"What kind of demon is it? Is it powerful? Does it have some sort of backstory? Can we deal with it?"
What had originally been only a suspicion that Stone Osenfott was connected to demons could now be confirmed. Shade's intuition was as sharp as ever.
"Detective, this potion is only used to detect demonic power. It doesn't have such complicated identification functions. Besides, the medal might not have been placed there by a demon. It's also possible that some powerful demon merely passed nearby."
The doctor waved a hand, his expression grave as he picked up the Level Three Battle Hero Medal to inspect it.
"Tell me carefully about everything you've encountered recently. If possible, describe every detail."
Shade therefore described his relationship with Stone Osenfott in detail. From discovering the ring at the bottom of the river, to playing cards at Earl Granger's banquet, to visiting Osenfott Manor alone and seeing the strange servants and the veiled Haila Osenfott, and finally shaking hands before the burning warehouse and agreeing upon the three items and clues to Founding. He revealed nearly every detail he knew, even including Old John's assessment of the "prize" from the horse race—the Stoneville Kingdom relic—and Tifa's opinion of that outdated maid dress.
The wrinkles between the doctor's brows deepened.
"Your judgment was correct, and it was also right not to have Annette rashly divine for you. This is very typical demonic behavior. Haila Osenfott said her husband had hardly ever lost? I think I understand. Osenfott himself is probably not an Evil Spirit Demon from the Third Epoch, but he most likely signed a contract with a demon."
One of the common rules among Ring Arcanists was to never sign any form of contract with a demon. Otherwise, even the decorative border of the