H...

HUUUH!?

Aren't I the reincarnation of Hieda no Are!?

No, that isn't quite the right word either.

You've inherited her power, but that's all.

I said the spirit you see there was Hieda no Are, but she's merely an embodiment of the gumonji with no will or memories of its own.

Are made a contract with us to let this power be passed on forever.