The Way of the World A tale from the world of Legend of the Five Rings by John Wick Just ahead of them, a young man approached. When he was within speaking distance, he fell to his knees, his face to the ground. "Lord Hotoyuri, I bring news from your father's court." The samurai turned to his wife, his eyes saying all. "Tell me this news," he said to the messenger, his eyes still fixed to his wife. The messenger rose, his head still bowed and turned, returning the way he came. "You are leaving, then?" she asked, her eyes still low. "Yes. I must go. My father will need me." He stopped.