At this moment, a middle-aged man hurriedly approached Aoto.
"Lord Tachibana! Those four are all securely bound!"
This middle-aged man was Hui Dalang, the patriarch of Mukiura Town, who had previously looked down on Aoto when he was investigating the "Granny Ping Murder" case.
Aoto was no longer that "Blockhead Don" of the past; he was now a rising star with fame in Edo.
The shift in identity had brought a dramatic change in Hui Dalang's attitude towards Aoto.
Now, facing Aoto, Hui Dalang's eyes held no contempt, only sincere reverence and respect.
"Hmm." Aoto nodded, "Thanks for your hard work, take them to the Magistrate's Office."
"Yes!" bowing respectfully to Aoto, Hui Dalang turned around and commanded his servants, "Take them away!"
"Get up! Move! Move!"
"Everyone stand up!"
...
The servants of the Jishinban drove the tightly bound group, strung together with a long hemp rope, roughly toward their destination.
