บท 315: Amusing

They left the run-down fortress leisurely by the gates, filtering out onto the field. Their exit was no doubt immediately noticed by a rather disgruntled set of Hojo generals, as they watched their plan fail before it could be fully attempted.

Out onto the field, Gengyo was unsure quite where to go. He walked by the side of his horse, leading it by the reigns, so that he would not stray too far away from the men. It was a waiting game now. A question of reactionary manoeuvres.

They began at a leisurely pace, walking along the edges of the battlefield, a respectable distance away from the Hojo encampment – far enough away that any attempts to attack them would be seen long before they could land.

"Let's get closer," Gengyo decided. "If we can irritate them into sending their calvary chasing after us, then we can net an easy advantage."