Since Naruse Mio had decided to go to the Demon Realm, they naturally had to start preparing. After all, going to the Demon Realm was not like going on a trip. Then again, even for a trip, they would still have to book plane tickets and hotels in advance, wouldn't they? Otherwise, what if they arrived and found there were no guest rooms? Would they have to sleep on the streets?
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So... Duanmu Huai went to find Maria.
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"We're going to the Wilbert Family's territory. Notify them."
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"Huh? We're really going?"
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Although Maria had been mentally prepared, she was still startled when she heard Duanmu Huai's order.
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"This... I can inform my sister, but she might not agree..."
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Before Maria could finish, Duanmu Huai placed his hand on her head.
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"Maria, let me ask you something."
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"Yes?!"
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Feeling her tiny head trapped beneath Duanmu Huai's iron palm, Maria's hair nearly stood on end.
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"What is Naruse Mio's identity?"
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"She... she's the daughter of the Wilbert Family's clan leader and the heir to the Wilbert Family."
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"Exactly. If she wants to return to her own home, whose permission does she need? Hmm?"
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"Th-this..."
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At that, Maria broke into a cold sweat.
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"So I said, notify them. Understand?"
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"..."
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Maria nodded frantically. She finally understood what Duanmu Huai meant. Naruse Mio was returning to her own home and did not need anyone's permission. That was why Duanmu Huai had said "notify" rather than "apply." After all, who needed to apply for permission to return home? In other words... whether you agreed or not, I was coming.
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I'm returning to my own home, and I still need your permission? Who do you think you are?