There were a few things Damon wanted to accomplish while Ayame was still recovering and before the remaining Clan Leaders made their move.
Fortunately, time was something he had more of than most.
Two weeks passed.
For the Kitsune Clan, the time was spent rebuilding.
The damaged sections of the estate were repaired first. The wounded followed shortly after. Divine Beasts recovered faster than ordinary creatures, and with Ayame no longer on the verge of death, the atmosphere hanging over the territory gradually lightened.
Not entirely.
The death of the Naga Sovereign had spread further than anyone would have liked.
No one knew how the remaining Clan Leaders would respond.
Which was exactly why Damon spent those two weeks preparing.
Most of his time was spent inside the domain.
The Black Knight became his opponent.
The Naga Sovereign became his benchmark.
Again and again, he crossed blades with one and tested himself against the other.
The results spoke for themselves.
