Book 2: Chapter 43: Jealousy and a Late-Night Visit

Lily sneaked a peek from the corner of her eyes towards Uesugi Rei. For a moment, Uesugi Rei showed no change in expression, almost as if she had become a statue. This made it hard for Lily to determine Reis frame of mind as there werent any visible telltales to base that on.

After that, Uesugi Rei closed her eyes and smiled faintly, Oh.

Oh, right, Uesugi Rei seemed to have recalled something, so she questioned, Miss s.h.i.+mizu, what are your opinions about Lord Kamakura mustering such large forces of Genji clansmen to exterminate the Fuma clan?

Hmm? Her question had stunned s.h.i.+mizu, so after a moment of blankness, she answered, The Fuma clans base is in a strategic location thats easy to defend yet hard to attack. They also have a considerable size of forces numbering over a thousand, and even possess some unique ninja arts as well as demon and insect control methods in their a.r.s.enal. Perhaps Lord Kamakuras intentions are to crush the foes with overwhelming numbers to minimize the losses as much as possible.

Oh? Do you really believe thats the case? Uesugi Reis eyes twinkled with wit as her lips curled into a smile.

Hehe. I have dedicated my entire life to learning the way of the sword, so Im not that well versed in the military strategies. I hope you arent too bothered by it if Ive said something wrong, Lady Uesugi. Oh, yes. My training sister and I will be returning to our tent now. Do you wish to come along with us to chat over there or?

Ill have to turn down that offer. I still need to discuss some military matters with the cavalrywomen at their barracks, saying so, Uesugi Rei turned around and left without even giving Lily another glance.

Lily still stood there with a dazed expression, and as she looked at Uesugi Reis bootylicious posterior clad under the skin-tight, black battle armor as well as Reis fragrant, l.u.s.trous, fluttering silver hair as Rei left, she felt emptiness fill her heart.

She left just like that?1 Lilys mood turned a bit complicated. Lily was still considering how to answer that difficult question from Rei, but before she could do that, s.h.i.+mizu had suddenly revealed that they had become training sisters. Rei acted as if she hadnt even heard this, so it made Lily wonder if Rei was a whimsical woman and had already lost interest in her.

Right! It must be that second-in-command who had most of her b.u.t.t exposed!

For some reason, Lilys heart actually filled up with jealousy and suspicion,

Since they are together most of the time, something might have happened between them.

Lily pondered, feeling discomfort in her heart.

Hold on! Why am I even thinking about this when it has nothing to do with me?! If its really as I suspect, Sister Uesugi probably wont bother me again, and isnt that just what I want? Humph! This is perfect! Who cares what she does anyway!

Lily? Are you all right, Lily? Ehhh? Whats wrong with you? You kept staring at that womans b.u.t.t absent-mindedly! Shes long gone now, so what are you looking at now? s.h.i.+mizu questioned in a seemingly bitter tone. Ehhh? I-I wasnt staring at her that place! I was just thinking about something, Lily refuted while blus.h.i.+ng.

However, astute as she was, s.h.i.+mizu had realized that Lily still cared about that woman. And the fact that Uesugi Rei hadnt shown any reaction to her revealing they had become training sisters also made s.h.i.+mizu feel a bit tired.

Lilys expression, however, had inadvertently hurt s.h.i.+mizus heart,

Humph! Are you really that fascinated with her bountiful and womanly figure? Lily, you ?????!

s.h.i.+mizu scolded Lily in her heart.

Lets return to our quarters as well! s.h.i.+mizu stated.

On the way back to their quarters in the cold wind, perhaps because she felt unwell or because she was in a dampened mood, s.h.i.+mizu began coughing again. This prompted Lily to rush beside her and support her back to their quarters.

After reaching their quarters, Yos.h.i.+ko prepared a medicinal concoction for s.h.i.+mizu. Then, she stripped s.h.i.+mizu of her armor and helped her lie down to get some rest in her white yukata.

Lily came to a sudden realization at this moment, Others have a very conservative white yukata under their armor, so why do I have only underwear Wont my scent seep into the armor this way? But, Sister Uesugis dress was even skimpier than me. Perhaps s.h.i.+mizu wore the yukata because of her ill-health?

Lilys soul was, after all, not that of a real girl. She had a.s.sumed that a real girl would want to reveal as much of their beauty if they were healthy and pretty. On the other hand, s.h.i.+mizu had a frail and weak body and also had an almost flat chest with slight b.u.mps. Of course, as she was together with s.h.i.+mizu a lot, Lily was aware that s.h.i.+mizus had a considerably plump b.u.t.t. However, this didnt explain anything at all.

Miss Kagami Milady has finished taking medicine, so she needs to rest now. Yos.h.i.+ko stated.

Lily looked at s.h.i.+mizu with worry. However, s.h.i.+mizus illness was long rooted in her life, and it was hard to recover in a short period. If it were curable, with s.h.i.+mizus current position in the Genji, she would have long been cured as the Genji didnt lack physicians or medicinal herbs. So, the only thing that Lily could do was feel worried for her.

Sister s.h.i.+mizu, please rest properly. Ill be returning first then. Mhm, all right. Im fine, so dont worry. Ive long become accustomed to it, s.h.i.+mizu smiled at her with a flushed face.

Lily then got up to leave.

Lily. Yes? Youll be going straight back, right? Hm? Yes. Mhm go, then. Its pretty late, so dont dither outside for too long, s.h.i.+mizu advised. Ehhh? Of course, I wont, Lily also had no intentions of doing that.

After Lily left s.h.i.+mizus tent, she walked over towards her and s.h.i.+us tent that was just a few meters away.

Master! s.h.i.+u greeted Lily when she saw her return and had already prepared the bed for her.

Lily took off her footwear and entered the tent.

Phew Lily gasped silently, then sat down to rest with her eyes closed.

For some reason, the moment she closed her eyes, Uesugi Reis expressionless face appeared before her.

Does it really not bother her? This wont do. I have to explain things to her clearly!

It doesnt matter whether it bothered her or not, I did reject her back then, after all. And now, s.h.i.+mizus words almost implied that I casually agreed to become training sisters with s.h.i.+mizu, but thats not the truth. s.h.i.+mizu and I are just simple training sisters and common friends, thats all!

Even if I dont have a special relations.h.i.+p with Sister Uesugi, I have to explain things properly to her. I cannot let her think of me as a causal woman who rejected her impulsive words back then, and in a flash, became sisters with someone else!

Lily just didnt wish for Rei to treat her this way, thats all.

Hence, she got up all of a sudden and told s.h.i.+u somewhat inattentively, s.h.i.+u, I I have something to do, so Im going out for a moment. You can sleep in early, okay?

Eh? Master, its so late now, so where are you heading?

Its just something I need to do. I Ill return a bit late, saying so, Lily left the tent, put on her wooden sandals, and sashayed into the night still dressed in her revealing full-body black and red armor.

Lilys eyes were full of determination, and she had resolved her heart, but she seemed to be in an absent-minded state of mind because of the night. As she wandered across the camp, she drew a lot of gazes from the soldiers.

Excuse me, could you tell me where the Uesugi clans barracks is?

Oh, the cavalrywomens barracks, huh? Its over there to that corner. Men arent allowed to go near it, A patrolling foot soldier answered her.

Lily walked before the row of tents that had the insignia of the Uesugi clan. She was able to figure which tent belonged to Rei with just a single glance with ease as it was the biggest one.

Lily sprinted over there and stood before the entrance of the tent, but she hesitated again.

She turned her back towards the tent and took a deep breath. Her face also become a bit flushed as she chided herself, Just what am I doing here? What will I even be able to explain to her in the middle of the night? It will just make things worse! Why should I even care what she thinks about me Never mind, I should just return.

Just when she was planning to return quietly, a poignant yet ecstatic moan reached her ears from within the tent. She could make out some resemblance to Reis voice from this moan, and for some reason, this hurt Lilys heart2.

Robinxen: THE h.e.l.lLLLL WHERES MY DRAMA

Robinxen: Bets on what Rei is really doing? I bet taking off her armour.