This Kotaro... Lann, though not one to gossip, had to admit he looked rather 'seedy'.
Especially as he attempted to impersonate a samurai he had once seen, leaving uneven mustaches on both sides of his upper lip.
Instead of appearing dignified like a warrior, it made him seem even more cunning.
Yet, as he led Lann to Hirata Manor, he showed tremendous enthusiasm all the way.
He even took out a few wild vegetable and grain dumplings along the way to offer to Lann. When rejected, he remained calm, displaying an honest demeanor, in stark contrast to his appearance.
Lann could tell that Kotaro and his companions partly accompanied him to keep an eye on him.
This was normal behavior. After all, even though Lann was new here, he could already feel the tension in the air.
Even farmers, who weren't soldiers, would rush at the sight of strangers near the shrine... showing how the psychological pressure on the locals was mounting to a hysterical level.
