The Conversation between Moroyuki and Masanaga (3)

"To remain faithful," replied Moroyuki keep taking care of his sword.
"To the Emperor?" asked Masanaga again watching his brother oiling the sword.
"To whom mind never."
"What?"
"It doesn't matter to whom you are faithful. It is to remain faithful that is important," with this, Moroyuki wiped his sword.
"Are you talking about ethics?"
"No. I am talking about reality,” gazing at the sword, he continued, “Remember, we are aliens here in Mutsu. They are all fighting each other in chaos here changing sides in their own interests. If we did the same changing sides in our interests, we would be one of them. Then, they, natives, have advantages, and we, aliens, would be diminished. We should be distinguished and even marked to survive and prosper here in Mutsu. Remain faithful, even if you are surrounded by all the enemies. That would work for the long," Moroyuki spoke unusually long for him.
"Ah, now I think I understand you, my brother."
"Thank you," sheathing his sword, Moroyuki faced Masanaga at last.