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|| CHAPTER 11 | Unforeseen Attacks ||
"Now then, we've arri–– hmm? Why do I keep calling you 'little,' you asked? Why, it's because I'm much older than you, of course.
"No matter how old you are as we read this tale, I am older than you by thousands of years, if you would like to know.
"Hahaha, forget what I spoke of. Now, this part of the story will tell us about how the Grand Summoner offers her promises. The duty she bears with the title she carries–– she may be young, but... she's stronger than anyone I know."
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Shizuka said nothing as she comforted the perplexed Keeper. She opened her eyes, revealing not her usual crystal-blue orbs, but glowing xanthous ones instead.
"Seimei-san...."
Breaking the hug, the said Keeper looked at the younger girl with his glassy violaceous eyes, hearing his name being called.