Uraume's delighted expression instantly turned to shock-
What was going on? What had happened?
How had everything changed so suddenly in the time it took him to fight one cursed spirit?!
His Young Master was actually holding that little fox!
Not even Xuexiao, the Young Master's favorite, had ever received such treatment!
...Of course, that might also have been because Xuexiao was too heavy...?
But why had the Young Master suddenly started holding the fox?! Had he missed something important?
Seeing Uraume approach with a shocked expression, Sukuna paused in the middle of petting the fox.
He quickly tossed the fox back into the basket and coughed.
"The shock waves from your fight swept over here just now. It nearly ran off, so I caught it..."
"...You can carry it again."
Uraume: "...Oh..."
Uraume silently put the basket back on his back.
He stole a glance at the Young Master, then looked away.
If I hadn't seen you petting that fox over and over just now, Young Master...
I really would have believed you.
His Young Master was even willing to lie...
For that fox.
Oh no. He felt as though his position was in danger.
Was he about to lose out to a fox?
Having successfully exorcised the curse, Uraume collected the bounty. Since he had caused almost no damage to the surrounding buildings, the owner of the courtyard was very pleased and paid him handsomely.
Uraume happily ran back with the money pouch and handed it to Sukuna, who put it away, intending to give Uraume a share once they returned.
He kept most of their money himself. It was unsafe for Uraume to carry too much, as it could make him a target.
The two headed toward the market to buy some daily necessities and replenish