Chapter 16

In the Shikata River household, Kichi Rakushi is a samurai of very high status.

Not only because of his superb swordsmanship, but also because he was entrusted with the task of protecting Shikata Ayame, serving as her personal bodyguard.

Therefore, when Fang Li chose to challenge Kichi Rakushi at the martial arts competition, it was not just because of the side quest, but also because he wanted to use Kichi Rakushi as a way to connect with Shikata Ayame.

After all, Fang Li's main quest two is closely related to Shikata Ayame, and it is absolutely necessary to make contact with her.

Now, Fang Li finally met Shikata Ayame.

"Hello, Miss Ayame," Fang Li greeted Shikata Ayame politely.

However, this greeting seemed extremely impolite to Kichi Rakushi.

"You, greeting her so casually," Kichi Rakushi glared at Fang Li and said in a low voice, "Miss Ayame is the eldest daughter of the Shikata family. It wouldn't be surprising if she inherits the position of head and becomes the governor of Kinkan Post. At least add 'dono' to her name."

Fang Li rolled his eyes at Kichi Rakushi's implicitly threatening words, not even bothering to respond, which made Kichi Rakushi feel like drawing his sword.

On the contrary, Shikata Ayame suddenly realized and said, "So you're the wanderer who defeated Rakushi?"

Kichi Rakushi, who was about to lose his temper, suddenly looked as if he had swallowed a fly, his face turning as if he were constipated.

Seeing this clearly, Fang Li felt delighted and deliberately smiled, "Yes, I am the wanderer who defeated Rakushi."

Kichi Rakushi's heart was instantly filled with frustration.

Originally, Kichi Rakushi's self-esteem was higher than that of an average samurai, and his meticulous and serious personality made him place great importance on the dignity of a samurai, being extremely rigid in his words and actions, almost a model samurai.

However, the proud samurai Kichi Rakushi was defeated in public by a wanderer who had never practiced martial arts.

It's easy to imagine how unwilling Kichi Rakushi must have felt.

Therefore, Kichi Rakushi had been纠缠着方里 these past few days, trying to make up for his previous defeat.

Now, not only had he not made up for the defeat, but he was also mercilessly hit where it hurt by the person he was most concerned about, and the other party even had the audacity to rub it in. How could Kichi Rakushi not feel miserable?

"…In terms of strength, I will never lose to you," Kichi Rakushi stared at Fang Li tightly, gritting his teeth, "Don't get too cocky, wanderer."

"I'm not being cocky at all," Fang Li shrugged and said, "It's just that you're unwilling to accept it, so I'm just reminding you. I hope you can use this as motivation to work harder in the future."

Saying this, Fang Li even patted Kichi Rakushi's shoulder with a look of "I'm doing this for your own good."

At this, Kichi Rakushi's expression really did look like he was constipated.

"Ha ha…" Shikata Ayame couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

Unbeknownst to her, this laughter was a critical hit to Kichi Rakushi.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to mock Rakushi," Shikata Ayame smiled slightly, her gaze falling on Fang Li, "I just find Mr. Fang Li very interesting."

"Interesting?" Fang Li was surprised, almost blurting out, "This was just the usual teasing from a group of friends when I was in school."

"School?" Kichi Rakushi was taken aback.

"School?" Shikata Ayame was even more surprised, "So, Mr. Fang Li has attended a private school?"

Under the surprised gazes of Shikata Ayame and Kichi Rakushi, Fang Li realized he had misspoken.

In this era, attending school was not a simple matter.

Most of the land outside had already been occupied by the Kabane.

Each post station could barely protect itself.

Private schools were a privilege enjoyed only by those with status and position.

Fang Li remembered that in this era, the only schools open to commoners were elementary institutions like Terakoya.

Therefore, those who could attend school were generally not ordinary people.

And how could a wanderer possibly have the opportunity to attend a private school?

So, if Fang Li really had attended a private school, it might very well raise suspicion.

At that moment, Fang Li fell silent for a moment, then smiled at the two of them, "There's no need to be surprised. The place where I used to live did have schools, but that place no longer exists in this world."

Hearing this, Shikata Ayame and Kichi Rakushi both fell silent.

"I see," Shikata Ayame said with a hint of sympathy, "The post station where you used to live has fallen, hasn't it?"

"After the post station fell, you managed to survive and escaped here alone, right?" Kichi Rakushi closed his eyes and said softly, "No wonder you have such speed despite not having practiced martial arts."

Clearly, Shikata Ayame and Kichi Rakushi both believed that Fang Li had survived the fall of the post station where he used to live, and had managed to escape to Kinkan Post, where he was taken in.

This explained why Fang Li had attended school and had exceptional decisiveness and speed despite not having practiced martial arts.

Of course, this was all what Shikata Ayame and Kichi Rakushi believed.

Fang Li had not lied.

After all, the place where he used to live did have schools, and that place no longer existed in this world.

"It's... it's fine. Being able to survive is already a good thing," Shikata Ayame said, as if trying to comfort Fang Li, "Why don't you come to the Shikata household and become a samurai?"

"Become a samurai?" Fang Li's expression became strange.

"Forgive me, Miss Ayame," Kichi Rakushi frowned and said bluntly, "Although this guy has some skills, he lacks a martial arts foundation. It might not be suitable for him to become a samurai."

"Not suitable?" Shikata Ayame blinked her eyes, looking somewhat innocent, "But didn't Mr. Fang Li defeat Rakushi? Is that still not suitable?"

"I..." Kichi Rakushi's eyes twitched, and he couldn't help but roar inwardly.

Why must you bring up this matter?!

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