582 – Checks out (1)

The place in the center is near the marketplace between two districts. In Arata’s notes, it wasn’t mentioned if the Hayate in this place is connected to a guy named Karu or Goro, but it’s still Hayate with a scar on the face.

He made his way to the marketplace by following Arata’s direction. Seeing that it’s near a marketplace, many types of people should be there, so he thought that he shouldn’t have to hide himself anywhere. But he still has to be careful, because he’s in a place he doesn’t know and no one is around him to take care of him but himself if anything happens.

Since he’s still unfamiliar with the concept of districts, he asked someone for direction to go to the marketplace when he thought he’s near. There were two women whom he assumed to be housewives. They had groceries in their hands, and assuming that they had just come from the marketplace, he approached.

“Excuse me.” He bowed slightly. “May I ask the direction of the marketplace?”

The women instantly turned around