Dorothy's words made Shade understand, but he had no time to destroy the entire town and eliminate one of the ritual's symbols. Having finished recounting what he had just witnessed, Shade finally brought up the purpose of his return.
The Sorceresses, Angelina, and the Cat all watched him in the flickering firelight. Shade knew that in such a serious setting, he ought to say something inspiring, or at least something proper. But the reason he had returned this time really could not be called proper.
"Here's the situation."
He took out the empty Perfume Bottle, then hesitated, unsure how to phrase it. Leisha, who was closest to Shade, stared at the bottle for a moment before suddenly understanding. She smiled and said:
"You looked so solemn and serious that I thought you were about to say something important. We stayed here to handle logistics for you; this is your supply point. It was absolutely right for you to come back. Only after this bottle is filled with perfume can we feel at ease letting you set off again."
Spirit was not merely energy. It was information, elements, energy, the sum of everything Ring Arcanists could understand about the world, and one manifestation of a Ring Arcanist's mind influencing matter. Therefore, it was difficult to find a way to restore it quickly. Whether there was perfume capable of replenishing Spirit was indeed very important to Shade.
With Leisha putting it that way, Dorothy also understood why Shade had returned. Compared to the bold Her Royal Highness the Princess, Miss Writer was more thin-skinned. Blushing, she gave Shade a light slap, but nodded as well:
"You want to replenish this Perfume Bottle?"
"There isn't much time. It only needs to produce some perfume inside."
Shade tried his best to keep a serious