"What's there to be so curious about?"
Haruko shook her head with a smile, though she knew this was Byakuya's way of showing concern for her.
"Don't worry, Byakuya. It's good news."
"From now on, I'll be able to see your uncle-in-law often."
"Hm?"
Hearing Haruko's words, Byakuya was startled, then overjoyed. "Auntie, did Uncle-in-law solve your problem?"
"Yes. Your uncle-in-law said my condition will never worsen again."
"Congratulations, Auntie."
Byakuya was genuinely happy for his aunt and uncle. He then looked around, but sensing none of Ailin's spiritual pressure, he asked in confusion, "Then Auntie, why didn't Uncle-in-law Ailin come back with you?"
"I didn't let him come back."
"Because your uncle-in-law said that if I used his method, my strength would never improve again, so I turned him down for now."
"I want to study at True Zero Spirit Arts Academy for a few more years. If I still don't meet the standards of a Soul Reaper by then, I'll use your uncle-in-law's method."
"After all, even I want to become stronger."
Upon returning to the Eleventh Division, Ailin was in a much better mood.
Although Haruko had refused to accept Avalon for now, she was still very happy to learn that Ailin had successfully resolved the issue with her soul.
Moreover, Haruko had even been in the mood to make a bet with him.
If Haruko successfully graduated from Central Spirit Arts Academy and became a true Soul Reaper, Ailin would not be allowed to refuse her entry into the Eleventh Division.
But if Haruko failed to become a Soul Reaper, she would never leave the Kuchiki Clan again and would devote herself to serving her husband and raising children there.
To Ailin, it did not matter whether he won or lost this bet.
If Haruko