> Raise a hand to stop her. "I've heard some of this in general, but the details aren't clear to me. Exactly how much payment is Reimu demanding, and why? How many people have been.. punished for failing to pay?"
> "I should be able to free another after I've rested for a few hours. I freed you first hoping your magic might aid in freeing the rest. Where are you planning to rest? It's dangerous to go alone."
> Would we be able to move the unconscious youkai?
>"You do not know? Were you not subject to the same demands?"
>"Everybody is expected to provide a monthly payment of $200."
>"She claims that she is deserving of such a sum in exchange for maintaining the Hakurei Border."
>"I know that a few youkai had already fallen victim before I attempted to help. I am unsure of how many more have been punished after myself..."
>"...On that note, may I inquire so as to the current date?"
>"Perhaps we should here, if it would only take a few hours for you to restore the others?"
>"Unfortunately, seals are not my area of expertise. Regardless, I shall offer my assistance if you wish for it."
>"I do not know. I shall find a place."
>Byakuren gives you a small smile.
>"Do not worry about me, even if I have been defeated before, I am still capable of defending myself should the need arise."
>You could, however, doing so would be likely to make removing the seals more difficult, as they were connected to the rooms they were in.
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