64 chapter 64

In the land of Canthra there lived many different kinds of people so much that the land was a true melting pot in all sense of the word. The land was ruled by one man named Kolan which separated his land into several different fiefdoms. This was so that the entire country could be properly ruled and it also allowed the fiefdoms to have freedom in how they were operated. Kolan gave the leaders under him to have such liberty.

One such fiefdom was ruled by a Shogun who was once a great master samurai but he was unfortunately starting to slow down physically. Yet, his mind was still sharp as a tact despite age getting the better of him. He had trained thousands of samurai over the last several hundred years. His name was Hagitou and he was a man to be feared. He killed countless warriors as his time as a warrior and he had never suffered defeat from anyone his entire life.

The aging Shogun was a very strict man and he did not put up with any foolishness from others under his rule. But on the other hand he was also a very kind ruler and took care of the ones under him.

In the village closest to the shogun's castle lived a young boy named Londo. The boy's village was covered in samurai that were under the command of Shogun Hagitou.

Londo was enamored with all the samurai since he was a little boy and always wanted to be a strong samurai.

That was the boy's only dream.

Londo was raised by his parents which were both farmers. The shogun required a tribute from all his citizens that were able to work. This tribute was a form of taxation but if the shogun like what you gave him, then he would buy your entire product for the entire year. Hagitou believed in rewarding hard work.

The Boy's father was named Lort and the mother was Lascha.

Londo's parents had been trying to get such a contract with the shogun so they could ensure the

livelihood of their family.

The boy's parents worked all day, but they still did all they could to raise Londo up right. He was taught to work from a young age but he was given time to play as children should have access to.

Londo constantly complained that he was an only child to his parents.

Lort laughed and said," We want more children too but it is not due to the lack of trying. Is it honey?"

Lascha was taken back by the comment and only gave her husband a wink.

The couple tried for years to give their son a sibling but it was to no avail. The family decided to let nature take it's course.

Lort took his son aside one day and sit on an old wooden bench next to him.

Londo spoke,"Londo can I ask something of you?"

The boy gave his father a puzzled look.

Londo asked,"What is it Father?"

Lort spoke," Could you not keep prattling to us so much that you want brothers and sisters?"

Londo looked upset by the comment from his father.

The child spoke," But why Dad?"

Lort looks down on the ground away from his son.

Londo grabs his father's shirt sleeve and yells," Dad what is wrong? Have I been a bad boy?"

The boy sees tears pouring down on his father's pants. This shakes up the boy to his very core because Lort was never one to tear up.

The boy cries," Dad, what is wrong father? Did you get hurt?"

Lort looks up into his son's eyes as tears are running down his face.

Lort speaks," You have not done nothing wrong, son! I just do not want you to be disappointed

if mother and father can not give you a sibling!"

Londo begins to cry along with his father.

He speaks,"Dad I will be a big boy and not a little baby!"

Lort hugs his son and says," You are a good boy, Londo! I am sorry that you have to deal with this! It is hard for us all."

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Londo was working along with his parents Lort and Lascha in one of his parent's many fields. The family was in their corn field, picking all the corn off the stalk. The parents were checking the corn to see what was ready to pick and what was not ready. Then Lort and Lascha would hand the corn cob to Londo and he would place it in one of the family's many nearby baskets.

The family of three would then take the baskets back to their small home at the edge of the

small village. Lort and Lascha had a small shop at the front of the house where they sold their goods to those in the village.

Lort spoke," Mother, I will tend the shop so you and Londo can go inside. The boy is probably needs to rest before supper."

Londo flex his arms and said," I am not tired at all!"

The the boy yawns out of tiredness that Londo could not cover up quick enough.

Lort smiled as he saw his son try to act all macho.

Lascha laughed and said," Dear I will cook diner and it will be ready by the time you close up shop. Come in Londo because I need a bodyguard!"

Londo grabbed his mother's hand and lead her into the house. He then shut the front door behind his mother.

Lascha speaks,"Young samurai, guard duty is over you can rest until diner. "

Londo looked upset and shook his head.

He bowed his head and spoke," Mistress, I can not do it since it would leave you unattended! What if something happens to you?"

His mother spoke,"A samurai is to obey the orders of his master and mistress without question.

Is that right?"

Londo stood up and spoke,"Yes Mistress that is right."

Londo signed and walked to his bedding and laid down to rest.

The young boy fought his sleep at first but he soon gave to his fatigue from helping his parent in the field.