Alongside the "Giant of the Bridge" and the "Wandersnatch," it was one of the three greatest, strongest, and most precious miracles—the Great Three—possessed by Arisu.
—"Flat Snark."
It was said that the raw material used to create it was oil squeezed from the excess flesh on the belly of a nomadic god who had existed during the Mythological Era.
When it manifested, the oil would emerge as an oil film over the night, hidden among the clouds and mist.
Its effect was to spread a powerful barrier, continuously release magical energy, and revive forgotten and abandoned things into PLOYs under its control. Simply put, it made the fairy-tale world reappear on the surface of the earth.
In the world of magecraft, "Flat Snark" was also called by magi "the greatest fiction in the world, split off from the First."
"..."
Arisu Kyōnoji opened the bottle of "Flat Snark" and, without hesitation, drank half of the liquid inside.
"Ugh...!"
Its nauseating taste spread through the girl's mouth, but she forcefully swallowed it down without the slightest concern.
"Flat Snark" was the familiar with the worst personality.
Even for its own master, it would never willingly turn itself into a sacrifice.
But how could the rebellious spirit of a mere mythological monster stand against the girl's desire to see the person she loved one more time?
By now, nothing could shake Arisu Kyōnoji's resolve.
There was no need for a farewell.
The girl who had been immersed in fairy tales until now only wanted to grow up—grow up as quickly as possible, even if only for a single moment.
"..."
After completely overcoming and absorbing the "Flat Snark" within her body, Arisu Kyōnoji drank the other half of the oil remaining in the small bottle—
She did not swallow it. Instead, she