“Yes my Lord. I intended to gather them up on the way back and sell them in the capital.” He explained. “Would one hundred and fifty gold coins buy them from you?” Lord Hiro asked. Prince Kazumi sat stunned by the offer. Recovering he began to smile. “It would put me out of the horse trading business.” He replied in mock shock. Lord Hiro smiled. “I need the horses and you need gold. It’s pretty simple. I’ll have Yukara make the arrangements to pickup all of your horses and pay you right away.” He...

Sorry about my lack of posting of late. I've been moving into a new place and work is killing us. I ended up sick again for a good week as my pneumonia is not giving up and leaving me. I'll get around to imputing more of my story so it can be posted here.

Lord Hiro sits silent for a few moments. He then looks at Prince Kazumi. “The Guard reported that you and your men were attacked on the way here.” He asked. “Yes my Lord. We were attacked two days out during the night.” Prince...

“Prince Kazumi the young Kitsume is under my care and protection. I will consult with the Elders about your request. You are aware of the strained relationship between us and the Emperor.” Lord Hiro replied. “My Mother the Empress wants to heal the wounded relationship between Kazuki province and the royal capital. It is my wish to unite the clans again without a war.” Kazumi said. “It is my wish also Prince Kazumi. However things done in the past and present still remain issues. My Father personally...

Prince Kazumi and Lord Hiro take seats on opposite sides of the large table in the side room. They are all alone except for a pair of guards standing at the doors. Prince Kazumi decides to tell Lord Hiro the truth behind his actions. “Lord Hiro I am here on behalf of myself and the Empress.” He stated. Lord Hiro sits silent for a moment. “Is that the reason why you left the caravan and risked your life to get here first?” Lord Hiro asked. “I did not want to be part of the official caravan. It was...

The Arms Master smiles his keen ears had heard everything. Brandychan was following Sakura’s footsteps exactly. Yukara’s work during the reprogramming had her doing exactly what the people would want for a leader. Someone that didn’t want special treatment or pampering when handling things handed to them. He hoped that along with the programming she didn’t forget what he told the class about non lethal combat. He really didn’t want her to severely injure or kill one of the men.

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