"You should be aware of this, right? Edo has not been very peaceful recently. It's best for you and Miss Angoulême to go out less often."
Before Anthony could respond, Elodie chuckled and replied on behalf of her grandfather in a half-joking tone, "You have shown us such great kindness; it would be too discourteous not to visit you personally!"
Anthony nodded and immediately added, "Do not worry about me and Elodie. I know Edo has not been peaceful recently, which is why I specifically chose to visit at night and brought along bodyguards recommended by a friend."
"At night, when it's quiet and there aren't many people on the streets, it won't be easy for outsiders to notice that Elodie and I are Westerners."
"The 8 samurai waiting outside now were recommended by an English friend who has lived in Japan for a long time as strong and reliable bodyguards."
Anthony's bodyguards were now waiting quietly outside Shiwei Hall for Anthony and Elodie to come out.
