"Benefactor is the most generous term, yes." There's a hint of skepticism to his words. By all accounts, the Convoy is convenient. It has living space, resources, and a route nicely plotted out for them.

The shields protect, the messages give guidance...

But convenience is often a tool for manipulation. He knows it all too well.

To answer Vincent's question, Akechi nods. "There are a few of us. I've been recording and collecting whatever clues I can find, while a man named Jayce has done extensive research into mysterious runes that dot the land. He also documented strange, religious tenants that branded a select few of us who tampered with roadside shrines."