He never expected—after resolving the "Man-Slayer Incident," the Thief Cat Monk would send him a new commission so quickly!
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Since "Boss Kiryu having something to discuss with him" was completely fabricated by Mukiwa, Aoto naturally didn't need to head to the Thousand Affairs House.
After walking a while with Mukiwa, the two parted ways at an intersection, each heading home.
Passing through the familiar alleyways he'd traveled countless times these months, Aoto quickly returned to Little Ishikawa Hoshimura Willow Street.
Climbing the steep slope where Shiwei Hall was situated, the shadow of Shiwei Hall soon appeared in Aoto's view.
Having lived together with Chokata, Kondo, and the others for so long in Shiwei Hall, Aoto had long developed familial feelings towards it.
Gazing at the massive shadow of Shiwei Hall from afar, a distinct sense of peace filled Aoto's heart, lightening his physical fatigue slightly.
