Sengoku Night Blood [Megumi] Drabbles

Race Against Time [13]

Eventually, we arrived at a small shrine where the sacred treasure was said to be residing.

But at the same time, we were being watched by Sanada Army's soldiers.

And so...we had to stay in the same place from night until morning there.

"I apologize." Was the first thing Kojuro mentioned to me the instant we got there. "Ultimately, you've ended up becoming trading material."

"I think Masamune didn't mean for this to happen either, so..." Shigezane lowered his head and apologized like Kojuro. "I'm really sorry."

"The both of you are not at fault." Even I know Masamune wasn't intending for this to happen since he tried to escape with me earlier.

But...still.

I briefly glanced at Masamune, who had his arms crossed while glaring daggers at Nobuyuki this whole time.

'Masamune didn't confirm or deny whether he still thinks of me as a tool.' Especially when I demanded to know why he did such rash actions in front of Sanada Yukimura.

I gripped the edge of my jacket, trying to keep myself calm.

Until Kojuro suddenly brought up, "Masamune will most certainly win."

Returning my gaze back to the retainer, Kojuro continued. "In the unlikely event that does not happen, we will not hand you over to Sanada."

Shigezane nodded and added on in agreement to the retainer's words. "Even if Masamune loses, we definitely won't give you over. At that time, even if it's by force, we will protect you and escape."

Giving a firm expression, Shigezane finished by reassuring me. "So don't worry."

Soon Imari piped up to add on, "I'll be of help at that time too!"

"You guys." I guess they noticed the worry on my face.

But should I really tell them what I'm truly worried about?

I'm unsure.

But even if I ask Masamune, there's too many eyes and listeners right now.

I can't even say a word about how I feel.

'...There's too much testosterone in this area.' I literally wish Kitako was here right now.

Suddenly Masamune arrived after his one on one glaring stare-down with Nobuyuki. At first I thought he was just going to sit down right next to me, but instead he just lied down on the ground beside me.

"Why are you lying on the ground?"

"We'll be getting up early tomorrow. You should sleep."

You're telling to sleep in front of the Sanada Army's soldiers that are glaring at your rather laidback attitude?