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161 - - 161 The triumphal return of the Castle of Yagumuri

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　The war was at an end with the death of the former king Paphus VI.

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　I immediately sent a surrender notice to Count Sarkoze Samieu.

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　I told him that he no longer had to serve a pretender to the throne, and that he should follow the current king, Rumi I. Naturally, he also threatened to attack Samieu's castle with his entire army and execute the whole family if they did not agree to his demand.

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　Before I received a reply from Sarhoz Samieu, I took control of the cities of the province of Samieu. If they were told that they would not be plundered if they gave up the hostages, they had no choice but to comply. There is no military force that can stand up to them anyway.

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　To tell the truth, they wanted to admit defeat as soon as possible. If they chose to fight a full-scale war, they would win in the end, but it would take time to subdue them. If they chose to fight a full-scale war, they would have to remain in Giant Island for a while.

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　The situation at Yagmouri Castle had been reported to us in detail. It did not look like we would fall anytime soon, but it could happen. Rumi's health was also a concern. A plague could spread during a siege.

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　We also knew that Hasse would do everything in his power to take down the castle of Maust. He did not expect the castle to fall either, but he had many wives. I want to come to the rescue as soon as possible.

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　At any rate, we were considering a "worst-case" scenario in which Sarhoz Samieu would confront us, claiming that Paphus VI's son would be the next king.

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　In that case, he would leave the main part of the attack to Absy Hanistra, Count of the Talmud. Counts Talmud and Samyut have a history together. There was a good chance that they would work to choke it out. The more lands Count Sammu takes, the more it will benefit the Talmud.

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　While the attack on Count Sammu is being carried out by the forces of the Giant Islands, I will return to Yagmouri Castle.

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　After checking the situation there, I will decide whether to rescue the castle of Maust or attack the capital.

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　The ruler of the southern part of the Gigantic Isles decides to surrender to my forces.

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　He has sworn to give me more than ten of his family members as hostages, including three of his own children and his son's children.

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　The final confirmation meeting was held in a city I controlled.

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　Sarhoz Sammu appeared there, with gray hair but still looking strong enough to run around the battlefield, but in an ill-fitting priestly attire.

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After today, I will leave the position of Count Samieu to my son and serve God.

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　Sarhoz Samieu looked exhausted.

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"I lost face when I could not protect our king. No one will follow me if I continue as Count Samieu.

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　The frustration oozes from his face. For a long time, Count Samieu had never been forced to this level of obedience. He must have made this decision by weighing his pride against the need to protect his home.

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　Oda Nobunaga said that Kyushyu had been pacified. Now all the western part of the country is ours.

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"The crime of fighting alongside the false king was expunged when the false king died. From now on, you will serve the rightful king.

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"The rightful king."

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　Sarhoz Sammu looked at me with careful scrutiny. I knew immediately that he was not following me wholeheartedly. But it was not the same as contempt.

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"Please do not allow the rightful king to change. I don't want to be pushed around by the center.

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"Don't worry. Rumi I, who is also my wife, has every reason to rule the country. And above all..."

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　I held my right hand out in front of me, slowly and tightly.

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"--I have the power. Power enough to unite the kingdom. You do not have that power, Master Hasse. Then whatever saintly man Hasse may be, he is not good enough to be king.

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　Sarhoz Sammu looked at me with fear in his face.

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　I wonder if he thought I was a little creepy, because my ambition was not hidden from him.

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"If Hasse wins, there will be no peace in this country. Please help us to eliminate Mr. Hasse for the sake of peace.

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"Yes, sir. If you're going to do it, you'd better do it thoroughly.

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　With this, the Giant Island Department is now under my, no, Rumi I's supervision.

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I am now under the supervision of me, or rather, Rumi I.

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　I left the Giant Island Division aboard the Ordana Nistonia fleet.

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　Strictly speaking, there was no more conflict in the Giant Island Division. There are still those who tried to resist me, those who clashed with the Talmudic counts, and the Samyus who are not satisfied with Count Samyus' capitulation.

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　But that is a problem to be solved within the Giant Island Department. My goal is the castle of Yagmouri.

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　There are several fires of rebellion in the vicinity of Yagmouri Castle. The situation was by no means peaceful. The lords who had defended the land for many years were not happy that I had come and swept through.

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　But they are only small fires.

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　The castle of Yagmouri will never fall because of the anger of the small lords.

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　And there is no leader among them.

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　A royal general had come in Hasse's place, but he had nothing to do against the huge fortress. They had no idea how to get into the castle, so they were only making a token attempt to feed the army.

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　Let's get back to the castle nicely anyway.

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　I sent Mistletoe as a messenger to the castle of Yagmouri.

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　Three days later, a troop led by Kerala attacked Hasse's deputies from Yagmouri Castle.

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　Kerala's skill as a general was overwhelming. There is no need to defend him.

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　I, on the other hand, took control of the strongholds behind Hasse's rear and moved in for a pincer attack.

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　Hasse's army is now completely destroyed. The death of Nayo was decisive.

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　I dressed myself and slowly made my triumphant return to the castle of Yagmouri.

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　Rumi is waiting for me across the bridge over the wide, deep moat.

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　I kneel before Rumi and kiss his hand.

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"Your Majesty, I have returned safely."

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"We have been expecting you, Lord Regent."

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　Then he chuckled.

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"No, I should say you."

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