I don't even know why I have come to participate in this festival. I could not believe my eyes when I saw the name of Sanzenin among the participants.

''Yes, I was also worried at the time that he might have some thoughts about his previous broken marriage with Ruiho-sama. I thought he was coming to lash out emotionally.

...Father.

　Hisae knew about the history of Mizuho and Mizushige's past relationship with each other, so she raised her eyebrows in a C-shape.
　It was because it was the first thing that caused Mizuho to become a man-hater.

'No, Hayoun, Hisae that's not true.

　However, Zamanosuke firmly denied it.

It was me who refused the marriage proposal. So I went to the Sanzenin family to inform them of my decision, and I also met with Mizushige in person to show my sincerity. And of course, I apologized to him.



　After deciding to break up with Mizushige and Mizuho, Zabanosuke went to the Sanzenin family and told the head of the family, Yorishige, about the situation. When he told Mizushige that he wanted to tell Mizushige in person, Yorishige asked his servant to call Mizushige to the drawing room.
　However, Mizushige did not show up at any time.
　However, Mizushige did not show up at any time, and the head of the household, Yorishige, was also puzzled.
　He went to Mizushige's private room.
　Then, Mizushige was sitting on the porch of his private room, looking out at the courtyard.
　The scene was so beautiful that for a moment, even though he was a man, Mizushige's beautifully sculpted profile took his breath away, as it was so out of this world that even Zabanosuke could not believe it.
　Mizushige must have noticed that Sanbonosuke had appeared, but he didn't seem to care.
　Despite his disrespectful attitude towards his superior, Sanbonosuke, he said nothing and sat down next to the still boy, Mizushige.
　Then he explained to Mizushige about this matchmaking.
　When Mizushige, who was much older than him, finally bowed his head to the much older Mizushige, who didn't know whether he was listening or not, Mizushige finally turned his face to him and opened his mouth without moving a single eyebrow.

''Then, as such,''

....!

　At this point, as expected, even Sabanosuke senses the boy's uniqueness. It is not the arrogant attitude of this boy.
　It's that there is no one in this boy's eyes.
　It was as if he was confronted with the fact that no matter what or who it was, there was nothing for this boy to care about.

'Don't worry about it. I'm sure that this match-up was not necessary for this Mizuhige.

....

'Everything that happens in front of you flows along without you having to chase it unless you have to. Isn't that obvious to everyone?

Hmm... so what if I need it?

　Mizushige gave a slight chuckle when he heard Zamanosuke's question.

''Is that for me?''

Yes,

'Is that what I need ... yes, and if it happens, you may move.

　Mizushige said nothing more, and as he turned his head forward again toward the courtyard, Zamanosuke stood up and left the Sanzenin household.



'As I said before, it is of little consequence to him. In fact, if he had that kind of heart, he might have been able to make a match. I was surprised to see him in action, but I realized that his essence has not changed at all. He is a man whose heart is moved by nothing. It may be that he has a natural disposition, or it may be the loneliness of genius, or it may be that he sees something different from us. Whatever it is, it must have something that others can't understand. It's a good thing that we're holding a big festival, but if possible, I wouldn't want to invite him to come to the Shitenji Temple. All the more so when you think of your daughter.... Oops, that was a gaffe, forget it.

....

''........In that case, I'd like to know even more. Why did you come to participate in this great festival?　Where the hell are his eyes?

　Those words of Hayoun's spoke for everyone here.
　Especially for Akera and Hisae, who had a strong heart for Mizuho, they felt something unearned in Mizushige's presence and this time's actions.
　What in the world did someone who had this much ability and, if you ask, didn't even have a heart for his parents and siblings, the Sanzenin family or his parents and siblings, want from the Shitenji family?

I have to be honest with you.......the festival has already begun. All we can do now is to wait and see how it turns out. The reason we are examining the matches is not because we are choosing people. It is the Great Festival that decides. What we are doing is monitoring whether or not there is an intention to take revenge on this Shitenji, or to be prepared to deal with it if that happens. Well, if that's the intention, I may not show you the inner workings, but I know the system of power.

　They were all silent, each of them thinking, but the silence was broken by Hayagumo.

''So ... who's the other one?　To say I care is an understatement.

'Yes ... before we get to that, as you mentioned earlier, Douglas Gans, Julian Knight, and Victor Bakrathion are also quite good at what they do. And you haven't shown all of that yet, have you?　It also made me think.



No..........you must be Du Du Yuto.

Mmmm...!

　Sabanosuke and Hayoun winced at the names Kensei mentioned.
　Hisae also looked slightly surprised, but soon each of them became thoughtful.
　Ming Liang is not surprised and smiles.

''Dou Du Yuto........?

　It was no wonder that the Swordsman could name any of his abilities.
　That's how shiny they all were.
　However, as soon as the Ken Sage mentioned Doudou Yuto, Zamanosuke and the others had their own ideas.
　That fight that Yuto showed them was an overwhelming victory for Yuto, an instant kill. Anyone who saw it would immediately understand the excellence of Yuto.
　But that's not all.
　In the midst of that brief battle, the experienced Sabanosuke and Soun felt something. It was the same for Hisae, who had prior information on Yuto.
　It is difficult to put into words.
　It was Sanzenin Mizushige who was equally overwhelmed and made the audience feel something unfathomable.
　It was also Sanzenin Mizushige who made even the audience lose their words.
　However, the quality of Yuto's fight was different.
　It's the intuition of a person who has fought a hundred battles, but from the battle that Yuto showed, somewhere in his head he is convinced that the result is natural.
　
　This is despite the fact that this is the first time I've seen this boy, such as Zamanosuke.

''It seems that his ability to beat the Dark Night's Leopard along with the young lady is not a lie. No, I can understand now if you say that this boy was the main force. Who in the world is this boy? I've never even heard of a house called Dou Du. From the beginning, Lady Zhu Yin's fondness for him was also unusual, but now, as expected of Lady Zhu Yin, I should say.

This boy belongs to the agency. His rank is listed as a D. Did Nisae know that?

''Hey, Nisae, there's no way you're a rank D in this. What do you mean?

''Yes, it's just........I only recently started to hear the name of Yuuto Dou Dou, too. The truth is that the agency is not able to measure this boy. That's also because the achievements he has left behind are so great that we were also puzzled. As you said, Master Sabanosuke, his abilities are far from rank D.

''I'm surprised that it's rank D, but to think that someone with this many abilities is unknown... is incredible.

Do you like it?

What, you're happy to see me, Meira?

'No, but yes. To be honest, I'm glad he's finally getting the credit he deserves. He has saved my life several times. He's a benefactor to me.

Is that true?

'Yes, it's true. He saved my grandson's life, Grandfather.

'Don't laugh about it!　And your grandfather....well, that's okay here. But this is prime stock. He has all this ability, and he's the same age as your daughter. Best of all, you don't have the troublesome genealogy of a great family of gifted people...

'Yes, and Mizuho-sama seems to be on top of it.

Hey, Akio-kun...!

''But, Hisae, it's true. Moreover, it's a push from Akane-sama.

Mmmm...!　Then, if you say so, we won't have to hold a big festival like this...

That's because your grandfather has a hard head, you know. Otherwise, you wouldn't understand.

'What?　If you just want to show your ability, you don't have to go through this roundabout process, just let them match up with ours!

''There are many reasons for that. First of all, I don't have any intention of marrying you, Eugene.

'What?　Then why did you come to join us!

　I've been waiting for this leftover Umanosuke question!　Akera showed a look of surprise.
　Hisae, knowing the inner workings of the situation, gave a dry laugh, and Kensei put out her hand to the tea with a bare face.

''I understand. Then let me explain how this happened.''

　As Meira begins to explain how this grand festival was held, Zamanosuke's face distorts, stunned, and finally weakens.
　Soun couldn't help but laugh.

　After this discussion, Yuto is sometimes called "Groom-dono" by the people of the Shitenji family in the shadows.



　As they leave the room, Kensei speaks with a serious look on his face to Hisae, who looks like her head is hurting, and Akera, who is enjoying herself.

''Hisae, Akera-kun, there's something I need to tell you.''

Yeah?　What?　Al. I'm a little tired right now.

'I forgot to mention earlier that there's a hell of a mix of participants.

What?

''Sword Sage, is that...?

It's probably ... no, it's definitely ... a hermit.

Whaaaaat?

　The two jumped up and were surprised.



　It was Akera and Hisae, whose thought process had gone rigid.