Granting Durandal her protection had merely been a whim of Enma's.
As for how far the child would go in the future, that was beyond her concern.
Soon, Gion took the child away, along with the attendants present, creating a quiet environment for the two to talk.
This improved Enma's impression of Gion even further.
"I came this time mainly to discuss the matter of 'Demon Cry Swordsmen' with you."
Enma sat behind the tea table on the left side of the platform, stroking the blue flames of the shrunken Matatabi curled up beside her as she looked at Mihawk and got straight to the point.
"Demon Cry Swordsmen?" Mihawk looked surprised. "What are those?"
"They're swordsmen who cultivate demonic energy. It works like this..."
Over the next ten-odd minutes, Enma explained her idea to him in detail.
Mihawk listened attentively, looking thoughtful.
To him, these Demon Swordsmen were much like swordsmen who cultivated Chakra or magic power.
The only difference was that the Demon Swordsmen would have Enma standing behind them.
"So, what do you think? Can you help spread it here?" Enma asked expectantly after she finished.
"Swordmaster Hall can help promote Demon Swordsmen and attract those who are interested, but the choice must remain theirs."
Mihawk meant that he would not force the swordsmen to cultivate demonic energy.
This left Enma somewhat dissatisfied.
She hoped Mihawk could organize a group within Swordmaster Hall to cultivate demonic energy together and become Demon Swordsmen.
As for respecting personal choice, it was hardly worth mentioning in the eyes of Enma, who had grown accustomed to being domineering in the Underworld.
Besides, cultivating demonic energy was a good thing. It was not like she was harming them.
Mihawk could sense the change in Enma's mood and said calmly, "I have a