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· The protagonist seeks clues through the teachings of the Samhyeongeum.
· They are told, 'It's enough if that woman finds the fox first,' along with a warning, 'You won't be able to return to your country.'
· A conversation occurs: 'Tell Kai. If you speak what you know, I'll cut off your hand.' This suggests Kai might be Matsumae's spy and possibly knows the location of Kiogumi's hideout.

· The protagonist tries to figure out the enemies' expected meeting point.
· An order is given: 'I'll distract Fujita. Finish it quickly.'
· One character complains, 'What kind of land is this?'
· A regretful line is heard: 'It was all because of a trivial misunderstanding on my part...'
· 'Now's the time to go,' is said, followed by, 'You got away clean earlier.'
· The conversation, 'There's a commotion over here. They'll find out soon,' hints at a tense situation.

· The protagonist finds an amulet received from a spy and learns that Kai wrote something on it, but the samurai couldn't decipher it.
· The question arises, 'Where are they planning to meet?'
· In response to 'Did you find something?', the answer is 'Not yet.'
· The question, 'Are you planning to attack the woman alone?' is posed.
· The dialogue, 'So you're going to write a poem? The samurai must be cornered. Ah, this is it,' indicates that a clue hinting at the hideout was found through a poem.
· 'It seems Nosuke is at the Nakajima tavern. That's enough for now. Let's leave before Fujita returns,' sets the next objective.

· The line, 'Two children in his room. Fujita would be delighted to see that,' highlights the irony of the situation.
· Information is shared: 'The place where the samurai meet the spy is Nakajima-ya. Do you know it? I was asked to show them the sake by the owner there, but he's a man who has unpleasant misunderstandings.'
· 'If it were just me, I wouldn't have any strange thoughts,' is said, followed by concern, 'If it's just you, another fight will start.'
· The question, 'Can you listen without getting angry?' seems to gauge the other person's reaction.

· The conversation continues: 'I'm asking you for something you dislike. You want to find the fox's hideout, don't you?'
· 'Don't bleed. I heard everything from the woman on the battlefield. If Ms. Yuki had said that, she would have gotten that horse back.' This connects to past events.
· In response to 'What happened to that person?', the answer is 'They died.'
· The line, 'Falling off a horse and getting your head cut off, it really is my horse,' reveals the horse's capability and the brutality of the situation.

· An order is given: 'Now, go. You're familiar with the hideout, aren't you? It's not your first time peeking into history, is it? If Kiogumi arrives, hide over there.'
· Information is shared: 'The innkeeper told me. If you know the guests beforehand, you can also know what kind of songs they like.'
· 'As expected. You always finish investigating your guests before sending them off,' emphasizes the importance of information.
· 'My guests are investigated with just one charm,' showcases the protagonist's skill.

· 'I don't touch the beasts, but it's thanks to the prey that follows skillfully. It's not just that. This is what it means to be one with your mount. This guy's owner was Shimoji. That's why I took him in. I'm more comfortable with animals than people,' reveals the protagonist's values.
· 'And I don't have to worry about being stabbed in the back. Besides, they're smarter than people,' explains the relationship with animals.
· The dialogue, 'So what is the cat? If a woman appears with a sword, it's natural for Matsuno's beast to be wary. It would be a disaster if they let their guard down around the woman,' hints at the next strategy.

· 'You just need to obey my words and listen carefully. You're like a plaster cast,' describes the nature of the mission.
· The question is raised, 'Hey, dressed as a village woman and not even wearing a sword?'
· In response to 'What happened to wanting to find the fox?', the answer is 'I'll burn it. But it doesn't suit me.'
· 'It will surely be beautiful,' heightens anticipation for future developments.

· 'Ah, we're here. This is Nakajima-ya. I'll change clothes after getting off the horse,' announces their arrival at the destination.
· 'Why did you say it twice? Because it's important,' adds a touch of humor.
· A warning is given: 'Hey, don't tighten it too much. If it's loose, it'll be a disaster.'
· To the remark, 'It's finished. You have quite a fierce face. A face that looks like it'll splash sake,' the reply is, 'I'm sorry, but this face is something I was born with.'
· In response to 'What did you think when you heard my story last time?', the answer is, 'You probably thought I was running my business peacefully.'

· 'You had a gentle face. Thinking back to that time, maybe that pitiful face will soften too,' recalls past events.
· The worry arises, 'Even so, the owner will suspect my intentions. What should I do if they ask something?'
· 'Don't worry. It's your forte,' shows confidence in the other person's abilities.
· 'Let's go. Let's find Kai,' decides the next course of action.