[ It's still strange, being on the receiving end of affection from Motonari. It's more like a dream than reality - she'd think she was asleep, if not for the dull ache of the wounds mostly hidden on her body.

After all, he's not the only one with appearances to maintain. ]

Are you underestimating me, Lord Mori? [ But after that quip, her voice softens. ] ... I've already taken care of it. [ So there's no one he needs to kill in her stead. ] There's just some that don't want to see me bend my knee to you.