The Oda family only developed a Tsuda clan in Sakai Port and made no new moves. This greatly disappointed the Nanman Sect, which had great ambitions.

After Frois calmed down, she had to face reality, intending to intensify the conflict between the Oda family and the Ichikai clan. Her idea coincided with Akechi Mitsuhide in Kyoto.

At this time, in the port area of ​​Sakai Port, Flois was talking to someone in the church.

"Augustus, my sister. I'm very sorry about Paul."

The person whom Freus called Augustus was a young man from the island country. She had a petite figure, long eyelashes, and big eyes, and her eyes were full of the brilliance of reason.

This person's name was Konishi Yukinaga. She was adopted as the adopted daughter by Konishi Lonzo. She married Konishi's son and became Konishi Lonzo's heir.

Both mother and daughter Konishi were Southern Barbarians. Konishi Longzuo's Christian name was Paul, and Konishi Yukinaga's Christian name was Augustus.

Konishi Lonzo played an important role in helping the Nanman Sect to go to Luo, and had a close relationship with Imai Munehisa.

Afterwards, in order to prevent Ichibuki from pursuing the matter, Takada Yono traced the Shiba family and simply killed Lonzo Konishi when she was out, pretending to be robbed by bandits.

Konishiya was a medicine merchant. During the war, food, weapons, and medicinal materials were all hard currencies. Konishiya's status in the business circle of Sakai Port was not low. Her death was a great loss to the Nanman Sect.

An important customer of Konishi's medicinal materials is the Bizen daimyo Ukita. President Konishi was previously arranged by Konishi Lonzo to trade with Ukita at the Okayama Fish Wear House in Bizen Province.

In an accident, Konishi Yukinagabu saved the governor of the Uki family, Naoie, so he was promoted to the title of Hime Samurai and served as an official in the Uki family.

Konishi Lonzo was going to Bizen Country to stock up on goods and visit his son and adopted daughter, but unfortunately he died on the way.

President Konishi came back this time, on the one hand, to purchase military supplies for the Uki family, and on the other hand, he also wanted to find out the truth behind the death of his adoptive mother.

She crossed herself on her chest, chanted the holy name, and then asked.

"Dear Froys, I have some questions in my mind.

My mother walks in the mountains all year round, buying and selling medicinal materials. She is very familiar with the local situation and moves very carefully.

It’s really hard for me to believe that her death could be an accident, what do you think?”

Flois said solemnly.

"Augustus, what you said makes sense.

Before Paul died, he did a great thing for the church.

I believe you have also heard that the church went to Luo again to apply to the shogunate for missionary rights. Unfortunately, due to the resistance of various Buddhist sects, this matter ultimately failed."

President Konishi was keenly aware of this and asked.

"The church has always wanted to go to Luo to negotiate with the shogunate, but it has been blocked by Buddhist sects and has never been able to do so. Being able to go to Luo this time can be regarded as a breakthrough.

Who has so much energy that the church can get rid of the obstruction of Ishiyama Honganji Temple and successfully go to Luo?"

Floyd smiled bitterly.

"That's the crux of the matter.

It was Bao Lu who found his collaborator in Shangluo. In order to prevent Yi Xiangzong from noticing, Paul, as the only insider, kept in contact with the collaborator.

Shortly after the cooperation ended, she unexpectedly left us and returned to the embrace of *.

Afterwards, the partner never contacted the church again. I don’t even know what benefits Paul gave the other party to reach this cooperation.

Maybe, the other party doesn't care about the price offered by a medicinal material dealer, and just wants to make it happen in Shangluo."

President Konishi said solemnly.

"So, the mother was killed and silenced after being taken advantage of?"

Flois sighed.

"The dead keep their mouths shut, and death can cover up all conspiracies.

I have written to Rome that the Church will not forget the sacrifice of the martyrs and we will always remember the sacrifice of Sister Paul."

President Konishi asked unwillingly.

"Don't you even have any clues?"

Looking at Mr. Konishi who looked at him sincerely, a trace of guilt arose in Flois's heart.

The Nanman Sect's guidance to Oda Nobunaga was almost ineffective. Bautista, who was responsible for the underground missionary work in Kyoto, and the sisters under her leadership all died.

Jepenny became an official in the Oda family, and although he was reused, the cunning Oda Nobunaga only wanted to absorb the Western military skills of iron cannons, but turned a blind eye to what the Nanman religion most desired.

Flois was eager to make new progress, but it was difficult for the Nanman people to integrate into this conservative and traditional island country and intervene in the affairs of the Oda family. They could only rely on the power of local believers.

The outstanding Konishi Governor has become a Hime Samurai, has been favored by the Bizen Daimyo, and received a samurai education, which is the best choice that Frois can find now.

Konishi Lonzo died for his faith, but Flois wanted to use some ambiguous clues to lead Konishi Yukinaga in the direction that the Nanman Cult hoped for.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt in her heart. Even if she defended herself for the missionary cause, she could not completely dispel her guilt.

Seeing Froyce's hesitation, President Konishi obviously misunderstood, so she said sincerely.

"If the church is aware of anything, please let me know. I would be grateful."

Flois suppressed the guilt in his heart and said seriously.

"Dear Augustus, it's not that the church wants to hide anything from you, but as I said before, Paul is the only insider on this matter, and I have no proof.

Her death forced me to make guesses based on some clues, but it was difficult to determine the truth."

President Konishi said calmly.

"Then please tell me the church's speculation, and I promise not to make any nonsense."

Flois was silent for a moment and said.

"Before Paul's death, he seemed to have a close relationship with Imai Munehisa of the Shiba family. Imai Munehisa was a follower of the Shoku sect, but Paul was a devout believer of ours. This is very abnormal.

After the church successfully moved to Luo, the biggest obstacle in the shogunate against us obtaining missionary rights came from Akechi Mitsuhide of the Shiba family.

Ishiyama Honganji Temple is very grateful for the help of the Shiba family, and the cooperative relationship with the Shiba family has become closer.

My reason tells me that I shouldn’t make random guesses without evidence. But my intuition is that the church may be being taken advantage of.

The rule of the Miyoshi family in Sakai Port has ended, and now the Oda family and the Shiba family jointly govern this important port town.

At this time, we cannot harbor ill will toward the Spo family based on some unfounded speculations, as this is not conducive to our missionary work.

I'm very sorry, dear Augustus, that the Church cannot give you the truth. I can't even test it, lest it worsen the relationship with the Spurs."

Frois's words were actually mixed with some guidance. She used the results to infer that the Spo family had benefited from this incident, so she assumed that the Spo family was behind the scenes.

But in fact, she didn't know whether Imai Munehisa and Konishi Lonzo had a relationship, and she didn't know whether the Shiba family was really firmly opposed to it in the shogunate. The Nanman Cult was unable to obtain such detailed information.

But as luck would have it, her deliberate guidance hit the mark, and she guessed the truth.

Mr. Konishi frowned.

"The Shiba family...Takada Haruno...Imai Munehisa..."

As a member of the business circle of Sakai Port, President Konishi was very fond of the name of Takada Haruno in Shibaka Town, which made such a big project as the Hokurikudo Trading Road.

Flois nodded and said.

"Yes, behind Imai Munehisa is Takada Yono, an important retainer of the Shiba family. Their malicious speculations can only stop here.

You should know very well that Ishiyama Honganji Temple has brought too much trouble to the church. I can only stay rational when it comes to the Shiba family."

President Konishi nodded.

"Thank you very much for your help, dear Floyce."

After she finished speaking, she wanted to leave, but was stopped by Flois.

"Hashiba Hideyoshi of the Oda family is currently operating in Sakai Port. She has already attracted Tsuda Muneki and has a certain say in the Sakai Port business circle.

The market inventory in Sakai Port is limited, but both the Shiba family and the Oda family hope to obtain a large amount of goods from here.

In order to win the favor of their master after their death, Takada Haruno and Hashiba Hideyoshi must engage in a life-and-death zero-sum game.

Augustus, although the church cannot help you openly, my heart is with you."

When Frois mentioned this, he was clearly reminding Governor Konishi.

President Konishi nodded and said.

"Thank you very much."

Flois hesitated and said.

"As a Hime warrior from the Uki family, will there be any trouble if you interact with other Hime warriors from other families?"

Governor Konishi smiled.

"Dear Flois, although you speak Japanese very well, you still don't understand the principles of the samurai family deeply enough.

The territories of the Oda family and the Uki family are far apart, so if you interact with the Hime warriors who are not hostile, you will not be afraid of the family governor.

Even if one day there is a conflict between the Oda family and the Uki family, the relationship between the two families and the samurai family can still act as each other's diplomats and serve as family governors.

If the Oda family is strong enough and the value of my association with them is great, the family governor may even ask me to serve the Oda family instead to gain more benefits for the Uki family."

Floyce shook his head repeatedly.

"Sinners who are drowned in greed, political animals driven only by profit.
To be continued...