Takeru stared at the arrays on their bodies that transformed into the silhouettes of their contracts with curiosity. Since he was the one to get a contract last time, it was unique to look at the process from an outsider's perspective.
The ten newly awakened tamers were outside now, testing their new contracts under Kaito's supervision, while Kain and Serena cleaned the tools. The room was silent except for the faint hum of residual spiritual energy.
"So…" Takeru said at last, rubbing the back of his neck. "We've done it. We proved it works. What now?" His gaze flicked toward his aunt, uncertainty clouding his features. "Oh noble and wise aunt, how should I go about rebuilding the Rising Sun Kingdom."
Queen Himiko reached out and, with a faint smile, patted his head just like when he was still a little boy. "Leave that part to me," she said softly. "You just focus on doing what only you can do."
