"Lord Tairō." Hosoi bowed, "I have brought Tachibana Aoto."
"Hmm." Ii Naosuke nodded, "Thank you for your efforts. You may withdraw for now."
Hosoi: "Yes, sir."
Rustle... After bowing once more to Ii Naosuke, Hosoi respectfully exited the room and closed the door.
"Mr. Tachibana." Ii Naosuke smiled with a playful tone to Aoto, who was left in the room, "We meet again."
He gestured with his hand in front of him.
"Come, Mr. Tachibana, have a seat at your leisure."
Why did Lord Ii, whom I just parted with not long ago, summon me here for a private meeting?
With this question in mind, Aoto knelt in the spot Ii Naosuke had just indicated and placed the Ghost-Slaying sword to his right.
At this moment, Ii Naosuke wore a faint smile and sat cross-legged casually, appearing quite relaxed.
"Hahaha." Seeing Aoto sitting formally and properly, Ii Naosuke teased, "Mr. Tachibana, you don't have to be so formal; you can relax a bit."
