Chapter 2
Meanwhile…
Kitsune was on stand by.
She waited as the great lady once more tended to her young master, Yuuji hasn't recovered just yet from his fight with Sukuna, and yet, she could feel him changing. "He's grown so much in such a short amount of time… I never knew he would sacrifice himself to save Suiryu… he passed the test with flying colors."
Kitsune nodded. "You knew Sukuna was contained in that drink, and yet, why did you allow it to be drunk by Suiryu?"
The great lady snickered. "It's all according to the plan in place. Suiryu may not realize it yet, but is on the same journey Yuuji is now. However, he has to pass one more test from me to ensure he is worthy."
"This whole time, you have been testing that part of Sukuna… why?" she asked bitterly. "I still don't trust him, he doesn't smell like Sukuna anymore and yet…" she sneered at the thought of it all. "Great one, why let that part of him live?" she demanded.
The great lady merely smiled to her. "That will be revealed soon enough. As well, it was a promise that needed to be kept and a vow that has yet to be fulfilled…"
Kitsune pause oddly. "A vow…" she whispered. But, what could that mean?
She broke out of her train of thought when Yuuji gave a small gurgle. He has been asleep on her shoulder for the past half an hour since his feeding. But it also appeared the great lady didn't wish to leave him just yet.
"Is… is he okay, great one? I am concerned for my young master…"
"He will be fine, he will need more time to recover. But also… they are coming…" she began to peer out the window, looking beyond the domain and seeing something not even Kitsune could.
"Are the sorcerers coming?" she asked.
"Yes, in the next few days, they will arrive… I know everyone here has worked hard, but it will be a deciding factor. Especially for Suiryu." She said.
"Do we warn them?"
She shook her head. "No, but they are already aware that this is coming. If anything Kitsune, I ask you use the legions around here to evacuate the people. Ensure no human is caught in the crossfire of this. As well, a divine barrier can be put up, so if there is any damage, it will be correct after the fighting."
"But the seal…"
"Only effects curse energy."
Kitsune nodded. "As you wish. I will get started immediately."
