The Sekirei’s Covenant

"Erica-san… Liliana-san…"

Seeing the two who were just confronting each other and refusing to back down now walking over together after saying something, Yuri felt puzzled but was more so happy.

Great, everyone doesn't have to fight and can get along peacefully.

"Let's get this straight, I was just threatened by this hateful Erica Blandelli, I don't have any other intentions…"

Her cheeks slightly flushed, still putting on a brave front, making this girl known as the Fairy Knight look extra cute in a different way.

"Mhm mhm, yes yes, it was all me threatening Lily to do this. When we get back, you can just push all the blame onto me!"

"But, for now, you have to be obedient and assist us!"

Crossing her arms over her chest, Erica nodded with a playful expression, a cunning glint occasionally flashing in her eyes.

"Damn it!!!"

Biting her silver teeth tightly, sure enough, whenever she saw Erica's smug look and thought about how she was repeatedly fooled and bullied by her, Liliana had the impulse to stab her with a sword!

Of course, the girl also knew that this was just a thought; it was unlikely she would actually do it…

"Hehehe…"

Feeling that the relationship between these two people in front of her was really good, the Hime-Miko showed a knowing smile and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Just as the three girls were about to say something else, a black sedan drove out of the night. As the car stopped and the door opened, Miss Kaoru, dressed in men's clothing, got out.

"Yo, you guys seem quite relaxed, but things aren't going so well for a certain someone over there."

Miss Kaoru spoke in a slightly sour tone, though her gaze was mainly directed at Erica.

Clearly, this Miss Kaoru still seemed to be holding a grudge about Erica fooling her last time, sweat…

"Oh dear, oh dear, Kaoru, are you talking about my King? But as his Knight, I have a lot of confidence in him!"

Her expression changed slightly, but Erica quickly recovered. Stroking her beautiful hair, she replied to Miss Kaoru with a smile.

"Kaoru, what happened with the King? Tell us quickly!"

Stepping forward, Yuri grabbed Miss Kaoru's hand with great excitement and asked with a worried and anxious expression.

"Hmph, what else could happen? That idiot who doesn't know what's good for him, does he really think Marquis Voban, the oldest and most powerful Demon King, is easy to deal with? He's just wearing himself out against him, but I don't think he can last much longer."

"That kind of idiot, he should just go die!"

Snorting coldly, Miss Kaoru said with an annoyed expression. Although her tone was full of cold-bloodedness and inhumanity, no one knew if she truly thought that way in her heart.

"How could that be…"

Hearing Miss Kaoru's words, Yuri couldn't help but exclaim, her face turning pale.

"Yuri, since Kaoru is here now, you stay with her. We are going back to the King's side next."

Although she still maintained a calm and composed appearance, the occasional flash of anxiety in her expression showed that Miss Kaoru's words had clearly made her quite worried.

Nodding to Liliana beside her, the two girls prepared to leave and return to the King's side.

"Wait, Erica-san, Liliana-san, please take me with you, I beg you!"

Anxiously calling out to the two, Yuri bowed deeply and solemnly, her expression even carrying a hint of pleading.

"Yuri!!!"

Seeing that Yuri actually wanted to go back with them, Miss Kaoru on the side immediately got angry.

This stubborn girl, what are you thinking at a time like this! What are you going back for when you have no combat ability whatsoever? To be a burden and cause trouble for them?

And more importantly, Marquis Voban's main target is you. You just managed to escape with great difficulty, and you're foolishly thinking of going back to your death?!

"Yuri, this is not the time to be fooling around. If you can't give me a convincing reason, we won't take you back."

"Don't look at my King that way, he's fierce and overbearing, you know. I don't want to be severely punished by him when I get back home!"

Stopped in her tracks, Erica kept looking at Yuri, her emerald eyes flashing with an unusual light.

"Mariya Yuri, stay here."

Liliana didn't say much, but it also showed her stance.

"I know I'm useless and always holding everyone back, but please, I beg you, take me with you!"

"All these events started because of me, and now they've even triggered a war between Kings, putting Sora in danger. I can't just stand by and hide behind everyone, I absolutely cannot!"

"Sora's Authority of the Golden Sword has activation restrictions. I think my Spirit Vision ability can help him. So, please!"

Bowing again, Yuri had a determined and resolute expression.

This time, she absolutely wouldn't hide behind everyone again; she would fight alongside them!

Whether it was Erica, Liliana, or Sayamiya Kaoru, the girls present were deeply moved by Yuri. They could clearly feel that beneath the girl's seemingly frail exterior lay a stubborn and strong heart.

"Yuri, have you seen through Marquis Voban's Authority yet? If so, that would indeed be a great help."

The first to snap back was Erica, a slight curve forming on her lips as she nodded and spoke unhurriedly.

"Not yet…"

"But I definitely can! When I see the Marquis use his Authority up close, I definitely can!"

She replied somewhat dejectedly, but Yuri immediately raised her head again, answering with a determined expression.

Always having a reserved and steady nature, Yuri would never have said something she wasn't sure about before, but this time she said it without hesitation.

It wasn't because she had great confidence in herself, but because she kept telling herself in her heart that she absolutely had to do it!!!

Looking at Yuri like this, the three girls were actually quite shocked. The previous Yuri would never have been like this. Could it be that everything that changed her was because of Sora…?

"Haa… take her with you. I'm asking you too."

Sighing, Miss Kaoru's voice carried a hint of helplessness and a hint of relief.

"Kaoru…"

Clasping her hands together, seeing her friend Kaoru actually understand her, Yuri felt a wave of emotion in her heart.

"Hmph, don't I know you? Even if I stopped you, you'd still go, right?"

"If you want to go, go. If you die, don't blame anyone else!"

Leaving behind a cold and heartless remark, Miss Kaoru didn't even spare Yuri a glance, turning directly around and walking towards the car.

Silently lowering her head, Yuri knew that Kaoru was worried about her and didn't truly mean to blame her. Although she knew she was being a bit willful this time, she had to be willful just this once…

However, just as Miss Kaoru was about to step into the car door, she suddenly stopped again—

"Miss Liliana of the 'Bronze-Black Cross' over there, Yuri is your friend, right? Protect her."

In the end, she couldn't bring herself to act completely cold and heartless, Miss Kaoru said to Liliana on the side.

"Ah…"

Slightly startled, Liliana didn't say much, just nodded in response.

A smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. This person was much more reliable than a certain someone. Since she had agreed, she didn't need to worry too much about that stubborn girl Yuri anymore.

"Hehehe, Kaoru, aren't you going to ask me too? I'm the one you're familiar with, you know. I'm so sad…"

Although she said she was sad, Erica had a playful expression, speaking in a teasing tone.

"Hmph!"

Her eye twitched. Just like Liliana, after being tricked by Erica once, Miss Kaoru couldn't help but feel annoyed seeing her smug look. With a cold snort, she got into the car without looking back and closed the door.

Although this detestable vixen was annoying, Miss Kaoru was confident that even if she didn't say anything, Erica would definitely take care of Yuri.

"Let's go, Yuri, since you've made up your mind."

Seeing Miss Kaoru leave, Erica didn't delay any longer. Although she appeared calm and composed on the outside, she was actually more anxious than anyone else inside.

"Mm!!!"

Nodding vigorously, the Miko-san didn't hesitate. She also knew that time was of the essence.

Without further hesitation, Erica used jumping magic, and Liliana used her flying skill to take Yuri with her. The three girls rushed towards the distant place where the fierce battle was raging…

…

The black sedan drove at a normal speed on the quiet, empty street. A paper crane broke through the night sky, passing through the glass window of the car door as if it were nothing, and landed in Miss Kaoru's hand in the back seat.

"That idiot, he hasn't been beaten to death yet…"

Although she cursed softly, Miss Kaoru had an expression of quietly letting out a sigh of relief.

"Yare yare, how youthful! Boss, I think you old folks could be more honest, you know, clearly caring so much about Miss Miko and the Demon King-sama."

From the driver's seat, the scruffy ninja comrade chuckled teasingly.

"Get lost! Say one more word and I'll kill you!"

Her face couldn't help but flush slightly, and then Miss Kaoru unceremoniously yelled at the ninja comrade.

"Ha… haha… the moon tonight is really nice!"

"Um… what was I just saying? Oh dear, my memory hasn't been great lately, I've completely forgotten…"

Looking at the guy in front who was playing dumb, Miss Kaoru's mouth twitched. Before long, another paper crane flew in, and she couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him anymore…