[Ch.87] Today's the Day

***Warning: This chapter contains mentions of self-harm that some readers may find uncomfortable.***

Ryu felt as if his heart was being shattered in a way he didn't know was possible.

Not only had Panzram suddenly run away from him, but he was actually following the orders of the Taira head: Ryu's own Father.

Panzram refused to enter Ryu's personal courtyard and instead stayed at a guest house Ryu's Father had prepared for him. Panzram even refused to speak to Ryu, going as far as to blatantly ignore him.

In addition to feeling hurt by his behavior, Ryu mostly felt betrayed. 

Panzram was supposed to hate the Tairas so much that he would massacre them all on the battlefield. The entire time Ryu had known him, he had always expressed his hatred. And yet, here he was actually taking orders from the Taira clan and being a good little soldier.

Ryu thought that Panzram was on his side...

Not on the side of his family.