บท 15: Shadows in the Mist

A tranquil morning mist enveloped the river, with sunlight just beginning to pierce through, casting a soft, golden glow over a small, fiber boat. Inside, Kaito, Naomi, Kaori, Old Man Leopold, and a cautious fisherman huddled together, their breaths visible in the cool air.

The fisherman glanced around nervously, his eyes wide with apprehension. "We'll be there soon. Just a bit further, hang tight."

He stole glances at Old Man Leopold, whose weathered face remained calm, a stark contrast to the fisherman's anxiety.

"Sir Leopold… it looks like we've managed to avoid detection so far, but…" The fisherman gulped, his eyes darting towards the horizon where shadows flickered in the mist. "Ma Tianzheng has made his artificial girls patrol the area."

Kaito frowned, his brow furrowing deeply. "That doesn't sound good. What do we do if they spot us?"