[ Yato lowers his own sword too when the attack subsides, privately grateful that the attempted skewering is being delayed for at least a little longer. He could make a retort about how he's never heard of her either, but there's really no point in antagonizing a memory figure with the authority to murder him.

Hearing that he's a god with any kind of status is news to him, and it catches him off guard. The appearance of Bishamon's shinki too is a surprise, a standout in his modern suit. Yato has seen him once before as a silent presence behind his goddess. Did this Kazuma implicate Yato and Yukine in the treason they're accused of? To soften the punishment for himself and Bishamon, maybe?

Yukine's protest refocuses Yato's mind. The woman stopped the attack, but he's certain she won't be satisfied with blind denial from Yato and Yukine. If they can't sufficiently prove their worth to this woman, there's a chance she'll let the cavalrymen return to their work.

Yato touches Yukine's shoulder briefly, a silent request to let him do the talking for now. ]

We don't want to cause trouble. If you'll allow us to sit and cooperate with you, I'm sure we'll be of more use to you alive than dead.

[ He's sure of no such thing, but there's nothing to do but bid for more time. ]