"Mizukage-sama, I'll take you to see Lady Shion first."
After greeting the guards protecting the Witch's Palace, Ashihō immediately came to Soji's side and spoke respectfully.
"Mm, lead the way."
Soji nodded without objection.
Although it was already around three in the morning, the army of demonic ghosts had just attacked the Witch's Palace, and the meteor Soji had summoned had caused an enormous commotion. Surely no one in the Witch's Palace could still sleep peacefully at a time like this, right?
Not to mention that when the meteor Soji summoned struck the ground, its tremendous energy shockwave had even affected the Witch's Palace to some extent.
Sure enough, as Soji and Ashihō walked along, they found that many buildings in the Witch's Palace were still covered in cracks.
Some had even been directly damaged!
There was no doubt about it—these were all the effects caused by Soji's Falling Stars.
Soon, led by Ashihō, Soji arrived at the heart of the Witch's Palace.
When the wooden door opened, the current Miko of the Land of Demons, Shion, could be seen kneeling at the far end of the room!
With long blond-white hair, purple eyes, and a Miko's robe, Shion looked much the same as Soji remembered.
"Mizukage-sama, please enter. Lady Shion is waiting for you inside. I will not accompany you."
After bowing slightly and gesturing for Soji to enter, Ashihō had no intention of going in with him.
After all, he was not qualified to take part in the conversation that followed.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Soji nodded to Ashihō, then walked inside.
Just as Soji was about to reach Shion, the kneeling Shion suddenly bowed deeply, pressing her forehead to the floor with utmost solemnity.
"Mr. Mizukage, thank you very much for extending aid to the Land