"Listen to me carefully, because this is important!" Kinzo began.

"As I mentioned, we only shelter people here for a short time. However, for your specific case, we already have a plan!"

"What do you mean by 'specific' case?" Koru interrupted him.

"I wasn't told, but you'll find out once you've safely left the city."

Koru still seemed somewhat suspicious.

"Anyway, we'll give you disguises so you won't stand out in the city. Also, we'll provide you with water and soap to deal with that beastly stench."

Kinzo held his nose as he spoke.

"Did you come here through the sewers or what?"

"Yes."

"Oh, God! Alright then. Once you've taken care of that, you should leave here immediately. We've already notified someone outside the city who will help you get out. Until this person arrives, you should look around the city a bit. But watch out for the soldiers!"

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"Why do we need to leave here at all? Can't your contact pick us up here?"

"From what I've heard, you have the commander of the 15th unit on your conscience. The army will definitely search every corner of the city, including here. You're not safe here. Neither is the contact if they are seen coming here. That would also put us in danger!"

"I understand."

"Good. Let's get started then!"

Kinzo then gave them fresh clothes and washing supplies.

Meanwhile, Kawao noticed something.

"Hey, Kinzo!"

"What is it?"

"Do you happen to know a Kinto who lives on Isulon?"

Kinzo thought about it for a moment.

"Yes, I know him! He's my older brother."

"Why do you live apart?"

"He probably told you how he fought in the last War of the Lost, right?"

"Yes."

"While he fought for our 'country,' I tried to take care of our mother. We lived here in Kurani even back then. Our father also died during that war, which is why our mother didn't want him to lose his life there too. But he didn't listen to us. We parted in anger. A few years later, a major battle broke out between Kasaka and Nagasa here in Kurani... During this battle... she died. Her last words were: 'Save yourself!' A few days after the battle, he returned. He was devastated, and I fought with him again. I said it was his fault she died because he wasn't there. She worried he would fall in the war, but in the end... it was her.... I hoped he would learn his lesson, but... He left again. This time to Isulon. Since then, I haven't heard from him again."

A heavy silence settled over the room.

"Did he..."

"No! He didn't mention you at all when we were there."

"I see."

He left wordlessly, leaving the two alone.