Sakura and Ryota stumbled into the Adventurer's Guild, their wounds seeping with blood. Kosu was already there, still recovering from his own injuries. They sat down heavily, their eyes reflecting the pain they felt. Kosu quickly call the medic before go to his friend.

"We failed," Ryota said through gritted teeth.

Kosu looked at them both with concern. "What happened?"

"We cornered Dr. Kuro, but one of the Black Sun's top officers showed up and defeated us," Sakura said, her voice weak.

Kosu felt a wave of anger wash over him. "How can the Black Sun be so strong? We need to do something about this."

Sakura nodded in agreement, wincing in pain. "We do. But first, we need to heal and rest."

Sakura and Ryota then collapsed and lost consciousness, they were rushed to the hospital due to the severity of their injuries. Sakura's wounds were particularly severe, and she had to undergo surgery immediately. Ryota was also badly injured and was admitted to the ICU for observation and treatment.

Kosu was also injured, but he insisted on staying by his friends' side in the hospital. As they lay in their beds, Kosu couldn't help but feel guilty. If he had been there, maybe they could have defeated the Black Sun's top officer and captured Dr. Kuro. But now, with Dr. Kuro's escape, the Adventurer's Guild was being held accountable to the City Hall.

The City Hall had always been skeptical of the Adventurer's Guild, and this was just another reason to put pressure on them. Kosu knew that they needed to do something to restore the City Hall's trust.

Kosu knew that they had to take responsibility for their actions, but he also couldn't bear to see his friends suffer. He spent long hours at their bedside, praying for their swift recovery.

He looked at Sakura and Ryota, determined to make things right. "We need to come up with a plan," he said. "Something that will show the City Hall that we are capable of handling this situation."

Kosu walked into Jinpei's hospital room, his bandaged hands clasped together. Jinpei, lying on his bed, greeted him with a weak smile.

"How are you feeling?" Kosu asked, taking a seat next to Jinpei.

"Better," Jinpei replied, "but my head still hurts."

"I'm sorry about everything that happened," Kosu said. "I want to make things right between the Adventurer's Guild and the City Hall. We need to clear our name."

Jinpei nodded in agreement. "I'm with you, Kosu."

As they talked, Kosu suddenly felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him. He struggled to keep his eyes open, but eventually succumbed to the spell that had been cast on him.

Jinpei's eyes widened in shock as a mysterious figure appeared in the room. He was dressed in a dark cloak and his face was shrouded in shadow.

"Who are you?" Jinpei asked, his voice trembling.

The figure stepped forward, revealing a silver emblem on his chest. "I am from the Silver Eclypse," he said. "We have been watching you, Jinpei."

Jinpei's heart pounded in his chest. He had heard of the Silver Eclypse before - they were a secretive organization rumored to be involved in assassination and espionage.

"What do you want with me?" Jinpei asked, his voice shaking.

"We want to help you," the figure said. "We know that you are in a difficult situation, and we believe we can offer you a way out."

Jinpei was skeptical. "I don't know if I can trust you," he said.

The figure chuckled. "You don't have a choice, Jinpei. But let me assure you, we have your best interests at heart. We can cure your condition, and we can also help with the situation between the Adventurer's Guild and the City Hall."

Jinpei listened intently, his mind racing with questions. How could he trust this mysterious organization? What did they want from him?

Jinpei was unsure, but the stranger's words were compelling. "How?"

The figure smiled again. "We have our ways. But first, we need your cooperation."

Jinpei gulped. "I need time to think about it," he said.

The figure nodded. "Of course. Take all the time you need. But know that the longer you wait, the worse your condition will get."

As the figure turned to leave, he whispered a few words under his breath. Jinpei suddenly felt a strange sensation in his throat. He tried to speak about the Silver Eclypse man, but no words came out.

"What did you do to me?" he gasped.

The figure smiled again, more enigmatically than ever. "Just a little insurance, to keep our conversation a secret."

With that, the mysterious figure disappeared, leaving Jinpei alone with his thoughts. He knew that he had just made a deal with the devil, but he had no choice. The fate of the Adventurer's Guild - and perhaps the entire town - rested on his shoulders.