That night, I spent every last minute at the training grounds, swinging my sword until exhaustion. My goal remained clear since the day I tasted defeat: defeat Shibahime Shinkei. That lofty brother of hers had become the unshakable mountain I had to overcome.
But now, I had gained an even stronger motive. I would prove to Shinka that she was stronger. I'd fight, defeat her brother, and show her that undeniable truth.
"Nyaa."
"You followed me all the way back here, huh?"
After my training, I noticed that mysterious black-furred cat hadn't left my side since I parted ways with Yagami. It trailed me to the showers, sitting patiently at the entrance as though guarding my dignity. Now, here it was, striding into my room as though it belonged here.
It seemed I'd been adopted.
