Chapter 7: The secret of the forgotten son

Rika, surprised by his father's words, asked: Do you know the story of the former Princess of Wakasa?

His father replied with confidence: yes, of course.

Then a voice was heard: Mr. Toriyama was one of the samurai descendants who had the chance to ensure the security of the prestigious family of Yaohime.

They turned around and discovered Mr. Saï who had just entered the shop. Curious, Haru exclaimed: Dad!? But how do you know that?

Lady Sakura replied with a smile: “Almost the whole village is aware of this story, it is not for nothing that your father was appointed military chief of the samurai. »»

Taro, visibly surprised, exclaimed: "So ... you know the story of Yaohime!? »»

Tighten his fist on his heart, he shyly added: "Can I ask you a question?" »»

Mr. Toriyama gently replied: "Yes, go a boy. »»

Taro then asked him with curiosity: "Are there still descendants of Yaohime?" »»

Rubbing his chin, he replied: Well, the last descendant of Yaohime, or rather the last descendant, who is also the current advisor of the local chief.

Taro, surprised, exclaimed: the current advisor!?

Toriyama confirmed: Yes, as his mother had no heir, it was his uncle who took power and directs the village. She, on the other hand, will marry and settle in her own house.

Taro, in a moved voice, added: then, there is still one.

Dame Sakura replied gently: I already had the chance to meet her, she is a very friendly and well -high girl, a real little angel.

Mademoiselle Alma added with enthusiasm: yes, she loves to be surrounded and she likes to have fun, she is really a little player at heart.

Mr. Toriyama intervened saying: it is true, but it must be remembered that she is now a woman, it is no longer the little princess that we know.

Rika, with a smile, added: she seems really very nice, this princess.

Mr. Fujisawa then replied with a smile: yes, she has already come to the village to help me fish for a few fish, and I could see how charming she is.

Nanami added with enthusiasm: it is true, I would even have liked her to be our local Lord rather than the current one.

Mr. Toriyama then intervened: Unfortunately, we cannot change the rule. If only among the descendants of Princess Yaohime was a son, he would be able to direct the village at present.

Taro, very surprised by everything he had just heard, remained motionless, overwhelmed by emotion. Tightening his hand against his chest, he thought back to his mother, whom he had met in the cave, but he could not reveal it.

Learning that he had a sister had filled him even more. Then, suddenly, he spoke: "Thank you for telling me this story, but I have to leave you now. »»

Mr. Toriyama turned to the young Taro and said to him with a smile: it's a pleasure to meet you, my little Taro.

Taro replied with a smile: the pleasure is shared, sir ... See you tomorrow.

He quickly walked away, and seeing his silhouette disappear, Nanami exclaimed: don't forget to eat well tonight and come to see us tomorrow!

Taro replied: I promise, I will be there.

Taro returned to his home with his heart overflowing with joy. He had discovered that the last descendant of the Yaohime line was still alive, which filled him with happiness. While walking towards his home, he could not help smiling, carried away by his joy.

Meanwhile, at the Imperial Court, a man presented himself to the Lord's home to transmit some important information to him.

Before the door of the Lord, man leaned slightly and said, "My Lord, I have quite special news that might interest you. »»

The Lord, intrigued, asked him with curiosity: what is this information?

The man replied: It turns out that within the descendants of Yaohime, there is a hidden son whose existence we ignored so far.

Surprised to hear this, the Lord exclaimed, intrigued: a son!? An heir!? Who is it?

The man then explained: he is a young fisherman from the village, a boy with extraordinary capacities.

The man replied gently: "He is a boy, capable of understanding the language of the sea. He can feel and anticipate the storms as well as the whims of the depths. Mermaid's blood flows into its veins. »»

To these words, the Lord, surprised, exclaimed: "Sirène's blood!" ? »»

Billing the lip, he added: "Cursed be Yaohime, despite everything, she still left a descendant of her line. »»

After a moment of reflection, a sneaky smile took shape on his face and he said: "It is not so serious. If this child has the siren blood flowing in his veins, he could be very useful to get the power I am looking for. »»

Intrigued, the man asked, "What do you mean by that, my Lord?" »»

The Lord answered him with a smile: nothing precise, I was simply thinking out loud. The marriage of my niece approaches and, after his departure, all this will be mine. As long as this young man is present, I will not be able to govern this village.

The man then asked him, surprised: do you think we can eliminate him!?

The Lord replied: No, not for the moment. I actually have another mission to entrust to you.

The man, surprised, replied: a mission!?

The Lord asked him: Are you ready to serve me and follow me to the end of this adventure?

The man replied with conviction: Yes, I am and I will remain faithful to my Lord.

The Lord then said to him: Your loyalty and your spirit of service are admirable, and I assure you that your dedication will be rewarded. Once I am lord, I will offer you land and a post of great minister.

Filled with joy, man exclaimed: oh, thousand thanks, my Lord, I will not disappoint you.

The Lord replied with a glimmer of hope: I am convinced.

The man then asked him: what is the mission that I must accomplish?

The Lord replied: you will have to bring me this young girl.

Surprised, the man retorted: bringing her back? But why do it?

The Lord explained: you will know the details later. For the moment, I just ask you to bring it to me tonight, I will wait for you near the marshy lake.

Man stood up saying: to your orders.

Then he left quickly, while the Lord got up too and came out of his suite. They set out to a singular place, surrounded by marshy nature, where, in depth, was a cave.

When he entered inside, he exclaimed: "Large shaman, I am here to meet you. »»

At this moment, the lights of the cave combined instantly, then a voice resonated: "What do you want me to be so important? »»

The Lord replied with enthusiasm: "We finally discovered the one who has the blood of a mermaid. »»

The shaman, with serpentine eyes, then emerged from the shade, sporting a mysterious smile on his face, and declared: "It is finally the long -awaited moment. »»

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