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| Original Title | 忠直卿行状記 |
|---|---|
| Author | 菊池 寛 |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Lord Tadanao, the young and celebrated "Japan's Fan Kuai," rules his vast domain with a pride forged in constant victories and unquestioning obedience. But his world of absolute power shatters when he overhears a whispered conversation, revealing his triumphs are not true merit but carefully staged concessions by his loyal retainers. Plunged into a spiral of doubt, Tadanao desperately seeks genuine challenge and unfeigned emotion. His attempts to pierce this "membrane of falsehood" lead to escalating acts of cruelty and debauchery, alienating everyone around him. He yearns for real connection, for an opponent who won't yield, for a love not born of duty. Yet, each desperate act only seems to reinforce his agonizing solitude, pushing him further into a dark abyss of self-loathing and tyranny. This gripping chronicle delves into the perilous depths of unchecked power, the fragility of truth, and the tragic unraveling of a man consumed by his own unchallenged will. |
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