The Belated Wager

"Both of you..."

Before Yukino could finish speaking, Tang Di and Solva had already perfectly concealed themselves within the rocky walls on either side.

"Just as expected of seniors!"

After sighing in admiration, Yukino composed her expression and suppressed the killing intent around her, quietly waiting for the sound of something cutting through the air.

"Boom!"

Almost the instant Yukino finished adjusting herself, a streak of white light descended from the sky and crashed down in front of her.

"You..."

Before Yukino could finish, the other party spoke first. "Yukino... is that you?"

"Eh???"

"Who are you? How do you know my name?"

Hearing Yukino's words, Angel froze for a moment. But when she recalled that guy's sinister grin earlier, she instantly understood.

"These people really have a twisted sense of humor!"

After complaining, Angel walked up to the white-haired girl and asked in a trembling voice, "Your name is Yukino Aguria, and you lived in Rosemary Village when you were little?"

"Who exactly are you? How do you know all this?"

Having confirmed the other party's identity, Angel could no longer hold back the tears welling in her eyes.

"Yukino!!!"

Seeing the figure rushing toward her, the white-haired girl hurriedly retreated, drawing the short blade at her waist at the same time.

"Who exactly are you?!"

Only then did Angel come to her senses. She hurriedly pulled the dark-gold token from her robes.

"This..."

Seeing this, Yukino quickly took out the one she carried as well.

"Buzz!"

At that instant, both tokens released golden light. They drew toward each other, closing in until they finally merged into a gleaming golden tiger-head token.

"Since you came to honor the appointment, why didn't you reveal your identity right away?"

Hearing her younger sister's sharp rebuke, Angel gave a bitter smile.

"Um...