"Now, what's your plan?"
"I have to leave. I just remembered that I have a meeting with the Chi Brothers." Instead of responding to Crypto's query, Reiku decided to take his leave.
Crypto feigned a smile. Reiku continued to have difficulty facing his genuine emotions, as he had anticipated. What could he do this time?
"Then it appears that I won't be able to stop you from remaining here any longer, but before you make a decision, consider the repercussions so you won't regret it later."
"Yeah, right. Thank you for reminding me of that sort of thing. That's too nice of you!" Reiku's expression changed to one of seriousness.
"Don't worry, everything is going according to my plan; I have control over everything."
After speaking with Crypto, Reiku walked straight to the shrine. He didn't
