Volume 1 – Chapter 1

Nobuhide Dies!

On the third day of the second month of Tenbun 21 (1552), Nobuhide—known as the 『Tiger of Owari』—passed away.

I had only seen him once, so even when they told me that my father had died, I felt no sorrow.

Or perhaps it was because I saw him as a historical figure?

「Robomaru… where is Robomaru?」

「Young Master is in the garden.」

「Chiyo, huh? So Robomaru is in the garden?」

「Yes, in the back garden.」

「I see, got it. Do ensure that the castle’s security is tight.」

「Understood. Kato is doing an excellent job, so there are no issues.」

「Very well.」

Nakane Minami Castle, where I lived, was situated near the mouth of the Tenpaku River.

It lay at the southern edge of the Mizuho Plateau, and crossing the Tenpaku River brought you to the Eastern Hills stretching out to the east.

Since the rear of the castle faced the sea, I had lime prepared and used Roman