After binding Jinzāburō tightly with hemp rope, Aoto immediately escorted him back to the North Guard Station at the first opportunity.
Hardly had he escorted Jinzāburō back to the North Guard Station, just as Aoto anticipated—he was immediately summoned to Hosoi's office.
Entering Hosoi's office alone, the lineup inside made Aoto raise an eyebrow in surprise.
The lineup in Hosoi's office was incredibly lavish.
Town Magistrate Hosoi, 2 Yoriki from the Temporary Patrol, 2 Yoriki from the Fixed Town Patrol: Arima and Tojo... In any case, all the leaders of the North Guard Station's "Three Times" were gathered in one place.
All of them were now scrutinizing Aoto, who entered the room, with a gaze mixed with awe, confusion, and unexpected surprise.
Especially Arima.
When Arima first heard "Aoto solved the case in Mukiura Town," his initial reaction was to roar at the Dōshin who came to report: What nonsense are you talking about!
