Duty-Bound: Chapter 56
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Every thought in his mind halted when he registered the silver-haired lady's words. Things between him and Mikan would get even more complicated with the endorsement. Mikan would be forever tied to this land since no one would be able to deny Yuki's word. When a ruling lord or lady received Yuki's endorsement, it would mean the said lord or lady would become a great leader in the future. Those who disregarded her words were foolish as she was never wrong, what with her ability to see the future.
Future? He frowned before he realised something dreadful when he glanced at Elder Kajiura. Is this some kind of sick joke?
Elder Kajiura offered Yuki an honest smile. "Your assistance is much appreciated, Lady Yuki."
"Likewise, Elder Kajiura. With this, the future of the western lands is secured."
He almost reached out to comfort Mikan when her eyes filled with surprise, shock, realisation, disbelief, and at last, horror when she looked at her Lady Mother, who gave her an apologetic look. She staggered backward. Her small frame shook as she tried to hold her tears back.
"Oh gods… This can't be happening…" she murmured before dashing out of the room.
Without a second thought, he rushed after her. Breaking rules or not, he would not leave her alone.
Everything was clear now. Elder Kajiura was a follower of Yuki. He had heard that the seer could see both bad and good futures for everyone. Obviously, only the good future would be chosen, but in order to do so, several events would have to happen. And that was Elder Kajiura's task. All this time, Mikan's banishment was planned so that they could reveal the Koizumi Family's rebellion, which would avoid civil war, and most of all, secure the future of the lands.