Saeko Busujima found it hard to accept being called a dog, but as long as it was phrased differently—pledging loyalty to the strong—it did not feel so bad.
Of course, whether Eastern Island's traditional art of "the subordinate overthrowing the superior" would happen was another matter entirely.
"..."
Seele scrutinized the girl before her. Her attitude was extremely sincere, and she was a very promising prospect. Not only as a kendo talent, but also as someone with the potential to become one of her kind!
A sickly craving for violence, slaughter, and blood...
But that would also allow her to live more brilliantly in the coming apocalypse.
Though she did not intend to form any attachments, would it not be interesting to cultivate a toy who shared her tastes? After all, it would be such a shame if no audience watched her wonderful performances.
"Kneel before me!"
Having made up her mind, Seele spoke coldly.
"!!"
Saeko Busujima froze. What did that mean?
Seeing that Saeko Busujima did not react, Seele frowned... and prepared to leave without another word. Kneel or not—it was her choice.
Seeing Seele about to leave, Saeko Busujima came to her senses... and decisively knelt before Seele!
"Mm-hm."
Only then was Seele satisfied.
She then placed her right hand on Saeko Busujima's head and imparted Hokushin Mei's swordsmanship to her. After that, she ignored her and turned to leave.
More than ten minutes after Seele had left, Saeko Busujima finally finished fully assimilating the swordsmanship Seele had passed on to her and rose to her feet again.
"It's actually the Northern Dipper One-Sword Style..."
After absorbing the imparted swordsmanship, Saeko Busujima was greatly surprised. The renowned Northern Dipper One-Sword Style was known to everyone in the kendo world; it held an immensely important position in Eastern