265 Wooden Dwelling

"Follow the Waveless River to Oakrath Heights and arrive and look for Kinnojo. Roger, I'll keep your suggestions in mind, Gompachi-Senpai!" Yoichi recapped, thrilled to have a new lead to follow.

Unlike Takamori's suggestions, those of the old Grimbrook village headman were much more detailed and precise. Yoichi didn't even ask him how he knew Kinnojo or how he remembered those details, but he trusted him regardless. The only thing that mattered was the fact that he too, like the Nightblades' guild leader, was pretty sure that Shusaku was in the small village at the northern edge of the mountains.

"I don't know who this Roger is, but that's fine. When you finish eating, join me on the other side of the square. There's someone I want you to meet," Gompachi stated, stepping off his barstool with a hop and heading slowly towards the tavern's exit.