The group continued on.
Flame Hoof walked at the very front, with Lord Chiyo riding on its back.
Izayoi and Sister Suiko walked side by side in the middle of the group, Douding sitting in Izayoi's arms, while Lingdang rode on Sister Suiko's shoulder.
Yi walked beside Sister Suiko, holding Trident in her arms, her water-blue eyes curiously taking in everything around her.
Ayame walked at the very rear of the group, carrying a medicine box in her hand, her steps light and brisk.
Kirara followed alongside the group, occasionally yawning and flicking her tail.
After they had walked for about two hours, Yi suddenly spoke, her eyes full of curiosity.
"Sister Suiko."
"Mm?"
"Can I... ride that too?"
She reached out and pointed at Kirara.
Sister Suiko turned to look at Kirara.
Kirara was walking lazily with her eyes narrowed. Hearing Yi's words, her ears twitched, and she opened her eyes to look at her.
"You want to ride her?"
Sister Suiko smiled.
"Mm."
Yi nodded, her face flushing slightly.
"We've been walking for so long. My legs are a little sore..."
Sister Suiko couldn't help laughing aloud.
"You're a Water God, and your legs get sore after a bit of walking?"
"Water Gods get tired too, okay!"
Yi pouted, looking unhappy.
Sister Suiko smiled and shook her head, then beckoned to Kirara.
Kirara trotted over, and Sister Suiko murmured a few words by her ear.
Only then did Kirara crouch down in front of Yi.
Holding Trident, Yi clumsily climbed onto Kirara's back.
Once she was seated steadily, her eyes lit up at once.
"So high!"
She looked around excitedly, Trident swaying back and forth in her arms and nearly poking Kirara's ear.
Kirara snorted in displeasure and shook her head.
"Sorry, sorry."
Yi quickly hugged Trident tightly