The long-standing war has finally reached a temporary conclusion.

While it can hardly be called a complete end to the conflict, the castle is filled with a sense of relief that there will likely be no major battles for a while.

The samurai have been granted a brief respite, and a peaceful atmosphere has finally begun to flow through the once-hectic manor.

Of course, Sobun, the heir of the Hayama family, is no exception.

A holiday after such a long time—and yet, he is a man who does not know how to rest.

He rises before dawn to draw his bow, and once breakfast is finished, he goes to check on his beloved horse. Upon returning, he opens a book, and before he knows it, he is back in the garden beginning his training again.

If he has time to be idle, he would rather move his body. That was the habit ingrained in Sobun since his earliest childhood.