Chapter 82 Journey to the Present World
Once the political situation was back on track, Ranlu rushed into Hanzhou's Honmaru immediately.
The elderly tea drinkers sitting in the corridor, watching Ranlu rush towards the castle tower, exchanged a smile and then burst into hearty laughter.
"It's so good to be young."
This is an exclamation from Mikazuki Munechika.
Han Zhou, who had just emerged from the castle tower, saw Ran Luo charging towards her like a cannonball. She caught the small cannonball steadily, and sure enough, before she could even speak, Ran Luo directly stated her purpose.
"The political situation is settled, so... when are we going to the real world?"
Han Zhou looked down and met those bright, orange eyes. Standing behind Han Zhou, Shokudaikiri Mitsutada chuckled softly.
"My lord has arranged everything for the next few days, so we should be able to go soon."
Ranluo got the answer she wanted and immediately wanted to choose clothes to wear in the mortal world. But just as she was about to take a step, someone grabbed her collar.
Although Ranlu always acted childish and unreliable in front of Hanzhou, the other Saniwa didn't dare to talk to her casually, simply because Ranlu's words were too sharp.
If anyone harbors any inappropriate thoughts, she will expose them directly, causing the person to blush and turn pale in turns. This is because Ranlu possesses the ability to see into people's hearts, but she isn't always so sharp-tongued.
Ranlu's attitude and tone would be much gentler towards those naive Saniwa. She wasn't a sea urchin; she wouldn't get pricked by anyone.
"Take Qingye and Yuyuwu with you, we'll go tomorrow."
Han Zhou's words were still concise and to the point: Qing Ye and Yu Yu Wu have been quite busy lately, so it's best to take them out to relax together.
"Okay! I'm already looking forward to tomorrow!" Ranluo, busy choosing what to wear tomorrow, agreed quickly and disappeared in a flash.
Watching the little guy come and go in such a hurry, Han Zhou felt a sense of helplessness. She turned to Shokudaikiri Mitsutada, whose smile hadn't faded, and asked, "Would you like to go for a walk?"
"Huh?" Shokudaikiri Mitsutada was taken aback. "Is it okay?"
Han Zhou nodded. She also hoped that the swords could experience some new things. She said calmly, "Sure, anyone who wants to go can go."
"Won't there be too many people?" Shokudaikiri Mitsutada was a little worried. There were quite a few swords in the citadel, and if everyone wanted to go... he was afraid it would cause trouble for his lord.
Han Zhou pondered for a moment, then said, "No, the place we're going to can accommodate us. We can go to the beach this afternoon."
The city center always has a large flow of people, and there are only a few dozen of them... However, the outstanding appearance of the swordsmen might cause some trouble, but it can be easily solved with an array.
"I understand, I will tell everyone." Shokudaikiri Mitsutada smiled. Since his lord had said so, he would not let this kindness go to waste.
Moreover... he was also very curious about the prosperity of the present world.
News of Hanshu's intention to take all the swords to the mortal world spread quickly. Tsurumaru Kuninaga, who enjoyed browsing forums using the Saniwa terminal, had a relatively good understanding of the mortal world.
He was excitedly talking to Daikurikara about everything, from the special clothes to the special foods.
Ookurikara crossed his arms, his brows furrowed, clearly annoyed by Tsurumaru Kuninaga's rapid-fire descriptions.
"...So, that little square called 'cell phone' can really hold all the knowledge in the entire library? And it can instantly see what people thousands of miles away are doing?" He finally couldn't help but ask the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time.
“That’s right! That’s what all the Saniwa on the forum say!” Tsurumaru Kuninaga’s golden eyes gleamed, pleased that his “modern-day science popularization” had finally piqued the other party’s interest.
"And then there are those four-wheeled 'cars' that can run incredibly fast without horses, and 'airplanes' that can fly high in the sky... Wow! Just thinking about it makes my heart race. This is an unprecedented 'scare'!"
He spread his arms wide as if to embrace the new and exciting world.
Although Ookurikara's face remained expressionless, a subtle hint of curiosity and longing flickered in the depths of his eyes.
He muttered under his breath, "...I didn't intend to get along with you." But this time, his rebuttal lacked conviction.
On the other side, Sayo Samonji sat quietly by the edge, listening to his older brother, Eisetsu Samonji, and Sozo Samonji talking in hushed tones.
"The world now... I wonder what it's like now." Soza Samonji's tone carried his unique melancholy and ethereal quality, as if he had seen through everything.
Jiang Xue Zuowen's expression remained compassionate, but his tone was gentle: "The masses are bustling, and they have their own ways. Since our lord has given the order, we will follow." He looked at his younger brother, who was holding persimmons, and asked, "Xiao Ye, is there anything you'd like to see?"
Sayo Samonji raised his head, and a rare glimmer of light appeared in his large eyes, which always carried a hint of loneliness: "...I want to see if the persimmons are sweeter now."
At this moment, the obsession with revenge seemed to be temporarily overshadowed by the expectation of a hint of sweetness.
The entire citadel was filled with a light, excited buzz because of the news. The short swords, in particular, gathered together excitedly, chattering away.
"I heard that amusement parks in the real world have super-high things called 'roller coasters,' which rush down in a flash!" Ran Toushirou gestured, his face full of anticipation.
"And there are also those huge aquariums with all kinds of fish inside!" Gokotsu added quietly, holding his little tiger.
"Cake! I want to eat the kind of cake with lots of cream and fruit like in the real world!" Bao Ding Toushirou shouted out his wish, raising his hands high.
Hasebe, on the other hand, had already begun preparations. Holding a small notebook, he solemnly confirmed with Shokudaikiri Mitsutada:
"Mitsutaka, the lord said we can go to the beach? Then we must prepare sunscreen, swimwear, towels, beach mats, emergency medicine... Also, local currency..."
Shokudaikiri Mitsutada chuckled and patted him on the shoulder: "Relax, Hasebe. Since the lord has made the arrangements, he must have considered all of these things."
He paused, then added, "However, everyone might need to pay a little attention to their clothing, since everyday attire in the modern world is different from ours."
This statement served as a reminder to everyone. Immediately, the swordsmen of the citadel began rummaging through their belongings or gathering to discuss what to wear. Those with Saniwa terminals searched online for "modern men's casual wear," sparking exclamations and discussions.
Mikazuki Munechika remained seated calmly in the corridor, holding a teacup, watching the lively scene in the courtyard, and chuckled contentedly: "Hahaha, very good, very good. This old man is also quite interested in the scenery of this new era."
The next morning, the plaza of the citadel was unusually crowded with almost all the swords. Hanshu looked at their "modern" clothing with a headache, when a burst of golden light rippled out, and all the strange outfits on the swords changed.
They transformed into clothing that matched their own personal style.
Ranlu arrived at Hanzhou's main compound with Qingye and Yuyuwu. Ranlu was wearing denim shorts and a white cropped t-shirt. Her long orange hair was tied into a high ponytail, making her look exceptionally dashing.
Compared to Ranluo's youthful and bright outfits, Qingye and Yuyuwu were dressed much more plainly, but their outstanding looks made even ordinary casual clothes stand out.
Han Zhou glanced around at the fully armed and ready-to-go soldiers, her gaze sweeping over each face—whether expectant, nervous, or feigning composure—and she nodded slightly.
"Everyone's here, let's set off."
She slightly raised her hand, her fingertips shimmering with spiritual light, and a complex array glowed softly beneath everyone's feet.
A brilliant light enveloped everyone. When the light faded, there was no one left. Only the morning breeze rustled the wind chimes under the eaves, their clear tinkling sound seeming to bless them with a pleasant journey.
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