Hiiro (16)
“Master Hiiro, we have arrived. There seems to be some commotion.”
It seems that I had dozed off in the car on the way home. I adjusted Naruhito, who laid in my arms.
Hitachimaru, who was driving, woke me up after parking the car.
“Outside the gate, there were three impressive cars and what seemed to be escort vehicles. Gramps went to check, what would you like to do?”
“I want to rest as soon as possible. Even just supporting him in the surgery was too mentally tiring. It would be much better if I were the one undergoing one.”
“I understand that. I don’t want to see that ever again, either.”
As we approached the entrance, the loud voice of Toshitane could be heard.
The guards in front of the entrance were overflowing, almost as if our home was raided.
“Nijo’s young master. It’s not acceptable to forcibly intrude into a masterless mansion. Moreover, in such a large group.”
“Silence, you unfamiliar Kujou. Stop being evasive with those poor excuses. Bring out Otoha.”
“For what reason?”
“We’ve sent you letters many times, but why haven’t you sent her here?”
“If it’s a letter addressed to Master Hiiro, a mere servant like me wouldn’t know the contents.”
“I’m telling you now. Bring out Otoha.”
“I said I wouldn’t hand her over, didn’t I?”
As I raise my voice, the guards of the Nijo family quickly moved aside.
Akesora Nijo lightly bowed his head.
“Lord Hiiro. My sister’s life is at stake. I have come personally to receive her. Please hand her over quickly.”
“I won’t. Go back.”
“Why. Why does your permission matter when talking about Senmonin Otoha? ”
“Because she is the precious wife of my dear friend.”
“I mentioned in the letter, but my sister’s illness has recurred. Otoha is needed for her treatment. If I comply with your selfishness, my sister will die.”
“Otoha is also your sister. Even though she has married into another family, show some respect. And you have once had your lives saved by Otoha already. Because of that, her body is burdened, and can’t endure it any longer. Therefore, I can’t hand her over to you or let her leave this mansion. Go back quickly. I am tired now.”
“Otoha is a sacrificial princess. Isn’t it okay to abandon her for the sake of our lives, the lives she exists to save?”
I’m really tired now, so I’ll just eat and go to sleep. I leaned my cheek against the cheek of Naruhito in my arms and take a breath.
Without turning around, I took off my shoes and went upstairs.
“The guests are leaving. Hitachimaru, Toshitane, escort them out.”
“Murderer. Lord Hiiro is letting the princess of the noble Nijo family be killed. Not handing over Otoha means that.”
Say whatever you want. I will protect the people I want to protect.