The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 130

Chapter 130: The Sun Wheel

“Hinowa?” I asked.

“Yes. Even if it’s fine now, there is a possibility that the power of Yomi could harm you in the future… I have made sure Hinowa has learned the methods and knowledge to deal with that situation,” Amane explained without looking away from me.

Amane continued to explain why she wanted Hinowa to accompany me.

“It would be better for her to be by your side than to rush over after learning about the situation. Also, although Hinowa has been entrusted with Kamutsuhi by the Empire, how to handle Kamutsuhi must be decided by the Emperor,” Amane said.

“That’s true…” I acknowledged.

“New wielders don’t appear easily. Therefore, I suggest it would be better for her to assist you,” Amane added.

I thought for a moment. It would indeed be better for her to use Kamutsuhi than to just store it away. Hinowa’s character and abilities were more than enough to accompany me.

“But isn’t Hinowa the heir of the Gomon family? Is that really okay?” I asked.

“Everyone here has helped not only the Gomon family but also Hizuchi. If we press our own circumstances further onto our benefactor, it would be shameful… Besides…”

Amane touched the magatama at her chest, her expression softening as if recalling something. She smiled and continued.

“That person would have said it’s fine as long as my daughters are happy.”

“…”

“I’ve made my daughters suffer… That’s why, from now on, I want them to walk the path they choose,” Amane said.

“As a parent?” I asked.

“Hehe, someday, Lord Berg, you’ll understand,” she said with a smile.

Amane’s words carried a hidden wish, and I wasn’t so dense that I couldn’t recognize it. I straightened myself and spoke firmly.

“I can’t promise to make her happy in such a reckless way… But since I’ve been entrusted with this, I promise to face Hinowa’s feelings properly and not treat her carelessly.”

Amane nodded at my words. She said we should first confirm Hinowa’s will and then go ask her. Though surprised, Hinowa nodded in agreement.

As for Ameri, as punishment for her solo actions during the battle with Dougen, she was forbidden from having any further relations with Gomon and from returning to Hizuchi for five years. Whether she returns after five years would be up to Ameri’s decision.

This was essentially an exile, but now Ameri had a reason to leave the country. Rakul didn’t seem to think badly of her, so their relationship would likely progress further soon.

For now, Ameri’s sentence was suspended until the situation stabilized… It would be executed on the day we returned to the Empire.

With the nations’ negotiations and adjustments, the relationship with the Empire, and many other matters, we spent our time preparing for the day we would return to the Empire. That day soon arrived.