Opium is being smuggled by an underground organization, leading to financial loss for Lord Miya Tetsuya due to unpaid customs duties. Kaeru Haya, a ronin watch leader, reported that the operation has consistently undercut the lord’s income. The latest shipment quantity was significant, indicating a larger operation.
It was revealed that the smuggling ring is also transporting "quack," a term suggesting additional illicit substances. A large Mantis ship from the Drowned Merchant River is linked to these smuggling activities and has been observed lingering in the harbor. Kaeru Haya expressed concern about the ongoing smuggling operations and emphasized the need to apprehend the smugglers.