Sakura had only just learned that Minamoto Wakasei had fallen into Herzog’s hands, but based solely on the current situation, she quickly deduced his predicament. Remaining calm in the face of crisis, Kazama Ruri felt that a smart, low-key girl who was willing to work quietly behind the scenes formed a perfect, complementary match with his own older brother—someone who had been headstrong since childhood and yet occasionally oblivious.
However, this was clearly not the time to dwell on such matters. Minamoto Wakasei was still in Herzog’s grip, and his safety hung in the balance. The enemy held the initiative and possessed all the leverage. Perhaps even Lu Mingfei had not anticipated this move by Herzog. Kazama Ruri had to force himself to calm down; only absolute composure would allow them to find a breakthrough under such overwhelmingly disadvantageous conditions.
"We have reached the Tama River area, and the Red Well will be visible just ahead. We must prepare for the worst," Kazama Ruri said to Sakura, his tone grave. "If both Lu-kun and older brother are in Herzog's hands, and older brother really is under his control, we must prepare to go to war with older brother."
Chapter 629