"Ordinary Bracelet".
This bracelet is specifically designed to suppress charm-type buffs. It's said that it was added by the developers after some players who wanted to play a succubus paladin complained about it.
Its function is to nullify one's charm-type abilities.
To be honest, even Higashino Makoto never imagined that this thing would ever come in handy.
"Wear it, and your alluring aura will be suppressed, preventing you from actively influencing others, allowing you to live the life you desire."
Carmilla stared at the bracelet, a complex light flickering in her light red eyes.
"Really... is it okay?"
"Can."
She reached out, her fingers trembling, and took the bracelet, putting it on her wrist.
The silvery-white metal gleamed softly on her slender wrist.
The unseen allure that had always lingered around her, yet constantly tormented her, vanished.
She looked up at Higashino Makoto.
Tears and gratitude welled in her light red eyes.
"Thanks..."
Her voice was hoarse.
"Thank you..."
Higashino Makoto nodded and walked up to Minerva.
The Wrathful Witch stood there, her golden ponytail swaying gently behind her, her blue eyes looking at him.
"Is it my turn?"
"Your turn."
Higashino Makoto took a roll of parchment out of his backpack and handed it to her.
"This is a 'Nun' job advancement scroll that grants healing and soothing magic. After obtaining the job, you can learn skills such as 'Healing Severe Wounds' and 'Mental Soothing,' which can heal most external injuries, diseases, and Curse."
"It's similar to the Yang magic of your world, but more comprehensive. Although it's not as convenient as your Authority, it has no side effects, won't distort the world, and won't cause natural disasters."
Higashino Makoto thought for a moment and realized that there was actually an even more convenient method.
"Or rather, I'll grant you a portion of the Authority of 'Peace,' which allows you to forcibly stop people's conflicts."
Minerva took the scroll and gently stroked the parchment with his fingers.
Minerva raised his head, a complex light flickering in his blue eyes.
"Really? You can teach me?"
"Able."
"What's the price?"
Higashino Makoto looked at her, his golden eyes devoid of any emotion.
You've already paid.
Minerva.
"What?"
Your soul belongs to me from this day forward.
The room fell silent.
Minerva stared at the scroll of parchment for a long time.
Then, she pressed the scroll to her chest and closed her eyes.
"Good."
Her voice was very soft.
"I promise."
She opened her eyes, a certain light gleaming in her blue eyes.
But I have one condition.
"Explain."
I will help those in need, and you can't stop me.
Higashino Makoto looked at her.
"I never offer to help others, but I won't stop others from helping, so it's fine."
He paused.
Don't worry.
Minerva looked at him for a long time, then a relieved smile appeared on her face.
That's enough.
She tucked the scroll into her bosom.
Higashino Makoto turned around, walked back to the long table, and sat down.
Golden eyes swept over every witch present.
Pride, sloth, gluttony, lust, anger, and greed.
Six witches, six interesting souls.
Echidna.
"Exist."
I agree to your terms.
Echidna's lips curled up slightly.
"Good."
Higashino Makoto raised his hand, and a piece of parchment appeared in his palm.
"Contract Scrolls" are generally used when different guilds raid together.
After everyone signed, a beam of light rose from his palm, flew into the air, and then exploded.
Countless golden specks of light, like fireflies, drifted down, landing on the heads of each witch and seeping into the depths of their souls.
"Contract established."
Higashino Makoto withdrew his hand.
"From this day forward, you are mine. Your souls and your future belong to me."
Higashino Makoto stood up, stretched out his hand, and made a light sweeping motion in the air.
A pitch-black spatial rift silently appeared in the center of the tea party hall.
On the other side of the crevice, sunlight, white clouds, and distant floating islands are visible through the light.
Small World.
Novas Etier.
"Bring it on."
Higashino Makoto stepped into the crevice.
Reisen lifted her skirt and followed.
Typhon stared at the crack, a complex light flickering in his eyes.
"Sekhmet, can you walk by yourself? Or do you need my help?"
"I can do it myself."
Sekhmet climbed up from the table, his long, crimson hair slipping down his shoulders.
"Another world..."
She stepped forward, toward the crevice.
Typhon took a deep breath and followed.
Daphne's Centipede Coffin began to move on its own, carrying her slowly into the crevice.
Carmilla her head and stepped into the crevice.
Minerva, his blue eyes fixed on the crack, before stepping inside.
Finally, there's Echidna.
She stood beside the long table, her long, silvery-white hair gleaming softly in the candlelight.
His black pupils stared at the crack, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Oh my, what an unexpected ending..."
She said in a low voice.
"A future beyond what's recorded in the Tome of Wisdom? How exciting!"
She stepped into the crevice.
The light engulfed her figure.
The tea party hall fell silent.
The black tea on the long table was still steaming, and the silver cutlery still gleamed in the candlelight.
Higashino Makoto stood on the grass in the small world, looking up at the artificial blue sky.
The souls of the six witches floated before him, gleaming faintly in the sunlight.
The Seven Deadly Sins are only missing one: envy. That's good.
The next step is to resurrect their bodies and transform them into a suitable race.
"The next step is to hunt down the Sin Archbishops using Echidna's Tome of Wisdom."
Higashino Makoto turned around and looked at the six floating souls.
"Welcome."
His voice was very soft.
Welcome to my world.