16th of the Dragon 1172 IC, Pale Oak Castle, home of Asako Shizu, Phoenix Daimyo
The Isawa karo speaks firmly, “If anyone has any information about this murder please speak up, the honor of the Phoenix is at stake.”
A stalwart Lion clan samurai Ikoma Katsu speaks, “Hai, Isawa-sama I did see Mirumoto Rai-san leaving Asako-sama’s chambers. He had a green cloth about his head. Hida Fuya-san saw it as well.”
Hida Fuya, a stern rugged crab bushi nods, “Hai, I will vouch for Ikoma-san’s testimony.”
Mirumoto Rai arrives just as he hears his name tied to this ghastly murder and protests his innocence, “No! I could not have done it!”
“Mirumoto-san if you claim innocence, then where were you?” Shiba Reikun scowls, “Answer that!”
The Isawa karo nods glaring at the young Dragon. Rai-san glances down, “I… I was wandering the halls alone.”
“Did anyone see you?” the Isawa karo demands.
“I don’t think so,” the Dragon bushi replies defeated.































































