"Would you know of anybody conspiring to do this?"

"Let me get the book."

"Taishou."

"Sorry."

"Direct witnesses?"

"Nataku-sama."

"He cannot be interviewed."

"Why?"

"He was just sent to Under Heaven yesterday on assignment by Tentei."

"Mh."

"And Konzen where was he?"

"I don't know. He came later..."

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Day 3: Follow up investigation

"How is the Marshal's condition, Kenren Taishou?"

"Still unconscious."

"He seemed to come just in time to save you, as if he knew what was happening."

"I don't think-"

"You have not been given leave to talk."