"As long as I can carry out the duty of protection, everyone's strength will be enhanced." Uchiha Hikaru offered her many tempting conditions, and he felt that this power was becoming increasingly promising.
But the next words from the Sky Divine Beast made Uchiha Hikaru very unhappy. She always seemed to look on coldly whenever it came to him.
"What if I refuse? Wouldn't you just explode on the spot, Uchiha Hikaru?" The Ocean Divine Beast slapped the surrounding water, sending up sprays of foam. His ability to transform was extremely powerful in any situation.
"I don't think there's any problem with that. It's entirely your freedom. If you don't want to, then you don't have to do it." Uchiha Hikaru said this and turned to leave. This had all been nothing more than a provocation.
Watching him gradually leave, the Ocean Divine Beast realized that he might have spoken too harshly. That had not been his original intention; he had only wanted to tease Uchiha Hikaru a little.
Perhaps the Ocean Divine Beast had been too serious before. That was indeed the impression he had always given the two of them—he seemed incredibly formidable.
"Wait, Uchiha Hikaru. I agree to protect it with you. Don't leave yet." He hurriedly called out to Uchiha Hikaru, then waited for his response.
"Really, Ocean Divine Beast? Are you telling the truth? You won't deceive me, will you?" Uchiha Hikaru seemed very afraid of being deceived now, because he had once been someone who did that to others.
At times like this, Uchiha Hikaru repeatedly sought confirmation. He seemed more meticulous than others, but that was simply how he felt.
As long as the Ocean Divine Beast agreed, Uchiha Hikaru naturally had no objections. His wish to complete the protection had basically been