She awakens to the realization that here is the point, the granite breakers around which all shock and puzzlement must swirl unheeded. Honjowara Okido, Chairman of Nagato Combine and its leading corporate enterprise, Nagato Corporation. The Green Serpent Guard are the Chairman's elites, his servants, agents, and warriors. First and foremost, they are sworn to safeguard his life, no matter the cost. Abruptly, Machiko realizes that the status of the Chairman now is irrelevant. Until seconds ago, she would have considered the home of her parents to be tranquil and untroubled. She must stir herself, look ahead, anticipate any other threats that may be coming this night.