A crossroads unfolded before her.

One option was to continue fighting an opponent against whom victory wasn’t guaranteed. However, her current state wasn’t great, and she had no certainty of winning.

The other option was to accept the Gumiho’s help. While she had never seen it in action, her instincts told her that the Gumiho would easily defeat the Corrupted Monk. By handing over control of her body "temporarily," her life would be guaranteed.

Think about it. If the Corrupted Monk catches you, it won’t just end with death. You’ll be sealed and become a puppet, providing yokai energy for …