Since they were already right in front of him, there was no need to bring anyone in from elsewhere. He might as well let the two of them stay.
He had a feeling having those two around would make things a lot more entertaining.
The Serpent Pillar and the Love Pillar had no objections. After making a couple of rounds, the Wind Pillar said his goodbyes.
Whether they were returning to their posts or heading off on other missions... Pillars were always busy.
Tetsu no Sosuke and the others had no intention of continuing to stand guard here, either. Their journey had been exhausting, and when it was time to rest, they needed to get some proper rest.
They did not go far, though. They simply set up a temporary resting spot above the deep pit. A short break would do.
As for actually sleeping, they could do that during the day tomorrow.
With a small tea table in front of him and a lamp lit, Tetsu no Sosuke sat down to write a letter.
He still did not know how many days he would be staying here, so he needed to let Kanae know. Otherwise, she would worry.
Shinobu Kocho sat beside him, but her gaze was not on him. Every so often, she glanced down into the pit, then looked at the Serpent Pillar and the Love Pillar. She kept feeling that something strange was going on between those two.
Only after Tetsu no Sosuke finished his letter did she ask quietly, "What's going on with them?"
Tetsu no Sosuke smiled. "You noticed too?"
"I'm afraid the Love Pillar is the only one who hasn't noticed." Shinobu Kocho frowned. "The Serpent Pillar..."
"Shh!"
Tetsu no Sosuke raised a finger. "It's still a secret, and he hasn't won her