Because of the demon's ability to split itself, it would be more accurate to say that George Kant was a part of Fire Demon - Disaster. After all, Shade had no idea how many pieces it had divided itself into.
"But in that case, that Mermaid must know exactly what he is. There was no way it could have failed to sense it when it appeared in the lake."
Thinking this, Shade raised his head and looked again at the oil painting of the giant tree on the wall.
So, should he go to Moon Bay and ask it about this?
The voice by his ear whispered softly, but Shade shook his head.
"Until I enter the area controlled by the Great Witch of Chaos in the Council, as Chloe described, I will not take the initiative to see it again."
The giant tree in the painting was lush and towering. It probably depicted the tree at the height of summer, when its Life Force was strongest.
"Still, this plan was truly impressive. Before this, I never suspected George Kant was a Demon. The Doctor described him as a man obsessed with flames, but it seems he is actually quite capable."
Since he did not know how many parts the Demon had split itself into, and since it had certainly already set its sights on him, Shade pretended he had discovered nothing and continued wandering around the music hall.
By the time he returned to Flora's dressing room, the witch had changed into a cool and elegant black formal gown. Shade did not know what brand of conditioner Miss Bell had used on her hair, but Flora's long gray-black hair was now tied with a silver ribbon, giving it an exceptionally rich texture.
"Well?"
Seeing Shade standing in the doorway