"A... migraine?"
A huge question mark appeared above Molis's head.
"Yes."
The girl fell silent for a moment, then pressed, "This migraine you mentioned, does it have something to do with me? Or with the Monsters?"
"Both."
Rabi answered, then began telling her about his conjecture.
"The headache just now might have been caused by that ability of yours to talk to Monsters inside your head."
Molis blinked after hearing this. "What do you mean?"
Seeing Molis look so blank, Rabi sighed.
Why did she suddenly seem to have gotten dumber?
She had never been particularly wise, but at least she used to have plenty of clever little ideas of her own when facing a problem.
Rabi did not dwell on it and continued explaining:
"Monsters are essentially extensions of the Abyss into reality. Since the Abyss is currently confined within Cloud City's boundaries, Monsters cannot leave Cloud City."
"My guess is that your spirit-channeling ability lets you contain the wills of Monsters you've killed within your own mental space."
"It's unclear what purpose this ability serves for now, but since the Monsters' consciousnesses still exist in your mind, they would naturally be cut off when your physical body leaves."
"I think that was the source of your headache just now."
Listening to Rabi's explanation, Molis nodded thoughtfully.
"So, as long as I leave Cloud City, the Monsters won't hold meetings in my head anymore?"
That was a good thing.
"Uh, you could put it that way." Seeing delight appear on the girl's face, Rabi agreed.
"Anything else?" Molis asked again.
"No."
"All right, then."
Molis yawned and swayed as she walked back into the carriage.
Sitting in her seat, Molis looked out the window. The Black Wall had already vanished from sight, replaced by peaceful, tranquil fields.
Watching the