The conversation between the cat and the demon finally took on the scent of gunpowder. Megan and the two brothers had already prepared for battle, but after the cat and demon stared at each other for a while, the cat plucked out another strand of fur.
After rubbing the cat fur against Megan's clothes, a silver Thorn Ring covered in rust appeared on Megan's shoulder. The dense Miracle Element nearly made Megan and Audrey's weakened souls see an Angel descending in that instant, but it was all false. What landed on their shoulders was merely the Thorn Ring.
Shade said nothing. The "Djinn" fell silent for a moment, then nodded in understanding:
"Since you're so confident, let's settle this peacefully. But unlike last time, when one wish was enough to let you leave, I am stronger now, so you must make three wishes. They must still be wishes that do not alter reality, seek material possessions, or pursue change. Those are the wishes for which I take the least price from you. Speaking of which, you carry more sins than last time."
It had probably noticed "Indifference," but Shade did not continue that topic:
"What price will you take?"
"You really are cautious. Not your soul—your sins. Don't you have plenty of those?"
Shade nodded and looked at the two brothers on the other side of the Djinn:
"Is there anything you want to ask?"
Shade merely wanted some advice, but the brothers quickly shook their heads and tightly shut their mouths, promising that they would not make a sound.
"Apothecary..."
He had wanted to say "Apothecary Miss," but then remembered the roleplaying relationship between the two of them:
"Younger Sister, is there anything you want to ask?"
Although both Megan and Audrey were older than him, he had no