At that moment, seeing Samael stare at the diary for a long while, Mashu curiously leaned over and asked.
"Senpai, what does it say?"
"Nothing. This isn't something children should be reading!"
Samael came back to his senses, quickly turned away, and without further explanation stuffed the diary, covered in suspicious water stains, into the opened Magic Formations.
"Oh..."
Though Mashu did not understand why her Master seemed to be overreacting, she obediently nodded, bent down to pick up the blurry photographs from the floor, and handed them over as well.
Like a docile little puppy following its owner's command, fetching a thrown ball and placing it in their hand, eagerly awaiting praise.
Samael accepted the photographs and put away these shameful pieces of evidence. Then he smiled, gently rubbed the head of this puppy-like girl as a reward, and smoothly changed the subject.
"By the way, Mashu, do you know the doctor here?"
"You mean Miss Kiara?"
Samael nodded, encouragement shining in his eyes as he motioned for Mashu to continue.
Feeling encouraged, the girl calmed herself and recalled her time with that doctor.
"She's a very gentle person. Since my health isn't very good, she's always concerned about me. Every week, she asks me to come to the infirmary for routine checkups, and she says lots and lots of comforting things to me..."
As Mashu described her, a character profile gradually took shape in Samael's mind.
Introverted and kind, yet proactive and energetic as well. She gave the impression of being frail but spirited. Easily moved by others, deeply compassionate. She possessed a thoughtful nature that understood reason, accurately read people's hearts, grasped their positions, and worried over their suffering.
Whether in appearance or spirit, she should have left people with the impression of a pure and beautiful