Chapter 7: The Four Lolis Make Their Dazzling Entrance (cont.)

After complaining for a while about the Ground Self-Defense Force that specifically targeted Spirits, the Rabbit doll raised its head and looked at someone who had called out both its and Yoshino's names from the very beginning.

"Big sister, if you want to get close to Yoshino, you can put it into action~"

Probably noticing the nearly starry-eyed look in Okita Souji's eyes, the Rabbit doll swayed its body as it spoke.

"Really?" Though she wanted nothing more than to pull Yoshino into her arms and pat her head, Okita Souji still retained the bare minimum of restraint as she looked at the blue-eyed girl.

The girl, who had remained silent the entire time, nodded. She had not sensed any hostility or anything similar from Okita Souji.

Without any hesitation, Miss Okita set down the long sword in her hand, gathered the soft and adorable little girl into her arms, and gently stroked the girl's tassel-like hair.

The Spirit girl being patted also narrowed her eyes contentedly.

"Then, big brother, can you tell me who exactly you are? What are you here to see Yoshino for?"

While Miss Souji was engrossed in head-patting and Yoshino was engrossed in being patted, the puppet worn on Four Lolis' hand continued chatting with Li Zihan, probing for information.

"I suppose I'm a god." Upon hearing the question, the young man with the identity of the Sole God nodded and answered.

"As for why I came here, I suppose I heard a girl's prayer and came to act as the hero who would protect her."

The moment he said that, both Yoshino and the toy hand puppet froze. His words truly challenged their understanding.

"Pfft... ha... ahahahahaha!"

The hand puppet threw back its head and burst into laughter.

"What is this~ I never expected