Yoshi and his companions were escorted to the Council Hall of Nagano, a grand structure imbued with an air of solemnity. The City Lady and her council members awaited their arrival with serious expressions. As they entered, the traveler—a citizen of Nagano who had accompanied Yoshi and his group on their journey—stepped forward to recount the events he had witnessed.
He delivered a detailed account of their shared journey to the council members before bowing and preparing to leave.
“Thank you. Your deeds will be rewarded,” said the City Lady, her voice firm yet gracious. “You may now be excused.”
Once the citizen departed, the City Lady turned her attention to Yoshi and his companions.
“We are deeply grateful to you for heeding our call for aid,” she began, her tone tinged with both gratitude and urgency. “But there is a pressing matter we must address immediately.”
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the group before continuing.