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Ryosuke patted Giyuu on the shoulder and said earnestly.
"In the future, when Sabito is not around, do not talk to unfamiliar people by yourself, and do not express any opinions about strength or weakness, especially when commenting on other people's companions. Just try to remain silent."
Be a quiet, handsome man; that's the path that suits you.
Yoshiyuki Tomioka tilted his head slightly, completely failing to grasp the logic behind it.
Ryosuke's words made it sound like he was being treated like a child.
It's as if Sabito is no longer around as a parent, and he can't take care of himself at all!
However, Giyu had a basic trust in Ryosuke, and after thinking it over, he obediently nodded.
"……Oh."
Ryosuke was both annoyed and amused, and shook his head helplessly.
"Alright, take me to see Makomo. I haven't seen that girl in ages."
Yi Yong responded and obediently led the way.
Upon entering the ward, the little girl was leaning against the bed, looking quite well.
She and a few little ones gathered around the bed, and Makomo teased them, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons with laughter.
Upon seeing the two, Makomo instinctively tried to get up.
"Mr. Ryosuke! Giyu!"
"Lie still and don't move."
Ryosuke held her down and examined her injuries.
Makomo's left arm was wrapped in bandages, and she had abrasions on her face, but her overall complexion was still okay.
"Looks like he's recovering well."
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Ryosuke. I'm much better now. Ms. Kanae said I just need to rest for a few more days."
True grass is as it is said.
Ryosuke casually ruffled the little guy's hair, making him giggle.
He looked at Makomo and asked.
"I heard you got injured while saving someone, and you ran into a tough guy?"
Makomo nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Actually, the mission itself isn't particularly difficult."
"My team and I discovered that the evil spirits had kidnapped some children and were hiding them in a cave."
"I successfully rescued the children, and there weren't any major injuries, but..."
She paused, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
"Those ghosts gave me a very strange feeling."
Ryosuke also became interested: "What's so strange about it?"
"They are not like the ghosts we usually encounter, which are either bloodthirsty and crazy or cunning and treacherous."
Makomo tried to describe them: "Their movements were somewhat stiff, their attack methods were limited, and their eyes were very empty and emotionless, like puppets being driven and manipulated by someone."
"A controlled ghost?"
Ryosuke rubbed his chin.
Could it be a new lower moon?
Makomo and the others returned safely after rescuing the children, but there was no information about the Lower Moon.
When the granary is robbed, the evil spirits will surely be enraged.
This doesn't fit the temperament of the waning moon.
There is too little information to make a judgment.
However, Ryosuke still made a note of the situation.
After all, he now needs a durable lower string to complete the score.
I should go check it out when I have time!
Kanae came in carrying a medicine tray and helped Makomo change her dressing.
After finishing everything, Kanae gave Ryosuke a wink.
Ryosuke understood and went out with her.
"what happened?"
"Mr. Ryosuke, are you free tomorrow?"
"Yes, there are no missions for the time being."
Ryosuke smiled and said, "What is it?"
“There was a problem with the handover of a batch of herbs that was in urgent need of delivery in Honjo Ward, Tokyo Prefecture.”
Kanae paused for a moment, then continued.
"The original coordinator couldn't get things done, so Xiaoren and I will go there ourselves to bring the medicinal herbs back as soon as possible."
Ryosuke nodded and agreed.
"Okay, I'll go with you tomorrow."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ryosuke seemed to remember something and asked jokingly.
“Giyuu is also in the Butterfly Mansion, he…”
Before he could finish speaking, Ryosuke felt Kanae's reproachful gaze.
Mr. Ryosuke, are you kidding me?
"Mr. Giyu is rather... well, Mr. Ryosuke, you know him, and Shinobu has a lot of opinions about him. Asking him to mediate might be..."
"I see."
Ryosuke suppressed a laugh and waved his hand.
Neither of them is easy to deal with.
This family will fall apart sooner or later without me!
Ryosuke and his two companions set off early in the morning, and things went relatively smoothly.
Kanae was very patient and there were no conflicts, while Ryosuke basically stayed offline the whole time.
With their major concerns resolved, all three of them walked with much lighter steps.
On their return journey, they deliberately slowed their pace, passing through the town and stepping onto the wooden bridge.
The river flows gently beneath the bridge, reflecting the warm afternoon sun. The banks are lined with typical Japanese townhouses, and the occasional passing boat brings a sense of tranquility.
The three chatted idly, in a good mood.
"You damn good-for-nothing! Hurry up! What are you dawdling for!"
A rough male voice came from the other end of the bridge.
The three looked in the direction of the sound and saw a middle-aged man pulling a girl onto the bridge.
The girl was filthy, her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were empty and lifeless, devoid of any light, like a puppet.
In this chaotic world, it is not uncommon for the sale of children and the rampant human trafficking, and the government often turns a blind eye.
Ryosuke was taken aback.
Frogs! No way?!
This familiar scene...
At this moment, Kanae frowned slightly and stopped the human trafficker.
"Please wait a moment, sir. What's wrong with this child? Can you tell us about her situation?"
The human trafficker glared at her impatiently, his tone harsh.
"What are you doing! Don't you know the rules! If you want to ask questions, you have to pay! You can only ask after you pay!"
"We will buy this child."
Kanae said.
At that moment, Shinobu Kocho instantly understood her sister's meaning and followed her without hesitation.
Before the trafficker could even haggle, Shinobu Kocho grabbed a handful of copper coins and silver horns and threw them out!
"Here's the money! We're taking the person with us!"
Kanae grabbed the two of them and turned to run.
"Hey! You guys..."
The trafficker was taken aback, and when he saw the scattered coins on the ground, he hurriedly bent down to pick them up.
Ryosuke could only watch helplessly as he watched all this unfold.
After meeting Tanko, Tanko's wife Kanao also appeared.
Another child prodigy!
No, she's a genius girl!
Just as Ryosuke was about to leave, the human trafficker rushed over and grabbed him by the collar.
"Hey! You're in cahoots with those two women, aren't you? They didn't give you enough money! You have to make up the difference!"
Friend, you're so brave!
Ryosuke laughed at the joke, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"You want money?"
Chapter 115 An Empty Shell Without a Soul