That afternoon, Okabe Iyayama was invited to New Wanjin's warehouse district.
The one who came to get him was a lavishly decorated four-wheeled carriage.
The carriage body was intricately carved, gilded and inlaid with silver, with craftsmanship showing in every detail. The horses were carefully selected Kiso breed, uniform in color, all excellent beasts, and each one worth a fortune. As for the coachman, he was exceptionally skilled, both in handling the reins and understanding the temperament of the horses—a retired veteran from Harano's Internal Guard Team, who had fought in the Battle of Takeshige Manor. He switched professions to coachman because an injured knee made long journeys impossible.
Mm, this was a vehicle prepared by officials like Endo Chiyoda and Maeshima Shichiro, meant for flattering Harano and arranged for Princess Dog's outings. However, since Princess Dog rarely left her residence, it gradually became the greeting car for entertaining important guests.
