The Star Sea glittered brilliantly.
"What, did we know each other before?"
Looking at the humanoid figure of light and shadow before him, Bai Zhi wore a rather strange expression.
"If that's the case, then there's no need for you to hide your appearance, is there?"
"Hide it? You think I'm hiding it?"
Pointing at herself, Wordless let out a cold laugh.
"You think I wanted to show up looking like this? If it weren't for you, would I have ended up in this state? What, you're pretending not to know me now!?"
"...I really don't remember knowing anyone named Wordless."
Watching the figure before him inexplicably grow agitated, Bai Zhi rolled his eyes speechlessly.
"Since you told me so much, I think you should understand my current situation. All my past memories have been—"
"Cut the crap!! Which bastard was it who promised me he'd never forget, no matter what!? You clearly remember and you're still playing dumb with me, aren't you!? If you really didn't remember, do you think you'd be able to sit at this [Table of All Realms]!? Do you think an Oddity isn't an Oddity!?"
The more Wordless spoke, the angrier she became. In the end, she stood up outright, planted one foot on the chair, and slammed her hand onto the table.
"Listen here, Bai! If you keep playing dumb because you don't want to pay me back, then I'll die together with the books right here!!"
Bai Zhi: "..."
...He suddenly seemed to remember.
Once upon a time, there had been three girls who loved him enough to sacrifice their lives for him. Those three romances had been so unforgettable that he had always remembered them.
But he had never expected that memory to lead here...
...So I didn't actually have three girls