Sakura's birth plunged all of Sky City, and even Dog Demon City, into joy.
Aside from Princess Lingyue, who was in seclusion, every demon and Half-demon in the entire Western Country was watching this side.
In Sky City, however, Izayoi's feelings were somewhat complicated.
She sat beneath the corridor, holding the half-finished baby clothes in her hands, staring blankly into space.
Sister Suiko walked over and sat down beside her.
"What's wrong?"
"No, nothing..."
Izayoi came back to herself, forced a smile, and lowered her head to keep sewing.
Sister Suiko looked at her and fell silent for a moment.
"Izayoi."
"Mm?"
"Are you thinking that Sister Kanade Hime has given birth, but you still haven't?"
Izayoi's hand paused, and the tip of the needle pricked her fingertip, drawing out a bead of blood.
She hurriedly put her finger into her mouth and sucked on it, keeping her head lowered without saying a word.
Sister Suiko sighed and reached out to wrap an arm around her shoulders.
"Izayoi, Sister Kanade Hime was two months ahead of you. What are you so anxious for?"
"I'm not anxious..."
Izayoi's voice was muffled.
"I'm just... afraid."
"Afraid of what?"
"Afraid that the child I give birth to will feel like a burden to Lord Chiyo."
Sister Suiko froze for a moment.
"Why would you think that?"
Izayoi lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously rubbing her belly.
"A Half-demon..."
Sister Suiko's heart tightened.
Along the way, they had seen what life was like for Half-demons.
Outside of the Western Country, whether among demons or humans, Half-demons were still greatly rejected.
"Izayoi..."
"I know Lord Chiyo won't despise the child. But... what about everyone else?"
Izayoi raised her head and looked at Sister Suiko, her eyes reddening.
"Sister Suiko, it's very hard for Half-demons to