Demdemeh's special and tainted spring

If Demdemeh employs an animal retainer, and plays tainted spring, is the damage inherited to the ally form (as strength) when he uses his special?

Does it make a difference if the retainer is a damage dealing retainer or not?

Hobbesgoblin wrote:

If Demdemeh employs an animal retainer, and plays tainted spring, is the damage inherited to the ally form (as strength) when he uses his special?

No

Hobbesgoblin wrote:

Does it make a difference if the retainer is a damage dealing retainer or not?

No

Ruling [LSJ 20081213]