Ah, I see. You had that thought too, didn't you? If Tiger-san wishes for the eradication of one faction, and Dragon-san wishes for balance, then naturally Tiger-san would have titles working in her favor.

[arches a brow, and then shrugs]

Admittedly, most of our villains have died due to executions or because they were partnerless. But it's still worrying, if balance is the ending we seek.

[and as for Varian's request. . . Akechi pulls another piece of paper from his pocket and hands it over! seems like he had a copy of his original letter at the ready]