Farewell and Departure

"Is this... some kind of magical artifact that allows us to stay in touch with our seniors?"

Mash reached out first and curiously opened the Invitation Letter in front of her.

"It's not a magic prop... or at least it transcends the realm of magic. I'm not entirely sure of the specific principles behind it, but it allows us to stay in touch..."

"Mash, you can think of it as a higher-level spiritual communication."

"That's amazing..."

It's actually capable of establishing real-time communication across worlds, and even transmitting supplies and personnel in real time..."

Having already chosen Soul Binding, Artoria quickly accepted Gwen's message, her mouth agape in surprise—

"With this, doesn't that mean I can ask Gwen for food whenever I'm hungry?"

"..."

Gwen had no doubt that if he were depicted in a comedic style, three black lines would hang down from his head—

"So, Artoria, you've made no attempt to hide your gluttonous nature now?"

Faced with Gwen's veiled threat in her questioning, Artoria remained defiant and assertive—

"You said you'd take care of me for the rest of my life!"

"Ha ha..."

Spending time with the girls is always a pleasant experience, but now that this matter is settled, Gwen has paved the way, and all that's left for them to do is walk the path themselves.

"Ready to go back?"

Ryougi Shiki gracefully approached Gwen from behind and asked softly.

"Yes, after all, there are still many things to take care of over there."

Gwen nodded, then reached behind him and pulled the kimono-clad beauty into his arms—

"Would you like to see the world I live in, Shiki?"

"That must be a world that isn't all that great, but is gradually becoming better, right?"

Ryougi Shiki didn't resist, leaning against Gwen's chest and softly saying—

"I sensed this aura about you..."

"Um...

The world is the world; it is neither gentle nor beautiful. Making the world a better place is something humanity needs to do.

Gwen laughed.

"Um...

I really want to go and see it...

Ryougi Shiki exclaimed.

"Hmm? Shi, aren't you going to go take a look?"

Gwen asked in surprise.

Theoretically speaking, this seemingly similar yet fundamentally different world should be quite attractive to Ryougi Shiki.

"Of course I want to go..."

Ryougi Shiki opened her slightly closed eyes, and a hint of doting affection appeared in her smile—

"After all, this is Gwen's world..."

However, just as Arcueid's unique circumstances make it inconvenient for her to leave, my altered origins also make it unsuitable for me to leave this world in the short term.

"In short, it's because the place is so crowded that it can't move..."

Sayo Aika's malicious voice rang out, and a wicked expression appeared on the girl's pretty face.

"Oh..."

Listening to Sayo Aika, Ryougi Shiki seemed oblivious, her pretty face still bearing that loving smile as she gently placed her hand on Gwen's chest—

"Although I can't leave directly, can I leave a mark on you so that I can see that world through your eyes?"

"Certainly..."

Gwen smiled and agreed.

Seeing this, Sayo Aika pouted, but didn't interfere. She simply waited until Ryougi Shiki raised her hand, then immediately rushed forward—

"I want it too! I can't live without what Shi has!"

"No, that won't work..."

Ryougi Shiki's smile was gentle, but her words left no room for argument—

"This kind of thing can only be done by one person..."

Meeting Sayo Aika's unfriendly gaze, Ryougi Shiki spoke slowly, but then abruptly changed the subject before Sayo Aika could erupt in anger—

"However, I can give you something else..."

As she spoke, Ryougi Shiki looked at Gwen and extended her small, fair hand—

"Gwen, how about Invitation Letter to Shatiao?"

"Um..."

Looking at Ryougi Shiki, whose smile remained gentle, Gwen unexpectedly sensed a rare hint of assertiveness and possessiveness emanating from her.

She can do it, and so can others, but not Sayo Aika.

Is this considered a rejection of those who are unique among their own kind?

Lost in thought, Gwen Invitation Letter to Sayo Aika—

"Aigo, would you entrust your soul to me?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Sayo Aika, who had just had a gloomy face, paused for a moment, then instantly broke into a wide smile—

"If it's Gwen, then of course there's no problem..."

As she spoke, Sayo Aika glanced at Ryougi Shiki with a hint of smugness and opened the Invitation Letter in her hand.

Despite Ryougi Shiki's unwavering smile in the face of Sayo Aika's provocation, Gwen could sense that the ethereal girl, as delicate as snow, was actually quite concerned.

Gwen sensed a hostile intent in Ryougi Shiki's gaze—

Tomorrow morning, at least one of us will be bedridden!

Chapter 689 Farewell and Departure

"Um?"

When Gwen woke up, he felt something was off about his hand; it seemed a little lighter. He opened his still sleepy eyes and looked down, but his eyes widened in surprise—

After a night of toil, the kimono-clad beauty, utterly exhausted and bowing her head in defeat, now possessed a faint, ethereal quality, with spiritual energy slowly swirling around her.

Shi, what are you doing...?

Seeing Ryougi Shiki's appearance as if she were about to leave the stage, Gwen couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Hmm~ Did I scare you..."

Looking at Gwen Ryougi Shiki, whose magic was already overflowing, smiled playfully, unexpectedly revealing a touch of girlishness.

"You... did this on purpose?"

Seeing that playful smile, Gwen hesitated for a moment, then immediately understood the reason for Ryougi Shiki's current Ryougi Shiki. He directly lifted the blanket and slapped her fair skin, which still bore a few red marks.

"Ah..."

Because of yesterday's intense collision, her sensitive skin was suddenly slapped, causing Ryougi Shiki, who was secretly laughing, to let out a soft gasp, and a blush rose on her moist and pretty face.

"It's fun to scare people early in the morning, isn't it?"

"People can scare each other to death."

Gwen held that soft, delicate body in his arms, kneading it gently—

"Have you had enough fun? Hurry up and get back to work!"

"No, although I meant to tease you, it wasn't a joke."

Ryougi Shiki gently shook her head and said seriously.

"You... are you prepared to give up this body?"

Gwen asked in surprise.

"Well, after all, it's just a spirit body. Although my original body was in a car accident, it hasn't died yet."

Ryougi Shiki chuckled softly, a hint of playfulness in her watery eyes—

"There's a bad guy out there eyeing me, so I'll have to ask you to be my hero and rescue me..."

"Is that beauty prepared to offer herself in return?"

Having realized that Ryougi Shiki was preparing to abandon her Heroic Spirit body and return to her original body, Gwen felt relieved and asked with a smile.

"As for offering myself in return... well, that depends on whether the hero can make a timely appearance..."

Ryougi Shiki said with a grin.

"I'm still not very good at scouting and rescuing people..."

Gwen feigned distress, then suddenly reached out and pinched that pretty face—

"So let's just forcibly abduct women—"

How about a powerful demon Demon King who appears early and kidnaps the Princess to make her his bandit queen, just as the villain is about to make his grand entrance?

"Where did you come from, bandit?"

"And I'm not some Princess, you know. That Princess has already gone back to wait for you..."

Ryougi Shiki slapped away Gwen's mischievous hand and said meaningfully.

"Who says a mafia Princess isn't Princess?"

Gwen gently kissed her smooth forehead, leaving a golden mark on the girl's brow.

"What's this?"

Ryougi Shiki touched her forehead and asked in confusion.

"I'll stamp your approval. After all, you can't be completely unprepared if you're going to train someone."

Gwen laughed.

"You really are a pervert—"

From both physical and mental well-being...

Ryougi Shiki maintained that calm smile on her face, but her words were ruthless.

"If it's a style, then what's wrong with being a little perverted?"

Gwen said.

"Um...

It's not that I hate it...

The sound grew fainter and fainter, and Gwen Ryougi Shiki Gwyn's arms became increasingly ethereal, about to vanish into nothingness.

"Oh, and remember to take this with you before you leave—"

Before Ryougi Shiki Gwen grabbed her hand one last time, opened an Invitation Letter he had just redeemed, and caused it to disappear along with Ryougi Shiki.

In Gwen's Chat System, a new friend slot has been added.

"Hmm... it's time to get ready and get up..."

Looking at the mess the two of them had made of the bed last night, Gwen stretched and got up to start cleaning.

"Gwen, are you planning to leave?"

Seeing that even Gwen was nowhere to be Ryougi Shiki beside her, Fujimaru Ritsuka couldn't help but ask.