Dense firelight lit up the sky.

Beside the fire were skewers of meat.

There is a cup of fragrant tea brewing in the kettle.

As for fried tofu, grilled squid and other common delicacies, not to mention, they are all available!

Except for the lack of alcohol, basically all the delicacies that ordinary people can think of are here!

Just like that, the Shinsengumi's military camp was overwhelmed by the rich aroma of food.

The air inside and outside the military camp was full of joy, and there was laughter and laughter everywhere.

“One more bowl!”

“It’s so delicious! It’s so delicious!”

"Okay! Just come down and dance to cheer everyone up!"

"Everyone! Have you seen it? This is the scar I got when I committed seppuku! I think back then, before I became a ronin, there was an annoying guy who slandered me as someone who didn't even know how to commit seppuku.

Little official..."

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Shimada Kui was so tired that he didn't even want to say anything. He really didn't have the energy to play around with the others.

He randomly found a quiet fire and ate the freshly roasted meat in silence.

Suddenly, a male voice that was very familiar to him suddenly sounded from behind him:

"Hmm? Are you Shimada-kun?"

Shimada Kui was stunned for a moment, and his pupils shrank suddenly.

The next moment, he stood up straight as a reflex, turned back, and looked at the visitor nervously.

Because I was in such a hurry, I even forgot to put down the piece of meat in my hand.

"Jen, King Ni..."

Before he finished speaking, Qingdeng waved his hand first:

"Okay, okay, don't be formal, tonight is a rare 'celebration night', just relax."

The Qingdeng pictured here has a completely casual look of "getting ready to go out to buy groceries".

He was neither wearing trousers nor the Shinsengumi military uniform...that is, the light green haori.

Wearing only a burgundy bathrobe, she held a cup of steaming tea in her hand, with a faint smile on her face.

Such an appearance was completely different from the way Aonto showed himself in front of the Shinsengumi soldiers on weekdays.

The general of the Shinsengumi, the highest military commander in the Gyeonggi region, and his idol, stood within his reach... Shimada Kui's face turned red with excitement and excitement.

"Shimada-kun, I have admired your name for a long time."

As Aoto said this, he moved to Shimada Kui.

"Souji and Shinpachi mentioned you in front of me."

"It is said that there is a young samurai named 'Shimada Kui' who is not only brave but also very talented. He is worth watching."

"Now it seems that what they said was true."

"I can see your outstanding performance today."

"Nice job."

"I will perform your duties well for you after you are the teacher."

"I really hope I can have a few more capable people like you under my command."

After saying that, Qingden raised his hand, neither light nor heavy, and patted Shimada Kui's shoulder very affectionately.

"Shimada-kun, keep working hard and don't let us down."

Qingdeng's words were like a special stimulant.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shimada Kui's face was full of excitement and he stammered loudly:

"Yes, yes! I, I, I will definitely continue to work hard!!"

Qingdeng smiled slightly, gave the other party a look that said, "Well, okay, I just need to have such momentum" and walked away silently.

Shimada Kui stood there in a daze, looking at the shoulder that had been patted just now, and then at Qingto's back.

Nioh-sama appeared in front of me and patted my shoulder... If it weren't for the warmth of Aoto's palm still on his shoulder, Shimada Kui would have thought he was dreaming just now.

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"Ah! Look! It's Lord Renrenrenrenren!"

"Hello everyone, please sit down, no need to be formal."

"Oh oh oh! Mr. Ju, you're here just in time! Let's compete to see who can eat more steamed buns!"

"Brother Yong, you are here. There is no need to eat steamed buns. I just finished eating."

"Mr. Tachibana! I just got to the point where I committed seppuku in front of that bastard! Come and listen to me!"

"I don't have to. I've heard your story of seppuku thousands of times..."

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Qingdeng wanders around, causing one exclamation after another wherever he goes.

Lord Nioh, who usually only appears on the general stage, now actually appears in front of me... For ordinary soldiers, this is really a huge shock.

The reason why Qingdeng walked into the grassroots tonight was actually not complicated - he had won a big victory today and was in a good mood, so he just took a walk - that's all.

When you meet someone you know, say hello.

When you meet a character who deserves to be cultivated—such as Shimada Kui—then give him a good compliment.

After enjoying himself, Qingdeng quietly returned to the main formation.

As soon as he returned to the main formation, he saw Shannan Keisuke crouching in front of the case, seemingly looking at something carefully.

"Keisuke, what are you looking at?"

"Oh, Tachibana-kun, you're back. It's nothing, I'm looking at the map of Takatori Castle."

Qingden walked to Shannan Keisuke and took a closer look - there was a topographic map of Takatori Castle spread on the table.

Shannan Keisuke continued:

"I haven't received the news of 'killing Yoshimura Torataro' for a long time... Yoshimura Torataro may have escaped."

"In this case, we must take into account the possibility that 'Yoshimura Torataro gathered the remaining soldiers and prepared to defend Takatori Castle to the death.'"

"Next, we might have to fight a siege."

"Siege warfare is different from field warfare."

"What's more, Gaotori City is one of the few top-notch fortified cities."

"If we don't make complete preparations, we may suffer a loss."

After Qingdeng heard this, he picked something, and then said half jokingly and half seriously:

"Hmm...that makes sense."

"But - let's leave these things until tomorrow to think about them slowly."

"Now, let's just immerse ourselves in the joy of victory."

Saying that, Qingden personally gave Shannan Jingshuman a cup of hot tea.

Shannan Keisuke looked at the cup of tea, first stunned for a moment, and then burst into laughter.

"Well, you're right."

He rolled up the map on the desk, picked up the teacup, and faced Qingdeng.

"Tangerine-kun, cheers."

"Well, cheers."

With a crisp "ding" sound, the two drank silently.

After the tea bottomed out, Shannan Jingsuke said quietly:

"Next... there should be a war in Kyoto."

Qingdeng raised the corners of his mouth and showed a meaningful smile.

"That's for sure. It won't be long before Kyoto gets the news of the 'Tenzhu Group's tragic defeat'."

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To be continued...