Chapter 431: [429] Decision
Standing before August, Koyomi Shizuka found herself at an impasse.
The Lion King Agency had always relied on its exceptional priestesses to win over powerful individuals. Yet now, the very Sword Shaman she had handpicked to be sent to him had ended up angering him. Whether it was intentional provocation on his part or not, she had no choice but to handle the situation delicately.
Amid the tension, Yukina Himeragi was clutching the wound on her leg, her face pale and her breaths uneven.
August's weapon hadn't severed any major arteries, but it had pierced straight through her calf. The blood loss was considerable, and the time that had passed since the injury only made things worse. Yukina, weakened and trembling, was visibly struggling to remain conscious.
Thud!
She finally collapsed, unable to hold on any longer.
Her sudden fall naturally caught the attention of the two standing nearby.
Seeing Yukina unconscious, Koyomi Shizuka frowned deeply. But when her eyes fell on the pool of blood around her, she understood. Despite the severity of her injury, the girl hadn't uttered a single complaint.
August, on the other hand, looked utterly unimpressed. Though Yukina was a talented Sword Shaman with a rare aptitude as a spiritual medium and an awakened sixth sense, she was still, in his eyes, woefully inadequate.
Ultimately, it came down to the stark difference in their natures. As a human, Yukina's strength was inherently limited—an unavoidable gap between species.
"Lord August," Koyomi Shizuka finally spoke, her tone cautious. "Would you grant me a little more time to address this matter?"