"Her 'Cinder Girl' magic alone could be extremely useful under special circumstances."
"But however much we argue, matters like this ultimately have to be left to our God."
Holding White Heron, Tsukuyo Inaba leaned against the wall beside the door and delivered her final verdict.
"How to accommodate her, or whether to request her transfer from the Soma Familia, is a decision only our God can make."
"We should wait until our God returns tonight, report the situation to him, and let him decide."
Hearing Tsukuyo Inaba's words,
Sasamori Aya curled her lip and offered no further objections. The others nodded in agreement as well. As for the hall,
Lili had already been pulled onto the carpet by Enju Aihara and Kohina Hiruko, and the three were huddled together... Meanwhile,
In Orario's Dungeon.
This was the first time Haimo had truly set foot in this enormous labyrinth, famous throughout the Lower World, in his real body. He had not used the crowded official entrance on the Tower of Babel's first floor.
Instead, under Fels's guidance, he had taken a concealed passage the Guild kept hidden, leading straight into the Dungeon.
The light around them grew dim.
A strong earthy smell filled the air. Haimo walked ahead, stepping over the uneven ground.
Walking slightly behind Haimo to one side, Fels was wrapped entirely in black robes and guided him without a word.
Haimo stopped. He raised a hand and gently pressed his fingertips against the wall beside him.
"How interesting."
"I've already completely concealed my divine presence and aura."
"What this place senses now should be nothing more than an ordinary mortal from the Lower World."
"And yet this omnipresent, savage hostility, as though it wants to tear intruders to pieces at every moment, is still so distinct."
"Tell me."
Haimo