"I am, after all, only Lord Ando Shouji's son-in-law."
On the way from the city gate toward the Tenshu, Takeda Shigetada spoke with an apologetic tone.
"This concerns the household registry of the entire Iwamura Castle. There is no way Lord Ando Shouji would bring it out just because of my one-sided word."
"But I will mediate between the two of you. To be honest, though, I also felt rather lost just now. I hope you can explain the situation in detail later. If it truly is extremely urgent, I will do my best to persuade Lord Ando Shouji."
Among the nobility, considerations of political alliances and interests weigh far more than feelings in marriages.
When it comes to crucial records concerning the whole castle, it's not just that he is only a son-in-law—if even a blood son tried to interfere, Ando Shouji would instantly become wary.
"That is enough." Lann sincerely nodded to the young Warrior. "Thank you very much, Lord Takeda Shigetada."
