Mitsunari nodded, willing to take Hayate's trust in this Archer woman at face value. "Perhaps I've been overly suspicious since having that vision. Whatever the story behind this Miss Archer, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with mysterious books. Forgive me, Yagami. I'll leave you to Miss Crystal and Miss Sarah..."

But the women were already gone, chatting with a different courtier. Mitsunari huffed under his breath. "Why do I always have this effect on women?"