After Kasumi Miwa explained herself several times, Hajime Kashimo finally understood.
Kasumi Miwa had once made a "Lifelong No-Sword Binding Vow"!
She had now lost the ability to continue being a swordswoman, and her katana had long since been put away.
"So, Mr. Kashimo, I really didn't mean to look down on you.
"I simply can't wield a sword anymore, so I didn't bring a weapon."
Hearing Kasumi Miwa's sincere apology, the anger in Hajime Kashimo's heart vanished.
As an old hand, Hajime Kashimo naturally knew of Binding Vows.
For jujutsu sorcerers, making Binding Vows with serious consequences during battle in order to win was perfectly normal.
He had been the one who failed to understand first. As a senior of the Jujutsu Society, he should not make things difficult for a junior.
With that thought, Hajime Kashimo immediately wanted to say something to ease the atmosphere.
He looked at Kasumi Miwa with a broad smile.
"Although I didn't witness your battle, I imagine it must have been an incredibly exciting one, right?"
"Uh... I guess it was pretty exciting..."
Hajime Kashimo's smile deepened.
"Since you made such a serious Binding Vow, that strike must have dealt the enemy severe damage, right?"
Kasumi Miwa's expression stiffened as she urged Hajime Kashimo,
"Mr. Kashimo, let's hurry up and duel. It's getting late."
Hajime Kashimo raised his head in confusion and looked at the sun, which had only just reached its zenith.
Though he did not know why Kasumi Miwa was in such a hurry, since she had invited him to a duel, there was no reason for Hajime Kashimo to refuse!
Holding his massive iron staff, Hajime Kashimo bounced in place to warm up as he called out to Kasumi Miwa.
"Since you can't wield a sword, how are you planning