Kouko sheathed her sword as she saw their combat come to an end. The beads were the answer, as her first instinct had told her. She'd have to keep that in mind, when next they found themselves faced with such entities. That would prove to be valuable information. She watches as the two creatures gather themselves, moving to stand by Mizuki's side. "Princess, are you unharmed?" It didn't seem like she'd been seriously injured this time, either, which was fortunate... Though, another of them seemed to have sustained some injuries. Hanami, as well. The priestess's injury made her the most nervous, but she could probably heal herself... right?

The Gods introduced themselves before them, and Kouko's attention was caught. Sword god? She steps before the guardian and kneels, taking her sword from her waist and laying on the ground in front of her. "Tachigami-sama. I wonder if you might know the location of this sword's sheath. No other sheath will fit it." If she could find an answer or a lead here, it might fall along the path of their collective quest.