She had yet to touch on what she wanted to learn.
In that case, she could only trouble her master.
But a moment later!
Her ears twitched.
Huh?
Mizuki froze, her gaze drifting slightly downward.
In an instant, her face flushed crimson, and shock flashed through her eyes.
N-no wonder things seemed so strange earlier.
So this was why.
Damn it!
I thought of you as a sister, and you actually dared to get a head start!
Snap!
Mizuki abruptly shut the Grimoire, took a deep breath, and said as if nothing had happened:
"Master, um, I understand everything now, so I won't bother you anymore."
An amused look crossed Lin Luo's face. Watching her clumsy performance, he said meaningfully, "Don't worry about troubling me. Answering a familiar's questions is a master's duty."
Mizuki stiffened and stammered in a fluster, "Th-there's really no need."
"Master, I'll be leaving now."
Bang!
The door slammed shut.
Mizuki sank straight into a crouch on the floor, pressing one hand over her chest. Her heart felt as though it was about to leap out.
"Lily actually went that far?"
Her breathing grew heavier, and her eyes gradually lost focus.
In that case...
It looks like I've fallen far behind.
Come to think of it!
Even an S-Class Hero like Tatsumaki has become Master's familiar.
The pressure is really getting to me.
If I don't do something soon...
Never mind my standing among all his familiars.
I'm afraid I won't even have a place among the familiars from this world.
If that happens...
Whatever crossed Mizuki's mind, a subtle change had already appeared in her eyes.
It's time for me to change.
"That girl."
Lin Luo chuckled and lowered his head slightly.
Noticing his gaze, Lily looked up to meet his eyes.
Lin Luo asked,