Yue Ji's face darkened as she watched their hesitant expressions. "If you don't take me with you, do you think I won't follow? I refuse to believe that with three magicians among you, you could outpace me."
Kino suddenly spoke up. After pondering for a long time, he finally mustered the courage to address Ah Dai, "Ah Dai, our boss, let's take Miss Yue Ji with us. Among us, you're the only samurai, and if we encounter great danger, you might not be able to handle it alone. Miss Yue Ji's martial arts aren't weak either, having her with us is beneficial. If anything happens, I will do my utmost to protect her."
Yue Ji glanced at Kino but, surprisingly, did not rebut his words. Having witnessed his strong magical power, she clearly knew that Kino really had the ability to protect her. Kino speaking up for her sparked a hint of fondness in her heart, and warmed by this, she gave Kino a slight smile. That smile nearly snatched Kino's soul away.
