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"Very well, I am quite satisfied with this result." The voice of the Grim Reaper echoed in the vast palace. This was my second time here, but I felt that I was one step closer to the Grim Reaper.
"Speak, Xi Meng, what do you wish to obtain?"
"Me?" I meant to ask why not reward Ink Seal; it was all because of him.
"I can help you achieve whatever you desire."
"…Can you bring Purple Seal back to life?" I glanced at Ink Seal; he seemed surprised that this was what I wanted.
"I am powerless in this matter; he has permanently vanished." The Grim Reaper's voice carried a hint of mockery.
My foolish question plunged the atmosphere into silence.
"Since you have nothing you want, then leave. You may return now." The Grim Reaper sounded somewhat displeased.
The actions of the demon race were indeed detestable, but the Grim Reaper's disdain for them was too evident. Did he have some past conflict with the demons?
"I do have something." I replied quickly; this was a good opportunity.
"Speak, but do not mention anything unrealistic." The Grim Reaper said.
"Hanako, it... has also disappeared, right?"
"Correct."
"Then, may I know what its regret was back then?" I still remembered that little mouse demon named Hanako who desperately wanted to leave. He was pitifully weak, merely a small passerby in my life, but I wanted to help him complete that unfinished business.
"Is this your wish? For that despicable creature?!" The Grim Reaper asked angrily, sounding truly furious.
"That's right!" I replied firmly, and besides, Hanako is not a despicable creature.
"Hmph, mercy will never lead to great things." After the Grim Reaper said this, I felt a gust of wind pass by, and then there was no more sound.
...
Not long after the Grim Reaper disappeared, just as I was wondering if he was unwilling to help me fulfill this wish, the Ink Seal spoke up.
"It's here." The Ink Seal's words had become increasingly rare, so it was surprising to hear it say something.
"Who is it?"
"Your little friend?"
"Hanako?"
The Ink Seal nodded.
"It... is alive?!"
"No, the Grim Reaper brought it here, for the last time."
Well, I misunderstood the Grim Reaper, but his personality really made me dislike him. However, I also began to care; Mosang once mentioned that the Grim Reaper seemed to be overly concerned about me. He really didn't need to do this for me, did he?
...
"Xi Meng—"
Is that Hanako's voice?! It really appeared!
"Hanako, where are you?!" Why can't I see it?
"Look down," Ink Seal said beside me.
I followed his advice and glanced down.
What? Is this Hanako?
"It's me, this is my true form," Hanako said.
A squirrel with bright red fur stood in front of me, larger than an ordinary squirrel. Its fur was extremely dense and long, but not too strange. However, the green collar around its neck stood out, appearing handwoven, with a small bell hanging from it.
"Hanako, what is your wish?"
"Wait until you return to the Human Realm and help me find someone. Bring this collar to her," Hanako said, wagging its bushy tail.
"Your master?"
"That's right, the person I love the most."
"Is there anything you want me to tell her?"
"Tell her—I'm sorry for leaving and that I can no longer protect her, but I am still grateful that she is my master and that we met."
"I will."
Hanako is not an ordinary squirrel; even in the Necromancer's Cave, its aura seems to carry a spiritual essence. I also want to see what kind of person could make Hanako love her so deeply.
"Thank you."
"I should be the one thanking you. You saved me, didn't you?"
I crouched down and unfastened the collar around Hanako's neck.
"Heh, I should be going. It's a pity; I always thought I would have another chance to leave."
"I'm sorry—"
"Alright, I was just joking. Goodbye."
...
"It's really time to leave this place. Come on, I'll see you off," Ink Seal said.
"Before we go, there's something I want to ask you, is that okay?"
"I know what you want to ask."
"I won't do anything anymore, even if I am a demon."
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