Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives too late to save Monk Ensa from a demon.
• Yae Sakura completes the commission but doesn't receive the promised reward.
• She gains 13 crystals, achieves the "Ten Thousand Demon Slayer" title, and completes two missions.
• The second main quest, "Slay a Great Demon," is completed instantly, rewarding her with 200 crystals.
• The third main quest, "Defeat 15 Great Demons," is revealed, requiring her to overcome 15 Great Demons to unlock the next world.
• Yae Sakura claims bounty rewards, gaining 200 more crystals and acquiring Higokumaru.

Character Developments

• The young monk becomes determined to become the strongest monk and purge all demons after Ensa's death.
• Yae Sakura shows no interest in the commission reward, focusing on her duty as a priestess.
• Higokumaru, the Big Sister Beast, is introduced, showing a playful and somewhat annoying personality.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of facing demons, even for those who choose to fight them.
• The determination and resolve to protect others, as seen in the young monk and Yae Sakura.
• The theme of duty and responsibility, with Yae Sakura not doing her job for rewards but out of a sense of duty.

Character Interactions

• The young monk vents his anger and frustration, worrying Yae Sakura that he might target her later.
• Yae Sakura and the young monk share a moment of understanding and shared purpose in their duty to fight demons.
• Yae Sakura interacts with Higokumaru, showing annoyance and regret at acquiring him as a bounty reward.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru reunite in a new world, with Higokumaru calling Yae Sakura "Big Sis."
• Yae Sakura introduces Higokumaru to Kikyo and Kaede in Kaede Village.
• Higokumaru expresses her loneliness during Yae Sakura's absence and her eagerness to accompany her on missions.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Struggles with Higokumaru's constant use of "Big Sis" and feels guilty for not considering Higokumaru's feelings during her absence.
• Higokumaru: Misses Yae Sakura deeply and is delighted to be by her side again, but remains mischievous and playful.
• Kikyo: Trusts Yae Sakura completely and allows Higokumaru to accompany them on missions.
• Kaede: Eager to befriend Higokumaru and play with her, showing her innocent and friendly nature.

Significant Themes

• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships, as seen in Yae Sakura's realization of Higokumaru's feelings.
• The contrast between the normal world (Kaede Village) and the absurd world of Yae Village, highlighting the uniqueness of each environment.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru: Their dynamic shifts from Higokumaru's initial loneliness to her joy at reuniting with Yae Sakura, showcasing their close bond.
• Higokumaru and Kaede: Higokumaru is initially wary of Kaede but agrees to be her friend, demonstrating her willingness to accept new companions.
• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: Their relationship remains strong and trusting, with Kikyo accepting Higokumaru as part of their group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura contemplates her inventory of weapons and Stigmata, deciding to give away Hannah Stigmata to earn favors.
• Higokumaru appears in Yae Sakura's room, revealing her abilities, including teleportation, assassination, and danger precognition.
• Yae Sakura decides to equip Schrödinger (Top) and Attila (Bottom) Stigmata and asks Higokumaru for help.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura shows interest in managing her inventory and equipping powerful Stigmata to increase her strength.
• Higokumaru demonstrates her abilities and willingness to help Yae Sakura, showing loyalty and affection.

Significant Themes

• The value of strength and powerful equipment in this world.
• The bond between Yae Sakura and Higokumaru, with Higokumaru showing devotion to her.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru interact playfully, with Yae Sakura teasing Higokumaru and Higokumaru showing shyness and affection.
• Yae Sakura asks Higokumaru for help in equipping Stigmata, showing trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura equips new Stigmata, gaining increased burst damage.
• Kikyo informs Yae Sakura about the Jewel of Four Souls and their mission to protect it.
• Yae Sakura accepts the special commission to protect the Jewel of Four Souls, with significant rewards including EXP chips, gold coins, and skill points.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura demonstrates her commitment to protecting the Jewel of Four Souls, even without the mission rewards.
• Kikyo shows trust in Yae Sakura by involving her in the mission, despite her half-yokai nature.

Significant Themes

• Trust and acceptance of Yae Sakura's half-yokai nature.
• The power and danger of the Jewel of Four Souls, which can enhance yokai strength and grant wishes.
• The responsibility of protecting the Jewel of Four Souls from falling into evil yokai hands.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo's relationship deepens as Kikyo entrusts Yae Sakura with the mission.
• Yae Sakura expresses gratitude to Kikyo for her trust, reassuring her of her commitment to the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo arrive at the heavily guarded Slayer Village.
• They are initially met with hostility but are recognized and welcomed after Kikyo identifies herself.
• The clan leader requests Kikyo's help in protecting the Jewel of Four Souls from demons, as the village is overwhelmed by constant demon attacks.
• Kikyo and Yae Sakura are led to the room where the Jewel of Four Souls is enshrined.

Character Developments

• Kikyo is shown to be highly respected and trusted, even by strangers, due to her holy aura and reputation.
• Yae Sakura, though initially hesitant, follows Kikyo's lead in kneeling and sitting on the floor, showing deference to Kikyo and the situation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and respect based on reputation and appearance (Kikyo).
• The power dynamics and politics surrounding the Jewel of Four Souls.

Character Interactions

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura: Kikyo leads the way, and Yae Sakura follows, showing a level of trust and deference.
• Kikyo and the Slayer Village clan leader: The clan leader trusts Kikyo implicitly and asks for her help in protecting the Jewel of Four Souls.
• Yae Sakura and the clan leader: Yae Sakura is initially hesitant to kneel and sit on the floor, but she eventually does so, showing respect for the situation and the clan leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jewel of Four Souls, a tiny pink crystal, is stolen by a winged serpent demon.
• Yae Sakura and Kikyo attempt to retrieve the Jewel but fail due to the demon's speed and agility.
• Yae Sakura uses her Flash Step to catch up to the demon and kills it, but they both begin to fall from a great height.
• Higokumaru, a little fox spirit, flies to Yae Sakura's rescue, and they land safely together.
• The Jewel of Four Souls is recovered from the demon's corpse.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Demonstrates her impulsive nature, quick thinking, and bravery, but also shows concern for Higokumaru's safety.
• Higokumaru: Proves to be reliable and brave, willing to help Yae Sakura despite her heavy weight.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Impulsiveness: Yae Sakura's actions show both bravery in facing danger and impulsiveness in not considering the consequences.
• Dependability: Higokumaru's timely rescue highlights the importance of dependable allies.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru: Their bond deepens as Higokumaru proves her loyalty and dependability, while Yae Sakura shows concern for her well-being.
• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: They work together to retrieve the Jewel of Four Souls, demonstrating a cooperative relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kikyo retrieves the Jewel of Four Souls from the demon's corpse.
• The Jewel of Four Souls is purified in Kikyo's hands, proving she's the one to guard it.
• Kikyo and Yae Sakura leave the Slayer Village and head towards a nearby hot spring.
• Kikyo sets up a barrier around the hot spring for their safety.

Character Developments

• Kikyo demonstrates her precision and skill in retrieving the Jewel of Four Souls.
• Kikyo shows consideration for Yae Sakura's wish to bathe in a natural hot spring.
• Yae Sakura expresses gratitude towards Kikyo for remembering her desire to soak in a hot spring.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Jewel of Four Souls and its reaction to Kikyo.
• The importance of rest and self-care, as seen through Yae Sakura's excitement about the hot spring.

Character Interactions

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura's bond grows as they share a moment of relaxation in the hot spring.
• Kikyo shows a hint of shyness around Yae Sakura, indicating a deeper emotional connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura wakes up from her nap to find Kikyo examining her stigmata.
• Yae Sakura equips Kikyo with a set of four-star stigmata, [Elizabeth Bathory], and a weapon, the Gale Blade.
• Yae Sakura apologizes to Kikyo for her inappropriate behavior.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Realizes her feelings for Kikyo and decides to maintain a friendship, apologizing for her behavior.
• Kikyo: Accepts the stigmata and weapon from Yae Sakura, showing trust in their friendship.
• Higokumaru: Interrupts Yae Sakura and Kikyo's conversation, showing jealousy and desire for Yae Sakura's attention.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and trust between Yae Sakura and Kikyo.
• Yae Sakura's struggle with her feelings and maintaining boundaries.
• The power of stigmata and weapons, and their impact on character strength.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: Share a moment of intimacy while Yae Sakura equips Kikyo, leading to an awkward situation that Yae Sakura apologizes for.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru: Higokumaru interrupts their conversation, showing his desire for Yae Sakura's attention and leading to a shift in focus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura, accompanied by Higokumaru, encounter and defeat a group of demons.
• Kikyo receives the powerful Gale Blade from Yae Sakura.
• The trio returns to Kaede Village and meets with Uesugi daimyo's envoys, who commission them to clear a battlefield infested with demons.
• Yae Sakura accepts the commission, which is revealed to involve facing a Great Demon.

Character Developments

• Kikyo demonstrates her powerful spiritual abilities and calm demeanor, even when faced with a difficult task.
• Yae Sakura shows her confidence in Kikyo's abilities and her own, hinting at a deeper connection between them.

Significant Themes

• Duty and responsibility: Both Kikyo and Yae Sakura accept the commission to clear the battlefield as part of their duty as shrine maidens.
• Power and adaptation: Kikyo adapts to the immense power of the Gale Blade, highlighting the importance of mastering new abilities.

Character Interactions

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura work together to defeat demons, showcasing their teamwork and mutual respect.
• Kikyo and Yae Sakura have a moment of tension when Yae Sakura refers to Kikyo as "hers," but they quickly resolve it, maintaining their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kikyo offers the Jewel of Four Souls to Yae Sakura, but she declines, revealing the jewel's true nature as a dangerous object that grants twisted wishes.
• Kikyo decides not to give the jewel to Yae Sakura after considering its potential dangers.
• Yae Sakura and Kikyo bid farewell to Kaede and set off towards the battlefield at the border of two nations.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura shows her wisdom and understanding of the world's dangers, declining the Jewel of Four Souls and warning Kikyo about its true nature.
• Kikyo shows trust in Yae Sakura's judgment and decides not to give her the jewel.
• Kaede expresses her desire to become a firearms priestess, inspired by Yae Sakura's weapons and teachings.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of unchecked power and the consequences of misused wishes.
• The importance of trust and understanding between friends.
• The exploration of new paths and careers in a changing world.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo's friendship deepens as they share their thoughts and experiences.
• Yae Sakura inspires Kaede to pursue a new path as a firearms priestess, offering her weapons and guidance.
• Kikyo and Yae Sakura's bond grows stronger as they continue to travel together, facing challenges side by side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura, Kikyo, and Higokumaru travel on foot towards the border of Musashi Province due to the scarcity of horses in the Sengoku era.
• They stop by a river, where Yae Sakura uses her Thunder Angel cross to catch fish for lunch.
• Upon reaching the border battlefield, they encounter a thick fog formed from dense resentment and miasma, obscuring the area and revealing countless corpses.
• Demons, including undead and resentment-based creatures, start appearing and attacking them.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura demonstrates her resourcefulness and combat prowess using her Thunder Angel cross for fishing and later against demons.
• Kikyo shows her seriousness and skill in dealing with the dense resentment and miasma, as well as her ability to purify demons.
• Higokumaru expresses her confidence in protecting Yae Sakura from the resentment using her foxfire.

Significant Themes

• The scarcity of resources in the Sengoku era, particularly horses, which are vital for transportation and warfare.
• The horrors of war, as evidenced by the countless corpses and the dense resentment and miasma at the battlefield.
• The dangers posed by demons and the need for purification.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo work together to navigate the dangerous battlefield, with Kikyo taking the lead and Yae Sakura providing support.
• Yae Sakura shows affection towards Higokumaru, accepting the snake she caught despite finding it troublesome to prepare.
• Higokumaru expresses her desire to protect Yae Sakura from the resentment, demonstrating her loyalty and affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kikyo, Yae Sakura, and Higokumaru encounter and defeat a Kyokotsu, a well-dwelling monster, expecting a stronger foe nearby.
• A massive earthquake reveals a Gashadokuro, a giant skeletal monster born from unburied battlefield remains, over a hundred meters tall.
• Kikyo attempts to exorcise the Gashadokuro with an arrow, but it proves ineffective.
• The Gashadokuro attacks, and Yae Sakura uses [Tyr's Broken Arm] to defend against its bone hand.

Character Developments

• Kikyo demonstrates her knowledge of monsters and combat skills.
• Yae Sakura shows determination and courage in facing the Gashadokuro.
• Higokumaru expresses excitement at the sight of the giant bones.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of leaving the dead unburied and the power of resentment.
• The challenge and excitement of facing powerful monsters.

Character Interactions

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura work together, with Kikyo providing information and guidance.
• Higokumaru's childlike excitement contrasts with the seriousness of the situation.
• The Gashadokuro's appearance and actions drive the characters to act together for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura and her allies fight against Gashadokuro, a giant skeleton yokai.
• Gashadokuro can regenerate and summon skeletal minions.
• Yae Sakura defeats Gashadokuro with a single Blade Counter, but the mission is not complete.
• Gashadokuro's soul, a ghostly blue flame, is captured and reveals it was created by another legendary monster, Shiranui.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura demonstrates her immense power, defeating Gashadokuro with ease.
• Kikyo shows her demon-purging spiritual power, temporarily weakening Gashadokuro.
• Higokumaru captures Gashadokuro's soul and reveals it can communicate.

Significant Themes

• The power of life and death, represented by Shiranui and Gashadokuro's souls.
• The consequences of war and the treatment of the dead, leading to the creation of yokai.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura, Kikyo, and Higokumaru work together to fight Gashadokuro.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru capture and interrogate Gashadokuro's soul.
• Gashadokuro's soul reveals its connection to Shiranui, setting up the next part of the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura and her companions purify a battlefield filled with resentment and miasma, creating a great demon, Gashadokuro.
• They defeat Gashadokuro and complete the daimyo's commission.
• Yae Sakura trains Kaede in marksmanship and gives her modern pistols.
• Yae Sakura plans to visit the canyon where the great demon Ryukotsusei is sealed and invites Kikyo to join her.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura demonstrates her combat prowess and leadership, guiding her companions through the battlefield purification and training Kaede in marksmanship.
• Kaede shows potential in marksmanship but still needs improvement.
• Kikyo shows hesitation in leaving the village to accompany Yae Sakura, revealing her responsibility towards guarding the Jewel of Four Souls.

Significant Themes

• The power of resentment and miasma in creating demons.
• The importance of purification and exorcism in dealing with demonic threats.
• The responsibility of guardians and their duties, as seen in Kikyo's hesitation to leave the village.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo work together to purify the battlefield and defeat demons.
• Yae Sakura trains Kaede in marksmanship, demonstrating her willingness to help and guide the younger shrine maiden.
• Kikyo and Yae Sakura discuss their plans to find Shiranui and visit the Ryukotsusei seal, showing a level of trust and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura discovers two new Valkyries in her menu, Rozaliya Olenyeva and Liliya Olenyeva, increasing the total to 41, despite not completing her first world.
• She finds out that she can automatically unlock characters by becoming them in the next world, with a 10,000 Crystal deduction.
• A demonic aura approaches the village, and Kikyo arrives, revealing she had encountered a half-demon (likely Inuyasha) who tried to steal the Jewel of Four Souls.
• Yae Sakura decides to keep Kikyo and Inuyasha apart to prevent Kikyo's tragic fate and asks Kikyo to hand over the Jewel of Four Souls.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Shows concern for Kikyo's well-being and decides to intervene in her story to prevent her tragic fate.
• Kikyo: Hands over the Jewel of Four Souls to Yae Sakura, showing trust in her.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Free Will: Yae Sakura's intervention in Kikyo's story raises questions about changing destiny and the consequences of doing so.
• Trust: Kikyo's decision to hand over the Jewel of Four Souls to Yae Sakura highlights the theme of trust between them.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: Their interaction shows Yae Sakura's concern and protectiveness towards Kikyo, and Kikyo's trust in Yae Sakura.
• Yae Sakura and Inuyasha (implied): Yae Sakura's decision to keep them apart hints at potential conflict or interference in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura obtains the Jewel of Four Souls and uses it to recharge, gaining 2000 Crystals and the 4-star Stigmata: Midoriko set.
• The Jewel of Four Souls is destroyed, altering the potential future plot involving Inuyasha and Kikyo.
• Yae Sakura, Kikyo, and Higokumaru travel together, leaving Kaede behind.
• Yae Sakura buys an ox cart for transportation and considers Higokumaru's abilities.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Realizes the Jewel of Four Souls is useless for her and decides to use it for recharging. Reflects on her feelings about the Jewel's destruction and the absence of other girls in her life.
• Kikyo: Feels relieved about the Jewel's destruction, as it might spare her from her tragic fate in the original plot. Decides to accompany Yae Sakura despite her initial reluctance.
• Higokumaru: Expresses her desire to become stronger and more useful to Yae Sakura, revealing that the Jizo Mitama can enhance her abilities.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Jewel of Four Souls' destruction on the story's plot and characters.
• Yae Sakura's reflection on her feelings and relationships with other characters.
• The theme of companionship and travel, with Yae Sakura, Kikyo, and Higokumaru journeying together.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: Yae Sakura seeks Kikyo's opinion before using the Jewel of Four Souls and later discusses Kaede's well-being with her. They share a cart ride together, with Kikyo resting and Yae Sakura observing her.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru: Yae Sakura questions Higokumaru about her abilities and learns about the Jizo Mitama's importance. She playfully punches Higokumaru's head after realizing she could have become stronger earlier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo decide to stop using the ox cart due to its slow pace.
• Higokumaru, after receiving Jizo Mitama, transforms into Hellmaru, the Twelfth Herrscher, causing concern and fear.
• Hellmaru teases Yae Sakura and Kikyo, leading to a scolding and beating from Yae Sakura.
• Yae Sakura, Kikyo, and Hellmaru (as Higokumaru) travel to a nearby pond to wash up after the incident.
• They encounter a woman with an injured child, seeking help from Yae Sakura (disguised as Kallen).

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Shows concern and care for Kikyo's comfort, maintains her composure despite Hellmaru's transformation and teasing.
• Kikyo: Demonstrates kindness and concern for others, feels awkward after the bath incident with Yae Sakura.
• Hellmaru (as Higokumaru): Reveals her true form and power, teases Yae Sakura and Kikyo, but remains playful and obedient afterward.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Hellmaru's transformation highlights the theme of power and its potential danger, as well as the need for control over it.
• Trust and Betrayal: Yae Sakura's reaction to Hellmaru's transformation shows her fear of betrayal, while Hellmaru's playful teasing tests their trust in her.
• Care and Compassion: Kikyo's concern for the injured child and the woman demonstrates her compassionate nature.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and Kikyo: Their interactions remain friendly but grow slightly awkward after the bath incident, hinting at developing feelings.
• Yae Sakura and Hellmaru: Their dynamic shifts from guardian and ward to one of tension and mistrust after Hellmaru's transformation, but they maintain a playful relationship afterward.
• Yae Sakura/Kikyo and the Woman: The woman's plea for help brings out their compassionate and caring sides.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kikyo treats a boy whose arm was severed by a samurai.
• They encounter a woman and her injured son, who leads them to her burning village under attack by bandits.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru set out to drive away the bandits.

Character Developments

• Kikyo: Demonstrates her medical knowledge and compassion towards humans.
• Yae Sakura: Shows initiative and determination to protect the villagers.
• Higokumaru: Displays loyalty and eagerness to assist Yae Sakura.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty of the Sengoku period and the power dynamics between samurai and commoners.
• The role of shrine maidens as protectors and healers.
• The contrast between Kikyo's kindness and the harsh reality of the era.

Character Interactions

• Kikyo and Yae Sakura: Their differing attitudes towards violence are evident, with Kikyo preferring non-lethal solutions and Yae Sakura taking a more aggressive approach.
• Higokumaru and Yae Sakura: Higokumaru shows loyalty and support for Yae Sakura, following her to confront the bandits.
• The woman and her son: Their plight highlights the suffering of commoners in the Sengoku period and the importance of shrine maidens' role in protecting them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bandits, marked by facial scars, loot and burn a poor village, stealing their last food supplies.
• The villagers, desperate, try to stop the bandits but are cut down or captured.
• A young, beautiful girl (Yae) tries to escape but falls and is cornered by the bandits.
• Yae Sakura, a half-demon shrine maiden, appears and saves Yae using her dual Moon God's Protection firearms.
• Yae Sakura kills several bandits, experiencing a mix of emotions and self-doubt.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Initially hesitant to kill humans, she does so to protect Yae. Afterwards, she feels conflicted and distressed about her actions.
• Yae: The young girl is traumatized by the bandits' pursuit but is saved by Yae Sakura.

Significant Themes

• Survival and desperation in a harsh, war-torn era.
• The cycle of violence and the dehumanization of victims.
• Yae Sakura's struggle with her identity and the consequences of her actions.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura saves Yae from the bandits, but their relationship is not yet established.
• The bandits' behavior showcases their cruelty and disregard for human life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yae Sakura, a demon shrine maiden, kills a group of bandits using a flintlock that fires continuously, leaving her drained and unable to accept her actions.
• A girl, whom Yae Sakura saved, approaches her, offering comfort and understanding.
• Yae Sakura reveals she's not feeling guilty but rather experiencing pathological excitement from her first kill.
• Higokumaru, a chibi form of the Herrscher of Corruption, joins Yae Sakura, and they dispose of the bandits' corpses.
• Yae Sakura sends the girl to be protected by another shrine maiden outside the village, instructing her not to reveal what happened.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru enter the village, finding more corpses and deciding to use a katana for further killing.

Character Developments

• Yae Sakura: Struggles with her first kill, revealing a pathological psyche influenced by her past trauma and the nature of her body.
• Higokumaru: Shows loyalty to Yae Sakura, following her orders and assisting in disposing of the bandits' corpses.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's first kill and the struggle to accept it.
• The influence of past trauma on one's psyche and behavior.
• The relationship between a master and their servant, as seen between Yae Sakura and Higokumaru.

Character Interactions

• Yae Sakura and the girl: The girl comforts Yae Sakura, showing understanding and gratitude, while Yae Sakura sends her away for her safety.
• Yae Sakura and Higokumaru: They work together to dispose of the bandits' corpses, showing a bond between master and servant.