"Where did you go just now?" I asked Little Demon.
Little Demon said, "I originally wanted to go out and get something. But that person wasn't there, so I came back."
"Get what?" I asked curiously.
"Something that can protect people. With it, even the Living Dead won't dare touch you."
I looked at him, somewhat moved. Although I suspected him, as long as he hadn't done anything against me, I was still willing to choose to trust him first.
"That powerful? Does that mean I won't have to fear the Living Dead if I have it?"
He shook his head. "No. It just means the Living Dead generally won't come near you. Even if you come into physical contact with them, you won't be assimilated. But you have to use it regularly, or its effects will gradually fade. Also, it can't get stained with blood, or it'll lose its effect too."
I was curious. "What is it?"
"Dark Fragrance. It's a kind of perfume. Just spray it on yourself. You can choose a scent you like—there are lots of fragrances. Of course, you can also choose an unscented one. It depends on personal preference."
I hadn't smelled anything on Little Demon, so I asked if he used the unscented kind. He said he didn't use it at all, because the stuff was precious and couldn't be obtained easily. It had to be exchanged for something, making it a luxury item for him.
My eyes widened. "Then what are you going to trade for it?"
He said that wasn't something I needed to worry about. He had a way.
I had to admit, I was moved by him once again. I said, "We only met by chance. You don't need to pay such a huge price to get that Dark