I met a female guardian seeking help for the Azamo League. After learning of her past struggles, we rode to a nearby farmhouse, only to find it attacked by Mongols. After clearing the initial threat, an echoing horn signaled another raid, sent us charging into a fierce battle against skilled Mongols.
A local woman approached me, asking if I had come to aid the Azamo League. Since I never heard of them before, I engaged her in conversation to learn more about the situation.
She explained that local farmers and fishermen had gathered together to join the fight, but their men were supposed to meet her hours ago and had failed to show up. Feeling a sense of duty, Jin decided to ride alongside her, officially starting the side quest titled "For Tsushima".
I followed the woman as we rode our horses toward a nearby farmhouse where the leaders were staying. As we traveled, she shared details about her past. She admitted that as a child, she had always dreamed of becoming a samurai, making this ride beside a real samurai feel like a thrill.
She went on to explain that pirates had raided her coastal village when she was young, killing her parents and forcing her to learn how to defend herself. Hearing her story, Jin remarked that she was not so different from a samurai, noting her ability to ride and fight, which clearly flattered her.
As we neared our destination, smoke began rising into the sky. Someone had set the farmhouse on fire, and a group of Mongols was patrolling the burning grounds. I immediately engaged the enemy soldiers, swinging my blade to draw their attention.
The woman did not hesitate either, stepping up to fight alongside me. An enemy archer tried to pick me off from a distance, so I rushed toward him, leaped into the air with a high kick, and knocked him off balance. Together, the two of us finished off the remaining enemies.
Once the immediate threat was cleared, we re-grouped to inspect the area. Tragically, the men she was supposed to meet were already dead, having been ambushed before they could gather their main force. Jin noted that if the Mongols had found this group, they likely knew the location of the main force as well.
He suggested searching for the rest of the league, but before we could plan our next step, the distant sound of a war horn echoed through the air.
Realizing the Mongols were already attacking the main force, the woman grew desperate to help only to find the next spot it also burning.
Jin warned her that we could not save everyone, but she declared that she would avenge the dead and rushed toward the sound. I could not let her face the enemy alone, so I followed her right into the next Mongol squad.
I opened the battle by leaping at a heavy soldier carrying a large shield, striking him with a jump kick. These Mongols proved to be far more skilled and aggressive than expected, managing to land a few hits on me.
Seeing the woman surrounded while fighting multiple enemies on her own, I quickly turned my focus back to her side to offer support.
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