Reiku returned to Hidden Realm on the following day. He committed to going back to Mount Kurama as soon as Mater Tenshin started feeling better. He didn't want to leave since he knew that the old man needed him in these times, but he had to return immediately because the Central Hidden Realm also needed him, especially Relina.
Reiku arrived at the Central Hidden Realm as the sun was about to set. He went to the inn first to see how things were going before going directly to the shrine.
"Welcome back, Master Reiku." Right at the gate, Serishi immediately greeted Reiku. It's a good thing since she had enough time to help Arisa escape since Reiku took so long to return.
Serishi was prepared for any punishment Reiku would impose on her, if ever Reiku discovered that she was involved in A
