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Kagome slowly turned her head and appraised the demon beside her.

She was shocked of his admittance to what, to him, must be a calamitous defeat.

Not only had he not found whatever he was searching for, he was also outwitted by a human.

Before she could stop it, she let out a small giggle.

Amber eyes narrowed.

"What is it that you find so amusing, Miko?"

Kagome took a calming breath before looking at him once more.

"I apologize; I did not think that you would admit to failure."

He grunted.

"This one has not failed in his task yet, Miko."