Chapter 2537
The next day.
After hurriedly saying goodbye to Annie, Elena, and Ophelia yesterday, Clare and Jean naturally continued searching north. They just wanted to find Laki as soon as possible. They had no idea where she was now, and she was probably searching all over for them, too.
"..."
They had found nothing all day, so Clare, walking in front, said nothing. She simply walked on in silence, heading for the next nearest town.
After all, this northern land would soon become a dangerous place. Besides, that troublesome little girl had been right: it was never a good idea to let an ordinary person like Laki wander around on her own. If she ran into some powerful monsters—not even an Abyssal One or an Awakened Being, just the weakest Yoma—one could easily take her life. Clare couldn't bear to see that happen.
"..."
Jean followed silently behind Clare.
It was clear that this No. 9, Jean of the Spiral Sword, was perfectly willing to become a little sidekick to Clare, the organization's bottom-ranked No. 47—and without a single complaint, at that.
"Clare!"
However, after walking for a while, Jean finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"This may be a little presumptuous..."
"But!"
"Could you tell me?"
"I at least want to know why you chose to take the path of opposing the Organization."
"Is there a reason?"
Jean had wanted to ask this last night, but she'd held back then. It was only now that she finally spoke up.
"..."
Hearing Jean's question, Clare seemed to have expected it. She showed no particular reaction, only a slight change in her expression as she continued walking step by step.
"Jean."
"What do you think..."
"Where do Yoma come from?"
After a while, Clare asked in return, continuing at an