Two-Shaku-Sama was sunk into the soft child seat that fit her perfectly, staring at the sight before her that made her grind her teeth in fury.
She said nothing. She felt there was no need to say anything.
Just from seeing the changes in Uesugi Tetsu's eyes and microexpressions, Two-Shaku-Sama knew that Karuta had this round in the bag.
Master Tetsu would definitely take her in as a Shikigami!
Or rather, Master Tetsu had wanted to take Karuta in as a Shikigami from the very beginning. The so-called seven days had merely been time for Karuta to make the choice herself.
Master Tetsu was such a good person—kind and generous... If it had been her who had risked her life to save Karuta, she would never have treated her as an equal like this.
She would have made this fox spirit work like an ox twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year, without a break!
But what exactly was so good about this fox spirit who couldn't even truss a chicken? She had no Spiritual Power, and there wasn't even a trace of astral energy from her. She probably couldn't even beat the Koga beside her!
To be perfectly honest, if she, Two-Shaku-Sama, worked hard enough, she could also serve as a recorder!
Two-Shaku-Sama silently attacked Karuta in her heart, then began making bold declarations!
But soon, she recalled Karuta's recording work over the past few days, and a hint of bitterness appeared on her small face...
Yes, I definitely can... I definitely can...
Uesugi Tetsu glanced at Two-Shaku-Sama, who had inexplicably covered her chest and scrunched up her little face, then shifted his gaze back.
After Karuta clasped his hand in both of hers, a prompt flickering with faint afterimages appeared before him.
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