsengumi members on her journey north.

Or, in the middle of the night at Hogwarts Castle, could Siris sit on the stairs beside her, carrying a bottle of butterbeer, and drink it for her while scolding the stubborn "snot" Snape, and the frustration and anxiety she felt would be alleviated?

Not to mention, those things in those whimsical brain holes—those comforts—never happened.

Liu Quan didn't think that if they actually happened, it would make things much better than they are now.

...... Just let her be alone and quiet.

Late at night, the female inquisitor did not go back to her room to sleep, but sat alone under the porch.

The Honmaru at night is very quiet, and everyone sleeps soundly, except for Fu Fujin, who has a heroic (?) personality like Iwanei, who may make a noisy snoring sound while sleeping.

Liu Quan sat directly in the hallway, facing the quiet courtyard, his feet hanging down, dangling in the air one after another, the heat coming from the teacup in his hand.

She sat there, facing the courtyard, but it seemed that the beautiful scenery of the courtyard did not come into view.

She just shook her feet and tilted her head slightly, her hands propping up the ground under her seat at her sides, her shoulders slightly hunched at the action—she looked completely lazy and nonchalant.

Suddenly, there was the sound of soft, unhurried footsteps in the hallway.

The visitor was probably wearing only a footbag, no clogs or straw sandals, and because his pace was not very fast, his footsteps made only a barely noticeable sound when they landed on the wooden floor of the hallway.

However, Liu Quan was still quick to notice.

Still, she didn't turn her head to see who it was, but continued to look at the courtyard at night in front of her. The moonlight in the night sky sprinkled on the flowers and pools in the courtyard created a special beauty.

The person who came walked up to her, paused slightly, and said slowly: "Ahahaha, so you are here." ”

Liu Quantou hummed without looking back.

The visitor was not displeased, and sat down beside her lightly—but not next to her, but a little distance. Between the two of them, there was the steaming teacup and a small saucer with refreshments.

The man followed her example, sitting on the porch with his feet hanging down from the porch, of course he did not shake his feet like she did, but sat with his shoulders straight and knees together, sitting very upright, with his hands on his laps, exactly like the usual posture when drinking tea and enjoying the scenery with Yingmaru - it would be more like if he stuffed a teacup into his hand.

“...... Ah, are you looking at the moon. ”

After a pause, he looked in the direction of her gaze and asked.

His voice was soft, his attitude calm, and there was an inexplicable sense of peace and trust—not quite in keeping with the gentle, slightly darkened style of painting he was already familiar with, and she fell silent for a moment.

Finally, she replied simply, "...... Oh, yes. ”

Strangely, he didn't ask, but smiled under his breath and took the initiative to change the topic.

“...... Thinking about someone. ”

This kind of temptation is simply blatant, but because the tone of the Three Days Moon Sect is too natural and light-hearted, it makes Liu Quan feel a little angry inexplicably.

On second thought, isn't that his style?

...... Hey, this kind of spontaneous [ah, in this chaotic world, there is always a person who is normal] The mystery of the sense of security is swollen in the end!

Liu Quan crooked the corners of his lips, barely revealing a smile.

Then a surprising answer was given.

“...... I am thinking about the general secretary-kun. ”

Mikazuki Sect froze slightly, as if he didn't expect that the name she gave would be Okita Soji. However, he quickly regained that calm demeanor, and responded with a smile: "Ah, the former master of California and Yamato Mamoru, hahaha." ”

Liu Quan: "...... Yes. ”

After answering this question, she did not immediately babble about her thoughts, and the three days of the moon did not rush to ask, and there was a brief silence between the two of them.

Then, Liu Quan sighed slightly.

"Chief Sijun, he has become a rakshasa, you know about this. ”

The Three Days Moon Sect paused for a moment and smiled kindly.

"Hahaha, is it really okay to just say it. He reminded her vaguely, as if with a hint of concern.

Liu Quan looked at the silver-white moonlit courtyard, and after a moment, slowly shook his head.

“...... It doesn't matter, even if you know it. She said.

"Because there is no way to change his fate. ”

Three days and moon sects: "Oh~?!"

Liu Quan ignored his slightly interesting last note, continued to look at the courtyard, and said in a rigid voice:

"The last time I saw him, although it was in Edo, at that time, I heard that he and Chizuru-chan were going to Mutsunoku together because the water there was good for improving the Rakshasa's constitution. ”

Sanri Moon Zongjin didn't speak, as if he was just patiently waiting for when she would be willing to continue. The sound of his slow breathing seemed to be audible under the quiet night porch.

“...... Then, many years passed. Liu Quan was silent for a moment before continuing.

After saying this, she stopped suspiciously again and stopped talking.

The Three Days Moon Sect waited for a while, but didn't see her speak, so he turned his face slightly, and the eyes that contained a beautiful crescent moon quietly fell on her face.

"And then?" he asked softly.

However, hearing this simple question, Liu Quan jerked his head back and took a deep breath.

Then, she turned her gaze back to the courtyard and said, "The last time I heard from him, it wasn't even a direct notification, like 'What happened to Soji Okita.'" ”

The Three Days Moon Sect responded softly. "Hmm. ”

Liu Quan suddenly smiled and said self-deprecatingly: "...... Instead, I learned by chance that I myself was the last remaining rakshasa in that world. ”

The Three Days Moon Sect showed a slightly aware expression, and let out a silent oh, bowing his head slightly.

Liu Quan continued.

"I was thinking...... What happened to the head secretary of Mutsu? ”

“...... In the end, how did you leave? ”

The Three Days Moon Sect did not speak.

However, without warning, he suddenly reached out and touched the heart of her head.

This action made Liu Quan suddenly tremble all over his body for a moment. She lowered her head suddenly, and her shoulders, which had been slightly raised by her arms on the ground, trembled slightly.

After a long time, she suddenly raised her head again, sniffed hard, and said viciously in an almost gritted tone: "...... Originally, I just wanted to come to see the moon!"

The author has something to say: August 15:

Sorry for being late today.

The male protagonist of this volume finally appeared w

Speaking of which, grandpa is so handsome in the latest episode of live attack that he bursts the sky [big heart

Mutsu is almost Oshu.

Both Fujiwara Yasuhiro and his father's titles are "Mutsu Oshi Envoys".

Well, so, you know.

I also suddenly remembered that this place actually appeared in the main division's line, and this stalk can't be wasted [mud and dirt].

By the way, I miss the Director-General

PS. In Hanamaru, Grandpa's names for Kiyomitsu and Stability are "California" and "Yamato Mamoru". So that's what it is used here.

Strictly speaking, this is correct, because Qingguang and Anding should be the names of the swordsmith, just like the grandfather should be called "Sankazuki" instead of "Sojin".