The little fox's greeting failed to earn her an equal response from the senior demon. Instead, a cold voice slipped from his lips. "A shrine maiden?"
As Kidomaru repeated the words, his scrutinizing gaze fell on the young fox before him, who had yet to reach adulthood.
That cold, indifferent stare made the juvenile Three-Tailed Fox whimper instinctively. She abruptly shrank behind Arata, her tiny body trembling without cease.
A fox's senses were sharper than those of many other creatures. Even that fleeting meeting of gazes was enough for her to perceive his terrifying nature clearly!
Beneath that seemingly delicate, handsome face lay an ocean of bloodshed and sin!
He truly deserved the title of senior demon!
"Hey, hey, Kidomaru, you're scaring her."
"The Three-Tailed Fox will be serving alongside you at Enmusubi's side from now on. Remember to be nicer to your companion."
Feeling the little creature trembling behind him, Arata spoke to Kidomaru with some resignation.
This fellow kept insisting that he cared nothing for that foolish goddess, yet whenever something concerned her, he couldn't help revealing his concern.
That glance had undoubtedly been an attempt to test whether the little fox, a fellow yokai, harbored any ulterior motives by unleashing his intimidating presence.
Of course, it was also a warning meant to last.
"Serving?"
"At her side?"
"Don't think having a contract with me gives you the right to spout nonsense!"
The label suddenly thrust upon him made Kidomaru flare with anger, and the chains coiled around his arms began to clatter.
He was a demon destined to hunt the great yokai of the world, not some attendant willingly serving that foolish goddess!
"Yes, yes, yes."
"No, of course not."
"You're an Asura demon, the Ghost King of the Asura Ghost Domain, Kidomaru, destined to hunt all