Chapter 177-1
[Part 1/4]
Why? That was the first question that came to my mind in this life-threatening situation. I couldn't believe what was happening in front of me.
"Brother...! Don't...! Stay away!!"
My little sister, the white fox, screamed. Several unstable fireballs were hurled at the face of the bear-like monster. The flames, infused with youkai energy, were different from normal fire. The small fireballs hit the bear and exploded, letting out a beastly scream.
"!?"
I dragged my body away, seizing the chance to escape the danger. I quickly put some distance between us. Then I shouted.
"Shirona, why...!?"
"Because! Because you...!! Mother...!! Huh!?"
Her voice was a mix of crying and blaming me for leaving home and facing the monster. Right after that, a roar echoed. Despite her fear, my sister desperately created fireballs around her.