>>5886371>>5886377>>5886409>>5886437You take a moment to think about your options, keeping the good doctor in suspense with bated breath. Even in your weakened state, you carried the airs of a supernal, primordial being. A living force of nature that at the drop of a hat could be a walking calamity or a heroic savior. Compared to the feral, frenzied beast you were before having your sense of self restored, it was night and day. So it was only natural that Soichiro had to choose his next set of words carefully. A wise decision on his part, you must admit.
On one hand, you rather detest having anything to do with humanity, much less the Kiryuin family. The current chieftain betrayed you, infused your power into her, and left you a shell of your former self. That was most deserving of some divine retribution on all Kiryuins to satiate your unrelenting fury. But on the other hand, Soichiro DID restore you when he didn't have to. Being the epitome of nobility meant you put everything to higher standards, including yourself. And you must admit your previous animalistic self was most unbecoming.
"Don't think I owe you anything or this makes us square, human. I won't get in your way, but I'm not obliged to help you either. You'll have to do better in convincing me." You brusquely reply, still in deep thought on your action. But you wouldn't let the good doctor see the conflict brewing within.
"That's understandable. My ex-wife has caused you immense pain, reducing you to such a state so callously it's no surprise that you probably now hate humanity. Or at best just the Kiryuins. But I beseech you to not lay the parents' sins onto my child. I'm willing to give you anything, including my life for this request." Soichiro stalwartly answers, kneeling to you in a resolute attempt to appease you while showing the severity of his steeled resolve.
Sensing the resolve coming off from him and the genuineness of his words, you narrow your brow and tilt your eyes to the side. If he was willing to assist you and become an enemy to your sworn nemesis, then you could make do with sparing his life for now. And follow his request, but only if delivers. "Harrumph! Fine then, I suppose I owe you some sort of debt for reviving me. But make no mistake, the transgressions of your family will be paid one way or another."
"I understand. Just don't take it out on either of my daughters." Soichiro nods, still bowing to you.
"Who do you think you're talking to? I am Junketsu, once I make a pack I don't go back on my word. So long as you follow our agreement, then I won't harm a hair on your children. But if they betray me just like your former wife, then I will retaliate forthwith without hesitation. For there won't be a second time." You remark, hopping from the table panel down to Soichiro. Placing a cotton arm on his shoulders.