[ Megumi listens keenly, taking in Matoba's explanation. He's never met another person who uses shadows as a medium to summon shikigami, so anything he can learn about Matoba's technique can help him better understand his own. Both their shikigami are similar in that aspect. Though the dogs behave like dogs, enjoying a pet and treat, they do not tend to stray from the basic commands that Megumi gives to them. A part of him, as they had spoken about a few months back. ]
My technique. For the investigation, we'll see what the dogs come up with.
[ Speaking of the dogs, one of them gives a grunt, glancing at Megumi. He seems to understand their meaning immediately.
Maybe they can leave the conversation about his technique for later, then. ]
So it looks like the dolls have a similar scent to the kidnappers from the Iron Bear.
[Matoba is about to say something, with regards to his thoughts on Megumi's abilities- but he pauses as the dogs seem to have found something.]
So then, that confirms it.
[Matoba's expression remains neutral as ever, but there's the slightest seriousness to his thoughtful face. If Kaneguma was in cahoots with these twisted old gods, then what plan were they trying to hatch by luring the Lost Souls out into the Wastelands? Were they trying to leave the city defenseless so that they could launch another attempt at attacking the Enma or Underground? Or were they trying to capture the Lost Souls themselves for some purpose?]
[Either way, it feels like a trap and a misstep to send their people into the Wastelands, but it was a difficult argument for the Sutoku to make, that they should leave Kaberou's daughter to her fate.]
[Perhaps he should consult with the Daitengu.]
Let's keep this within the clan for now. It's likely been surmised by others as well, but if we are being lured out by our enemies, we should stop to consider the possible results more carefully.
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My technique. For the investigation, we'll see what the dogs come up with.
[ Speaking of the dogs, one of them gives a grunt, glancing at Megumi. He seems to understand their meaning immediately.
Maybe they can leave the conversation about his technique for later, then. ]
So it looks like the dolls have a similar scent to the kidnappers from the Iron Bear.
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[Matoba is about to say something, with regards to his thoughts on Megumi's abilities- but he pauses as the dogs seem to have found something.]
So then, that confirms it.
[Matoba's expression remains neutral as ever, but there's the slightest seriousness to his thoughtful face. If Kaneguma was in cahoots with these twisted old gods, then what plan were they trying to hatch by luring the Lost Souls out into the Wastelands? Were they trying to leave the city defenseless so that they could launch another attempt at attacking the Enma or Underground? Or were they trying to capture the Lost Souls themselves for some purpose?]
[Either way, it feels like a trap and a misstep to send their people into the Wastelands, but it was a difficult argument for the Sutoku to make, that they should leave Kaberou's daughter to her fate.]
[Perhaps he should consult with the Daitengu.]
Let's keep this within the clan for now. It's likely been surmised by others as well, but if we are being lured out by our enemies, we should stop to consider the possible results more carefully.