Xia Yu's imminent return to his home country had sprouted wings and, before nightfall, reached the ears of elite figures like Senzawaeimon and Shinohara Shigetaro.
Even the 'Surgeon' Karl Wise Man, who had recently been on a friendly visit to the Japan Realm, had heard whispers of it.
"Are you sure?"
IGO's Neon Department, Minister Shinohara stood by the office's floor-to-ceiling windows, his whole figure ignited by the bright setting sun, as he listened to Aoki Motota's report with mixed emotions.
"One hundred percent sure. Do you want me to go back now and hand you the checklist of his culinary tools for your review, or should I stay here temporarily?"
After a moment of contemplation, Shinohara chuckled, "You just stay there for now; no hurry to come back!"
The other end of the line breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good!"
"Minister, I have a matter to discuss..."
"Shh! I understand!"
