......

So, you have no intention of writing a statement in which you formally cede the throne to me. Is that correct?

Yes.

I am an inexperienced ruler, and I know I have many flaws.

I was also wrong to dismiss your views on the Tenmu-do without proper consideration.

Even so, having seen the aftermath on the battlefields you leave in your wake...

...I cannot allow you to rule this nation!

Then...you leave me no choice.

I will not take your life. However, I will have you imprisoned.

Genba. What happened? What's happened that changed you so much?

Even given the conflict with the Tenmu-do...

...you were never the type of man to lead a coup and usurp the throne.

That's...

Ngh! Ngggrrrggghhh!

G-Genba?!

Ngh...

Genba, what just happened?

Nothing!

I'm sorry we took so long to rescue you! The palace is so big that we got kind of lost!

You're safe now!

Everyone!

Hmph. I should have known you'd make it this far.

Enough, Genba! I won't let you get away with this!

Neither will I! We're taking Suzune back!

Ahh, how I envy your loyal retainers, Princess.

You all came here, for me?!

This is perfect.

Princess Suzune, I will now make a bloodbath of these intruders.

I wonder, will you still be so obstinate after you have seen their demise?

P-Please, don't!

Don't worry, Suzune.

We didn't come all this way just to die!

Exactly! We'll get you out of here in no time!

And Genba, you can bet we're going to get every single detail...

...about what you know, and what you've been planning with the sealed god!

The "sealed god?"

Hmph. What nonsense is that?!

My lord!

Kage? Excellent timing. Help me eliminate these fools!

Yes, sir!

I will fight to the end here, and absolve myself of my past failures!

Now this makes the fight more complicated.

Still, there's no going back now! Hans, let's go!