5-2 Thoughts and Hopes Within

Upheaval amongst the Kasumiohji Clan, you say?

So, you were hired to be bodyguards for the Princess, right? That makes things clearer...

...but not easier. We weren't ordered to investigate the Kasumiohji Clan.

It seems that the Head Captain doesn't want to stick his nose into their affairs. He doesn't want to mess with them. He's made it pretty clear it's outside our jurisdiction.

At the very least, we will need to find some solid evidence as a basis to justify our initial involvement.

There is one starting point, and that's the Bakkouto.

The Bakkouto?

That's the name they give to the weapons they're using.

We've all have to face them and they're definitely illegal.

I believe, at the very least they're much too powerful for one clan to possess.

So, before we captured you, what was going to be your next move?

We were searching for the real Rurichiyo. The girl who was involved in the wedding ceremony was a fake.

First, we wanted to rescue the Princess, then expose Kumoi as a criminal.

I understand. Now that I've got the whole story, I've decided we will help you rescue the Princess.

There are a few places I think we should check out.

(Thank goodness! Hang on, Rurichiyo. We're coming... We're coming to save you!)

I'm curious. Why are you so willing to drop everything and help us?

Like I said, I have my own personal interests.

Would you mind elaborating on what they might be?

Sure, I suppose I could. But first, we should really get out of here. I'll explain everything while we move.

There's a man named Makoto who's the Third Seat in my squad.

He's extremely capable, but I've learned he's somehow connected to the Kasumiohji Clan.

Just in case, I had Izuru keep an eye on him. And Makoto's been missing since this morning.

Scuse me, but didn't you say you might have an idea where Rurichiyo might be?

Just a hunch. First, I want to check out some spots inside the Kasumiohji palace.