At that moment, the evil spirits were utterly satisfied. If they had still been capable of attaining Buddhahood, they probably would have done so on the spot.
Their greatest obsession had been fulfilled.
In a sense, they would never be separated from the people they loved. Though what each evil spirit received was only an incomplete version of that person—a mere fragment.
But that was enough to make them incredibly happy.
Once their emotions had calmed somewhat, the evil spirits turned their attention back to Mai Sakurajima and Griseo. Mai Sakurajima did not seem able to see them, but Griseo stared directly at them without avoiding their gaze.
"Your obsessions have been dispelled. Now... it's time for you to leave this world."
Staring at the evil spirits before her, Griseo spoke softly.
"She's talking to us? She can see us too."
Hearing Griseo's words, the evil spirits realized what was happening and stared at her in delighted surprise.
Then, just as they were about to attack, Griseo began tearing apart the evil spirit drawing in her hands. With every movement she made, the spirits felt as though their own bodies were being ripped to shreds.
"No!"
Sensing that something was wrong, the evil spirits lunged at Griseo even more frantically.
But by the time they reached her, they were already too late. Their spirit bodies had been torn apart, turning into fragments that vanished...
At that moment, Griseo heard the notifications for gaining experience and leveling up.
But she paid them no attention. Only then did she turn to Mai Sakurajima. "Let's go, Mai."
After leaving the restaurant, the two walked in silence. After who knew how long, Mai Sakurajima finally asked Griseo, "Did those evil spirits die?"
"Mm."
Griseo nodded.
That womanizer might have deserved death, but evil