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“I’ you a link,” Ushi-Oni said “It will tell you what you need to know”

The phone chirped as the link arrived Han held the phone out to watch It was a Japanese news report, indicating that the death toll fro three of the four Americans and the castle’s owner, Kenzo Several others were still in critical condition and not expected to survive

On the video, the reporter was standing outside the hospital, explaining that the cause of the fire was under investigation but that there was little inforo on

“You should pay me extra for such a job” Ushi-Oni wheezed as he spoke and went into a short coughing fit as soon as he finished

“Are you ill?” Han asked

“I was injured,” Ushi-Oni said “But I’ve done my job Now it’s your turn I want my money”

Han wondered how badly the Des as well “You’ll be paid what I promised But I’ll have to double-check this information”

“Do whatever you have to,” Ushi-Oni said “But I’ There were survivors I need to disappear in case the truth coht”

“I have other things to do,” Han said

“Don’t think you can cheat ”

The last thing Han wanted on his hands was an angry, jaded assassin The less but the principle ht I may even have another job for you—if you’re up to it”

Silence for a second, then, “Payment first After that, we can talk”

“Of course,” Han said “I’ll send you a location where the money will be distributed You’ll have to dress for the occasion”

“I’ to you”

“Neutral ground,” Han insisted “The Sento Trust me, you’ll see plenty of your old friends there”