"A half-demon with the blood of the Hundred Demons Bats flowing through her veins? And quite a Barrier talent, too."
Seeing little Shiori raise a pale-purple advanced barrier with the Blood Coral Jewel, Sesshomaru's eyes brightened slightly, and he offered a rare word of praise.
He was very pleased that Li Xia had found such an excellent playmate of Rin's age for her.
At least Rin's safety was now greatly assured.
Come to think of it, his damned little brother was a half-demon too, so why was he so unreliable?
Just look at this little girl named Shiori.
Sure enough, little brothers weren't as adorable as little sisters.
"Your Highness, Shiori only mastered this power in the last two days, and she awakened her barrier power in a single attempt."
Li Xia stroked the little girl's head, likewise offering high praise.
"Oh? She awakened barrier abilities of this caliber in a single attempt? A remarkable talent."
Sesshomaru nodded.
His opinion of the girl rose another notch.
Come to think of it, he no longer viewed half-demons through prejudiced eyes.
There was Izumo, a half-demon who could create Four Souls Imitation Jewels; Shiori, a half-demon who could raise advanced barriers; and Naraku, a half-demon who had nearly thrown the entire Demon World into chaos...
Apart from his own damned little brother, every half-demon he had met seemed to have something commendable about them.
"Lord Sesshomaru, may I come with you?"
The little girl tugged at Sesshomaru's left sleeve and asked in a timid whisper.
At her words, Sesshomaru's heart softened.
Seeing this, Li Xia said with a smile:
"Rin, if you can't bear to part with His Highness, you'll have to stay right beside Shiori at all times. Don't stray even half a step from her, and absolutely don't leave the