After that, Natsume, Suzuka, and Kyoko reluctantly left Onmyo Academy and went their separate ways.
However, compared to before, the three girls' reluctance had diminished considerably.
That was because Luo Zhen had formed an Absolute Contract with all three of them, allowing them to remain in this world as his Familiars, just like Edwisch.
With this arrangement, Luo Zhen could contact them anytime, anywhere. They would no longer be in danger in this world, and even if something happened, they would not die. They could also dispel their physical forms in this world at any time, return to Luo Zhen's soul, and be summoned by him in other worlds.
With the connection provided by the Absolute Contract, the two sides no longer felt separated, and the three girls were able to accept Luo Zhen's departure.
Luo Zhen had gained three more Familiars in this world. Carrying the records of their experiences carved into his soul, he prepared to leave.
Of course, before leaving, Luo Zhen still had to retrieve Mashu, Artoria Alter, Joan of Arc Alter, and Serenity, who had gone traveling outside.
"Come to think of it, they've already been gone for several days, haven't they?"
For a trip, several days was not long at all. In fact, it could even be considered a short time.
But although Luo Zhen had experienced so many things after returning to this world, the events had taken place over a very short period—only a few days at most.
In other words, from the time Luo Zhen returned to this world until now, only a few days had actually passed.
Therefore, Mashu and the others had not been gone for long. The group only used telepathy at night to exchange information and learn how everyone was doing.
"I remember Mashu saying that they