After Shade dispelled the Moonlight Ring, the Corpse Ghoul shakily climbed to its feet in the snow. It tried to flee away from the two of them, but a moment later it crawled back again, babbling as though it wanted to say something.
It was still on all fours, but there was much more intelligence in its eyes. Shade and Miss Larson had to listen carefully before they could finally understand it—
"Miranda, Miranda, I'm back, Miranda."
The White-haired Girl pursed her lips and looked at Shade. Though she knew this suggestion was a little meddlesome, she still asked:
"Since we've already gone this far, could we help him meet his wife? Mrs. Reinhart gave us the address just now."
"Don't think I'm that heartless. If I said I'd help, then I'll definitely help. But you need to pay first."
"Hmm?"
She blinked at him in confusion, then saw Shade pointing at the cat and finally understood.
"Alright, let's go have lunch first."
"Let's eat in town. The Harpoon Hotel is pretty good."
Shade suggested it. It was nearby and cheap. The White-haired Girl was just about to nod, but then quickly shook her head.
"Let's go into the city instead."
"There's no need to specifically look for an expensive restaurant."
Shade reminded her, but the Witch Apprentice saw it differently.
"I just don't want other people seeing us have lunch together. N-no, it's not that there's anything wrong with that. I'm very happy to dine with you. But if word reaches Teacher, there might be misunderstandings."
She looked a little embarrassed. Shade nodded to show that he understood and did not press the matter further.
Of course, they could not simply leave the Corpse Ghoul here, even though it had recovered a bit of consciousness. It was still dangerous,