The Face Changing Warrior

Chapter 287 Dark Mercenary

In Kawado City, in a heavily guarded mansion in the city, in front of Kikukawa Yukari stood two tired faces, Roddy and Nedis. That appearance is obviously more embarrassing and embarrassing.

"Blood Fox Lord Nedis! You finally showed up!" Seeing Nedis and Roddy in front of him, the expressions on Kikugawa's face were genuine surprises, and they were not fake. His gaze was obviously with a bit of unexpected joy, and he looked at Roddy again: "And Lord Roddy the lone wolf...Well, why don't you see Lord Sith, the evil star?"

Nidis looked at Kikukawa Kosei in front of him with some pity, and in all fairness, this Kikukawa Kosei was not a bad person. And from the beginning of acquaintance, he respected a few of his own people, and later he obeyed his words and completely believed his nonsense.

Xiao Kikukawa's appearance seems a bit tired, the original gentle and gentle look on his face seems to have disappeared, there is a bit of sadness and sadness between his eyebrows, and his eyes seem to be bloodshot. Obviously recently. It's not easy.

He was originally just a young master who only knew the wind and snow, but after being robbed by Roddy and others inexplicably, after such a step by step, he actually came to the cusp of the power struggle. After the Kyoto Incident, he was lucky enough to escape, but now he has to fight against a cruel character like Oda Nobunaga. Obviously, he is far from what he can handle.

Fortunately, this Kikugawa had a cowardly and gentle heart, and then he patted his chest and said: "Thank you for the blessings of the gods, for the disaster in Kyoto. I thought I would never see two of you again, and I was always worried about a few. Safety..."

Roddy felt a little guilty in his heart. The concern in Kikugawa's eyes was very sincere. Roddy coughed and winked at Nedith. That means, let's talk about it.

Nedith also sighed secretly, only smiled slightly, but did not speak immediately.

Kikugawa Kosei has been anxiously getting angry for the past two days, and now he has been confronted with Oda Nobunaga as a duck being put on the shelves, and he is really helpless. With his true skills, he is far from Oda Nobunaga's opponent. If his subordinates were not for the elite troops of his father's direct line "Maruki", he would have been killed by Oda Nobunaga long ago.

In his mind, being a general of the shogunate is far less enjoyable than being a young master who has nothing to worry about. It's just that Kikura Yukari grew up in a political family after all, and knew that he had no retreat now. Even if he wanted to quit, Oda Nobunaga would definitely find a way to get rid of himself and hurry up. There is no choice at all for this kind of thing.

He was originally a cowardly person. He had met Roddy three people under the situation of Liushen Wuzhu, and believed Nedith's nonsense, thinking that they were really the masters found by his rebellious brother.

When Nidis saw that Kikukawa Yukari wanted to speak, she winked at him immediately. Kikugawa Yukari knew, and immediately waved away the guards and samurai under him, and then led Roddy and Nedith into the inner hall.

There was no one around. Kikukawa Kojo hurriedly said: "Two people, goodbye to Kyoto, where have you been? Why are you so embarrassed now..."

Nedith sighed and looked "unbearable in the past" expression: "The day Mr. Roddy went to chase your brother Kikukawa Yasuichi, but he ran into a little trouble. Mr. Roddy was also hurt a little bit, Sith and I The adults did not dare to delay, and went to find your brother again with Mr. Roddy overnight... But fortunately, we left Kyoto and escaped the disaster..."

Speaking of the disaster, Kikugawa's face showed a bit of deep fear. Obviously, he left an extremely shocking impression that night. Especially when I saw a fire in the distance, the huge explosion almost stunned people, and then the huge city was instantly wiped out, and then the whole world was like lightning and thunder, and finally even the majestic mountain disappeared. Now... in such a terrible situation, I have been wandering in Kikugawa's dream every day for the past few days...

Nedith also saw the fear on Kikugawa’s face, and immediately turned the subject, and said, “Although we escaped by chance, we walked too anxiously and didn’t carry anything with us. This way down, the road is all They were refugees who had fled. Then we met Oda Nobunaga’s cavalry. Mr. Roddy took care of a few of them and got the news of Master Kikugawa from these people. Our "dark mercenary" organization, It’s the most credible! Since I promised to help Master Kikugawa you, then I won’t leave you alone! So we’ve been looking for it all the way.” At this point, Nidis’s face made a sincere look. Emoji come.

Kikukawa Xingcheng sighed and was sincerely grateful: "The two have worked hard for what they have done fortunately! It's just...I don't know how the two were so embarrassed?"

"Uh... this. To make it easier to walk on the road, we robbed a few of Oda Nobunaga's horses, clothes and armor, and dressed them as Oda Nobunaga's cavalry. You know, the road is not peaceful. , And on the road to Kawado is Oda Nobunaga’s sphere of influence. We dressed up as their cavalry, just to avoid the interrogation along the way." Nidis quickly said: "It's a pity, It’s a mistake. We walked less than five miles, but we met a team of samurai under Master Kikukawa... The two sides fought a lot... We had no choice but to grab the clothing and equipment of your subordinates, and we turned around. And makeup became your subordinate's samurai. But the following things made us a little bit dumbfounded..."

"Ok?"

Nidis sighed: "Along the way, your subordinates and Oda Nobunaga's cavalry fought each other. We dressed up as your subordinate samurai, and we were inevitably chased by Oda Nobunaga's cavalry. But we were dressed up. Oda Nobunaga’s cavalry will inevitably be misunderstood by your subordinate samurai. Although we are not afraid of our ability, it is still impossible to encounter a brigade. Moreover, if it is your subordinate, we don’t want to Hurt your loyal samurai! So... Later, under the joint research of Mr. Roddy and I, we decided to abandon our equipment and hide our soldiers from the people! We were dressed up as ordinary people, so that the enemy would never be able to find our whereabouts. There is a good saying,'Encircle the enemy with people's war'! After we are dressed as ordinary people, we will strategically stand on the same front with the ubiquitous ordinary people, thus completing the strategic encirclement of the enemy. Hide your purpose."

"But why are you still so embarrassed now..."

"Master Kikukawa, please listen to us!" Nedith looked angrily: "Mr. Roddy and I are still young and immature after all, and inexperienced. Although there is no error in the strategic decision, it is still a wrong estimate. With the development of the current situation, we suddenly discovered that even though we successfully completed the purpose of disguising our identity after making up as a common citizen, we were also chased by Oda Nobunaga’s cavalry and your samurai together—— These soldiers are more vicious than robbers. They came up to burn and looting when they saw the common people. Not only did they forcefully pull strong men, they also snatched beautiful women and property!! The fierce battles on this road made us a little tired to deal with, so we changed. It's what it is now...Ah..."

"Is there such a thing?!" Kikugawa's expression was a little uncomfortable: "Those guys actually do things with me behind their backs?!"

Nidis immediately said quickly: "Master Kikukawa, don’t worry, we have already taught those guys instead of you along the way! The army of the Kikukawa family is strong and powerful, and the guys who want to come to us on the way are just some non-defending military laws. Only a handful of them, since we have taught them a lesson for Master Juchuan, forget it."

Nedith didn't want this Kikukawa Kosei to go to the bottom of his brain to find out what the responsibility of the people below. For one thing, this kind of situation is inevitable during this kind of turmoil. Secondly, the more violent and unpopular the army of Kikukawa Kosei's army is, the better it will be for Nidis! Otherwise, if Kikugawa's Xingcheng is very popular and has the support of the people, so that the dwarves are united in one heart, then how can Nedis make him a puppet?

As for the third, it is even more important. Fortunately, this Kikugawa was not a strong leader, otherwise he would not cause such incidents of burning, killing and looting civilians.

The people of Oda Nobunaga did this because Oda Nobunaga had no choice but to gather strength, prepare military supplies, and draw strong men. But Kosei Kikugawa has already occupied Kawado, the second largest city in the Dwarf Kingdom! It is densely populated, the city is prosperous, and supplies are abundant. However, those soldiers still behaved nonsense, which only shows that Kikugawa's mismanagement.

Moreover, this Kikukawa Kosei has no prestige on weekdays. Obviously, he can have an army under him. It is totally a mistake. This army was ordered by General Juchuan to follow him out to hunt down the traitor. Now the old general has already finished with Kyoto. God knows if this cowardly and incompetent young master can withstand this army, in case...huh, if there is an army mutiny, he will be finished before this Kikugawa Kosei is brought to power, so what? The bamboo basket is empty!

Kikukawa Kosei sighed, pulled the two of them and knelt down on the soft couch. After the three rested for a while, Kikukawa Kosei said: "Two people, I have not been sad for a while in my heart these days. Suddenly in such a disaster in our country, my heart has long been confused. I don't know what the two can have. Any way to help me?"

Nidis deliberately squeezed, pretending to ponder for a moment, and then said: "Master Kikukawa, I have heard from you along the way, but I think you have done a good job! You can raise the banner at the critical moment and stand on your own. The shogun commanded the entire dwarf kingdom in the name of the general. This is correct and decisive! After all, you are the son of the old general! Now that the old general is no longer there, you are the natural heir! At this point, weaving Nobunaga Tian can't fight with you!"

Kikukawa Kosei smiled bitterly: "Miss Nidis, I don't feel relaxed at all." He sighed deeply, and a bit of sadness appeared in his eyes: "My father is no longer there, and the heavy burden is weighing on me. Since childhood, I’ve never felt this panic on his shoulders since I was a child... and..." The expression on his face became sad: "My father and mother are gone... and the princess... In my heart, I wanted to fight for the position of this heir, just for the princess! For the emperor's expectations of me! But... But a catastrophe in Kyoto, I heard that the entire palace has been destroyed, no one escaped... I... …I think of the tragic death of Her Royal Highness...I just..."

Having said that, the young master actually shed a few tears.

Nidis thought to herself that you can't hold back now, and hurriedly said: "Master Juchuan, you have fulfilled the expectations of General Juchuan! You must not have such weak thoughts at this moment!"

Roddy showed a somewhat disdainful expression and snorted in secret.

The little guilt in his heart for this Kikugawa Kosei disappeared instantly. It was just because this Kikukawa said that his parents had passed away, but he did it lightly, and did not show much sadness, but he cried bitterly for a woman. Heartless and heartless, you can see it!

Nidis shook her head and said, "Master Kikugawa, you don’t have to be like this. The current situation is still very optimistic. Fortunately, you made the right decision at the critical moment! Now you raise the banner and Oda letter. Long confrontation, as the heir of your old general, you can already order many armies under the shogunate. You now occupy the righteous side!"

She comforted a few more words. Seeing that Kikukawa's mood calmed down a little bit, she slowly said: "I don't know what is the most worrying thing in your heart now? Now that Mr. Roddy and I are here, what do you have? Let’s talk about your concerns and see if we can relieve you."

Kikukawa Kosei thought for a moment, and said, "What I am most worried about right now is the invasion army of the Roland people on the front line." After a pause, he added: "The army of the Roland people is strong. Our dwarves are not. The enemy has always relied on the power of the navy to defend at sea, but now they have landed and attacked. Although Oda Nobunaga and I are fighting to the death, they will eventually be killed by the Roland people!"

This answer surprised Nedith and Roddy slightly.

I thought Kokurikawa’s answer might be that he was worried that he would not be able to defeat Oda Nobunaga, or that the frontline army would support Oda Nobunaga and oppose him. Unexpectedly, Xiao Kikukawa, who has always been a little stupid, actually came up with such a set of insightful ideas.

Seeing Roddy and Nedis both staring at themselves with piercing eyes, Kikukawa Yukari smiled awkwardly: "Don't be offended by both of you. I didn't understand these principles at first, they were all told to me by others."

Having said this, he looked a little bit happy in his eyes: "This person you also know is the samurai named Hideyoshi Kazejo that we collected in Kawado City last time! When I came out this time, Thanks to his loyal following me, and I came all the way to Kawado City, but also thanks to him, a local man who helped me gather people's hearts. He recruited many samurai he knew for me here, and greatly enriched my men. Speaking of this, Xiao Juchuan sighed: “This person was also found by two of me at the beginning. By the way, the two are really my lucky stars!”

Nidis heard her heart moved, she couldn't help but looked at Roddy, only to see Roddy also looking at herself with a meaningful look.

Kokukigawa seemed a little happy, and continued: "This time I am a shogun, and Hideyoshi's strong suggestion. And he also said that Oda Nobunaga occupied Kashima town, where the refugees passed by. Locally, in order to fear that Oda Nobunaga would gather the refugees to strengthen their strength, he suggested that I send a small army to frequently harass them, and try not to let Oda Nobunaga go smoothly... Oh, God bless you. After my Kikukawa family suffered such a disaster, they actually gave me such a capable person!"

Roddy and Nedis exchanged glances, and couldn't help but think: This Fengcheng Hideyoshi, it seems that there are really two.

Nidis pondered for a moment, as if she was brewing her own words. When the expression on Kikugawa's face gradually calmed down, she smiled and said, "Master Kikugawa, your words are also reasonable. The army of the Roland people in the south does let you Worry. But have you forgotten what I said to you?"

When Nedith said this, she paused deliberately, with an inscrutable expression on her face: "Have you forgotten where I came from? You forgot, I and Roddy, and Mr. Sith, Is our "Dark Mercenary" organization commissioned by your brother Kikugawa Yasuichi? The army of the Roland people in the south was also attracted by Kikugawa Yasuichi, and it was basically he deliberately attracted in order to gain military power. It was just a collusion with him. You must know that the reason why Kikukawa Kangichi was able to get the help of the Roland army and deliberately let the Roland army in, all our'dark mercenaries' organization built the bridge on the front line!"

"Yes, yes!" Kikugawa's face showed an excited expression: "I haven't forgotten! Now you are here, can you please go and talk to the Roland people and ask them to retreat!"

Roddy shook his head secretly after hearing this. This Kikukawa Kosei is indeed not a big deal. How can the start and end of the war be so trivial, one or two words to retreat will retreat? He thinks too simple, is it a child playing house?

Nedith immediately showed a gentle smile and blinked her eyes and said, "Don't worry about that, don't you see that Master Sith is not with the two of us? He went directly to the Roland army in the south. I contacted them."