The burly man on the small stool didn't waste any words.
"After advancing approximately 360 kilometers north, the spies discovered what appeared to be a thick, dark cloud moving steadily southward."
"Although the speed is slow, the fact that we are heading south is certain."
"The spies left behind a group of people because they needed to return and report."
"But so far, no definite news has come back."
"I suspect that some evil spirit is at work in this land, but I need Your Highness's instructions."
"..."
The people who were just happy to receive the land are now all smiles.
Evil spirits constantly moving south?
This is not good news.
Although the northern coast of Sakura Country, near the Whale Sea, is very long, the dark clouds may not necessarily reach the area where the Eight Heads Shrine is located.
However, it is certain that there may be enemies inside.
What the dark clouds actually are is not really important.
The important thing is that they must take over this vast land.
"Send someone to confirm."
"yes."
...
After the meeting ended, everyone walked out of the chilly hall.
However, the temperature outside, where it was snowing heavily, wasn't much higher than inside the main hall.
"Lord Kobayakawa has agreed. Samurai, monks, and serfs, all of you, get moving. Those who need to scout, go scout; those who need to cultivate, go cultivate."
"This is the biggest and most crucial moment for our Eight Heads Shrine. Anyone who messes up at this critical moment will be the first to be chopped down by me!"
The one who spoke was the white-haired old man from before.
At this moment, he held the hilt of a knife and was issuing orders to the people who were leaving.
"Director Yamashita, about the black cloud..."
"Didn't His Highness Kobayakawa say to continue sending people to confirm? Even if they don't come here, the land of the New World must belong to us!"
"Hi!"
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