Chapter 44
Many people couldn’t forget the fire that almost completely destroyed several wings of the Matsuda manor. But many more could never forget the death of Lord Shingo - and sense that a heavy burden had been lifted from their hearts. There were some who were saddened at the so-called “deaths” of the old lord’s Western musicians. Others have whispered that Kai, the Devil’s Assassin, had indeed lived up to his name. In life and in death. But everything was different - more painful - for Aryah and Lani. Especially Aryah. In a way, they have been incredibly fortunate. In the days that followed, they somehow were able to find a place amongst this group of spies and assassins - and even finding something admirable them. The
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