Chapter 66

Life in the Castle (城での生活, Shiro de Seikatsu) is the 66th chapter of the To Your Eternity manga.

Summary
Citizens of Uralis are reading this week's new issue of Weekly Bonchien. This week's best Bonnist Award goes to Prince Bonchien himself after a storm of praise descends on him for capturing Fushi.

Fushi overlooks the town from the castle as Bonchien and Kahaku approach. Bonchien asks if Fushi slept well but Fushi ignores him and asks if he can leave tonight in case Nokkers comes. Bonchien assures Fushi he'll easily beat the Nokkers but Fushi warns him that Nokkers can pop out of the ground without warning. The last time he defeated Nokkers was by blasting them up with gunpowder. Bonchien ecstatically announces that the castle already has bombs all around it so Fushi shouldn't worry. Fushi is shocked and amazed at this but Bonchien quickly says it's a lie. Fushi tells Kahaku they're leaving and bids Bonchien farewell. Bonchien quickly stops Fushi and begs him not to leave until he becomes King. Fushi tells him that isn't his problem and Bonchien cries that if Fushi leaves, he'll come with him.

The scene cuts to Bonchien explaining to his guards why he's decided to accompany Fushi on his travels now. The guards simply say okay to this as Pocoa and Torta barge into the room. They ask if he's really leaving as he just got back home. Bonchien tells his siblings not to be sad and that he's just going out for a bit to help protect people a bit. Kahaku comments that the Church of Bennett probably won't like that idea of Bonchien running around with the Guardians. Bonchien says he doesn't care since he's Prince Bon. His mother arrives and asks him how he's going to explain Fushi leaving to the citizens. They think of Bonchien as a hero who defeated evil. Bonchien says he'll tell them the truth and explain that they should cooperate with Fushi. Bonchien catches up to Fushi who's made their way out of Uralis. Bonchien asks him to wait up and if he's that opposed to the idea of him coming along. Fushi says no and simply explains that he just wanted to spend time away from the castle before they leave. He summons a bed and places it in the open land. Bonchien protests this and says Fushi will catch a cold if he sleeps outside. Bonchien claps at his servants to make a wall for Fushi, but Fushi says he can make it himself and summons a wall made with leaves. Bonchien points out that the wind would blow the leaves away and Fushi summons a brick but says that they're heavy though. Bonchien is puzzled by this and asks why doesn't Fushi summon a whole house. Fushi explains that he can only make parts right now as a servant of Bonchien offers to help Fushi build. Bonchien asks Fushi what else he can't make and Fushi lists water, fire, things that are a lot bigger than he is, and things he hasn't seen yet. Bonchien questions about living things and Fushi says he can't. Fushi summons a husk of a Kaniflower crab and gives its lifeless body to Bonchien.

Bonchien asks Fushi what will happen when Fushi's finished collecting everything, since that's his job. Fushi is speechless then says he never thought about it before. Suddenly Bonchien waves his arms out and calls to "the Man in Black" and asks him what Fushi's reward will be when he's finished. The Beholder appears before Fushi and tells Fushi that he will grant Fushi "freedom." Fushi tells Bonchien that the Beholder said he'll grant Fushi "freedom" and Bonchien bows to the air thanking the Beholder for the response and to remember his name, Bonchien. Fushi points out that the Beholder isn't where Bonchien is facing and that he is behind him. Bonchien turns around and tells Fushi he's amazed that Fushi can trust someone who uses vague words like "freedom" and asks if Fushi makes that spiritless face because he doesn't trust the Beholder.

Bonchien tells Fushi not to worry about his job for now as the day after tomorrow, there will be a parade for them when they leave. He tells Fushi to train his facial muscles to smile for it and to try and make some friends. Bonchien asks if Fushi has a sweetheart to which Fushi blankly stares back at him. He then orders Fushi to find one and Fushi just says okay. Bonchien heads back to the castle but warns Fushi not to run away cause he'll catch him again no matter where he goes or how many times he tries. He thanks Fushi for the crab and leaves. The next morning, Fushi wakes up and thinks about finding friends and a sweetheart. He knows what it means but he doesn't get it. Pocoa then enters his makeshift house and greets him good morning. She tells Fushi that her big brother has a present for her and takes Fushi to town. Pocoa takes him to stable and tells Fushi to pick a horse. Fushi is amazed but tells her he doesn't need to ride a horse as he can turn into one. Pocoa states that it's an order from Prince Bon so if he doesn't pick one he'll be executed. Fushi doesn't know which one to pick and Pocoa tells him that females are more obedient. He wonders which one will be his friend and explains to her that Bonchien told him to make friends. Suddenly, a white horse bites Fushi on the leg and won't let go. Pocoa wonders if such a beautiful horse has always been there and suggests Fushi to pick that one saying it's perfect for him. A cry is heard outside the stable and Pocoa and Fushi rush outside to Bonchien asking what's the matter. He tearfully tells them that he was on his way to visit Fushi but since it stunk around here he covered his nose with his precious handkerchief. A gust a wind came and blew it away into a pile of waste by the river.

Fushi offers to retrieve the handkerchief but Bonchien stops him saying he'll get his dress dirty. More waste drops out from above onto his handkerchief to Bonchien's horror. Todo arrives at the scene and asks if Bonchien lost something. Just as Bonchien pouts and says he'll write about this in the next issue of Weekly Bonchien, Todo makes his way through the waste and picks the handkerchief up. He holds up the handkerchief and asks Bonchien if this is what he lost. Bonchien replies probably (since it's covered in waste) as more waste drops from above onto Todo's head. Bonchien, Fushi, and Pocoa look on in disgust.

Some civilians were watching and laugh at Todo. A couple throw buckets of water at Todo as ordered by the Queen who then tells Todo to clean the rest off herself.

Later, Todo is washing up in the river and Fushi approaches him. Fushi asks him if he's okay and says that he's got guts to be able to do that. He then asks him how he's able to do what he did. Todo tells Fushi that he's so fat and slow that the only way to keep working in the castle is to prove that he's useful. to Bonchien. He would do anything for him. Todo finishes washing the handkerchief and asks Fushi if this is really the Prince's. Fushi supposes so and states that Bonchien said it was a precious handkerchief. Todo blushes. Fushi suddenly clues in and asks Todo if he likes Bonchien. Todo quickly denies liking Bonchien and points out that he is a man.

Todo tells Fushi he'll be joining them on the expedition and that he looks forward to seeing him there. Fushi asks him what his name is and he replies, "Todo."

In the castle courtyard, Fushi attempts to ride his new horse to no avail. Kahaku comes up to him and laughs saying Fushi can't approach the horse from behind and that his horse-riding skills are still in progress. Fushi says he'll just learn on the road.

Fushi switches topic and asks Kahaku if men like men too. Kahaku says it's a sudden question but it does happen since the world is so big. Kahaku then asks Fushi which does he like: men or women. Fushi says that since he spent a lot of time as a man, if he were to fall in love, it would probably be a girl. Kahaku quickly tells him that it would be fine if he fell for a man too. Especially since Fushi is currently in a woman's form, it's possible for him to like a man. Fushi agrees.

Kahaku asks why Fushi is talking about this with him and Fushi responds that Bonchien told him to find friends or a sweetheart, but he doesn't really get it himself, since he spent a lot of time alone. Kahaku meekly responds that he hopes Fushi finds a sweetheart.

The next day, Fushi, Kahaku, Bonchien and his army head out. Bonchien points out that Fushi isn't smiling like he told him to and then forces Fushi's mouth into a smile with his hands. In this edition of Weekly Bonchien, this week's best Bonnist Award goes to Fushi. The paper writes that Fushi isn't a demon but a holy knight who fights to protect people from the Nokkers. It further explains that Prince Bon was deeply impressed by Fushi and has decided to leave the castle with him in order to support Fushi's fight.

The crowd celebrates and cheers for Fushi as he leaves the kingdom, as Cylira and other members of the Church of Bennett watch from the shadows.

Chapter Notes

 * Bonchien decides to leave Uralis with Fushi.
 * Fushi lists out that he cannot make: water, fire, things that are a lot bigger than he is, things he hasn't seen yet, and living things.
 * Once Fushi has collected everything, The Beholder says he'll grant Fushi "freedom."
 * Bonchien gifts a horse to Fushi.
 * Todo is hinted to have a crush on Bonchien. He's also hinted to be the girl Bonchien met when he was younger who gave him his precious handkerchief.
 * Fushi, Kahaku, Bonchien and his army leave Uralis.

Trivia

 * Bonchien and Fushi both win best Bonnist Award from Weekly Bonchien on different occasions.