“We’re approaching Kanno’s shop, ” said Modred.

He spoke into the phone and told the chauffeur to pull up across

the street. Kira took off her glove. The sapphire rune-stone burned

brightly. She glanced at Wyrdrune. He removed his headband. The

emerald in his forehead was glowing with a bright green light.

Modred did not have to unbutton his shirt to know that the

runestone in his chest was giving off a bright red glow.

“It would appear that Don Kobayashi was right, ” he said.

“So it is Kanno, ” said Fugisawa. “What happens now?”

“That all depends, ” said Modred.

“On what?”

“On whether or not you intend to arrest us for breaking and

entering.”

Fugisawa grunted. “It seems to me that I just caught a glimpse of

someone moving around in there. As a duly appointed officer of the

law, it’s my duty to investigate. There might be a robbery in

progress.”

Modred smiled. “It might be wiser for you to remain here.”

“I won’t be able to investigate from here, ” said Fugisawa, getting

out of the car.

“Suit yourself, ” said Modred. “But I warn you, whatever might

happen in there, don’t try to interfere. It could be worth your life.”

“Didn’t you say Kobayashi had some men watching this place?”

Kira asked Fugisawa.

“That’s right. Five men, I think he said.”

“I don’t see anybody around.”

“You won’t, ” said Fugisawa. “Not if it’s a hit squad.”

“What do you think they’ll do when they see us going in?”

“Probably call in for instructions.”

“Think they’ll try to stop us?”

“We’ll find out soon enough, won’t we?”

They crossed the street and walked up to the front door of the