Lin Yoriichi said a quick word to Shinobu Kocho, then followed the obviously suspicious men out of the exhibition hall and into a secluded alley.
From a distance, Lin Yoriichi heard their conversation:
"Those guys were watching far too closely. There was no chance to make a move."
"Come to think of it, why did the Cult Leader ask us to get a flower?"
"Exactly. A blue spider lily might be rare, but you can't eat it or drink it. What use is something like that?"
"Forget it. It's not like it's only on display for one day. Let's come back tomorrow."
"Didn't we join the cult to live an easy life? Why do we still have to work...?"
Their discussion suddenly quieted, because Shinobu Kocho had appeared in the alley.
The moment he saw Shinobu Kocho, the eyes of the cult member in the lead lit up, and he whispered to the others:
"We might not have a chance to get the Blue Spider Lily today, but if we bring this woman back to the cult, we'll still have something to show the Cult Leader."
"Yeah, this woman is really pretty. Just a little short."
From a distance, Lin Yoriichi clearly saw that although Shinobu Kocho was smiling, a vein had bulged at her temple.
It was not just because of their words, but also because the man had already approached her and begun introducing himself:
"Hello, little miss. Would you be interested in learning about our cult?"
"We're the Eternal Paradise Cult, and our teachings are..."
Shinobu Kocho's smile suddenly brightened:
"That sounds very interesting. I'm very interested in this Cult Leader of yours."
She had hidden her Nichirin Blade before entering the alley.
Now, Shinobu Kocho looked just like a beautiful, sheltered girl from next door.
She