It was the best way to complete our mission. I wouldn't have minded breaking for that.

[ laughs. ]

I'd hope not! That should be left to the warriors, like me. [ iwatooshi smiles. ] Thank you for the concern, Mathis-dono, but there's no need to worry. I do treasure the life that my master has given me, and I'm in no rush to throw it away, with or without my partner.