Sayabito Vol. 4: Swords of Destiny (Kodansha, 2024)

After lazing about at Protettori headquarters, Rivia is sent to help stonemasons fix a long-neglected main road in town. As she navigates big personalities in the crew, she learns what it's like to build something not only beautiful, but also integral to the community. However, when the police crash onto the scene, Rivia realizes she must act fast, with or without Kuifa. Later, at the capital's renowned opera theater, a familiar man lurks through the halls with a cloaked figure in tow-a sayabito who's been waiting to strike its predecessor…