Kidomaru did not join the discussion about the forest's contamination.
After all, the source of the contamination, Seven-Horn Mountain's condition, and all the dangers it posed were none of his concern. He had even temporarily set aside the monsters that affected the length of his employment, paying no close attention.
At that moment, the Asura demon was staring blankly at his palm as disbelief spread through his heart.
Just now,
just a moment ago!
He had actually, inexplicably, blocked the yokai girl's attack for that unscrupulous onmyoji!
That had absolutely not been his intention!!
He was an Asura demon,
a born fiend who knew only slaughter, with no attachment to companions or protecting others!
More than that, he wished the bastard onmyoji who had tormented him throughout their journey would hurry up and die!!
"I promised Dalu Nü too. I have to protect him!"
He could not understand it, and sank into profound self-doubt.
Next time, I'll just let him die quietly!!
How should he describe these things?
After all, he had no spare money to buy anything unnecessary now.
"You can exchange it with me for a day off your employment, buy things you like, offer it directly to your deity, or save up to buy her a gift."
A faint smile touched Arata's lips, as though he was already prepared to receive thanks.
With doubt and mockery rising in his heart, Kidomaru raised his left hand, which held the "hidden weapon," to eye level. He opened his fingers, and the object the unscrupulous onmyoji had tossed him came into view.
"Gain altitude, Owl! Hurry!"
Confusion surged up from Kidomaru's heart and flashed in his demonic eyes.
In the end, however, he did not lash out. Without a word, he accepted the ninja pouch the other man offered and