Chapter 31 - Jōkyō 3 (1686), Part Two

At the question, Akomachi slowly shook her head.

“The principal deity did not appear to know the details either. One of my rank could scarcely begin to imagine. Still… yes. As something I can do, I intend to bestow a special divine messenger upon Kana. They are presently away undergoing training, but once they return, I shall send them here.”

“We are deeply grateful for your consideration.”

Apparently relieved by those words, Chino’s complexion recovered somewhat as she offered her thanks, but the princess herself—

(A fox of my very own! What sort of child will it be, I wonder?...