After hearing what Kiana had to say, Yae Sakura fell silent.
At last, she pushed the sword rack, along with one of the swords on it, toward Kiana.
"This sword is Kite Bird."
Yae Sakura pushed the sword toward Kiana.
Kiana recognized it as well. It was the sword Yae Sakura had always kept by her side.
But what did Yae Sakura mean by this now?
"Kiana, before the Sacrifice Ritual is over, I hope you can keep this sword for me," Yae Sakura said to Kiana.
"Huh? Me? Why?"
Kiana was startled by Yae Sakura's words. "Shouldn't you give this sword to Sister Kallen?"
"This sword... it would be better if you kept it for now."
Yae Sakura shook her head. "My mother left this sword to me, so before the Sacrifice Ritual is over, I want you to keep it safe, Kiana."
Kiana was startled. "Is it really okay to leave such an important sword with me?"
"Mm."
Yae Sakura said, "Kiana, there's no need to say anything."
"Let me have some peace and quiet by myself."
Kiana returned while holding Kite Bird, feeling rather lost.
When she got back, she found Kallen cleaning her guns in the room where she was staying.
"Kiana, you're back."
Without turning around, Kallen said, "Did Sakura say anything to you?"
"N-No, not really."
Kiana said, "Senior sister Yae Sakura gave me this sword to keep."
Kallen's hand paused as she cleaned her gun, then continued wiping it. "Mm..."
"Sister Kallen, is the Sacrifice Ritual in Yae Village really the only thing we need to deal with now?"
Kiana could not help asking.
"It should be."
Kallen set her pistol on the Black Box beside her. "After we settle the Sacrifice Ritual... I'll leave Yae Village with the Black Box."
"That