The next morning.
Chession focused on the backlog of work.
Gremory chewed on an apple and searched for Iris. The two of them were about to go out for the first time in a long time, but even after searching the Grand Duke's residence for a long time, Iris was nowhere to be seen.
'Where is she?'
Come to think of it, it's been a long time since Gremory has seen Iris. When she came back alive from the Great Hall, Iris seemed to come out briefly and greet her, but since then, she has not been heard.
"It's inside the holy relic shield, so I can't even see the chain."
When Gremory first signed with Iris, she put the restraints around her neck. Just pull the chain connected to it to summon Iris wherever she is. She had never pulled Iris because she hadn't called her in a hurry.
...Even if there was a hurry to sing, shr didn't want to be ignorantly pulled. Because Iris is Chession's beloved sister.
'When I first saw her, I thought she was just a nerve-wracking ghost, but I didn't expect this kind of relationship.'
Gremory recalled the first time she saw Iris. Iris wanted to protect her brother, and her goal was to use Iris's soul as a material to learn stealth and live in hiding in the human world for the rest of her life.
However, Gremory's goal has now been canceled. Stealth was discovered by witches before she could learn it.
In addition, the meaning of the contract has disappeared. Even if it's not because of Iris's wish, Gremory intends to protect Chession somehow.
'I need to loosen the restraint of the contract. But where the hell are you wandering around?'
Gremory caught a black-haired ghost that caught his eye.
"Hey."
-Yes? Yes.
The middle-aged ghost stopped in surprise.
"Where is Iris these days? Why can't I see her?"
-Yes? She's been patrolling all this time, didn't you know?
"Patrol? Why is she? Is she looking for a race with Etna?"
- Yes, she said that it would be difficult if Miss Mori patrolled alone.
"What, what if she gets caught by them? What will she do by herself? Without saying anything."
- We were worried a lot, but she was resolute. Everyone is struggling, but she can't stay at home.
Gremory let out a sick sound; she was glad that nothing had happened so far.
- She said she would be back in the morning, so shr will be back soon.
The middle-aged ghost bowed her head and walked away. Gremory stared at her back as she walked away for a moment.
'How long are the black-haired ghosts going to stay here? It's not good to stay in this world for a long time.'
Everyone looked relaxed because they couldn't leave because of the accumulated resentment. Much more than when she first saw it. At that time, she exuded a gloomy aura, but now she just looks like a translucent person.
'Well, there must be a reason.'
Gremory turned back and moved forward.
She sat on the railing of the terrace on the third floor and looked out for a while. She saw Iris returning. Gremory waved her hand, and when Iris saw her, she flew over and landed on the terrace.
- Miss Mori. What's going on?
"They said you were secretly patrolling these days? It's dangerous. What did you do if you got caught by witches by mistake?"
- You know I can use my teleportation ability. If something dangerous is going to happen, ai can just bounce it off.
"That's funny. If they were the best witches, would they fry you before you even splashed?"
- Oh, are you worried about me right now?
"No."
- Fuhu. It seems like yesterday when you put a chain around my neck, but now you look at me with very kind eyes.
Gremory's eyes widened in embarrassment.
"What? Are my eyes kind?"
- Yes, at first it was ominous because it was emotionless and dark, but now it is alive.
"I don't know.
- Whoa, it will be distinctly different in the eyes of others.
"Anyway, don't wander around outside for the time being, because no matter how quiet the witches are, we won't know."
Iris smiled happily at the ferocious witch who was worried about her.
- So, when will you take my soul? I risked my soul in exchange for a contract
"Yes, I don't take it."
- Why?
"It's no longer useful. So I'll make the contract I made with you as something I never did."
Iris widened her eyes. Then, she fiddled with her neck, which was filled with restraints, and thought about something.
- Umm... I think it's right to keep the contract a little longer.
"Why?"
- Maybe one day you will need this restraint. What if you need to call me urgently?
"Huh, really, you are of some use."
- There may come a day when it will be useful. If you need me, please pull the restraint at any time. For the restraints to take effect, I will be outside the holy relic shield every time you go out.
When Iris was smiling brightly, there was something that caught Gremory's eye.
Ghosts were bustling in the garden that could be seen through the window. All the ghosts of the Grand Duke's residence seemed to be doing something in the garden.
"By the way, what are those ghosts doing in the garden?"
- They're getting rid of the unclean energy so that the flowers in the garden will be more vivid. They've been doing it for a few days.
"What? Do you know that the ghosts that used to radiate resentment will now get rid of the unclean energy?"
- Thanks to the healing I received while resting at the Grand Duke's residence, everyone has cleared their energy. Especially since Miss Mori came, the atmosphere of the Grand Duke's residence has become brighter, and the ghosts have been greatly affected.
Gremory burst into laughter. They had a witch in the house, and the atmosphere became brighter again. It was funny, and she was secretly proud.
- Yes, thank you. You healed the ghosts and let my brother live. You are the benefactor of the ghosts and our siblings.
"I'm shy, so shut up. But if you are healed, you will leave this world. Why are the ghosts still dying here?"
- Everyone is planning to leave after seeing the last fragment of the Demon God being destroyed.
"Was that so?"
- Yes, and I want to see my brother and Miss Mori living happily before leaving.
Gremory chewed on the apple in her hand for no reason. She was secretly happy that there was someone who wanted her to be happy, but the feeling of tickling in her heart was awkward.
"If you don't have anything to do, follow me. Let's go to the city together."
- What are you going to do?
"Buy ingredients for your brother's birthday."
- You can go buy that much by yourself. Why did you wait for me?
"I'm bored if I go alone."
Gremory stepped down to the terrace and walked away, chewing on an apple. Iris followed her with a grin.
It seemed that our witch wanted to visit the city alone for the first time in a long time.
***
- What the hell are you buying these weird ingredients to make?
Iris's face turned tired of seeing Gremory's horrible shopping cart. Dried snakes, strange plants that she doesn't know, powder with a musty smell, etc. Items bought from a gloomy store in the back alley were gathered together to show off their unusual appearance.
"It's a surprise, so it's a secret from him too. You can't tell your brother everything.
- I won't say anything, so can you tell me something?
"No."
Gremory headed to the jeweler to buy the last ingredients. It was a shop run by the most successful craftsman in the Grand Duchy of Ethel.
Gremory was knocked on the door before she even entered. The store staff saw the witch's terrifying shopping cart and kicked Gremory out.
"Turn it off! How dare you come into such a precious place with such a terrible thing?"
Gremory, who was kicked out, drooped the corners of her mouth. Apparently, shr should hide the shopping cart somewhere and leave it to Iris.
Just as she was about to leave the store, thinking about where to hide. Someone came out of the store and called Gremory over.
"Mori? I see you all in places like this."
When she turned around, she saw a familiar redhead approaching her with a fresh smile. It was Kenneth Ortega.
"What? Why are you in the Grand Duke Territory again?"
"Mori, I have something to say to you. I'll buy some of Ethel's jewelry."
"If you're thinking of making another strange love confession or a row, just turn it off."
"It's not like that. I was trying to say something pretty serious. But why are you being kicked out of here?"
There was no reason to answer his words one by one. Just as Gremory was about to turn his back on him, Kenneth's servants popped out of the store. They were carrying the blue jewels that Kenneth had bought.
Gremory's eyes widened. This was because the jewelry that Kenneth bought was the last ingredient in the gift.
"Hey, redhead. Did you sweep it all away?"
"By the way. Why?"
"Sell that to me."
Kenneth chuckled.
"If you want that, you should listen to my serious story."
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