Once the monster appeared, Nihilism could follow Mostima. Hoshino was also very curious—what kind of sparks would fly when the black staff and white staff crossed?
What exactly was the shadow that appeared behind Mostima?
So curious.
But all that should be set aside for now. A shrine maiden ought to stay properly at the shrine. If Mostima came looking and failed to find the shrine maiden, wouldn't that be like drawing water with a bamboo basket?
Hoshino immediately set off, bringing this farce that had never turned into a fight to an end.
"No, no."
Hoshino thought of something else. Mostima had always been known for her elusive whereabouts; there was nowhere one could actively seek her out. If Mostima showed up on her own, then she absolutely could not be allowed to escape.
Yes, Mostima absolutely could not be allowed to get away.
In no time, Hoshino came up with another plan—a plan to show Mostima the power of Judah.
That settled it. Charge!
Yae Sakura returned to the shrine and was surprised to find that Ch'en had actually abandoned her work and remained there obediently, seemingly treating herself as the person left behind to hold down the fort. Her occupational habit as an inspection team leader immediately showed itself; even with no one around, she sat ramrod straight.
"Still haven't left?"
"How did it go with Miss Theresa?"
She had looked utterly unhinged before leaving, yet suddenly returned to normal afterward. There was no difference in her demeanor from before—strong and gentle, with that gentleness directed at everyone in the world.
"Don't mention it. I figure she'll be back to cause trouble again soon enough."
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"Don't be fooled by her appearance. She's indeed very powerful, but she's also terribly forgetful."
Hoshino began inventing Theresa's character profile.