"Kyūbē, if you can avoid going out in the future, try your best not to."
"When it's necessary to go out, do so during the daytime."
"Stick to the busy avenues."
"When buying groceries or daily necessities, shop in areas with better security."
"Yes..." Kyūbē sighed deeply with his head down, "Young Master, I find it so unfair..."
"You have just accomplished such a brilliant feat."
"And yet... life has become unsettled because of it..."
Aoto smiled and raised a hand to gently pat Kyūbē's back a few times: "For samurai like us who have 'Three Times,' being resented and seeking revenge is just a common occurrence."
"Relax a bit, Kyūbē."
Aoto gently consoled the old servant who felt dissatisfied with his encounter—
Bang bang bang...!
Aoto, Saito, and Kyūbē had just seen off Ma, Bo, and Niu, and were still standing in the entrance.
The three of them simultaneously turned to look at the door where several moderate knocks suddenly came from...
