"A monster is attacking the village. Protecting the village is the Miko's responsibility. I need to deal with those monsters now."
As she spoke, Yae Sakura rose from her kneeling position, walked over to the wall, and took down a sword hanging there.
"Monsters?" Kiana froze for a moment, then recalled what Xu Yanwu had just said. "Senior sister, let me help you! I can deal with those monsters too!"
"You want to help, Kiana? Then I truly appreciate it." Yae Sakura paused, but did not refuse Kiana's help.
When it came to a monster invasion, having one more person to help was always a good thing.
Still, Yae Sakura added, "But fighting those monsters is very dangerous."
"It's fine! I'm Kall..."
The words caught in Kiana's throat. After glancing at Kallen, she changed what she had been about to say.
"I'm going to become a hero who protects others! Leave this to me!"
Seeing Kiana like this, Kallen spoke up as well. "Then I'll help too."
"Although I'm injured right now, I can still help evacuate the villagers..."
"Consider it repayment for your kindness."
"Then thank you both," Yae Sakura said to Kiana and Kallen.
"You're welcome!" After saying that, Kiana followed Yae Sakura outside.
The villagers outside grew excited upon seeing Yae Sakura. "Lord Miko! That monster is about to enter the village! Several people have already been injured outside!"
"I understand. I'll head over right away."
Yae Sakura nodded and ran straight down the mountain.
Because of her injuries, Kallen did not immediately follow. Instead, she asked the villager for the location.
"Then, Sister Kallen, I'm going to help senior sister."
After saying that, Kiana chased after Yae Sakura in the direction she had run.
Before long, Kiana saw the Honkai Beast the villager had mentioned—the one