Shade had barely finished speaking when bespectacled Theresa immediately objected:
"What are you talking about, Shade? Most of these burial objects were found by you. Of course I'll help."
Miss Liard also hurriedly said:
"Mr. Hamilton makes a lot of sense. It really is safest to first investigate a special graveyard with less danger."
Shade looked at Miss Violet again and found that she was still watching him. Even after being caught by Shade, the Blonde Witch merely smiled at him.
"No problem. I support your approach as well. Theresa, remember to learn from this. Sometimes, when your task list is filled with tasks large and small, don't focus only on the most important one. The most important information may be hidden in those inconspicuous details."
Now that they had decided to find the First Fire before trying to locate an exit, Shade selected seven of the twenty-four burial objects and placed them in the box. He quietly voiced his wish, hoping to find the location of the "First Fire," and when he opened the box, there was unexpectedly a Compass inside.
No matter how they turned it, the Compass needle always pointed in the same direction. Everyone understood what that meant. As for the Compass itself, the glaring holy emblem of the Ancient God of Death was marked on its smooth back. Shade guessed that this was probably because they had already uncovered the secret of Gravedigger's Cabin.
"So, Shade, who do you want to take with you?"
Miss Violet asked. When Shade looked at them, the blonde Witch Emperor held a teacup and watched him with a smile. The eyepatched Nun raised her head in his direction. Theresa stood beside her Aunt with one hand on her hip, looking expectant, while Miss Liard stood before the fireplace, hands