Before the two men paying him such deep respect, Jinshi realizes, “This is not an act of respect toward Jinshi the eunuch. If you slay Shishou as a crime of treason against the nation, it means mobilizing the Forbidden Army, which is the Emperor’s direct force. And commanding that would not be the Grand Captain Rakan, but instead…” Sensing this, Rakan presses, “How much longer do you intend to continue deceiving with that false facade, Lord Jinshi... No, Prince of the Moon,” urging Jinshi—as a true member of the imperial family—to make a decision.

Witnessing Rakan’s earnest plea, viewers online buzzed with excitement: “Rakan’s scene gave me goosebumps,” “So cool,” “The contrast was striking,” and “This development is amazing!”

The anime “The Apothecary Diaries” is based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuuga. Adapted into manga as well, the series has surpassed 40 million copies sold. It is a mystery-solving entertainment series in which the apothecary’s daughter Maomao—who has an unusual obsession with poisons and medicines—and the enigmatic, handsome eunuch Jinshi confront difficult cases arising within the imperial court.

■Episode 44 “Fortress”
[Synopsis]
The warehouse Maomao and Kyou-u (Natsumi Fujiwara) infiltrated was the workshop for Feifa projectile weapons, where Jinshi was also attacked during the hunt. There, the two are discovered by the cold-hearted woman Shenmei (Rica Fukami), who appears accompanied by one of the envoys, Ayla (Lynn). They narrowly escape punishment, but Maomao is ultimately captured and taken to a “fortress” surrounded by snow and impregnable walls. Shafts of Feifa, numerous and formidable, stand guard within. Maomao soon realizes she has been swept up in an extraordinary incident that could shake the very foundations of the country.

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