Duty-Bound: Chapter 52
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After Elder Kajiura's refusal to assist Elder Kimura, the meeting was ended for the day. Since Lady Yuka had no right to attend the meeting between elders, he would go to her to report everything. It was not his job as an informer, but Lady Yuka trusted him more than anyone else. Upon arriving at Lady Yuka's study, he found his mother, too. He knocked to announce his presence and received permission to enter. Standing not far from them, he removed his lower mask and greeted Lady Yuka before his mother.
"The situation has changed slightly," he started quietly. Before he could continue, someone broke into the study.
Everyone within the room was too surprised to say anything, but Lady Yuka recovered first. "What excuse do you have for barging in?"
"My deepest apologies, Lady Yuka; I couldn't stay outside for too long, for fear that someone would see me coming here. I am an attendant from the Koizumi Family. My name is Akemi, and I come here to deliver a message from Princess Mikan," she said in one breath after bowing towards them.
To say that they were surprised was an understatement because they did not know Mikan was with them. Before anyone could question the truth of her statement, Akemi showed him a hira-shuriken. The owner of the shuriken was clear as he held the same shuriken for days when he was looking for his love's mentor. Without hesitation, he nodded at Lady Yuka to confirm the truth of the attendant's words.
"Tell me," demanded Lady Yuka.
"Princess Mikan wishes you to spread rumour of your retirement, My Lady."
After a moment of stillness, Lady Yuka hummed. "I see…"
Lady Yuka looked at the attendant closely. "Can you do that for me?"
The attendant smiled. "Gladly, My Lady."