In spring of the year 2011, the Icelanders receive the greatest news they could receive: their harvest yells enough crops for the next two years, stating the end of a 5-year famine scourging the land, making thousands of families homeless. After a year of investment from the Akira Clan, the farms are now plowed, and homeless people can go back to their farms and start to make a living again.
First time in a decade, the Icelanders are wealthy enough to celebrate a Spring Festival, which celebrates the end of an abundant harvest year and shows their devotion to the mother of Nature, hoping for another successful harvest next year. Lanterns are hung high in front of the houses of the citizens of Neverwinter; the dancers and singers make their way through the streets, singing songs praising the heroes, nature, and the beauty of Iceland.
In the castle, Lord Akira Kenji and his vassals are gathering for a feast. Aside from the noblemen and his son, Akira Takahiro who have to stay in Western Iceland as there is suspicious movement of the Grasslanders, all of the vassals from all over the land have gathered here and raised their cups to celebrate the peace and wealth of their land.
At the feast, the strong Minoru Yukio gets drunk and amazes everyone in the feast with his skills with the no-dachi sword (Long katana). Everyone knows the capacity of this general and tales about him singlehandedly holding an army of goblins until reinforcements arrive are still discussed largely. While everyone is celebrating, Akira Kenji finds something strange. He has sent envoys to invite his uncle and the vassals in his faction to the feast. However, until now they are nowhere to be seen.
The Daimyo stands up and walks to the window. Outside he sees his citizens dancing, feasting, and singing. There is a strange feeling urging him that something's not right. One of the things that have been keeping him alive in this harsh land where only the strong can lead is his instinct. The Daimyo goes out of the feasting room and whispers:
- Takagi. ''
Responding to him, a black figure emerges from a dark corner of the room and kneels on the floor:
- How can I be in your service, master?
- ''Tell your men to find out the location of Akira Yuu. I have a bad feeling that he's going to do something. ''
-'' As you wish, my lord. '' The figure speaks before disappearing into the dark night.
Before Akira Kenji can think of anything else, a drunk Samurai gets out of the room with a vase of wine in his hands. When the Samurai see the Daimyo, he smiles widely and yells:
- Our mighty and honorable daimyo, why don't you dine in these heavenly flavors of this grape-crashed liquid and celebrate this holy moment of the year with us?
Kenji smiles as he hears the joke of his retainer. ''Maybe I am just overthinking.'' he thinks before going back into the feasting room and raising his cup alongside his retainers.
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Not far from the city of Neverwinter,
Akira Yuu is riding his horse in a fast pace, behind him is a group of mounted Samurais. On their faces show nervousness but their paces do not slow down even when meeting obstacles. Soon, they reach an outpost, occupied by around 30 Ashigarus. The outpost leader notices the incoming host of riders and shout toward the old Lord, signaling them to stop.
However, Akira Yuu shows no signs of slowing down. He charges forward and thrust his spear deep into the neck of the outpost captain, killing the poor man immediately. The Samurais also charge forward and massacred the soldiers guarding the outpost. The seasonal soldiers cannot stand against the might of the Samurais who have been training their whole life.
-'' This is the last outpost, my lord. '' A Samurai informs Akira Yuu.
The Old Fox of Iceland swings his spear to make the blood fall out. From his position, he can see the lights of the city of Neverwinter from a far. From the woods behind the man, men after men appear. All of the nobles in the faction of the Old Fox have gathered in this place tonight, bringing a massive army of 8000 men with them. To gather this army and march them without alarming Akira Kenji, Akira Yuu has to spend may sleepless nights to get everything in order.
The Old Fox turns his back toward the city and look at his men:
- '' My soldiers, even when armies of tens of thousands of men have attempted to besiege this city and have to return empty handed. We are going to end that record today and let show the world that the Akira Clan can only be led by the wisest and strongest people, not a cripple. ''
Pausing for a while and look at the faces of the men surrounding him. Noticing that they are still hesitant. Akira Yuu inhales a deep breath and then shout:
- "COME WITH ME AND TAKE THIS CITY.''
His words blow the fear and unhesitating out of the soldiers, and they shout in return to their leader, shaking the ground and scare all the birds in the woods.
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The city of Neverwinter,
The soldiers on the walls are also feasting like everyone inside the city, aside from the fact that they're not allowed to drink alcohols. However, some of them manage to sneak some bottles into their table under the eyes of the captains, who are easily convinced that this is the first successful harvest for ten years.
Suddenly, a shout appears from the woods not far from the city. The soldiers are surprised and shocked. However, the captains and lieutenants quickly regain their consciousness and order the soldiers to get to their positions on the walls.
-'' CLOSE THE GATES.'' The captains shout and the heavy iron-reinforced gates of the city are slowly closed. From the woods, an army appears, the soldiers on the front carry large shields followed by groups of archers.
-'' We are being attacked. Archers, get ready. Ring the bells '' A commander of the city guards order and not long after he finishes his words, the bells are rung, signaling the citizens of the city that they are being attacked. In this city, there are 3000 soldiers along with hundreds of Samurais following the nobles to the feast and hundreds more of house Akira's household Samurais, who are the strongest warriors in Iceland. In optimal scenario, they can withstand the attack of tens of thousands of men.
The soldiers under Akira Yuu's command march forwards, side by side with their shields raise high in the air, blocking most of the arrows fired by the archers on the walls. The rebel archers also get in suitable range and start to fire back. Although suffering much heavier casualties, the rebels manage to get close to the walls and begin to bring out the siege ladders.
Having lost hundreds of men just to reach the walls, Akira Yuu's mind lightens a little as he sees his men start to climb onto the walls. The element of surprise is all he has, if he does not manage to control the walls before Akira Kenji reacts and reinforce the garrison, the city would be impenetrable.
But unlike Akira Yuu's expectations, this city would not be labeled as unconquerable if it can be conquered simply by a surprise attack. On the city walls, small holes appear and from there large blades go out and cut the ladders setting on the walls in half. Even some unfortunate rebels have their hands, legs or bodies cut in half, too.
-''Tskk'' Akira Yuu, sighs. Behind him, the catapults have gone into places and start throw large rocks into the city; but the towers of the city are built of hardstones, the rocks barely have any impact on them. The guards on the walls laugh as they see the rebels struggling beneath them.
-'' KILL THEM ALL'' The garrisons commander yell. The archers loose their arrows on the rebels while the infantry throw rocks and fire pots. The deadly scorpions also deliver havoc on the ranks of the rebels, piercing the shields of the rebels easily and impale them on the heavy bolts.
-'' We are losing, this city is unconquerable.'' A nobleman speaks to Akira Yuu. However, the Old Fox' face does not show any strong emotions.
-'' No, we are not, the gates of the city will be opened for us soon. This city is unconquerable if it is attacked from outside. ''
-'' What do you mean by that? '' The nobleman asks Akira Yuu with confused eyes.
A pile of smoke can be seen inside the city, which put a smile on the Old Fox of Iceland's face. Sounds of fighting from inside of the city can be heard. In this harvest festival. the city have accepted thousands of people from outside the city to get inside, including hundreds of ronins who serve the Old Fox.
- '' Yamamoto, you will lead the vanguard. Bring me Akira Kenji's head. All Samurais get mounted, we will charge the moment the gates are opened. '' Akira Yuu talks to a mounted Samurai whose heigh is almost twice his height. The Samurai wears a devil mask and his eyes are red. He is holding a glaive which releases a terrifying aura.
Slowly, the gates of the city are opened and with that tall man lead the Samurais, the rebels successfully get into the city.