The Sekirei’s Covenant

"Hahaha… kid, you're too amusing! Too amusing! Hahaha…"

Spraying his drink everywhere, Susanoo laughed heartily, ignoring the old monk's now ashen face, pounding his own chest.

Pouting, Sora looked at this bearded uncle whose arms were thicker than a buffalo's thigh and thought, how did this guy not beat me to death?!

"You brat! Rotten wood cannot be carved! Rotten wood cannot be carved!"

Unlike Susanoo, the old monk snapped back to anger, muttering endlessly.

As a transcendent and enlightened monk who had surpassed life and death, he had just been fooled by this junior!

Although Sora hadn't said anything to mock him, as a so-called "master," the old monk had strange thoughts and simply felt this kid was mocking him.

Hearing the old monk's words, Sora's harmless smile vanished, his eyes narrowed as he stared at the mummy-like old monk, a wicked smirk curling his lips.

"Old master, whether I'm a brat or rotten wood, what does it have to do with you?"

"Just like you hate me, I hate you too."

"So, if possible, please don't talk to me anymore, or I might just lose my temper and cut you down!"

Manifesting his King's Sword in hand, Sora released a heavy pressure, his cold eyes openly showing his disgust for the old monk.

Being ugly is one thing, but having such a foul mouth too! If it weren't for some respect for your age, I'd have cut you down already.

He was indeed no good—greedy and willful, not only coveting the princess but determined to possess her! The old monk calling him a brat and rotten wood was still polite.

Though he understood this, so what?

You're a venerable monk, pure and chaste, not greedy or lustful. Does that mean everyone else must be the same? Get lost!

Seeing Sora's sudden change and blatant hostility, Susanoo stopped laughing, and the atmosphere in the small room grew tense and heavy.

They had witnessed Sora's reckless behavior on the surface—this was a completely unruly kid who would do anything if displeased!

"The old master means no harm. Please, Lord Kusanagi, calm down."

Standing between Sora and the old monk, the Glass-Eyed Princess was the first to step forward to ease the tension.

Though she disliked the old monk's nitpicking and his wish that everyone be as devout as he was, they had some acquaintance. The princess couldn't just watch this stubborn and eccentric old monk anger Sora to the point of being cut down.

"Hehe, I don't know if he means harm, but it's undeniable that the old master hates me and I hate him too!"

"Well, I don't like bullying an old man either. Since the princess has spoken, as long as the old master doesn't say anything to provoke me, I won't cause trouble."

Returning to his harmless smile, Sora sheathed his King's Sword and shrugged.

Just an old monk. As long as he doesn't provoke me, I'll ignore him.

"Hmph!"

Coldly snorting, though deeply angry, the old monk had clearly felt Sora's hostility.

He might have attained Buddhahood in the flesh, but in combat power, he was far behind this little devil. Though stubborn, the old monk was no fool and said no more, vanishing in a flash.

"Hahaha… kid, daring to covet the princess, even the old master got driven off by you. Impressive! Hahaha…"

Susanoo laughed again. Despite his imposing appearance, he was mostly carefree—maybe even Ena caught his infectious spirit.

Pouting, Sora showed a nonchalant expression. Of course, he intended to covet the princess. As for the old monk?

Hmph, luckily I have some skills. Otherwise, that old monk might not have just snorted and left but jumped up yelling, "Heretic, behold my sacred treasure!" or something like that!

"Lord Kusanagi, how do you know about my… my fate?"

Somewhat shy and angry, the Glass-Eyed Princess glared at Susanoo, unable to understand how this young man knew her story. Despite her shyness, she couldn't help but ask.

"Because I am the one destined for you, naturally I know. It's too complicated to explain now, but you'll understand in time."

With a serious expression, Sora spoke shamelessly.

Facing the gentle and peerlessly devoted princess, Sora refrained from using harsh methods. He only came to greet and get acquainted, never intending to forcibly take her away.

If not taking her away, then he would make her think of him constantly, leaving a question in her heart that she cared about but couldn't answer—that was the best way!

Well, this bastard really is hopeless…

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Background:

The Glass-Eyed Princess was originally a goddess, the Earth Mother Goddess, but was killed by the Last King, dying beneath the Savior Divine Blade. The goddess could not escape her fate and was reincarnated as the Divine Ancestor, becoming the Last King's attendant, pursuing his trail. However, the Glass-Eyed Princess grew tired of this fate and chose to live in seclusion in the Netherworld.

Bound by the Last King, the Glass-Eyed Princess is doomed to never escape this fate for all eternity!

However, now that Sora has arrived, he naturally will not let this fate continue.

The princess belongs to him. As for the Last King, he can go eat candy and play in the mud somewhere else!

Staring blankly at Sora, what kind of answer is this? Not only did it fail to resolve the Glass-Eyed Princess's doubts, but it only made her even more curious!

"Lord Kusanagi, are you mocking me?"

Pouting her beautiful and adorable little face in anger, the Glass-Eyed Princess suddenly began to understand the old mage's feelings from earlier. Her clear glass-colored eyes glared at Sora with deep resentment.

"Hahaha… No, no. Although I can't tell you the truth just yet, everything I said is true!"

"You summoned me this time to test my abilities, to see if I can handle that guy called the Last King who is about to awaken, right?"

"Don't worry, my beautiful princess. One day, I will prove everything to you, and I will personally defeat that Last King!"

Sora was determined to defeat the Last King. Every world has its own rules for conquest, and the rule of this world is to defeat the Last King!

By doing so, he could rescue the beautiful princess, win her heart, and conquer the world. No matter how powerful or hateful the Last King was, Sora was determined to cut him down!

Hearing Sora's words, not only the Glass-Eyed Princess but even Susanoo showed an expression of shock and surprise.

They knew about the Last King and their mission, but what kind of secret did this god-slayer boy hold?!

They exchanged a glance, full of endless doubts, yet both Susanoo and the Glass-Eyed Princess couldn't help but feel extremely excited.

Knowing about the Last King and still being so confident, this god-slayer named Kusanagi Sora might really be capable!

Just as the Glass-Eyed Princess was about to ask more questions, Sora's voice sounded first:

"Ah, it seems my knight has run into a little trouble!"

Sensing something, Sora frowned and muttered to himself.

"My beautiful princess, let's stop here for now. You must think of me often, alright? Until we meet again!"

He reached out his two mischievous hands and pinched the princess's noble and beautiful face. With a sly smile, Sora didn't hesitate and activated the power of [Gale], disappearing from the spot.

Stunned and endlessly shy, having completely forgotten to resist, the princess stared blankly into the void ahead, unable to recover for a long time…