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Aiko watched as Hama-Noshima in the form of Yume handled the matters of the kingdom, how she walked and spoke like the real Empress after the thing that occurred in the royal chambers. Theodore had done his magic and gave Aiko more of what Hama-Noshima had done after killing Yume. The woman had ruled the village with an iron fist and gained the respect of the villagers until the very scene Aiko was taken to.
Hama-Noshima had held a feast in celebration of the return of the Bishamon Brotherhood after fighting for the lands and rights of the village against an enemy. The feast hosted the warriors and was rewarded. After the feast, Hama-Noshima had ordered that they stay back for an extra reward and the moment the last person left the grand hall, the doors closed without anyone touc
