Masanori shifted into a kneeling position, holding himself up with his palms planted on his thighs. He leaned closer to the spirit. “What exactly are you offering me?”
“Interested now, are you?” Sagishi hopped to his feet, earning a low growl from Gensou when he moved. “It’s quite simple since you already have half the puzzle figured out. By taking spirits into yourself, you’ve reinforced yourself with their essence. You’ve noticed by now that Gensou and Tamashii excel at different tasks, yes?”
“It’s no revelation that everyone has their strengths. In that sense, spirits are no different from humans.”
Sagishi folded his hands behind his back and took two steps backward toward the river. “Have you ever considered the strengths of other spirits?”
“What kind of question is that? You must
