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“Beware of Frauds”

[Vollmond Town—Street]

Akira: If I remember right, I just have to take that turn, and I should land back on main streetー

Unshaven Man: Hey there, good fella, you dun’ look from around here. Could I interest you in some fine tea leaves?

Akira: Uh, I’m fine, thanks.

Unshaven Man: C’mon now, dun’ be shy. Mark my word, it’ll make you feel sooo relaxed, like you’re walking on clou—

Arthur: Fascinating. Care to tell a future customer more about its benefits?

Akira: Arthur! What brings you here?

Arthur: A little investigation, actually. The streets brought to my ears some curious business…

Someone around these parts has been selling counterfeit, highly addictive tea leaves. Naturally, we cannot have such dangerous substances circulate on the market.

…Which brings me to you: have you heard anything about this? Surely you must have, among colleagues of the trade.

Unshaven Man: (Gulps) …I don’t know anything, sorry.

Arthur: Oh? Well, it’s a bust. Maybe I will be luckier somewhere else. Right, before I forget—

(Arthur fires his gun.)

Akira: WHA!?

(H-He shot that guy’s bag...! Wait, huh?)

(Some leaves fell from it… They’re so dark, they could be charcoal for all I know! Does this mean that he’s the one behind this fraud…?)

Arthur: If by any chance you stumble upon that charlatan, tell him this:

Arthur: There won’t be second chances.

Unshaven Man: EE, EEEK…!

(The unshaven man runs away from the scene.)

Akira: Gosh, finally, it’s over… Thank you for your help, Arthur.

Arthur: No need, Akira, I’m relieved to see you unharmed above all else. These parts of town are relatively safe, but…

I beg of you to remain cautious. This neighbourhood is still within Vollmond Town.

Akira: O, Of course…! I will!

(Arthur is usually so amiable, I never thought he could be terrifying like that… Especially with how quickly he drew his gun, that… That sure was a sight to behold, and once was enough...!)

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