As he prepared to head out with the cat, Shade thought again of Little Mia's performance during the War of Fate.
Although, according to Ellie's description, the cat had done nothing that night besides setting her tail on fire to keep everyone warm, Shade felt that Little Mia had already done remarkably well just by "walking" such a long distance and returning safely.
"Cat! Amazing! Tail! Fire! Sun!"
That had been Ellie's answer when asked about Little Mia.
So Shade had not asked the cat to accompany him when he went out these past few days. But seeing that the weather was especially nice again today, he forcefully brought her out to bask in the sun. It was just that while Shade had gone to Tobesk to find the Doctor, Claire had been summoned by Elder Harald to help, so Shade and the cat waited on the ship for a while.
While waiting, Shade remembered that today was a brand-new Monday. [God's Gift Box] had long since been brought aboard the ship, but aside from containing the black Bent Arc that the Infinite Snake had turned into a few times, it had served no other purpose.
So the Gift Box was brought out again. Shade first took out the [Sure-Kill Handgun]. This Angel Level Relic would remain contained this way for the time being. The Rune Paper that had originally covered the muzzle had already failed, and Daniste would later find another containment method for Shade.
Then Shade rubbed the little cat's head with his right hand. Only after Little Mia let out an impatient "Meow~" did he prepare to take out the gift.
[What do you hope to receive this time?]
"She" asked with a smile.
"Of course, something ordinary. The more ordinary, the better. We finally finished the