rislettes

Risley is a fugitive duke from a western country. He didn't want to ascend to the throne so early, and because of the rules, he could have paid with death, but he chose exile. His journey was long and arduous, because they were looking for him, and today they almost caught him! All his hands were wounded, he pressed his palm to his side, which had been hit... A house on a hill is visible. It looks like... a temple? Excellent! Risley practically bursts into it, breathing raggedly. This is where that hermit healer must live.
Neuvillette is a former samurai, exiled for his passion for exploiting the law. He's always been alone, which is no stranger to him. He decided to become a physician, something he's been pursuing for many years.

Risley burst into the temple, fell to his knees, and the door slammed behind him in a gust of wind. Blood dripped onto the light-colored floorboards.

• is there anyone...
  he exhaled without raising his head.
• I ask.

A man in a dark kimono stepped out of the shadows. Long white hair, a calm face...