Koji stopped at the side of the road and lit up a small campfire to rest.
'I should be able to reach Giyaku tomorrow. The black swordsman, huh? I wonder if I can meet him there.'
Koji went the usual route. He didn't have superspeed like Carter so it took him quite a bit longer to reach Giyaku.
'I hope that Lady Chiaki is still there. I need to tell her about her mother.'
Suddenly, he heard the hooves of horse. Koji grabbed his blade immediately.
Another traveler arrived. The man covered his face entirely. They exchanged glances.
"Please relax, stranger. I'm not here to cause trouble."
"Show me your face then." Koji said.
The man jumped off his horse and pulled his mask down.
"I am Shinka Tenmaru. Have you seen this woman?"
In the painting was a detailed portrait of the Shrine Maiden.
Koji frowned, "What do you want with her?"
Tenmaru raised an eyebrow, "So you met her? Good. I've been following her trail for weeks now."
