YUHI
Truthfully, even if Derrick hadn't sought them out. He would have gone to find him. There is nobody else he can trust in these parts. What he told Sumire wasn't a lie, this is a fairly peaceful little hidden village. Because of the steep slopes, people hardly venture out or go inside. However, sometimes bad ones do slip in. The men at the tavern they had been staying at just happened to be good people, but there is no guarantee that everyone here is good.
'Now that I know Makino is here, I will suspect everyone we come across. That girl has the power to influence so many people. It's too risky.' His gaze fell towards Sumire.
As much as he likes how determined she is, it would be better if he grabs the necklace on his own. 'I'll leave her with Derrick, and get the necklace myself.' Sumire definitely won't like that idea, but there is no choice. Makino is far too dangerous.