Chapter 23

• Alex Brim slowly closed his open mouth. He stared at the pendant and said, with tears piling up in his eyes, “I don't deserve this, Shinatobe. I told you on the first day we met I didn't deserve to have you at my side. Then, Okami appeared. I am very lucky to have you both, but I am not even half as wise as my father. I like this World a lot, and meeting Mermaids, Fairies, Elfians and Beast-kind is a dream come true. Using Magic and my fighting skills to help others is truly amazing, but..."
• Shinatobe approached him and caressed his left cheek. “For being so humble is what makes you right to have that pendant. I saw the depths of your soul and I know you will never betray us or intentionally cause harm to any living being. You already accomplished so many things, and I am sure you will not stop surprising me with your kindness and wisdom. You improved the lives of so many with things that you didn't consider important at that time, but they were tremendous breakthroughs. Countries changed because of you, technology and science advanced, and some societies in several countries improved. You deserve that pendant, and you deserve us."
• Suijin took one step forward and signalled for Alex to join him. He then grabbed Alex's both hands and touched his forehead with him, while saying, “I am Suijin, the Spirit of Water, son of Izanagi and Izanami. I accept you as my partner. Do you accept me?"