"Little Bi." Chasing after it all the way, Seryu called out to the Hundred-Armed Giant embedded in the palace's outer wall. The Hundred-Armed Giant shook off the rubble. Most of its body, twisted out of shape by Jiu Ming's kick, and its deformed head smashed into its chest cavity rapidly returned to normal. Then, its body slowly shrank back into its original cute pet form.
"Still not strong enough." Seryu sighed as she picked up the Hundred-Armed Giant and shook her head. Then she revealed a ferocious smile. "But it's all right! As long as you eat more of those monsters, Little Bi, you'll become stronger—and you can keep the Imperial Capital safe too."
"..." The Hundred-Armed Giant's two black ears twitched, and an almost imperceptible twisted gleam flashed through its two glossy black eyes.
"Let's keep hunting those monsters that have been appearing lately. The next time we meet, maybe you'll be able to tear all those criminals to pieces, Little Bi."
With an expectant smile, Seryu left with her Imperial Arm. "What a pity. I didn't recover those two Imperial Arms... Did that girl have any other Imperial Arms? To think she could unleash such terrifying flames... Forget it, none of that matters. As long as you become stronger, Little Bi."
"Idiot! Don't you have anesthetics!? Look, she's about to die from the pain!" Haruhi pointed at Jiu Ming and shouted.
"..." Tears streamed from Mine's eyes in pain, leaving her unable to speak. She wanted to nod, but the muscles in her neck immediately flared with agony. With injuries like these, it really was lucky that she had not died. If she recovered, she definitely had to thank Sheele properly.
Had he overlooked something?
Absolutely not!!!
"...I have everything prepared except anesthetics."
Mine stared at him with